Fresh Start Magazine - Issue 4

ISSUE 4

WINTER 2019

I LOST OVER

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3 STONE Kirsty’s slimming success story

FESTIVE FITNESS

Easy ways to get active over the holidays – for all levels of“tness!

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“I lost 5st 7lbs” LOW CALORIE CHRISTMAS IDEAS

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7 DAYS

TO SLIM! A 7 day menu to help you stay slim this week

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WELCOME to issue 4 of Fresh Start Magazine.

It feels like we’ve blinked, and another year has gone by! 2019 is coming to its end and this issue we’re going to be focussing on all things festive and celebratory.

Christmas can be notoriously tricky to navigate when you’re trying to be more health conscious, but we are here to support you as ever and help you make the choices that are right for you and your journey.

Not all of us want to be saintly at this time of year with our food choices, but for those of you who do, we have a great array of substitutes for high-calorie festive foods, including starters, mains, puds and snacks on pages 24 to 31.

Earlier this year, we set six of our patients the challenge to slim down for the Little Black Dress season – we have their before and after photos to share with you to show how they got on.

Check out pages 36 to 40 to see their results.

We’ve also got a really helpful interview with our Movement expert, Phil, and Dietitian, Lesley, who are giving out advice on simple ways for youtoimproveyour“tnessand diet. See what they have to say by turning to page 08!

Throughoutthemagazineyou’ll“ndlotsofhintsand tipsforgetting“toverthecolder,darker (page months 44) as well as how you can stay slim and still socialise this Christmas (page 32).

We hear from three patients who have lost weight with their local clinics, so read more from Kirsty, Shivon and Jason throughout the magazine – we know they’ll leave youfeelinginspired!

If that’s not enough, we’ve compiled some of our favourite tips from people who have lost weight successfully with us to help you keep focused (page 42).

Most importantly, remember, however you choose to celebrate the festive season, make sure you do just that–CELEBRATE! Wishing you all a wonderful, prosperous and relaxing festive season and new year.

Seeyouin20!

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Fresh Start Editor

“I lost 2st 3lbs in 9 months” Jessica

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OUR NEW PACKAGES EXPLAINED

LOW CALORIE CHRISTMAS - STARTERS

THE SLIMMING CLINIC APP

FIND OUT more about our new treatment packages and howtheywork!

GET YOURmealo¤toa slimmer start with these amazing recipes.

FIND OUT about our amazing new App and how to access it.

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MEET OUR MOVEMENT EXPERT & DIETITIAN

LOW CALORIE CHRISTMAS – MAINS

LESLEY AND PHIL answer yourquestionson“tness, exercise and diet.

KEEP YOUR calories down with these main ideas for the big day.

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KIRSTY’S STORY

LOW CALORIE CHRISTMAS - DESSERTS

FIND OUT how much Kirsty lost with our Southampton clinic and how her life has changed.

PAGE 12 WHAT DOES 100 CALORIES LOOK LIKE? COULD YOU identify 100 calories of veg, fruit or chocolate? We show you exactly what it looks like.

PAGE 14 DON’T GIVE UP OVER CHRISTMAS! STAY ON TRACK with your diet this Christmas thanks to our handy article.

PAGE 16 FESTIVE DOCTOR Q&A HEAR FROM our Medical professional about how to stay on track over Christmas.

PAGE 20 SHIVON’S STORY MOTHER of“veShivontells us how amazing life is now she’s shed the weight.

PAGE 22 SEVEN DAYS TO SLIM! A QUICK 7 day menu to help you stay slim this week.

PUDDING INDULGENCE – butforlesscalories!What’s not to love?

PAGE 30 LOW CALORIE CHRISTMAS - CANAPÉS & SNACKS BE THE best host this festive season with these sneakily low calorie Canapés and snacks.

PAGE 32 SLIM WHILE YOU SOCIALISE! STAY slimming in the most social season of them all.

PAGE 34 HEALTHY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS NOT SURE what to buy for the health conscious person in your life? We’ve got you covered.

PAGE 36 OUR LITTLE BLACK DRESS CHALLENGE RESULTS CHECK OUT the amazing results of our LBD patients – they look amazing in time forpartyseason!

PAGE 42 TOP TIPS FROM OUR TESTIMONIALS TIPS ON how to succeed on your weight loss journey from thepeoplewhoknowbest!

PAGE 44 FESTIVE FITNESS EASY WAYStokeep“tover the holidays – for all levels of“tness!

PAGE 46 JASON’S STORY JASON is a completely di¤erentmannowhe’s shed4stone–“ndout his experience with The Slimming Clinic.

PAGE 48 NEW CLINIC OPENINGS & CLINIC LOCATIONS FIND out about new clinic locations and where all our nationwide clinics are.

PAGE 52 ENTER YOUR HEALTHY RECIPES FOR OUR NEXT ISSUE WE ARE looking for your best healthy recipes for January. Submit yours for a chance to be featured in our nextmagazine!

PAGE 53 BE IN A PHOTOSHOOT WANT TO BE a model for the day with all expenses paid?Sureyoudo!

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E R A E W O H W OUR weight loss programmes at The Slimming Clinic aim to make your weight loss journey as unique as you are. We o¤erDoctorledmedicalweightlossprogrammestohelp you achieve your slimming goals.

From your FREE“rstweightloss consultation, you will meet with a clinic Doctor, who will discuss the very best programme for you, using a mixture of medically prescribed solutions and advice on how to live a healthier lifestyle, based on your needs.

The Slimming Clinic has locations all over England, Scotland and Wales. For more information on your nearest weight loss clinic, visit our clinic pages.

The Slimming Clinic has already helped thousands of people lose weight since 1984 there is no reason you couldn’t be our latest successstory!

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Start your journey with us today by booking your weight loss consultation with one of our experienced Doctors.

Your STEPS to

SLIMMING SUCCESS FROM YOUR FIRST VISIT you will be assigned your own personal doctor who will discuss your weight concerns and design a personalised weight loss programme to suit your lifestyle. As part of your free 30 minute consultation the doctor will carry out a free weight loss health check on yourself, that will include:

BMI, Waist to hip ratio, Body fat %, Body water %, Blood sugar, Blood pressure & Heart rate This health check will help the doctor decide which slimming programme is suitable for you. At The Slimming Clinic we o¤er a variety of slimming treatments including appetite suppressants, weight loss injections, Xenical and chromium. Once you have decided on the slimming treatment most suitable for you, you will meet with your doctor on a weekly basis for consultations, weigh-ins, examinations and constant support.

In a survey of 947 patients, The Obesity Management Association found that those following a medical slimming programme lost 9% of their body weight in just 12 weeks. Research shows that constant support through doctor consultations is the most e¤ective approach to weight loss and produces the best results.

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E K I L U O Y O D W HO R U O Y D TO SPEN ?

Y E N O M D E N R HARD-EA FOR A LOT OF US, most of the money we earn is spent on important things like rent, mortgages and bills. But with the amounts you have left over, what do you choose to spend it on?

Maybeit’saco¤ee-shophotdrinkonthewaytoworkeveryday?Oratakeawayona Friday night? Maybe a few drinks once a week with friends?

Did you know, that for the price of just replacing one of these things, you could improve your health, well-being and lifestyle?

Our CHANGE package includes: Initial 30-minute consultation Weekly appointments with a Doctor Up to 3 months of medication, to be dispensed as medically suitable and required Body Composition Analysis monthly Motivational mindset support via The Slimming Clinic App Lite Monthly supplement GZ12 – exclusive to The Slimming Clinic Monthly supplement Chromium Diet diary of supportive resources and journal Water bottle 6

Prices vary depending on treatment programme.

Or, why not upgrade to our Transform package – where you can get:

Initial 30-minute consultation Weekly appointments with a Doctor Dietitian appointments and additional dietary support Movement coach appointments and additional exercise support Up to 12 months of medication, to be dispensed as medically suitable and required Body Composition Analysis monthly 24 hour motivational mindset support via The Slimming Clinic App Monthly supplement GZ12 – exclusive to The Slimming Clinic Monthly supplement Chromium Diet diary of supportive resources and journal Group session support Weight management blood testing and analysis Garmin Fitness Tracker Water bottle Guaranteed success that you will reach your goal Why not take this opportunity to spend your money on your wellbeing and improve your life.

Book a FREE weight loss consultation atyourlocalclinictodayand“ndout how The Slimming Clinic can help you. theslimmingclinic.com

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DIETITIAN

“ASK the experts”

LESLEY

Do you have to make dramatic changes to your diet to lose weight?

What is the best piece of advice you could give to a patient about their diet, nutrition and lifestyle?

As humans we tend not to be patient, we want the weighto¤yesterdaybutwhenwelookatmanypeople’s weight gain it tends to be gradual over years. Don’t set out with an unrealistically short time frame for your weight loss. I encourage people to look at weight loss long term - where do you plan to be in a year - rather than in 4 - 6 weeks.

