Highfield Slimming World

30/12/2025

❤️I’M NOT ON A DIET❤️

Before joining Highfield Slimming World, I felt completely out of control with my weight. I was stuck in a doom loop of fad diets, new exercise plans, and low self-esteem and constantly blaming myself when they failed .

My clothes weren’t fitting properly, my joints were aching more, and I wasn’t being honest with myself about how unhappy I felt.

My turning point came after a holiday where I reached the heaviest I’d ever been as an adult. I’d enjoyed skiing again for the first time in years, but it was clear my weight was holding me back and I didn’t want that to be my reality anymore.

I’d been a Slimming World member before, so I was hopeful it would still be easy to follow. I wasn’t sure how friendly the group would be but I needn’t have worried.

From the start, the group was incredibly welcoming. Target members shared their experiences and tips openly, and Haylea Gavin was friendly, down to earth, and completely non-judgemental. I felt supported rather than scrutinised.

Since joining, I’ve lost two stone and dropped a dress size. I’ve maintained my weight for a year now without feeling deprived. I love food and enjoy the occasional drink, and Slimming World has simply become part of my weekly routine. I feel totally in control, liberated even, because I know I can eat what I want.

I’ve learned so much. Not just about food, but about the emotional and social side of eating. I understand my triggers now. I understand the science behind weight loss better. And because of that, I don’t blame myself if the scales don’t move the way I expect. I’m patient and I trust the process.

Listening to other members who have lost weight safely and maintained it while enjoying life helped me believe I could do the same. Slowly, my mindset changed. I’M NOT ON A DIET and I never will be again. I love food, I enjoy it, and I accept myself as I am. That feeling is incredibly empowering.
Haylea has been a constant source of encouragement, both in group and through organising weekly walks that keep us connected and moving together.

If you’re thinking about joining, my advice is simple: come along and stay for group. You are not alone, and we’ve all felt the same. With a few manageable tweaks, you will lose weight and keep it off. You don’t go hungry, it’s not expensive, and it’s not complicated, it’s about enjoying healthy food and drink.

Highfield Slimming World feels like a friendly, funny extended family with Haylea as our caring, cool mum at the heart of it.

Slimming World gives you the tools and support to turn your life around. You are not weak.
💪You do have the power.

Come see for yourself every Wednesday, 7.45am, 9.15am, 10.45am, 5.30pm or 7pm x

30/12/2025

😞This wasn’t about weight anymore. It was about my body hurting… and needing support that actually worked (A member story)

Before joining Highfield Slimming World, my weight was putting extra pressure on an ongoing spinal injury, with knee pain made worse by osteoarthritis.
Everyday movement was uncomfortable, and it felt like my body was constantly working against me.

The real turning point came when I was told by a Orthopaedic Consultant that my BMI didn’t meet the criteria needed for a surgical procedure. Hearing that was difficult, but it also gave me clarity that something had to change.

I’d attended Slimming World groups years ago, so I felt optimistic about coming back, hopeful that this approach would work again.

I decided that a fresh start was needed and opted to attend a different group to where I went before. What I found at Highfield Slimming World was something special. Openness. Honesty. No frills. Just real conversations, encouragement, respect, and good old-fashioned kindness. There was no pressure, only support and understanding.

The consistent weight loss has been a huge achievement, but just as important has been the camaraderie. Being surrounded by others on the same journey makes all the difference.

Highfield Slimming World has reminded me that success doesn’t come from shortcuts, it comes from following the plan, showing up, and not giving up. It comes from giving and getting support from like mined people. And it comes from making that mindset shift to want to feel more like me again.

If you’re thinking about joining, my advice is simple: give it a try. Join the support of others and keep going. Because really, what’s the alternative? Ongoing pain where BMI is too high for surgical help? No thank you!

Highfield Slimming World is truly one of a kind. And at the heart of it all is Haylea Gavin, a driving force, a passionate leader, and someone with incredible insight. Her commitment and encouragement are a huge part of the amazing results so many of us achieve.

