Slimming World Shaw Lane Barnsley with Sonja

22/12/2025

✨ What. A. Night! ✨

A weight loss award 🏆
✨ Slimmer of the Week ✨
🎟️ Group raffle winner too!

And the cherry on top… another –3lb off 🙌

That takes me to 2½ stone lost since August Bank Holiday and an incredible 6st 12lb total loss with Slimming World 💕

And here’s the best bit…
I’ve still enjoyed lunch out (twice!), brunch out, coffee with friends ☕, a trip to a Christmas craft market 🎄 and a night out in town 🥂

All while running my Slimming World groups, doing my council job, being a mum to Albert and living a real life.

This is what Slimming World is all about 💫
✔️ Choosing your moment
✔️ Being flexible
✔️ Making choices
✔️ Determination
✔️ Not missing out
✔️ Enjoying life while losing weight

If you’re waiting for the “right time” this is your sign 💗

📍 Shaw Lane Sports Club
🕠 Thursday: 5:30pm & 7pm (new time)
🕘 Friday: 9am & 10:30am
🕢 Saturday: 7:30am, 9am & 10:30am

Come and do this with me 💕✨

22/12/2025

Do you really know me? Your Slimming World Consultant? 👀

Let’s play a quick game… go go go ….
👉 Name ONE thing you think I love 💛

Food? 🥗
My members? 🥰
A good planner?
A new pen? 🖊️
Seeing those weigh-in smiles? 😍
Or something totally random? 😂

👇 Comment below👇
I’ll reply to every single comment 💬

21/12/2025

I’ve got some really exciting news to share with you 🎉

Something brilliant is coming to Slimming World, and I honestly can’t wait for you to see it! Our brand-new Essentially Slimming World book is packed full of motivation, inspiration and practical support – it’s a real guide to slimming success 💕

Our healthy eating plan is more flexible than ever, and our groups are getting a fresh, pacier and super-motivational boost 🙌 The very best place to learn all about it is in group with me.

Even better… every new, existing and returning member who come to group up to the 17th January will receive this essential guide completely FREE 📘✨

You can find me at Shaw Lane Sports Club on:
📅 Tuesday 23rd December – 5pm & 7pm
📅 Saturday 27th December – 7.30am, 9am & 10.30am

From 1st January group times:
Thursday 530pm & 7pm
Friday 9am & 1030am
Saturday 730am, 9am & 1030am

I’d love to see you there, whether you’re brand new, coming back, or ready to take your journey to the next level 💖

21/12/2025

✨ Choice, flexibility & real life ✨

Today was a perfect reminder that Slimming World fits around your life, not the other way round 💕

I’ve spent the day with Albert exploring the craft stalls at Yummy Yorkshire 🎄🛍️, soaking up that lovely Christmas atmosphere, enjoying family time and yes… eating out too! We had a gorgeous meal and it felt great knowing I could make informed choices while still fully enjoying the moment.

This time of year is all about memories, not missing out. With choice power, flexibility and a plan that works in the real world, you really can enjoy Christmas, meals out and special days, without guilt and without giving up on your goals ✨

If you’d love support, ideas and a friendly group to help you enjoy food and feel your best, come and join us 💗

📍 Shaw Lane Sports Club
🗓 Thursday: 5pm & 7pm (from 1st Jan: 5.30pm & 7pm)
🗓 Friday: 9am & 10.30am
🗓 Saturday: (message for details)

You don’t need to wait until January, you can start right now 💫
Message me for more info or just pop along 💌

21/12/2025

My lovely friends florist 😍

Open today until 1pm
Mon/tues 7-5
Xmas Eve 7-3

21/12/2025

We’ve made it to the shortest day ✨

From here on in, every day brings a little more light. Brighter mornings, lighter evenings, and that spark of hope slowly finding its way back in.

And honestly… weight loss can feel just like that. It doesn’t change overnight, but those small, consistent steps really do add up. One choice, one day, one win at a time 💕

If you’ve been telling yourself “maybe next week” or “maybe after Christmas”, this is your sign. You don’t have to be perfect, you just have to start.