Too often we overestimate how active we are, and we underestimate how much we are really eating. So being patient, realistic and honest with yourself are the keys How to lifestyle changes.

Look at small sustainable changes that you could make for the rest of your life. Don’t make dramatic changes because these tend to be unsustainable.

Where you make a change that slots into your life and becomes a normal act, then you are more likely to stick with it.

Simple changes like reducing your calorie intake by as little as 100kcals (e.g. a chocolate biscuit) per day over that year you can potentially loose 3kg (7lbs) in body weight by that act alone. Slow and steady always win intheend!

many meals should I be eating a day?

Why is good nutrition so key on a weight loss journey?

Nutrition is key when losing weight as it’s so important to think about the quality of what you eat.

We need good nutrition not just for energy but for body cell renewal, to support your bones, brain and gut health.

Losing weight on a nutritionally poor diet means you are more likely to make yourselfde“cientin macro and micronutrients.

I always advise it’s the quality of food and whatito¤ersyouthat matters, not what calories it contains.

Festive Bonus 1. Watchyour‹uids – We never really think about the extra energy in what we drink and over the Christmas period it’s easy for it to mount up. Be aware of the extra calories in what you drink. Festive drinks can contain a lot of sugar and empty calories and easily contribute towards a weight gain.

When trying to lose weight it doesn’t matter how many meals you eat a day, it’s more about the overall energy intake and balance of your diet.

What I would recommend is that you don’t have too long a gap in eating, no more than 4 hours between meals.

Also, be mindful of listening to your body and your hunger ques. Are you genuinely hungry or are you ‘head hungry’?

Is your body giving you signs it needs food, for example, rumbling of the stomach or feelings of emptiness?

If not, you might be ‘head hungry’, in which case my advice is to drink a large glass of water and distract yourself, this will help it pass.

2. Enjoy Christmas Day – Christmas day is only one day socelebrate!It’swhatyoudoafterthatdaythatcoun one day isn’t going to ruin your plan but if you have a full week of over-indulgence then this is more of an issue.

After Christmas day just draw a line under it, get back onto your plan and the holiday season will have very littlee¤ectonyourplan.

3. Don’t be a human bin – Most of us do not want to waste food and instead of throwing it out we consume it ourselves. Only buy what you need for the guests that are coming and minimise waste and over-eating.

THERE ARE so many mixed messages when it comes to diet and exercise on your weight loss journey. We wanted to put an end to the confusion so asked our Dietitian, Lesley and Movement Coach, Phil to give us some advice on what we should be doing tohelpensureyourjourneyisasuccess!

What advice would you give to someone who hasn’t exercised in a very long time?

Have you ever heard of the phrase “Rome wasn’t built in a day?” You can apply this to yourexerciseroutine!Inthedictionary,‘exercise’isde“nedas“physicalactivitythat you do to make your body strong and healthy.”

So, as long as you are doing some exercise you are traveling towards a positive result.

The World Health Organization guidelines state that for “Adults aged 18 – 64, (they) should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.”

However, if you are new to this, it just means just moving more - you don’t have to thinkaboutrunning!

MOVEMENT COACH

How much exercise should I be doing?

If you’re just starting out, begin with 20 minutes per day, building to 30minutesasyoufeelableto.Neverforgetsomeisbetterthannone!

PHIL

What sort of exercise should I be doing?

There is not one best exercise movement to do as everyone is beautifully unique. As long as you are moving more than before, you are succeeding.

If you are looking to tone up you will need to look to lift, pull or push a resistance such as weights.

There are many types of resistance machines. If you are a gym member you are best to ask the trainers in the gym for their professional advice.

You are always best doing exercises thatyouenjoy!Thiswillhelpyou continue to do them. You are more likely to give up on exercise if you are doing things you do not enjoy.

When should I exercise?

In simple terms - when you are able to.

Work life balance is hard to get correct so if you have a slot of time in the day to doyourexercisepleasedon’tputo¤!You can’t get that opportunity back.

Working with a Movement coach in The Slimming Clinic, you will build a plan that helps you with what exercise to do and how often to do it. We put you front and centre to help you achieve whatever you set out to.

Festive Bonus The important thing to do it to make sure you enjoy Christmas – simple ways to incorporate some movement over the festive season are things like going for a family walk as the turkey is cooking on Christmas day or getting wrapped up and walking afterdinner,asitwillhelpwithyourdigestion!

Have fun guys and I hope Santa is kind to you all.

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KIRSTY’S STORY “I lost 3st 12lbs” My weight has always been up and down from a young age, until I was about 17/18 when I got to my ideal weight.

Unfortunately, this only lasted until I was 21 and I fell pregnant.

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going from a size 10 to a size 18, and really struggledtogetito¤afterIhadgivenbirth.

I did manage to gradually lose some of my pregnancy weight, until I fell pregnant again! After having my second daughter in October 2018, my weight went back up to 15st 7lbs.

During my pregnancy and after, crisps, bread and chocolate continued to be my biggest downfall. I used to struggle with hip pain and getting out of breath easily, resulting in me being too embarrassed to go out or even take my eldest daughter to the park or the play area, I didn’t feel as though I could run around or climb with her.

Mycon“denceandself-esteemwereatanall-time > low.

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SLIMMER SUCCESS STORY

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A friend recommended the Slimming Clinic and suggested I book a free consultation. It has been a lifesaver!

> After seeing lots of pictures of myself and knowing I had a lot of events coming up, from being a Maid of Honour in October, going to Australia for Christmas (and hoping to wear a bikini for the “rst time) and it being just over a year until I was due to get married, I knew I had to start losing weight as soon as I could.

A friend recommended the Slimming Clinic and suggested I book a free consultation.Ithasbeenalifesaver!

QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS How do you deal with boredom in your dieting program?

I do occasionally treat myself, but I’m not silly with it.

I lost weight and feel great!

The medication has helped me stick to the diet plan I am on and has made losing weight a lot easier and the sta¤ at the Slimming Clinic have been so supportive, motivating, along with giving a lot of advice.

I’m still currently losing weight and getting very close to my target weight.

I have started facing fears by going to the gym. I even shocked myself when I realised that I was running around my daughter’s school playground playing tag with her and some of her friends, something I would never have done in thepast!

What would you say to someone who wanted to lose a lot of weight?

I would tell them it is completely possible and recommend they come to the clinic for a consultation.

What are the best things you have found about losing weight?

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We have put this visual guide together to show you what 100 calories looks like across a variety of foods – some of them mightshockyou!

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Alternatively, there are leaner cuts of meat that are lower in calories, so you can have over half a chicken breast.

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Yep, it’s Christmas, but it doesn’t mean your stomach can take or needs any more food than usual!

Plan ahead

CHRISTMAS IS a super busy time of year for most of us. Rushing to get work done before the o›ceshutsforaweek,getting presents organised and making sure you’ve got the sherry, mince pie and carrots ready for Santa and Rudolph. As well as being surroundedbycalorie-densefoods!

It’s enough to make even the most determined dieter turn rogue.

Some of us will take the opportunity to relax our weight loss goals, but for anyone wanting to stay on track, how can you stay focused over the holidays?

Our social schedules seem to double over the yuletide.

With family and friends to see, work parties and general merriment,it’shardtoknowifyou’recomingorgoing!

Putting all your engagements into a diary means that you’ll be able to plan when you will be more relaxed with your healthy lifestyle, keeping you on track in those quieter times.

Wrap up and go out There are plenty of festive activities to keep you active (turn to page 44 for our favourites) but it’s important to remember to not give up on your activity and exercise justbecauseit’sChristmas!

Getting out in the brisk air and keeping your activity levels up is not only good for your physical wellbeing, but your mental well-being too. Release those endorphinsandgetmoving!

Don’t buy it just ‘because’

Choose sensibly

Christmas is the time of overindulgence. How many of us have eaten and then had to reach for the indigestion tablets straight after? When you make your food shopping list, only buy the necessities for your festive break. This might mean leaving the tin of chocolates on the shelf in the supermarket or cutting down on the amounts of Canapés you purchase. Good for waistline andpursestrings!

Maybeyou’rehavingasit-downmealforyouro›ce do. Here’s where you can really minimise your risk of eatinglotsofcalories!Mosteventslikethisrequir to pre-order, so make sure you opt for the lower calorie menu choices.

Donate some of your edible gifts

Christmas is the season of goodwill and charity – so why not re-gift some of your edible gifts to worthy Don’t eat it just ‘because’ causes - like foodbanks? Not only will you get good Yep, it’s Christmas, but it doesn’t mean your stomach can karma points, but you’ll be saving yourself posttakeorneedsanymorefoodthanusual!Exerciseyour Christmas when the cupboards are still stacked with portion control and use a standard dinner plate. Pile chocolates, cakes and snacks. your festive plate high with low calorie vegetables and leanroastturkeybeforegoinginforthetrimmings!

