Slimming World Christmas recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can you eat too much free food on Slimming World? ›

They're called Free Foods because you can eat as much of them as you want, with no counting, weighing or measuring – there's absolutely no need to ever feel hunger on Slimming World. All group members get a handy Food Optimising book on joining, which lists a huge variety of Free Foods.

Before coming to Slimming World, many slimmers are told to avoid carbs – yet carbohydrates such as rice, potatoes and pasta have fantastic filling power, as well as being low in energy density, which is why they're on our Free Food list.

Download the Slimming World app today and lose weight your way, as we support you all the way to your dream weight. Plan your meals on the go, scan barcodes and check if a food is Free, a Healthy Extra or has a Syn value.

While whole, fresh bananas are considered a Free Food and can be enjoyed without limits, the story changes when you mash them.

At Slimming World, we don't believe in cutting out food groups. In fact, potatoes and dried plain pasta, rice, noodles and couscous are all Free Foods, which means that you can eat as much of them as you like! If you fancy some quick, comforting carbs, our healthy pasta and rice recipes will hit the spot.

You'll need to eat roughly 1,000 calories less than you normally do to drop a pound every day. Drop carbs from your diet and focus on eating fresh veggies and lean proteins. Aim for 1 hour of aerobic exercise every day to help you burn enough calories.

Just to give you an idea, a level tbsp of peanut butter is 4 syns. If you mix 2 tbsp of PB2 powder with a little bit of water, it's 2.5 syns. TWO POINT FIVE SYNS. That's just over half the syns, for twice the amount.

Slimming World Speed Foods (Fruit):

Apples. Apricots. Blackberries. Blackcurrants.

The long list of Slimming World Free Foods includes fruit and veg, lean meat and fish, eggs and poultry, beans and lentils – and even pasta and rice!

The Slimming World app is free for members and includes our food planner, activity and weight loss tracker, plus great features to help you make the best possible choices in seconds! There's also plenty of motivation and inspiration, putting you in control.

How many sins are you allowed on Slimming World? ›

Slimming World Syns

The key is moderation, which is why alcohol and foods that are high in fat or sugar have a Syn value. Slimming World members are encouraged to plan 5-15 Syns a day to keep their weight loss on track, without feeling like they're missing out.

Free Foods include lean meat, eggs, fish, pasta, potatoes, fruit and vegetables. They're filling and low in calories for their weight — so you can eat as much Free Food as you like!

You'll find a wide variety of bread choices on our Healthy Extras list – including wholemeal bread, rolls and pittas, as well as a number of gluten-free options. If you're already signed up, head to our member website or check your member pack for the full range of Healthy Extra 'b' choices.

Fruit is one the Slimming World Free Foods, which means that you can enjoy as much as you like, without worrying about your weight loss.

By filling up on unlimited Free Foods, you'll naturally reduce your calorie intake for a great weight loss result. Choose from a huge range of foods, including lean meat and fish (or meat alternatives), fruit, veg, eggs, pasta, potatoes and rice.

They will fill you up, slim you down and help you build those important new healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. Free Foods include lean meat, eggs, fish, pasta, potatoes, fruit and vegetables. They're filling and low in calories for their weight — so you can eat as much Free Food as you like!

Finally, because Slimming World discourages calorie counting and doesn't specify appropriate portion sizes for the Free Foods, some people may overeat these foods. Fortunately, many of the Free Foods are higher in protein, starches, and fiber, which tend to be filling.

While the Slimming World diet emphasizes low-fat foods, the carb-heavy approach doesn't work for everyone. The limited food options may leave you feeling restricted, hungry and deprived over time.