Slimming World South East Berkshire Team

14/02/2026

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12/02/2026

✨ Member Success Story – Donna-Maria ✨

Meet Donna-Maria from our Braybrooke group 💕
Over time, Donna-Maria has achieved an incredible 11 stone weight loss - not all in one journey, but every step hard-won and powerful 👏🌟

Donna-Maria joined Slimming World during a very difficult time in her life.
She was very ill and admits she felt scared - but she still chose to take that brave first step.

🍽 What she loves about Slimming World:
“It’s easy.”
By enjoying the huge variety of food that fits in to the Food Optimising plan, Donna-Maria has been able to make changes that truly last, without unnecessary complication.

💬 What she loves about her group:
“The feeling of family.” 💗
That sense of belonging and support has helped her keep going, even when things felt tough.

🎉 What really matters most:
Thanks to her journey, Donna-Maria’s health is now under control most of the time, aside from ongoing neuropathy - a huge and meaningful victory.

💗 Her message to anyone thinking about joining:
“Do it.”

Simple. Honest. Powerful.

We are so proud of you, Donna-Maria 🌟
Your journey shows that even when the path isn’t straight, support and determination make all the difference 💖

👉 If you’re thinking about starting - or restarting - your journey, you don’t have to do it alone.
💬 Message us to find out more and take that first step today. ✨

11/02/2026

✨ Member Success Story – Louise ✨

Meet Louise Dance from our Wildridings Saturday group 💕
Louise has achieved an incredible 4 stone 3 lbs weight loss 👏🎉

After having her first child, Louise knew something had to change.
She was fed up with being overweight and feeling rubbish, describing herself as fat, unfit, and unhealthy. Taking that first step wasn’t easy - but it changed her life.

🍽 What Louise loves about Slimming World:
“That I never have to be hungry and never feel like I’m on a diet.”
From hearty home-cooked meals, to fakeaways and fresh salads, Louise proves you can enjoy real food and still achieve amazing results 😍

💬 What makes group special:
“My consultant! She’s an inspiration and truly cares about each and everyone’s journey and success.” 💗

🎉 Non-scale victories that say it all:
✔️ Dropped 5 dress sizes
✔️ Running an incredible 45km a week 🏃‍♀️
✔️ Entering half marathons
✔️ Baby carrier needing to be tightened on her waist every time she wears it 🥹

💗 Louise’s message:
“Slimming World makes this possible - without ever feeling deprived or hungry.”

We are so proud of you, Louise 🌟
Your journey shows just how powerful support, consistency, and belief can be 💖

👉 If you’re ready to feel healthier, happier, and more confident - just like Louise - now is the time.
💬 Message us to find out more and start your own journey this week! ✨

10/02/2026

✨Member Success Story – Sue✨

Meet Sue from our Great Hollands group 💕
(previously a member at Easthampstead)

Sue began her first journey back in 2014 at 15st 4lbs and has since achieved an incredible 4 stone 5 lbs weight loss. She’s now proudly a Diamond Member, having been at target for over a year 💎👏

Before joining, Sue admits she felt unhappy and unattractive, having tried everything to lose weight in the past.
“I thought this would be my last try,” she says. “But luckily, the new Extra Easy just clicked with me, after previously struggling to get to grips with the Red and Green days.”

🍽 What Sue loves about Food Optimising:
“It’s so easy to follow - and you can even stick to it when eating out!”
Now at target, Sue enjoys most foods, especially pasta and jacket potatoes 😋

💬 Her experience in group:
After her previous group closed, Sue joined the Great Hollands morning session, and says,
“Louise has made me feel so welcome, and the other members are really friendly.”

🎉 Non-scale victories:
✔️ Bending down easily to tie her shoelaces
✔️ Wearing smaller clothes
✔️ Walking regularly
✔️ Attending the sports centre three times a week for aqua - which she loves 💦

💗 Sue’s advice to anyone thinking about joining:
“Go for it. Don’t give up, even if you have a bad week. Keep going to class and stay. I thought I could do it on my own at home - but I couldn’t. I put over a stone back on very quickly. I rejoined, got back to target, and now I’m a Diamond Member in a lovely, friendly group.”

We are so proud of you, Sue 🌟
Your story shows that perseverance really does pay off 💖

👉 Thinking about starting - or restarting - your journey?
💬 Message us to find out more about joining one of our local groups and getting the support you deserve. Your next chapter could start today! ✨

02/02/2026

On the anniversary of her passing, we remember our beloved founder Margaret Miles Bramwell OBE. Her vision, compassion and understanding touched the hearts and changed the lives of millions of people, and her legacy continues to inspire us all ❤️.

22/01/2026

‘Slimming World changed how I felt on the inside and out and gave me the belief I’d been missing my whole life.’ Meet Poppie, who’s lost an incredible 5st 9lbs (35.8kg) and has been named a 2026 Slimming World Icon!

After a tough trip to Disneyland Paris that left her feeling embarrassed, self-conscious and anything but magical, Poppie decided enough was enough. One night, while scrolling social media, she spotted an advert for Slimming World and made the decision to join. Walking into her local group and meeting her Consultant Donna for the first time, she felt nothing but warmth and support from everybody there ❤️.

With each week, her confidence grew… and she started seeing the weight loss results she’d dreamed of. Now she feels like she’s the mum her children deserve 👏🥺! Read her life-changing story here: https://bit.ly/4aavHjt

21/01/2026

One of the most loved parts of Slimming World is the freedom to enjoy Free Food 🍝.

With more than 350 Free Foods to make delicious, satisfying meals from, you can lose weight without counting, weighing or measuring. Just real food, real support and real results ✨.