Most importantly…

Don’t party on an empty stomach Heading to your work party? Eat something before you go and it’ll minimise the risk of reaching for multiple Canapés. Something small will help your self-control enormously and ensure you’re not over-eating when you have had a few drinks.

Christmas shouldn’t be about survival when it comes to your diet. Life is for living and sometimes, it’s right to enjoy the food you love.

At The Slimming Clinic, we talk a lot about ‘everything inmoderation’andwemeanit!So,whilstyoushouldeat well and watch how much saturated fat and sugar you take in, you don’t have to remove it completely from yourlife!

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CAN I DRINK ALCOHOL WHILST TAKING PRESCRIPTION TABLETS/SAXENDA?

THE FESTIVE SEASON can be a di›cult time to stay on YOU CANNOT drink alcohol if you are on track with your diet and lifestyle programme. It is a season Phentermine and Diethylpropion prescription traditionally “lled with family occasions and social events medicine. You can drink alcohol if you are that can lead to temptation and undoing the hard work on Saxenda however too much alcohol is you have achieved throughout the year. not advised as part of your diet and lifestyle

programme.

However, you can still enjoy the festive period, it is about achieving a balance. Allow yourself one day o¤ across the Alcohol has no nutritional value and has 7 celebrations where you let yourself enjoy what you would calories per gram in comparison to protein and like to eat. On the other days try and strike a balance by carbohydrates which both have 4 calories per sticking to your healthy balanced meals. If you “nd thatgram. Therefore, you can quickly use up your you indulge more than you had planned to don’t make daily calorie allowance when drinking alcohol yourself feel guilty. Guilt can lead to you falling of your whichgivesnobene“ttoyourbody.Itmaybe diet completely. Instead try and make a positive change better to avoid alcohol all together, perhaps the next day such as eating more vegetables or going for o¤ertodriveifgoingout,whichwillallowyou a long walk. more of your daily calories to enjoy on food.

Try planning ahead. Take time to plan the meals you will If you are on our prescription medication, be having at home during the festive season. You are Phentermine or Diethylpropion, and want to more likely to plan healthier meals if you think about it drink alcohol during the festive season please in advance. Focus your meals on healthy lean proteins speak with your Slimming Clinic doctor about and plenty of “bre such as wholegrains and vegetables, stopping medication appropriately. that will make you feel fuller for longer, and avoid the temptation of snacking.

I’M STRUGGLING TO AVOID HIGH CALORIE, FESTIVE FOODS – DO I HAVE TO GIVE THEM UP COMPLETELY? IT IS NEVER a good idea to give up something you enjoy completely. It is important to learn how to balance the indulgent treats we enjoy with a healthy lifestyle in order to maintain weight loss.

Try and limit certain foods, especially those high in fat and instead try and focus on lean protein such as beef, chicken, turkey, ham, smoked salmon or fresh prawns.

Vegetable crudités and salsa are better than breadsticks or crackers with creamy dips.

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Cheese is often a temptation in the festive period. Try and have cheese with grapes or celery instead of butter and crackers. Limit your amount of the heavily calori cheeses such as cheddar and stilton and instead try goat’s cheese, brie or edam.

Remember losing weight and maintaining it is all about balance. If you have eaten more than you planned to, one day o¤ diet is not going to undo all your hard work as long as you get back to your healthy choices the next day.

I HAVE PUT ON WEIGHT BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS AND AM WORRIED ABOUT COMING BACK INTO CLINIC TO BE WEIGHED. WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE ME? PLEASE do not worry if you think you have put on weight in between appointments. Our role at The Slimming Clinic is to support you along your weight loss journey and we know that it is not always straight forward. You will never be made to feel like you have failed if you have put on weight.

CAN I EAT WELL AND STILL ENJOY THE FESTIVE SEASON?

YES, you can eat well and enjoy the festive season!Enjoyablefooddoesnotalwayshave to be unhealthy and a¤ect your weight loss.

A great way to have what you enjoy but keep to your diet and lifestyle plan is to try making What is helpful is that you re‹ect on what you think may your own. By controlling the ingredients, you have been the reason why you gained. Was it giving into can be in control of what you are eating, and temptationofsnacking?Didyou“nditdi›culttomaintain you can make healthier swaps. your activity levels? Are your portion sizes increasing? That way we can focus on helping you overcome these barriers during the consultation and get you back on track.

HOW CAN I STAY FOCUSED BETWEEN VISITS TO THE CLINIC? AT THE Slimming Clinic we encourage you to attend the clinic each week if possible. This allows us as your team to help you stay focused and motivated. We can tackle any issues or barrier straight away so that you can maintain your weight loss.

In between your appointments you can stay focused on what it is you want to achieve by trying di¤erent things. You can try completing a food and activity journal to log your daily progress, if you are on our Change or Transform programme you will have been given a journal where you can record this.

You can try using an app to track daily goals, such as our Slimming Clinic app, available to Change and Transform programme patients.

Keeping a track of body measurements can also be a great way to stay focused. Repeating these each week will allow you to see the inches you are losing as you continue with you weight loss.

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FACTS

SAXENDA®

How does Saxenda® work?

Saxenda® is a weight loss treatment containing the medication liraglutide.

Saxenda®o¤erse¤ectiveandreliable weight loss by controlling appetite, curbing hunger and reducing cravings for sweet and fatty foods. The Saxenda® injection works by acting on receptors in the appetite control centre of the brain making you feel fuller and less hungry.

SAXENDA® is a daily injection of the medication liraglutide that reduces appetite by working on receptors in the appetite centre of the brain.

How is Saxenda® administered?

YOU WILLreceiveapre-“lledinjectionpenforyouto inject yourself daily. Your doctor will teach you how to do this on your initial appointment. The best places to inject in are your stomach, the front of your thigh or upper arm.

Is Saxenda® safe?

SAXENDA® IS a UK licensed and FDA-approved By reducing your appetite Saxenda® will help prescription only medication, only prescribed by you keep to a calorie-controlled diet and achieve doctors in CQC-registered clinics. your weight loss goals. Medical studies have ® shown patients treated with Saxenda® achieve Whataretheside-e¤ectsofSaxenda ? signi“cantlymoreweightlossandmaintainthat THERE ARE MINIMALside-e¤ects,whichusually loss compared to patients dieting alone. settlewithinthe“rstweeksoftreatmentifthey

Saxenda® is very similar to a naturally occurring hormone in the body that the intestine releases after eating and therefore has minimal sidee¤ectsandstrainonthebody.Throughthe weight loss achieved, it can help to improve any weight-related health issues you may have.

occur. Your doctor will be able to help you manage these if they occur.

Do I still need to diet if I’m using Saxenda®?

YES, Saxenda® is an aid to help you reduce your calorie intake. You still need to follow a healthy eating plan and increase your physical activity.

I have lost 15lbs in four weeks on Saxenda®! The most I have ever lost on any diet plan. Absolutely delighted.

On the whole Saxenda has helped me make good food choices.

The Slimming Clinic in Southampton are fab A*!

“I lost 6st”

Lisa

APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS

By reducing your appetite, they make you feel fuller and less hungry thereby helping you to eat less food and consequently lose weight.

Appetite suppressants are prescribed to obese patientswithaBMIƒ3kg/ 0 m2ortooverweight patientswithaBMIƒ2kg/ 7 m2withaweightrelated medical condition. After taking a medical history your The Slimming Clinic doctor will advise on the best medication and dose for you. It is important to remember that appetite suppressants are only part of your weight loss treatment. You still need to follow a healthy eating plan and increase your physical activity to reach your weight loss goals. Your The Slimming Clinic doctor will work with you to advise on a healthywayofeatingthat“tsyourlifestyle.

Appetite suppressant medication is an e¤ectiveadditiontoa calorie-controlled diet in helping you lose weight.

Phentermine

Diethylpropion

Phentermine is a centrally-acting appetite suppressant.

Diethylpropion is another centrally-acting appetite This means that it works centrally in the appetite centre suppressant. It works in a similar way to Phentermine and by ofthebraintogiveitse¤ectofdecreasingyourhunger decreasing your hunger and making you feel fuller it enables and making you feel full longer. you to keep to a reduced calorie diet. Diethylpropion is either a once a day or 3-times a day tablet medication that will be Phentermine is a once daily tablet medication that will prescribed to you weekly for 12 weeks. You will see your The be prescribed to you weekly for 12 weeks. You will see Slimming Clinic doctor each week to monitor your progress. your The Slimming Clinic doctor each week to monitor At 12 weeks your doctor will review your progress and your progress. At 12 weeks your doctor will review your decide on suitability for a 2-week medication break before progress and decide on your suitability for a 2-week re-starting a new 12 week treatment cycle. Diethylpropion medication break before re-starting a new 12 week isusuallytoleratedwellwithminimalside-e¤ectsthat treatment cycle. Phentermine is normally tolerated as your body adjusts to the medication. There are certain wellwithminimalside-e¤ectsthatsettleasyour body conditions when Diethylpropion may not be suitable medical adjusts to the medication. There are certain medical for you. Your doctor will discuss this with you and suggest an conditions when Phentermine may not be suitable for alternative appetite suppressant if appropriate. you. Your doctor will discuss this with you and suggest an alternative appetite suppressant if appropriate.