Why not come and see us this Wednesday at either
7.45am, 9.15am, 10.45am, 5.30pm or 7pm... You won't regret it...

29/12/2025

💙“Watching This Young Man Grow

💗”So incredibly proud of Josh Not only has he achieved an amazing weight loss, but watching his confidence grow has been even more special.
From learning how to maintain, to believing in himself and navigating real life with balance. This journey has shaped him in the best way.
Couldn’t be prouder 👏💙

“Josh’s journey”

I started my Slimming World journey over 2 years ago with my mum. At the time, I weighed 15st 2lb and I was deeply unhappy.

After just a few short months of perseverance, I reached my target in October 2023, losing 2st 10lb.

From the very beginning, I had so much support and that support is something I’ll always be grateful for. My consultant, Haylea, and my Slimming World family(friends that I met at group, that I never knew I needed) made such a difference. From being invited to sit with them in group, to chatting every week, offering advice, encouragement and tips, it all helped keep me on track.

One thing I really believe in is staying to group. It’s said a lot, but it truly works. You meet people from all walks of life who are kind, inspirational, and genuinely want to see you succeed. The support you get in group is what helped me reach target and what still helps me stay there.

That said, my journey hasn’t been smooth. There have been bumps along the way, and there still are. More recently, university pressures and body image struggles have been tough. But even on those days, I do my best to stay on plan, lean on my sw family and remain in target.

One thing that helps me is managing cravings. I’ll often swap “rubbish food” for fruit as it’s sweet, filling, and free. If I really fancy chocolate, I’ll have a small bar or something like a Curly Wurly and enjoy it mindfully.
And if I do lose control one day, I track it, draw a line under it, and start fresh the next day. Life goes on..

Everyone has off days and that’s something I’ve learned to accept. Weight loss journeys are never straightforward. We all have triggers and inner saboteurs. The key is recognising them and finding ways to work around them, not giving up.

Maintaining Target
To maintain my target weight, I follow Route C with Food Optimising, as I have a fast metabolism. I use my Healthy Extras to structure my day and keep things balanced.

A typical day looks like this:

🥣Breakfast: Muesli with yoghurt and fruit
🥪Lunch: A light lunch such as a sandwich, crisps and a yoghurt
🍝Dinner: A Free Food meal like meatball orzo, frittata, or shepherd’s pie
🍧Evening: A yoghurt and a couple of Hi-Fi bars plus fruit or a little chocolate if needed

Even for those not at target yet, I think Healthy Extras are essential. They help you plan your day and give structure to your meals, which makes staying on plan much easier.

My Top Picks
Healthy A:
• Babybel
• Cheese strings
• 30g cheese
Healthy B:
• Muesli
• Hi-Fi bars
• Wholemeal bread

No words can really explain how much joining Slimming World has changed my life, not just with weight loss but with my confidence. I truly love coming to group when I can and always look forward to seeing my Slimming World family and friends.

My advice to anyone reading this is... Just do it.. Take the plunge and join us this Wednesday while we are getting set for 2026. You won't regret it x

Highfield Slimming World Haylea Gavin

29/12/2025

2025, you’ve been a good one 🤩! So many personal changes as well as group and company changes this year.. Let me summarise

🤜Slimming World Kitchen turned one

🤜We celebrated our first Slimming World Icons

🤜Launched a brand-new group experience

🤜and we've added even more flexibility, variety and personalisation to our delicious healthy eating plan

In my group, we’ve had some standout moments too
🤜We lost a grand total of 514 stone this year🤯
🤜We've given out 83 Target awards
🤜We've had more members take a seat in our groups than ever before, all knowing that group support is what makes the difference

💪I’m so proud of everything we’ve achieved together, and I’m here to help you smash your goals in 2026!

29/12/2025

Good morning my Lovely Highfield Slimmers and Happy Twixmas... That weird time between Christmas and New Year where we don't know what day it is..... It's MONDAY.... And I would live to invite you out for a walk this evening....