If you’d love to enjoy food and feel great while losing weight, Slimming World could be just what you’re looking for! Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3Nklzgf

13/01/2026

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11/01/2026

We're so excited and proud to announce we’re sponsoring ITV’s Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win this January 🥳! It’s the perfect place to share our message of support and inspiration. Just like the show’s contestants, with our local Slimming World groups, you’ll discover that with the right encouragement and know-how, your potential is limitless ✨

If you’re ready to start your own weight loss journey, we’d love to support you – come and join one of our groups this January.

Let us know if you’ll be tuning in ❤️

We’re proud to announce our sponsorship of ITV’s Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win this January 🎉!

It’s the perfect place to share our message of support and inspiration this new year. Just like the show’s contestants, with Slimming World you’ll discover that with the right encouragement and know-how, your potential is limitless ✨.

Let us know if you’ll be tuning in ❤️.️

08/01/2026

✨ Member Success Story ✨

Meet B from our Holly Spring School Thursday group 💕
B has achieved an amazing 6 stone 1 lb weight loss so far, in just 23 weeks, and is still powering on towards her target 👏🎉

B joined Slimming World because she wanted to be healthier and more active for her children ❤️
Before joining, she describes feeling withdrawn, embarrassed, and often hiding away - but making that decision to come to group changed everything.

🍽 What she loves about Food Optimising:
“So much variety!”
B enjoys fresh, homemade dinners, proving you don’t have to miss out on family favourites to lose weight 🙌

💬 What makes her group special:
“Everyone is very supportive, with lots of good ideas and friendly advice.”

🎉 Non-scale victories:
✔️ Dropped several dress sizes
✔️ Finding it easier to pick up her child
✔️ Walking better
✔️ More energy
✔️ Best of all - recently going to Jake's playworld and, for the first time in years, being able to get in and climb around the frame without getting out of breath or struggling!

💗 B’s advice for anyone thinking about joining:
“Make sure you’re mentally ready and doing it for the right reasons.”

We are so proud of you, B 🌟
Your journey continues to be such an inspiration to others 💖

👉 Ready to put yourself first and feel healthier for you and your family?
💬 Message me to find out more about joining a local group and starting your own journey today! ✨

07/01/2026

✨ Member Success Story – Siobhan ✨

Meet Siobhan Ellen from our Braybrooke Saturday 10.30am group 💕
In less than a year, Siobhan has lost an incredible 5 stone 9.5 lbs so far, and is continuing on her route to target 🤯👏

Siobhan joined Slimming World for her health, after being told that she needed to lose 4 stone to be able to have an MRI scan.
She admits she felt nervous at first and wasn’t convinced Slimming World would work for her… but look at her now! 💪✨

🍽 Food Optimising favourites?
“Everything!”
Siobhan mainly enjoys chicken, turkey, fish, loads of veggies and salad – but she’s not scared to try new things 🙌

💬 What she loves most about group:
“The support. There’s no competition and no judgement – everyone is so supportive.”

🎉 Non-scale victories:
✔️ Dropped 5 dress sizes
✔️ Completed Bronze on Slimming World's Active Lifestyle programme
✔️ Able to move forward with further health investigations as her journey continues

💗 Siobhan's advice to anyone thinking of joining:
“Do it – but it must be for yourself. With your consultant and your group on side, you’ll never look back.”

We’re so proud of you, Siobhan🌟
Your journey is inspiring so many 💕

If Siobhan's achievements have inspired you to get yourself along to a group, drop us a message now 📩 or just turn up at one of our groups this week!

01/01/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: Jo-Ann’s Journey ✨

When Jo-Ann first walked into the Saturday morning group at Braybrooke, she wasn’t chasing a quick fix - she was searching for better health, more confidence, and a version of herself she was happy and comfortable with.

Before joining Slimming World, Jo-Ann felt exhausted and out of breath, deeply self-conscious and frustrated. “I was fed up of being who I was,” she says. Like so many people, she’d started her journey a couple of times, before running into barriers, and her size was holding her back from everyday experiences.

Fast forward to today, and Jo-Ann has lost an incredible 5 stone (and is still working towards her target 💪). What’s made the difference this time? It's hard to put a finger on it, but something really has clicked and she has simply stuck to Food Optimising. As a self-confessed picky eater, Jo-Ann loves that she can enjoy the foods she genuinely likes - from meat, pasta, eggs, and rice to discovering new favourites through the Slimming World app - all while staying fully on plan.

Just as important as the food has been the group itself. “They are so supportive,” Jo-Ann says, “we all have a laugh and encourage each other.” That sense of community has helped her stay consistent, even when motivation wobbles.

And the non-scale victories? There are lots, and they’re life-changing:

✈️ Going on holiday and actually enjoying the heat
👗 Dropping 4 dress sizes
🏃‍♀️ Walking up six flights of stairs instead of taking the lift after football
🏋️‍♀️ Going to the gym
😴 Sleeping better and having more energy
✈️ Being able to put the tray down on an aeroplane
💖 Gaining confidence in herself

For anyone sitting on the fence, Jo-Ann’s message is honest and encouraging:
“It is not easy, but the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of not trying. You will receive amazing support from the very first group session.”

Jo-Ann’s journey is proof that with the right support, commitment, flexibility, and belief, lasting change really is possible 💕

We think you'll agree that Jo-Ann is already looking fabulous, and we can't wait to see the future progress pictures once she's at her final target! Whether it's your first time, or you want to make the next one your final attempt, make like Jo-Ann and take that step through the doors of one of our local groups - we can't wait to meet you and get you on your way!