The Slimming Clinic is aware it is possible to buy many types of slimming medication online but we strongly advise you not to for your own health. Slimming medication should only be taken under the supervision of a doctor or healthcare professional. Their guidance on whether a medication is suitableforyou,thedosageandpossiblesidee¤ectsis crucial. More then half of all medication bought online is fake.

In the last 5 years the MHRA have seized nearly £4 million worth of fake weight loss medication*and have consistently warned of the dangers of buying online. When buying slimming medication online there is no guarantee that the products you are ordering are genuine or safe for you to take.

We would advise that you only buy prescription medication from CQC registered or licensed clinics or websites which are strictly regulated. Finally, you simply might not even be suitable for a particular medication. Be safe, get advice from a GMC registered Doctor at a specialist weight loss clinic. *Quoted from BT Dec 2017

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SHIVON’S STORY “I lost 5st 7lbs” I have struggled with my weight since I became a mother at 19.

I now have 5 kids and I love each of them but as life went on, I lost myself and my identity.

I tried many times to lose weight, every fad diet I Before coulda¤ord.Iworked out, got to a point of weight loss and then either became pregnant or binged my way back up due to stress eating.

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fterthebirthofmy“fthchildItriedtoloseweightagain, but I seemed to lack the control I had when I was younger.

I had no willpower and I was coping with my stress in an unhealthy way.

The challenges of life kept driving me back to snack, eat unhealthy foods despite being fully aware of the calories and fat/sugar content. I was self-destructing and lowering myself deeper and deeper into the pit. >

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SLIMMER SUCCESS STORY > I felt invisible and I wanted to be invisible. I had no identity and was merely the dishevelled, huge mum on the playground barely keeping it together. I did not recognize myself and I felt trapped in someone else’s body.

When I looked in the mirror which I avoided at all costs I didn’t recognize myself. I used to be so glamorous and loved to dress up but I could not see past the dark circles, bloated face and acne.

I could not do the smallest activity without feeling winded and using my inhaler, my legs were heavy and when I moved, slept or sat down, all I experienced was pain.

I de“nitely could not run with my son or play, and I was cheating him of his mum. I had an inhaler for temporary asthma, allergies, pain in my joints, my hips, my legs. I had persistentmigraines.Icouldnotstandforlongerthan“ve minuteswithoutfeelingexhausted.Ineededca¤einetoget going in the morning and sleeping pills to go to sleep.

At my heaviest I fell and landed on my ankle, breaking it. I was in a cast for six weeks and unable to function due to my weight for about six months.

Shortly after this I decided I needed to do something. I needed to stop and change my life completely, not just my weight.

with me. Every time I visited they assured me of the small victories and made me feel like I was doing the right thing.

Every appointment, every weigh in was met with positivity and motivation.

I found the clinic through a Google search for weight loss pills.

I read all the reviews and testimonials and even searched bad I was so worried I would be shamed or reprimanded because reviews.Iwasabitnervousat“rstbecauseIfeltIwouldof behow huge I was but none of this happened. I never heard judgedbythedoctorsandthesta¤onmy“rstappointment the sta¤ once speak about anyone else’s weight loss or or rejected for some reason. journey either which made me feel better as I am very private.

I was pleasantly surprised as I was received very warmly by I thought I would be reprimanded because I wanted to take the reception and the doctor listened and took the time to suppressants to lose weight but instead I was met with good hear my story. They were very attentive and gave very good advice, realistic goals, meal plans, structure and questions advice alongside the medication which was only prescribed forcing me to look at how I thought about food and my afteradetailedassessment.Ifeltsafeandmorecon“dent addiction to food. aboutmydecision.Thesta¤atNorthamptonwereverymuch With the weight gone I am up for any adventure, I enjoy life like my own cheerleading squad. The celebrated every victory and I am happy to be seen. I take pictures all the time, I play, run, climb and shop. I love being busy. I also learned to love myselfmoreandmakeaconcertede¤orttochoosemyself for at least 1 hour a morning. I get up, put on my music and do my hair, make up, dress in something I like rather than something I have to wear to cover all the lumps and bumps.

I feel beautiful and I recognize myself.

A light has gone on in my head and I feel amazing. I am a better mother. I am so much happier.

I am trying new recipes every day in preparation for maintaining my weight loss and I have stopped snacking and corrected my eating habits. I have totally cut out certain foods but others I have found lovely substitutes with half the calories.

I no longer have ANY of the health issues I had before and there is almost nothing I can’t do.

Start Weight: 17st 12lbs Current Weight: 12st 7lbs

The most important factor in my weight loss is the support of my family, friends and the clinic. I could not have done it withoutthem.Eventhough“nanciallyitwasasacri“ceIhad to believe I deserved it and now I know it was a good decision for me.

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Porridge & mixed berries made with water

Grilled Chicken breast and mixed salad with low fat salad dressing

Grilled steak with homemade sweet potato wedges & green vegetables

• Apple • Watermelon

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Wednesday

No added sugar muesli with semi skimmed milk

Bran‹akeswith semi skimmed milk & chopped banana

Baked potato with tuna in lowest-fat mayo and sweetcorn with salad

Hummus, rocket and roasted peppers in a wholemeal wrap with a packet of low- calorie baked crisps

Baked salmon with new potatoes & broccoli

• 4 squares of dark chocolate • Low fat yoghurt with berries

Homemade spaghetti bolognese with 5% mince, Wholemeal pasta & 30g grated cheddar

•• Flapjack slice •• Orange

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Friday Parsley and basil omelette with 3 large tomatoes

Saturday One small can of reduced sugar baked beans on 1 slice of wholemeal toast

Sunday Scrambled eggs made with semi skimmed milk with grilled tomatoes & 2 slices of wholemeal toast

Homemade minestrone soup & 3 salted rice crackers

Ham salad sandwich on wholemeal bread

Fish pie made with “shpiemixtopped with mashed potato made with semi skimmed milk with green beans

Lean pork chops with glass noodles, stir fry vegetables tossed in low salt soy sauce and chilli‹akes

Stu¤edpeppers with turkey mince topped with 30g grated mozzarella

Roast chicken & roast potatoes in low fat cooking spray with carrots, kale & peas

Guacamole with ½ wholemeal pitta

• Small handful of unsalted nuts • Mixed berries

175ml glass of red wine

2 chocolate digestives

Giant couscous with roasted peppers, spring onion, tomatoes & 30g feta

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Butternut Squash Soup Serves: 8 Calories per serving: 266 Ready in: 55 minutes • 2 red onions • 2 carrots • 4 cloves garlic • 2 sticks of celery • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary • olive oil • 2 kg butternut squash, onion squash or musque de Provence • 2 litres organic chicken or vegetable stock • extra virgin olive oil

Peel and chop the onion, carrot andgarlicandtrimand“nely chopcelery.Then“nelychop your rosemary.

Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat, add the onion, carrot, garlic, celery, chilli, rosemary, a pinch of salt and pepper and gently cook for 10 minutes until soft.

Whilst this is cooking, halve, deseed and roughly chop the butternut squash. Add the squash and stock to the pan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes.

When the squash is soft and cooked all the way through, blend the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor.

Tomato Bruschetta Serves: 8 Calories per serving: 153 Ready in: 20 minutes • 8 ripe tomatoes, diced • ½ cup basil, chopped • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 whole wheat baguette, cut into 16 slices • Salt & pepper

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Preheat oven to 180C Dice up your tomatoes and place in a bowl and mix in with chopped basil, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and set aside.

Slice baguette into about 16 slices and place on a baking pan to bake for about 10 minutes. Remove form the oven and top with the tomato mixture.

Prawn Cocktail Serves: 4 Calories per serving: 123 Ready in: 10 minutes • 340g Large Cooked Peeled Prawns • 6 tbsp Cherry Tomato & Basil Quark Cooking Cheese • 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar • 1 tbsp Tomato Puree • 1 Lemon, cut into 3 wedges • 2 dash Worcestershire Sauce • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste • 2 pinch Paprika or Cayenne Pepper • Pickled 2 Gherkins,“nelychopped • 8 leaves Little Gem Lettuce • Fresh Parsley • 4 slices Cucumber • 2 Cherry Tomato, cut in half

Mix all the ingredients (except the prawns, lettuce, lemon and parsley) together in a bowl and squeeze in the juice from one of the lemon wedges.

Arrange the salad leaves on a plate or in a bowl. Stir the prawns into the sauce, then arrange them neatly on each leaf. Spoon over the remaining sauce, then garnish with the cucumber, tomato and lemon wedges and serve.

Preheat the grill to its highest setting and line a baking tray with foil.

