Shaftesbury Slimming World with Gail & Lorraine

15/02/2026

✨ Back on It After Yesterday’s Phone Fiasco! ✨

After the chaos of yesterday (honestly… who knew leaving your phone behind could derail everything), my food choices didn’t quite go to plan. But today is a brand‑new day and I’m making sure I start it the right way.

Breakfast of champions incoming:
SW caramelised onion sausage, lean bacon, sautéed potatoes, egg, plenty of speed on the side… and a tiny squish of ketchup for half a SWIP.
Simple, satisfying, and exactly what I needed to reset and refocus.

Feeling fuelled, grounded, and ready to face whatever the day throws at me preferably nothing involving lost phones this time.

We go again 100% 💖

14/02/2026

Well… today tried its very best to defeat me.

I managed to leave my phone at the venue after group - yes, the phone that holds my diary, my messages, my camera roll, my entire brain. And of course, I didn’t have the key with me because it wasn’t my turn to lock up. Cue me suddenly living in a world with no notifications, no camera, no contact with the outside world… and absolutely no idea what time it was.

Thankfully, after a slightly panicked moment (or three), I managed to get hold of our lovely caretaker by email and I’m now happily reunited with my phone and my sanity.

If you tried to reach me earlier and got radio silence, that’s why. I wasn’t ignoring you… I was just unintentionally experiencing life like it was 1998.

All sorted now and very grateful for the kind people who helped rescue me from my own chaos.

Here’s hoping the rest of the week behaves itself.

13/02/2026

🎉 UPDATE: OPERATION “CATCH LORRAINE” COMPLETE! 🎉
Well… you wonderful lot certainly embraced the caricature craze the comments have been full of fabulous faces, giggles and pure Shaftesbury joy.

And guess what…
👀 We finally caught her!
Lorraine has officially been “AI‑glamified” and she looks absolutely brilliant.

She tried to dodge the camera…
She tried to blend into the noticeboard…
She even attempted the classic “I’ll just pop to the loo” escape route…
But no one outruns the Shaftesbury paparazzi for long 😉

So here she is our lovely Lorraine in all her caricature glory!

📸 Keep the fun going!
If you haven’t shared yours yet, pop your AI caricature in the comments and let’s keep filling this page with personality, laughter and that gorgeous community spirit we’re known for.



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12/02/2026

🎨 Well… it seems I’ve officially joined the caricature craze! And I have to say, AI has made me look rather glam 😊😊

It’s all a bit of fun, and I’m loving the playful twist it’s brought to my week. But now the real challenge begins…

👀 It’s time to catch Lorraine unawares… she can’t hide from the camera forever 😉

Go on then, let’s make this a proper Shaftesbury giggle!

📸 Share your AI caricature below and let’s fill the page with fabulous faces, fun, and a whole lot of personality.

11/02/2026

Something exciting is coming… 👀

We’re getting ready to launch Challenge 100 - a fun, motivating three‑week boost where we focus on following our healthy eating plan 100%, giving ourselves the best chance of feeling great and seeing brilliant results. We’ll be shining a spotlight on our flexible, satisfying way of eating (our members call it Food Optimising) showing you how to enjoy generous, everyday meals while working towards your goals 😋.

Expect motivation, inspiration and some fabulous prizes to be won 🤩.
Same delicious food. Same flexibility. Just a big, feel‑good push together 💯.

It’s all happening in group, so make sure you’re with us to get involved 😉.

Thursday 7.00pm, 5.30pm, 10.30am, 9am or 7.30am at The Royal Chase Hotel, Shaftesbury 💖

11/02/2026

𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺 — 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘺 𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘨𝘨𝘴, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘦𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰‑𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬?

10/02/2026

One of the best parts of Food Optimising is how brilliantly it pairs with moving more. A hearty breakfast, a filling lunch, a Free Food-packed dinner… and then a gentle walk, a bit of gardening, or even a tidy-up around the house it all adds up.

You don’t have to be sporty. You don’t have to be perfect.
Just eat well, move a little more, and let the confidence grow.

Here’s to a Tuesday full of flavour, energy, and those “I’m doing this for me” moments.

09/02/2026

The scales tell one story but your Non Scale Victories (NSVs) tell the whole, brilliant, life‑changing picture.

These are the everyday wins that show your journey is working, like:

• Spotting your waist measurement shrinking 👖
• Slipping into a smaller‑sized top 👚
• Keeping up with the kids without getting puffed out ⚽
• Feeling lighter on your feet, more confident, more you 💫

At our Shaftesbury Slimming World groups, we celebrate every one of these victories - not just the number on the scales. And once you start noticing them, you’ll realise you’re achieving so much more than you think 🎉

Come join us this week and let’s cheer on all your wins, big and small.

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

Pulled pork simmering, cottage pie with swede mash sorted, duck breast and plenty of speed to finish the day… even bubble & squeak prepped for tomorrow.
All completed under the watchful eyes of my three feline supervisors.
This week’s got no choice but to be a good one.

06/02/2026

Only at Slimming World would a fun Friday night involve seven consultants dressed as actual food items 🤣
If you want a group full of support, smiles and a whole lot of personality, you’ve found your people!

06/02/2026

A huge shout‑out to Rachel, who’s kicked off her journey with a fantastic half‑stone loss in week one!
Such an inspiring start imagine where she’ll be in a few weeks’ time 🌟