The Slimming Clinic Blog
What happens at a weight loss consultation?
We know that joining The Slimming Clinic for the first time can be a big step. So, the apprehension of not knowing what to expect at your initial video weight loss consultation can be a little daunting. We want to take away any worry you might be feeling and put your...
What weight loss program is best for you?
When you are thinking about what weight loss programme is best for you, which of these is your priority? Lose weight as quickly as possible The easiest way to lose weight The cheapest option The option that will mean you never gain weight again The best weight loss...
How to lose weight and manage IBS
Do you suffer from IBS and are looking to start a weight loss diet? It is estimated that about 15% of the UK population currently suffer from IBS and this number is growing each year. We asked Lesley, our weight loss Dietitian to talk to us more about IBS and how we...
The Importance of Taking Your Weight Loss Medication Correctly
When you’re poorly and you’re given medication from the doctor, what is the most important thing they tell you? To finish your course of medication, or it might not cure whatever is making you ill. So imagine if you didn’t finish your course of medication, you got...
Are You Ready To Lose Weight?
You’ve decided you need to lose weight, give your weight loss diet a boost and you want to feel and look better. That is wonderful news! But are you actually ready and have you got what it takes to lose weight?! It might sound silly - ‘being ready to lose weight’ -...
Over 1 million hospital admissions related to obesity – Shocking new statistics!
We know that throughout the UK that obesity is rapidly becoming a pandemic of its own. In shocking new statistics released by NHS Digital, during 2019/2020, there were over 1 million admissions to hospitals where obesity was either a primary or secondary factor for...
Could a weight loss diet help prevent diabetes?
Did you know that there is an estimated 4.9 million people in the UK with diabetes, including an undiagnosed 850,000 people who are unaware that they have type 2 diabetes? This is according to research by Diabetes UK, who explained that the rates of diabetes have...
Can Gardening Support Your Weight Loss Diet?
When you were younger, what did you think of gardening? Chances are, you might have thought it was a hobby for the old. You can just imagine your elderly relative pottering around the garden, admiring the flowers and pulling up a few home-grown veg here and there. But...
Is fasting for weight loss good for you?
Earlier in April, our Dietitian, Lesley Reid did a live video about the latest weight loss diet craze, fasting. She spoke about intermittent fasting, the types of fasting for weight loss you can do and if fasting holds any weight loss benefits for you. Here are a few...
Lynn’s Weight Loss Story
Name: Lynn Johnson Age: 68 Occupation: Retired Starting Weight: 18stone Current Weight: 15stone Total Weight Loss to Date: 3 stone Lynne realised she needed to drop some weight when her health started to suffer because she was overweight. Not wanting to miss...
Abigail’s Weight Loss Story
Name: Abigail Kirk Age: 23 Occupation: Nursery Practitioner Starting Date with The Slimming Clinic: March 2020 Starting Weight: 18st 10lbs Current Weight: 12st Starting BMI: 41.1 Current BMI: 26.3 Total Weight Loss to Date: 6st 10lbs When Abigail Kirk decided...
Spring Into Summer Weight Loss Guide
Whilst we think every body is ‘summer body ready’ in whatever size, shape or form it comes in, we also know that people do get more self-conscious and worried when they know summer is coming and join some extreme weight loss diets!. Summer can be tough when you’re low...