Gently twist the stems of the mushrooms and scrap out the insides gently with a spoon. Spray the mushrooms with low calorie cooking spray on both sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Stuffed Mushrooms Serves: 4 Calories per serving: 153 Ready in: 40 minutes • 4 Portobello mushrooms • Olive oil cooking spray • Salt & pepper • 250g chopped spinach • 2 tbsp olive oil • small 1 onion,“nelychopped • 1 tbsp chopped garlic • Handful of grated Parmesan

Grill on both sides for about 5 minutes or until soft and tender.

Wilt the spinach in the microwave and once cooked, carefullydraino¤alltheliquidfromthespinachusing a tea towel.

Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry o¤themushroomuntilsoft.Addthegarlic,spinach, salt and pepper and cook and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan.

Distribute the mixture evenly between the mushrooms and place back under the grill for a couple of minutes, until brown.

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Pot Roast Beef Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3.

Serves: 4 Calories: 487 Ready in: 2hrs 30 minutes • 1kg silverside or topside of beef, with no added fat • 2 tbsp olive oil • 8 young carrots, tops trimmed (but leave a little, if you like) • celery 1 stick,“nelychopped • 200ml white wine • 600ml rich beef stock • 2 bay leaves • 500g onion • a few thyme sprigs • 1 tsp butter • 1 tsp light brown or light muscovado sugar • tsp 2 plain‹our

Rub the meat with 1 tsp of the oil and plenty of seasoning. Heat alarge‹ameproofcasseroledishandbrownthemeatalloverfor about 10 mins. Meanwhile, add 2 tsp oil to a frying pan and fry the carrots and celery for 10 mins until turning golden.

Lift the beef onto a plate, splash the wine into the hot casserole dish and boil for 2 mins. Pour in the stock, return the beef, then tuck in the carrots, celery and bay leaves. Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hrs.

Thinly slice the onions. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and stir in the onions, thyme and some seasoning. Cover and cook gently for 20 mins until the onions are softened. Remove the lid, turn up the heat, add the butter and sugar, then let the onions caramelise to a dark golden brown, stirring often. Remove the thyme sprigs, then set aside.

When the beef is ready, it will be tender and easy to pull apart at theedges.Removeitfromthecasseroleandsnipo¤thestrings.

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1 Whisk the‹ouryonionsintothebeefyjuicesinthecasserole,tomake thick onion gravy. Serve.

ut Roast N d fe uf st h ac in Sp d an ut Buttern Preheat the oven to 175°C/ gas 3.

Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds and cut into chunks. Place in a pan of water and bring to the boil. Boil for 10–15 minutes until tender, drain and mash, and set aside.

Add the oil to a pan over a medium heat, then add the onion, add the red pepper and cook for another 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic, mix well and remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Serves: 8 Calories: 348 Ready in: 70 minutes • 100g butternut squash, boiled, then mashed • dashes 2 sun‹oweroil • onion, 1 “nelychopped • red 1 pepper,“nelychopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 150g mixed unsalted nuts (almonds. walnuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts) • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 150g ground almonds • 200g pack cooked chestnuts, “nelychopped • pinch pepper • 2 tbsp water • pinch ground nutmeg • 100g spinach, cooked and well drained (130g frozen and defrosted, or 250g fresh) • 25g dried cranberries

Divide the nuts into 3 piles. Reserve a third of the nuts whole andsetaside.Roughlychopanotherthirdand“nelychopthe “nalthird.

Add the eggs to a bowl with the ground almonds, onion, redpepper,“nelychoppedandroughlychoppednuts,the chestnuts, pepper, water and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly.

Rub remaining oil around a 1lb loaf tin and line it with greaseproof paper. Add two-thirds of the egg mixture and press it around the tin to line it, leaving room in the centre for the“lling.

Add the butternut squash followed by a layer of spinach to the centre. Finally, sprinkle on the cranberries. Next, carefully add the rest of the egg mixture to create a lid and sprinkle with the reserved whole nuts, pressing them gently into the topping.

Cover with a piece of foil and place the loaf in another, larger oven dish. Fill with water to hal-way up the loaf tin. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and cook for another 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven, turn out onto a plate and serve

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One Pan Turkey Breast and Root Veg Heat oven to 200°C. With vegetable peeler, remove 6 strips lemon zest, thinly slice crosswise. In small bowl, combine butter, garlic, mustard, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; set aside.

Remove skin from turkey-breast halves and set aside. Rub butter mixture all over turkey breasts.

Serves: 8 Calories: 530 Ready in: 3hrs 30 minutes

Place one breast half on top of the other, arranging so 1 thick side and 1 thin side are sandwiched together. Wrap breasts in skin and tie with butcher’s twine to form log shape.

• 1 lemon • 6 tbsp. butter, at room temp • 4 cloves garlic, crushed with press • 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard • 1kg turkey-breast halves, deboned • 400g medium shallots, halved lengthwise (left in their skins) • 1 tsp. olive oil • 400g small potatoes (about 8), scrubbed and halved lengthwise • 350g small parsnips (about 4), trimmed, scrubbed and halved lengthwise • 400g small thin carrots (about 12), trimmed and scrubbed

On large baking tray, toss shallots with oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Arrange them in centre of sheet and place turkey on top. Roast for 60 minutes.

Remove from oven and transfer turkey to cutting board. Add potatoes, carrots and parsnips to baking tray and mix with shallots and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; arrange in even layer.

Place turkey on top of vegetables and roast until the vegetables are golden brown and tender, 35 to 45 minutes more (remove vegetables that are done before turkey).

Serve with pan juices and vegetables

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FINISH with a FLOURISH

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Roasted Spiced Apples

Serves: 4 Calories: 167 Ready in: 20 minutes

Serves: 4 Calories: 129 Ready in: 60 minutes

• 85g dark chocolate, 70% or darker • 1 tbsp cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting • tsp ½ co¤eegranules • ½ tsp vanilla extract • 2 egg whites • 1 tbsp golden caster sugar • 50g full-fat Greek yogurt • handful raspberries, to decorate

• 4 medium Bramley apples, each weighing about 200g/8oz • 4 tbsp clear honey • ½ tsp ground cinnamon • “nelygratedzestandjuiceof 1 large orange • 250g blackberries

Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4/fan 160C. Chopupthedarkchocolate“nelyandplaceintoa bowl.Addthecocoa,co¤eeandvanillawithtbsp 2 cold water and place the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir well until melted and remove from the heat.

Add in 2tbsp of boiling water to thin out the mixture and leave to cool down. Once cool, mix in the yoghurt.

Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks and add the sugar and continue to whisk until thick and shiny.

Fold a third of the egg white and sugar mix into the chocolate using a metal spoon and then gently fold in the rest until it is evenly mixed and you can see no white.

Spoon the mixture into four dishes and leave to chill in the fridge. When it comes to serve, top with a couple of raspberries and dust with cocoa powder.

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Core the apples so you have a hole the size of a pound coin in the centre. Make a cut just into the skin around the middle of each apple.

Stand the apples in a shallow baking dish large enough to take all four. In a bowl, mix together the honey, cinnamon and orange zest, put an equal amount into the cavity of each apple, then pour the orange juice into the bottom of the dish.

Roast the apples for about 40 minutes, basting with the orange juice occasionally. Then, when the apples are almost ready, spoon the blackberries around and over the top of each apple. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Christmas Pudding Mix the currants, raisins, cranberries and mixed peel into a bow with the alcohol and stir well to combine. (If you wish, you can do this part the day before and leave to soak overnight) Combine the mixed spice and ground almonds in a bowl and with clean hands, rub in the olive oil spread into the mix to form large crumbs.

Serves: 12-16 Calories: 245 Ready in: 5 hours

Add in the soaked fruit, chopped nuts, breadcrumbs and sugar and mix well to combine.

• 150g currants • 200g raisins, chopped • 125g dried cranberries, chopped • 100g mixed peel • 4tbsp brandy, rum or whisky • 100g ground almonds • 3tsp mixed spice • 50g reduced-fat olive oil spread, plus extra to grease • 40g walnuts, chopped • 40g blanched almonds, chopped • 75g fresh gluten-free multigrain breadcrumbs • 50g light muscovado sugar • 3 eggs • 200g mashed butternut squash • 1tsp vanilla extract

Whisk the eggs and the squash in a new bowl and add to the fruit mixture and combine well with a wooden spoon.

Grease a pudding basin and line with baking paper. Spoon the pudding mixture into the basin. Top the pudding with two layers of baking paper and a layer of foil. Cover the top with a piece of muslin and secure around the edge with some string.

Place a heat-proof saucer upside down in the base of a deep pan. Sit the pudding basin on the top and pour boiling water over the basin until it reaches halfway up. Loosely cover the pan and simmer the pudding for 5 hours, topping up with water to ensure it stays halfway up.

Very carefully remove the basin and untie the muslin.

