The magic ingredient

Editor's welcome

‘My future’s bright’

How cover star Ellie Songu-Mbriwa rediscovered her inner confidence after losing 2st 9lbs

‘We feel 10 years younger!’

21st 4lbs lighter between them, these four inspirational women are healthier, happier and livelier than ever before

From plateau to let’s go!

If the scales have stopped moving, don’t despair – get right back on track with our expert motivational tips

Crunch bunch

When only crisps will do, our at-a-glance guide helps you bag yourself a lower-Syn savoury snack

In a class of her own

From bullied child to confident schoolteacher, Anna Crooks’ 5st 1½lb weight loss has supercharged her self-esteem

Look, cook, eat

Delicious new recipes to boost your kitchen confidence and your weight loss

Food news

Fill your trolley with the best new Food Optimising buys

Slimmer for summer

Ready to give your holiday weight loss a boost? Dive in to a week of enticing breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks

MONDAY

Tuna pasta bake

TUESDAY

Sausages with carrot-bean mash & tomato sauce

WEDNESDAY

Aubergine & red lentil dhal

THURSDAY

Pork & mushroom stroganoff

FRIDAY

Baked miso cod with udon noodles

SATURDAY

Steak with horseradish mayo, fruity salsa & chips

SUNDAY

Roast chicken with herby stuffing

Italian grand tour

If you love Italian food, you’ll be spoilt for choice with our collection of regional specials – buon appetito!

Roast pork with rosemary potatoes

Bring a touch of Tuscan sunshine to the table with our summer roast

Stuffed baked aubergines

Southern Italy is famous for its sun-kissed veg, celebrated in this dish

Turkey escalopes with spaghetti pomodoro & wilted spinach

We’ve used budget-friendly turkey steaks for our Italian Milanese

Beef steaks with pizzaiola sauce

Oregano, tomato, basil…it’s a dish packed with pizza-style flavours

Pesto, asparagus & pea lasagne

From the elegant Italian Riviera: a fresh take on a comfort-food classic

Seafood risotto

Transport yourself to St Mark’s Square with a Venetian taste of the sea

Salmon with gremolata & bean salad

Zingy lemon and salty capers give this easy dish a Sicilian twist

Hunter’s chicken stew

The rolling hills of central Italy inspire our version of cacciatore

All-star eats

Bring a taste of the USA to your table this Fourth of July with our three-course Food Optimising menu for six

Shrimp chowder

Dice 1 large onion, 2 celery sticks, 2 garlic cloves

Cheeseburger steaks with fries & red apple slaw

Finely shred 500g white cabbage and finely dice ½ onion

Crustless blueberry & cherry cheesecake

Soak 4 sheets leaf gelatine in cold water. Squeeze

Mushroom & egg benedict

Topped with luscious, low-Syn hollandaise-style sauce, our Mushroom & egg benedict is a brilliant way to ‘do brunch’

Summer sizzlers

Hooray for barbecue season! These three tasty recipes – including a pud – are guaranteed crowd pleasers

Ratatouille couscous

1 Put the courgettes, peppers and aubergines on a non-stick

Chicken with feta & butter bean salad

1 Put the vinegar and rosemary in a small bowl, season

Hot amaretti peach parcels

1 Put the amaretti crumbs into a small bowl, stir in

Bobotie

Take your taste buds on an adventure with Bobotie – a South African dish that’s packed with aromatic flavour

Classics made cool

From apple crumble to key lime pie, we’ve given your favourite desserts a refreshing summer makeover…

Eton mess ice lollies

Crushed meringue is the hidden surprise in these pretty pops

Banana, custard & chocolate pops

A genius way to make super-easy and super-tasty ice lollies

Frozen key lime pie

An impressive centrepiece dessert that’s great for summer shindigs

Apple crumble ice cream

The flavour of everyone’s favourite crumble in a cone-size scoop – yes please!

Iced cherry bakewell terrine

Creamy, crunchy, sweet and tart…our double-layer pud is a taste sensation

Tiramisu ice cream sandwiches

An ice-cream sandwich for grown-ups – at last!

Spicy wedges & dip

Enjoy our spicy potato wedges and Slimming World-style Thousand Island dip for a snack-tacular 1 Syn per serving

‘I’m fitter than ever at 50!’

After losing 4st 9½lbs to ace his fitness test, police sergeant Richard Line is taking triathlons in his stride

MINDFULNESS FOR MEN

Soldiers and athletes use this mind technique – here’s how it can help boost your weight loss

Dumbbells decoded

Power up your slimdown with our beginner’s guide to these versatile hand weights

Liam’s winning streak

New job, new love and a new zest for life... Losing 6st has turned Liam Smith’s luck around

Colour confidence: nailed!

A rainbow of nail polishes to brighten your mood

Your summer style – sorted

We help six slimmers dress for seasonal success

STROKE: ‘I never thought it would happen to me’

How to spot the signs of stroke and reduce your risk

Move to the beat

Crank up the tunes for extra fitness motivation – let’s get musical!

Join our inner circle

A letter from our founder, Margaret Miles-Bramwell