We meet outside the Metro Bank in town at 7pm sharp... We walk for about 40 mins and everyone is welcome... Free parking in both the outside water gardens car parks...

Why not come and blow away the cobwebs... There might be a little jogging group too if you fancy it😍❤️..

See you later, Haylea ###

28/12/2025

27/12/2025

😢Grief Broke Me but Support Helped Me Heal💔

💔Earlier this year, I lost my dad suddenly. To say I spiralled into a dark place is an understatement. My whole world changed. I hated everything, didn’t want to be around anyone, and didn’t want to go anywhere. Every day felt like torture.

I tried to get through it but instead, I started drinking more to cope. My days became a cycle of work, coming home, opening another bottle of wine, eating, sleeping… and repeating it all again.

💔Then in May, my sister-in-law passed away. And that loss broke me even further.
I hated myself. I hated life. And I genuinely didn’t know what to do.

😑In July, we went to a festival with friends and I felt awful. Everyone looked amazing, and I felt uncomfortable, overweight, and exhausted. None of my clothes looked right, and I struggled to find anything that even fit. One of the girls we were with had lost a stone and a half with Slimming World, and we had a long, honest chat.

👉That was the moment I realised things had to change.👈

I had a holiday booked for September, and I knew I couldn’t keep going the way I was. I started walking to work and for the first time in a while, it actually felt good. Then I made the decision to go to group.
Now or never.

😐Walking in, I felt lost and incredibly nervous. I knew Slimming World worked, I’d done it years ago but I wasn’t sure if I was ready. I was terrified of failing again. But I also knew I had to do this for me… and to make my dad proud.

😍From the moment I walked in, Haylea was amazing. So easy to talk to. So supportive. She gave me the belief I needed to think: maybe I can do this.

As the weeks passed, I realised just how invaluable the group support was. Everyone was welcoming. Everyone cheered me on. And that was what I’d been missing all along, I needed support to be successful.🤯

❤️My first proudest moment came in September, when I went to Morocco 1 stone lighter and I wore a bikini. I still had a way to go, but I was smiling again. My attitude towards food and life had changed, and for the first time in a long time, I felt confident.

Now, I can look at myself in the mirror and I’m starting to like what I see again.

And my second proudest moment came on CHRISTMAS EVE when I attended group, lost 3.5lbs (after my Christmas party week) and reached my target of a total of 2 stone, 5lbs loss🎉🎉

My friends at group have shown me that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it and that it’s okay not to be “on it” every single week. It’s a feeling. And it’s a good one.
If you’re thinking about it, my message is simple: make the change for yourself. You only have to answer to you and you are not alone.

Highfield Slimming World is my support, and we’re taking this journey together, one step at a time.
Thank you, Haylea Gavin & Highfield Slimming World, for helping me find myself again. I knew she was there all along.

Take that moment. Go with it.
You won’t regret it 🤍

25/12/2025

Merry Crimbo!

Wishing you the most wonderful Christmas Day! Today’s joyful message: Wishing you a very Merry Crimbo, full of food, family, friends and Body Magic moments! Enjoy every single precious moment, make beautiful memories, and savour the season.

Merry Christmas to you and yours from all of us! 🎅🎁

24/12/2025

A Warm Welcome!

Christmas Eve! The magic is truly building. Today’s comforting message: A warm welcome for every member. Whether it’s your first Christmas on plan or your tenth, you are part of our incredible Slimming World family.

Join us today in Highfield - 7.45am, 9.15am, 10.45am or 5.30pm... Or pop in and don't miss the scales at our 7pm session x

Wishing you a cosy Christmas Eve filled with joy and anticipation! 🎄

23/12/2025

Open Christmas Eve...

Reminder our morning groups are running as normal tomorrow....
🎅7.45am
🎅9.15am
🎅10.45am

And our evening groups
🎅5.30pm (as normal)
🎅7pm - WEIGH & GO

Everyone welcome xx