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Preheat the oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2.

Cover a large baking tray with baking paper and use a pencil to draw a 20cm circle in the middle. Turn the paper over.

Mixtogetherthecorn‹our,vinegarandvanilla,andsetaside.Whiskth whitesinalargebowluntilthemixturestandsinsti¤peaks.Tipints 1 caster sugar, beat for a few seconds, then carry on adding and whisking in the caster sugar, 1 tsp at a time – this will give you a thick, shiny mixture.

Berry Pavlova Serves: 8 Calories: 189 Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes For the meringue • tsp 1 corn‹our • 1 tsp white wine vinegar • ½ tsp vanilla extract • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature • 75g golden caster sugar • 50g icing sugar Forthe“lling • 100ml whipping cream • 200g 2% Greek yogurt • 85g half-fat crème fraîche • 2 tsp golden caster sugar • 650g frozen berries (defrosted and drained of liquid) • 1/8 tsp icing sugar, for sifting • a few small mint leaves (optional)

Gently fold in half the sifted icing sugar with a large metal spoon. Add the rest of the icing sugar in the same way, being careful not to overmix. Fold in thecorn‹ourmixture.

Secure the parchment with some meringue mixture or a bit of margarine in the corners. Put a couple of large spoonfuls of the meringue mixture into the middle of the circle on the baking parchment, then spread it out gently with a spoon or spatula to make a 15cm circular base, about 1.5cm thick.

Place a large spoonful of meringue on top of the edge of your meringue base to come out to the edge of the pencil circle.

Repeat with 7 more spoonfuls in the same way, creating the raised edging for the Pavlova and leaving a wide hollow for the fruit and cream to go in later.

Bake for 1 hr – if you gently tap the meringue, it should sound crisp. Turn o¤theovenbutleavethemeringueinsideforhr 1 tocoolgradually.Very carefullypeelo¤thebakingparchmentandleavetocoolcompletelyon wire rack.

Whenyouarereadytoserve,whiskthecreamtosti¤peaksandfoldinthe Greek yoghurt and then the crème fraiche and sugar.

Pop half the drained fruit into the base of the meringue base. Spoon half the cream/yoghurt mixture over the top of the berries and repeat the two steps again to create a couple of layers of fruit and cream.

Dust the top lightly with icing sugar and serve.

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Steak Lettuce Cups Serves: 20 Calories per canape: 22 Ready in: 15 minutes • 200g steak, excess fat trimmed • 4 Baby Gem lettuces • ½ tbsp cold pressed rapeseed oil For the chimichurri • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • ½ tbsp cold pressed rapeseed oil • 1 small garlic clove, crushed • 1 tsp red wine vinegar • pinch of dried oregano For the chilli & lime sauce • red ¼ chilli,“nelychopped • 1 lime, zested and juiced • tsp ½ “shsauce • 1 tsp groundnut oil • pinch of sugar

Mix the chimichurri ingredients with 1 tbsp water, season and set aside.

Mix the ingredients for the chilli & lime sauce and set aside and separate the baby gem lettuces so you have 20 leaves (‘cups’).

Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Coat the steak in the oil, season, then fry for 2-3 mins on each side.

Set aside for 10 mins, then cut into 20 slices.

Place a steak strip on each cup. To serve, top half with the chimichurri and half with the chilli & lime sauce.

Stuffed eggs Serves: 24 Calories per canape: 59 Ready in: 30 minutes

Boil the eggs for 7 mins, drain and put into iced water to cool quickly. Once cool, carefully remove the shells, then cut in half lengthways.

• 12 medium eggs • 6 tbsp natural yogurt • 2 tsp English mustard • tbsp 2 “nelychoppedparsley For the salmon eggs • 50g smoked salmon • Sprigs of fresh dill For the chorizo crumb eggs • 25g chorizo, skin removed and “nelychopped

Scoop the yolks into a bowl and mash with the yogurt, mustard and parsley. Spoon the mixture back into the eggs.

For the salmon eggs, top each with a strip of salmon and snip over some fresh dill.

For the chorizo version, fry the chorizo gently in a non-stick pan until the oil runs out and the chorizo is crisp.

Scatter over the eggs when cool. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

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Sweet Potato Pakoras Serves: 12 Calories per canape: 50 Ready in: 40 minutes • 1 large brown onion • 2 large red onions • 1 large sweet potato • spring 1 onion,“nelychopped • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp garam masala • ½ tsp Chilli Powder • Salt • Freshly Ground Black Pepper • Low Calorie Cooking Spray

Smoked salmon sushi Serves: 32 Calories per canape: 49 Ready in: 30 minutes • 300g sushi rice • 2 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar • 1 tsp caster sugar • 1 large avocado • juice ½ lemon • 4 sheets nori seaweed • 4 large slices smoked salmon • 1 bunch chives • sweet soy sauce

Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking parchment and set aside. Place a large sweet potato in the microwaveprick ( it“rst)forminutes.

01-8 Chop the root end from the onion and peel. Slice or grate the onion very thinly.Squeeze the juice from the onions with your hand over the sink and place the onion into a large bowl.

Combine the ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala, chilli powder, spring onion, salt and pepper in a bowl and add to the onion mix. Stir well to combine.

Next grate in the cooked sweet potato and using your hands, gather the mixture together until it forms a ball.

Split the mixture into 12 small balls and place on the baking parchment. Spray with low calorie cooking spray and place in the oven for 20 minutes.

Place the rice in a pan with 600ml of water and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Stir through the vinegar and sugar and leave covered to cool.

Slice the avocado and put in a bowl with lemon juice stirring around to ensure the slices are covered in the juice.

Divide the rice equally between the nori seaweed sheets and spread, leaving a 1cm border at the top and bottom of the sheet.

Lay the slices of salmon over the rice, followed by chives and then the avocado in the middle.

Fold the bottom edge of the seaweed sheet over the “llingandrollitup“rmly.Dampenthetopborderwith a little water and seal the roll.

Slice the roll into about 8 pieces. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients until you have 32 pieces.

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CHRISTMAS IS such a wonderful opportunity to catch up with loved ones and friends you’ve not seen for a while and this means our diaries look fuller than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.

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It can be a bit of a nightmare for those of us trying to keep to a weight loss journey at this time of year but there is no reason that you can’t head into 2020 a slinkier versionofyourself!

The best way to start when it comes to socialising is to think about how you want to feel in the new year. Do you wanttolookandfeelbetterandhavemorecon“dencea you’ve made better choices over the festive period?

This mindset change can help when making decisions about what to eat and drink when you are out and about. >

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This mindset change can help when making decisions about what to eat and drink when you are out and about.

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Try avoiding sugary drinks like mulled wine and cider

Try to minimise the amounts of unhealthy snacks that you consume in the day

> One of the best ways to do this, if you’re heading to a restaurant for a meal, is checking the menu. Let’s face it, who doesn’t like looking up the menu online of the place they’re visiting for dinner? Have a glance over the menu when you’re less hungry, maybe after lunch, and this could help you make better choices when you come to order later in the day.

Most restaurants also include their nutritional information online too but not on their printed menus, so it’sagreatchancetoseethehealthiestdishestochoose!

Also try and stick to one course. It’s easier said than done when others are indulging in two or even three courses around you, but it is a great test of willpower and you’ll feel better for it when you’re not really full in bed later in theevening!

Whilst it’s a harder time of year to avoid alcohol, there are better choices to be made. Try avoiding sugary drinks like mulled wine and cider or calorie-heavy drinks like Irish cream or egg-nog and stick to low calorie mixers with clear spirits.

It’s also advised to stick within the recommended daily units of alcohol (2-3 for women and 3-4 for men) per day and try to alternate any alcoholic drinks with sugar-free soft drinks to stay hydrated.* If you are headed out for a few social drinks or a dinner, stick to your normal eating habits and patterns and don’t skip meals.

Skipping meals will make you hungrier later and more likely to choose less wisely than if you’ve maintained a normal eating pattern during the day.

Try to minimise the amounts of unhealthy snacks that you consume in the day and take your own snacks with you if necessary. The festive period is rife with high calorie nibbles like mince pies, chocolates and biscuits but by carrying your own healthy snacks with you it can help your willpower enormously and stop you reaching for the naughtier treats so often.

It’s pretty likely that at some point you’ll be faced with a bu¤et with lots of temptation on the table. If that’ case,trynottositfacingornearthebu¤et–asyou’lle up eating more from it than you might have intended to.

Take time to browse the selection before putting things on your plate. Assess which options will be the healthiest foryouandpopthoseonyourplate“rst.Alsomakesure you don’t pile your plate high – just because the food is little, doesn’t mean it’s not easy to overeat and take in lots of calories. Stick to one layer of food on your plate andonceyou’vebeenuptothebu¤et,don’tgobackfor seconds or thirds.

Why not consider hosting your own party at home? Invite over friends and family and try making the nibbles and food yourself! This way, you can control the food that is being served and stick to healthier options.