And you don’t have to do it alone. My Slimming World groups are here to support you every step of the way, with encouragement, understanding and plenty of kindness 💫

Better days are coming, and they can start with you ✨

Shaw Lane Sports Club
Contact me for opening times this week

From 1st Jan
Thursday 530pm & 7pm
Friday 9am & 1030am
Saturday 730am, 9am & 1030am

15/12/2025

With temptation at every corner and Christmas celebrations in full swing, I’m absolutely delighted to be –3lb this week 🎉

This week has included a cinema trip and tea out at Meadowhall, coffee with friends twice, and a night out in Leeds to see Jimmy Carr, complete with food and drinks. Real life didn’t stop… but neither did my progress.

Every situation is food-optimisable, it all comes down to the choices we make. This is exactly what Slimming World teaches us: how to enjoy life while still moving towards our goals. These are healthy changes that are realistic, sustainable, and will make sure that when I reach target, I can stay there.

You don’t have to miss out to get results, you just need the right support and the right plan 💪✨and be prepared to make some changes.

📌Shaw Lane Sports Club
⏰Thursday: 5pm & 7pm (from 1st January: 5.30pm & 7pm)
⏰Friday: 9am & 10.30am
⏰Saturday: 7.30am, 9am & 10.30am

If you’re ready to make changes that last, come and join us ❤️

15/12/2025

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15/12/2025

👇 Your turn! 👇
In THREE words, describe your Slimming World Consultant 😜
(Be kind… or brave 😂)

I’ll be reading every comment 👀💜
Go on… let’s have some fun! 🎄✨

🎄
fans

14/12/2025

🎄 THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS OFF-PLAN 🎄

🎄'Twas the run-up to Christmas, and all through the town,

Slimming World members were feeling quite down.

The mince pies had whispered, the Baileys had sung,

And the willpower wagon? Well… off it had flung.

🎄Some said, “I’ll restart in Jan, it’s too late for me,”

As they nibbled on stuffing and sipped festive tea.

But deep down inside, a small voice gave a shout:

“I miss my group, and my sparkle’s run out!”

🎄They scrolled past the posts, they ignored the old chat,

Feeling bloated and blue in their festive red hat.

But here comes a truth wrapped in tinsel and cheer:

Sonja would be proud of you, now, next, and last year!

🎄she gets it, she’s human (and partial to cake),

She’s danced with temptation, made every mistake.

But she knows that your journey’s not ruined or gone,

It’s just paused for a moment, the sparkle lives on!

🎄So if you’ve gone quiet, or skipped a few weeks,

If your jeans feel rebellious and your confidence leaks…

Know this: you’re welcome, no judgement, no shame,

Just hugs, happy tears, and your Consultant proclaim:

🎄“Come back this week! Don't leave it too late,

I’ll be here with your mojo and a festive cheer”

Because Christmas is lovely, but YOU shine much more,

And your group is the sleigh that will help you restore.

🎄So unwrap your courage, and don’t overthink,

Your sparkle’s still there, it just needed a wink 😉.

And Sonja? She’s cheering, with glitter and glee,

Saying, “You’re amazing, because you came back to me!” 💖

13/12/2025

Oooh look what has been spotted early… 👀🎄
Officially out from the 3rd of January, but it looks like Slimming World Santa has made an early delivery to Iceland 😉

Yes… the ravioli has been found! 😍🍝

11/12/2025

✨ Feeling amazing today… and not because of the scales! ✨

I had a fresh new haircut and it’s given me such a boost of confidence, it reminded me that this journey isn’t just about the number we see on the scales. It’s about growing, feeling good in ourselves, and celebrating every little step that makes us feel stronger, happier and more us. 💕

Sometimes the biggest changes aren’t visible on a graph or in a notebook, they’re in how we walk, how we smile, and how we show up for ourselves. Today I’m feeling proud, confident, and excited for what’s ahead… and I hope you are too! 💫

If you’re ready for a boost of your own, come join us, there’s a place for you here and a whole group cheering you on! 🫶

Group times:
📅 Thursday – 5pm & 7pm
⏰ (New time from 1st January: 5.30pm)
📅 Friday – 9am & 10.30am
📅 Saturday – 7.30am, 9am & 10.30am

Let’s keep lifting each other up — confidence grows where kindness lives. 🌱💖