In general, it’s advised to stick to the 80:20 rule when it comes to eating and drinking over Christmas. This means eating and drinking healthily 80% of the time and relaxing it 20% of the time.

Sticking to this rule means that you should go into the NewYearahealthierandhappieryou! *Please speak to your clinic Doctor about alcohol consumption alongside your medication

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R O F S T N E S E PR G N I V I L Y H T L A HE

CHRISTMAS IS a time of giving.

Unfortunately for those of us trying to watch our weight the giving part of Christmas Kitchen-aids usually involves luxurious chocolates, yummy These might sound a little on the dull biscuitsandhighcaloriealcoholicbeverages!

This year, why not give a gift that will help your friend of family members keep on track with their weight loss and well-being goals?

Here’s a list of our favourite Christmas gifts suitable for any friends and family, or maybe some that you can add to your own letter to Santa?

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side, but kitchen appliances and utensils can not only help make your diet a lot more fun and varied but they are probably one of those things people never get around to buying for themselves, making itanidealgift!

Silicone Fried Egg Rings

Here at The Slimming Clinic we always like to remind our patients how important it is to have a healthy breakfast in the morning.

Not only does it kick start your metabolism, but it’ll make you less likely to reach for those unhealthy mid-morning snacks!

Having protein in your breakfast is always a good choice and eggs are a great source of protein. Why not buy funky shaped egg rings to add tobreakfasttimefun!?

Slow Cookers

Blenders

Workout DVDs Christmas time is rife with celebrity and “tnessinstructor workout DVDs. With their fun and simple exercise routines - they do make excellent gifts!

Blenders are a great implement to have in the kitchen when you’re on a healthier lifestyle plan.

What’s more, they’re an easy way to get into exercise without being daunted by the thought of going to the gym. Work out in the comfort of your own home and at yourownpace!

Fitness Equipment

Unlike juicers, blenders keep all the healthy“brefromthefruitandvegin smoothies when you make them, so you get much more from them than just the juice.

There are lots of expensive blenders out there that you might have seen, but the cheaper, imitation versions are just as good and do the same job!Youdon’tneedtosplurgetoget thesamee¤ect.

Recipe Books A classic healthy-living gift. Why not get your loved ones a book to accompany their new slow cooker or blender?

With so many healthy recipe books on the market now, there will be a gift-worthy one for all levels of cookingexpertise!

Or maybe take it one step further and invest in some equipment for friends or family?

There are so many a¤ordable bits of “tness equipment now from resistance bands to rowing or abs machines and dumbbells. Take your home workout to the next level with something a little more challenging.

You’ll be “t, healthy and toned in notime!

Fitness Ideas Activity Trackers

This time of year, slow cookers are a life saver for lots of hardworking and busy people.

One way to see how active you areiswitha “tness tracker.

It’s a simpleande¤ective way tokeep track of your weight loss journey and activity levels.

Who doesn’t like the thought of returning home after work to the kitchen smelling of a lovely, healthy home cooked meal that’s ready to eat?

There are various di¤erent options you can get of slow cooker from A big part of any healthy lifestyle large to small, depending on your is to up your movement and household requirements, but they exercise levels. We’ve got some are simply brilliant for making great present ideas to get your stews, soups and even slow-cooking loved ones moving more and feeling jointsofmeat! healthier.

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Most of us are sedentary in day-today life so it’s a really motivational way to gently remind yourself to movemoreandgetactive!

Why not treat your loved ones to one and have a friendly competition over Christmas to see who can walk the most steps in a day?

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DURING THE height of summer, we set six slimmers the ultimate challenge of slimming down ready for the start of the festive season. We gave them various treatment plans and support and have followed their progress since they started in July.

Hereweseetheirresultsinfullfromstartto“nishandheartheir honest feedback on how the programmes have worked for them.

Tamsin

“I Lost 1st 3lb”

What medication have you been taking?

Saxenda How long have you been taking the medication?

Since July What was your starting weight?

15.3St……..aaaaarrrrgh!

What is your weight now?

14st How have you found your journey?

My journey has been nutritionally informative, brutally honest, cathartic and eye opening from the beginning.

Throughout my weight loss exploration, I have felt exceptionally supported by my Doctor which has spurred on my determination to succeed with not only losing weight but becoming a healthier individual and continuing my outlook of maintaining an active, positive lifestyle.

I’d recommend Saxenda to anyone looking to begin theirownjourneyastheside-e¤ectsareminimaland potentially, you may not experience any at all, like me.

Thebene“tsofthisexperiencehasnotonlykick-started my personal weight goals but it has been crucial to changing my mind-set and ultimately reducing my depression.

Three tips for anyone starting on their journey?

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Stay focused on your goal-weight

Increase your daily activity (even if it’s just a brisk walk)

Drink loads of Water!

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“I Lost 1st 8lb”

Saxenda helped me get into the right headspace and stopped me from snacking relentlessly

Annette What medication have you been taking?

Saxenda How long have you been taking the medication?

Since July What was your starting weight?

16st 10lbs What is your weight now?

15st 2lbs

Before How have you found your journey?

Saxenda helped me get into the right headspace and stopped me from snacking relentlessly. I combined that with going as sugar free as possible, cut back on processed foods and maintained my exercise regime of open water swimming.

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Fall in love with cooking from scratch

Accept that there will be times you plateau

Think of this as a good thing, not deprivation, and give it time for any side effects to rectify themselves

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What medication have you been taking?

Saxenda

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Don’t weigh yourself constantly at home, wait until you see your doctor to get weighed once a week on the same scales

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Drink lots of water to feel fuller, feel more energised and hydrated

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Keep going! One slip up doesn’t have to mean the end of your journey, one bad meal doesn’t have to become one bad day or bad week. Don’t give up and just keep going

How long have you been taking the medication?

Since July What was your starting weight?

13st 12lb What is your weight now?

11st 12lbs How have you found your journey?

The injections have been so easy to use and I’m feeling much better since losing the weight. I’m making better choices and not feeling hungry all the time.

What medication have you been taking?

Phentermine

Steve

How long have you been taking the medication?

Since July What was your starting weight?

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16st 13lbs What is your weight now?

“I Lost 2st 3lbs”

14st 10lbs How have you found your journey?

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Review your lifestyle and make the achievable changes you can

Above all - Enjoy it!

Jenny

What medication have you been taking?

Saxenda How long have you been taking the medication?

Since July

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How have you found your journey?

Up and down. My relationship with food, however, has changed drastically.

It’s not necessarily the“rstthingI reach for anymore.

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What medication have you been taking?

Over the course of my programme, I tried all three medications prescribed by The Slimming Clinic. I found that Saxenda proved to be the most e¤ectivetreatmentforme!

How long have you been taking the medication?

Since the middle of July – about 12 weeks.

Don’t be too hard on yourself or punish yourself if you have a bad week. Learn from it and move on

Take the time to learn what works for you and what doesn’t

“I Lost 10lbs”

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Don’t judge yourself against others – your journey is not their journey

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If you have an off day, write it off, draw a line and start again the next day.

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Features

• Access to NLP Coach • Group interaction with like-minded patients • Life goals tracker • Exercise tracker

AT THE SLIMMING CLINIC, we want you to feel supported and encouraged at all times on your way to becoming healthier, happierandmorecon“dent.

• Forum and community interaction • Sleep monitor • Step counter • Diet tracker

Our app is packed full of amazing resources, videos and information that gives you 24/7 support on your weight loss journey.

It gives you access to a Mindset (NLP) coach who you can contact any time of the day when you feel yourself losing focus or struggling as well as group support from people on exactly the same journey as you.

On the app, you are prompted to choose to set the goals you wish to achieve for your journey in activity, diet and weight loss.

By entering your activity, diet and weight loss goals for your journey, it will enable both your Coach and in-clinic experts to see how you are getting on and areas that you are doing well in.

If you join the app, you will be added to a group of like-minded patients who have started their journey to a healthier lifestyle. You can add comments, like posts and share content with the group and your coach as to how you are getting on in between visits to clinic.

It will also show you areas to improve to help you achieve more from your journey.

As well as this, we have a forum and community with whom you can engage with whenever you feel the need to.

As well as this, you can update your weight as you progress through your journey and see just howfaryou’vecomewithahandygraph!

In the app, you can input everything you eat and drink, track your steps and input all the activity you do.

If you want to join our amazing community on our app, then joinourChangeorTransformtreatmentprogrammes!

Ask in clinic or call 0800 917 9334 for more information. theslimmingclinic.com

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Festive Fitness WE ALL KNOWaboutthe“tnessrushthat happens post-Christmas, but how many of usmaintainour“tnessandexercisebefore Christmas comes?

With all the opportunities to socialise, thinking aboutyour“tnessroutinecantakeabackseat, but it’s the perfect time to get out and combat the festive over-indulgences.

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Book a personal trainer

Here are our top tips for keeping moving during the Christmas period.

Plan in the times you know you can “t in a workout or activity around your busy schedule. Even if it’s just for 30 minutes to get out in the fresh wintery air.

Take a friend with you. Training with someone else and having someone support your activity and exercise is a great way to stay motivated. Why not set each other little challenges or competitions against each other as extra incentive?

Go to classes. Surround yourself with people who have the same mindset as you. Chances are, the classes will be a lot quieter than usual and you’ll get more 1-to-1 time with the instructor – use it as a chance to get a mini personal trainersession!

Or, book a personal trainer session.

Treat yourself to a gift and have a great workout drawn up by a professional. They are bound to motivate you and it gives you exercises to take away into your own workouts for the future.

Make the holidays a time for family activities. Cold, sunny, wintery days are some of the best to wrap up and get out in. Plan activities for all the family, even if it’s just in the garden and get out and havesomefun!

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Plan activities for all the family, even if it’s just in the garden and get out and have some fun!

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Ice skating – get down to your local rink Walk around a Christmas market – not and give it a go! It’s an all over workout technically an exercise, but it is a good andrequiresalotofcorestability! waytoupyouractivitylevels!Getpresent hunting and carrying enough presents Hit the slopes – You don’t have to spend couldcountasweights! a fortune on a cabin in Val D’Isere and getting on the mountains. There are lots Sledging – Not just for kids – adult of indoor ski centres around the UK that sledging is fun! Pick up a cheap sledge mean you can burn calories and have fun from your local DIY shop and take it to skiing,snowboardingorringo-inginside! your nearest hill. It doesn’t even need to be snowy, ice will do it! Plus the walk up Play in the snow – OK, we don’t want the hill to the top is great cardio. to encourage arguments, but snowball “ghtscanbefun!Lookingforsomething a little less energetic? Try building a snowman–stillfunevenasanadult!

Build a snowman

Walk around a Christmas market

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JASON’S STORY

“I lost 3st 10lbs” Jason Landscape Gardener

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’ve been going to The Slimming Clinic in Portsmouth for about four months. When I went to the clinic, I had already lost a few stone but had found my weight was plateauing and I needed a bit more support and a boost.

From the minute I walked through the door and the receptionist greeted me, I was put at ease. They are so friendly in clinic, the atmosphere is calm and relaxing.

The whole experience is carried through the clinic to meeting the Doctor too.

I had been triggered into losing the weight because I The Slimming Clinic gives you 1-to-1 support with a couldn’t“tinnormalclothesfromthehighstreet medical shopsprofessional, not just a leader and group of and was having to buy my clothes from the internet people. Joining the clinic has given me purpose and if I instead. I also couldn’t do things with my children and have a bad week, it helps talking to a trained Doctor who wasputtingo¤havingadventureswiththem. can whittle down what might have gone wrong. They are also amazing at encouraging you where you have done As a man, going into clinic and taking the “rst step was well too. very scary. I was apprehensive about going to the clinic, but my Dad had been before and had lost a signi“cant Speaking to the Doctor weekly means that I have amount of weight, so I knew it worked. discovered now how my body works, burns o¤ calories and functions. I lose weight much more consistently and I have tried losing weight with various methods before slowly, meaning that it is achievable and maintainable. but there has never been any structure to the weight The Doctor never rushes me, and I get all the time I need loss once you leave the group meeting. to ask questions and get advice. >

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SLIMMER SUCCESS STORY

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Joining the clinic has given me purpose and if I have a bad week, it helps talking to a trained Doctor who can whittle down what might have gone wrong.

> Losing four stone means I feel so much better mentally and physically.

Work is much easier now I’m not carrying around extra weight and I am running and going to the gym again.

It’s amazing how quickly you go from being in a depressed state to feeling so much better in yourself just by losing a bit of weight.

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I feel so much better!

My experience with The Slimming Clinic has been amazing – they know me by name, celebrate with me when I have a great week and support you when it’s tough. They really care about my journey.

I still have a few stone to lose but I know I candoitthroughTheSlimmingClinic!

The best part of it all is I am no longer puttingo¤activitieswithmychildren.

This year, for the “rst time in a long time, I went to an amusement park with them and went on all the rides.

Something I have been too scared to dowiththem,forfearIwon’t“tinthe rides with them.

Tell us your story. Become one of our Slimming Clinic Models. email: marketing@theslimmingclinic.com

NEW CLINICS OPENING We are thrilled to say in the last couple of months we have opened clinics in: Edinburgh Morningside & Manchester At The Slimming Clinic, we pride ourselves on being able to o¤er a fantastic service with support from wonderful sta¤andquali“edDoctors.

We want to ensure every patient who walks through the doors of our clinics is given the best chance to succeed with their health and well-being goals. After reviewing many patient stories and feedback from you, we have decided to expand our services to give you a more well-rounded and comprehensive set of treatment programmes in our clinics.

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To help you get the most from your journey with us, our brand-new weight loss clinics will o¤er the followi services, on a 1-to-1 basis:

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What’s more, you’ll get loads of lovely content to help support and inspire you on yourownjourney!

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Do you have a e ip c e r y h lt a e h e it r u o v fa that you love to make?

Or maybe you have a recipe for a classic dish, that you make healthier with substitutions?

Whatever you do – we want to hear from you!

We are looking for recipes to feature in our next magazine in January.

Send us your favourite healthy recipes to marketing@theslimmingclinic.com and you couldbeinthenextissueinthenewyear!* *If your recipe is selected, we will contact you for more information.

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EVER FANCIED...

LIVING THE LIFE OF A MODEL?

It was lovely meeting the team and working with you yesterday.

Thank you for an amazing experience.

WELL NOW YOU CAN EXPERIENCE IT FOR A DAY THANKS TO THE SLIMMING CLINIC!

Shivon from Northampton

If you have lost weight with The Slimming Clinic and want to inspire others - then all you have to do is send us full length before and after photos and your weight loss story to marketing@theslimmingclinic.com and a member of the team will be in touch with more information on the shoot and the amazing benefits we offer for taking part!

Alternatively, pop into your clinic and speak to your clinic team who can give you a photo shoot testimonial form and contract!

u could Give it a go – yo ds! inspire thousan

“I just wanted to say a massive thank-you for Monday I had a lovely day. I was really nervous about doing it as it’s not really my sort of thing but I can’t praise you and your staff enough you made the whole day so enjoyable!”

Jason from Portsmouth

“Thank you so much to you and the rest of the guys for today! I really enjoyed it, it was a new experience!”

Jessica from Bradford

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• 1 month FREE slimming before the photoshoot • £100 The Slimming Clinic voucher for taking part and letting us use the images for PR material and on our website • You will be provided with images of yourself from the photoshoot

• We will supply food and drink throughout the day • We will pay for you to have your spray tan, hair and make-up done by our team of experts • We will pay for your travel expenses to get to and from Bournemouth on the day • A fabulous fun day for you to get pampered and showcase your new body

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At The Slimming Clinic our aim is to help people to look better, feel better and achieve their dreams through improving their health and well-being.

We are always looking to recruit driven, professional and hard-working individuals within thevariousdepartmentsinourheado›ce.The o›ceisbasedinbeautifulBournemouth,close to its award-winning beaches in a convenient location, close to the train station and main routes into the town.

Weemployarangeofrolesinheado›cefrom Marketing and Finance to HR, Admin Support and Customer Service positions.

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Our Doctors are the heart of our clinics and the key practitioner withintheservicesweo¤er.

Our Doctors play a huge role in our patients’ slimming journeys and, alongsideclinicsta¤,formabigpart of the reason for patients coming back to the clinics regularly and achieving their goals.

We are looking for compassionate, approachableand‹exiblemedical professionals who can build a strong rapport with their patients, whilst maintaining the level of care and service the patients have come to expect from attending The Slimming Clinic.

Clinicsta¤arethebackboneofourcompany.

Through regular visits to the clinic and Theyarethe“rstrepresentativeofthebecauseofoursta¤s’friendly,discreetand company that a patient will meet, and our professional nature, strong relationships are brilliant employees often prove to be the formed with our patients, which is crucial to reason that many patients return to our the success of our business and the services clinics time and time again. weo¤er.

With over 20 clinics across England, Scotland and Wales and with more due to open, we are always looking for supportive, caring and professional people to help run our clinics.

If you believe you possess the skills and are passionate about helping others improve their health and well-being, are selfmotivated, a team player, computer literate and have an excellent telephone manner, you maybeoneofthepeoplewearelookingfor!

For more information on any role within The Slimming Clinic, or to send over your CV, head to www.theslimmingclinic.com/about/careers/

Our Promise To You We will help people to look better, feel better and achieve their dreams.

We believe in simple science - proven e¤ective treatments, delivered without over complication.

We will take personal responsibility for being the best you can be - every day is a fresh start, another chance to be better than yesterday.

We believe that for us, it’s personal - your success is ours. theslimmingclinic.com

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