No Shame In A Gain

Why does fruit cake contain more calories than chocolate cake!? Should we give out an award to the listener who has put on the most weight in December? Have you ever taken a bite out of a block of cheese? If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it ever ok to buy your wife a robot vacuum cleaner for Christmas!? One couple has had a tough festive period! And we get tips on how to burn belly fat.Plus Charlotte tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024 is our year! This is the one! We look ahead to a year when nothing will go wrong for us on our diet or in our life! Optimism (and perhaps delusion) is high!If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F*** it, it’s Christmas! It’s our last podcast of the year! We look back on the losses and gains from the past 12 months and why next year is DEFINITELY our year!If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When there’s leftover pizza, who gets it in your relationship? We decide who gets the last slice. And Victoria has a rival for M.O.M.S. (make one meal soup)!Plus Heather tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is declaring ‘F*** it, it’s Christmas’ this week? Why should your weight loss work like American football? Has Jo found a diet-friendly way to eat mince pies? And lots of messages from people angry with their partners!If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re on a diet and your partner isn’t would you be annoyed if you found out they were nipping to the drive thru on the way home every night? And we have three tips to help your weight loss that doesn’t involve eating less!Plus Hannah tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do boys still make you fat even when they’re toddlers? How many calories do you burn from breastfeeding? Would you leave your husband if he stole your Whispas? Are marshmallows a good snack choice? And why is Producer Paul complaining about not getting enough praise? If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your partner allowed to make jokes about your diet? And could your poo be the secret to diet success?Plus Emma tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you eat a scone without jam and cream? Can you eat a mince pie without double cream? Should you use a Fruit Shoot as a mixer with your gin? If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We may have uncovered the number one issue involving food in a relationship - prepare to be angry at your partner! And eating less hasn’t worked for us, so how about focusing on what we should eat more!Plus Hel tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Victoria spend a week eating cheese and cake and still lose weight? Do you work less hard on your diet when you’re weighing in at a different group? Plus brace yourself for Producer Paul’s first weigh-in results!If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want a drink at the weekend can you expect your partner to bring you one? And we find out which place has gained the auspicious title of Britain’s Fattest Town.Plus Tara tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria is back on dairy! Hear the orgasmic tales of a woman who has sampled chocolate and cheese after months off them. Why is Jo claiming that we are all GUARANTEED to be at target weight in 2024? How many Halloween sweets are still in your house?  If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re looking forward to a treat at the weekend but your partner eats it first, are you allowed to have a strop with them? And is the Portfolio Diet going to get you to target weight?Plus Gail tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have hard science on the reasons why putting scales on carpet is WRONG! Why could Nutracheck be causing Victoria to GAIN weight? Why is Jo claiming she’s never going out again?If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If a loved one cooks you a meal, do you need to eat it even if you don’t want it? And is it possible to be fat but fit?Plus Sam tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How close do you live to a takeaway? How many chips has Victoria eaten in the past week? Why does Jo’s Slimming World leader always carry planks of wood with her? And how was Producer Paul taken down by a Quaver?If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is fish ever acceptable to have at a workplace lunch? We have another real-life issue to solve! And have we found the secret weapon to eliminate belly fat!? Plus Laura tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is a weigh-in on a carpet ever valid? Have you ever found yourself in a slimming group with a real clique? Does Jo try to start the most unrealistic challenge in the history of this podcast? Plus we take a look in Victoria’s Slimming World book from when this podcast first started!  If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not only are we helping your diet, but we’re saving your relationship too! We discuss a man who wants to dump his partner because of her new diet. And a woman who has lost 5 stone gives us three tips to stop yo-yo dieting. Plus Mercedes tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria is back! Is there any way she can lose weight after a week at Center Parcs? What has Katy been secretly doing to aid her diet? Why is Jo blaming the listeners of this podcast for her diet problems this week?   If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a taste test! We will be sampling foods so you don’t have to. We would like to apologise for the noises that you hear in this episode. And we look at the slimming secrets of another celebrity.Plus Jacqui tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Jo’s boyfriend stopping her eating crisps? Can Katy really go booze free for the rest of the year? Should we be buying summer clothes in a smaller size now that the sales are on?  If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look into the healthiest and least healthy choices at the big fast food chains. And has Jennifer Aniston found us our next trick to lose weight that doesn’t involve eating less? Plus Jasmine tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the final results of our two week snack free challenge! We’ve all been doing Producer Paul’s diet, #3mad, where you just eat three meals and don’t snack. Although we did have a podcast night out where we were very badly behaved, so we’ve got to deal with the consequences of that too!   If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeing all those first day of school photos on our socials has got us reminiscing about school dinners over the years. And if you’re doing 10,000 steps a day, meet a man who is putting your pace to shame. Plus Lorraine tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a snack-free special! We’re now a week into Producer Paul’s diet where we just eat three meals and don’t snack at all - AKA #3mad - and passions are running high. We allow Producer Paul in front of a microphone so he can answer your gripes about his stupid diet. If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re all on Producer Paul’s stupid diet (Just Eat 3 Meals/#3mad) where we aren’t allowed to snack, so we look into ways we can avoid snacking for another week. And we’re planning ahead by looking at some of the Christmas food that’s already in the supermarkets, that you can freeze (but probably won’t). Plus Jade tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to get back on track! We are about to embark on a two week experiment where we all do the same diet. Find out the details of our latest adventure! Plus how many chicken skewers has Jo eaten in the past week? Why is Victoria fantasising about the end of breastfeeding? Has Katy been drinking wine out of a Pyrex jug? If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re always talking about our love of snacking, well it turns out that Gen Z-ers are the super-snacking generation. We delve into their eating habits. And we take a look at the kind of pizza toppings people are enjoying around the world.  Plus Zoe tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back after a week off! Has Katy had a gain after a week on the booze in Scarborough? Why is Jo going against the rules of Slimming World? Can Victoria avoid a gain after eating cake every day for a week? Plus we have ideas about how we can all (that means you too) get our diets back on track after the summer holidays.If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not your fault that you’re not at target weight, it’s your kitchens! We tell you how to rearrange your kitchen so that you will definitely (not definitely) lose weight! And we look at which exercise burns the most calories. Plus Cat tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Victoria just saying no to? Why is Katy living life like she’s in her 20s? Can Jo lose weight when going to a different group?If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a series of ‘scientific’ hacks that will (might) help you lose weight that doesn’t involve you eating less or exercising! And we test a fizzy drink that could help our diet!Plus Karly tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it a compliment if someone tells you that you look well? We have more evidence that a whoosh really is a thing (see this week’s Fun Size episode for more details). We’ve heard that some skinny people stop eating when they’re full! Even if they have food left on their plate!?    And we have some incredible stories of the places where slimming groups are held - hi Hungry Horse!If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have possibly the most important diet story we’ve ever featured - because it proves us right and Producer Paul wrong! What a time to be alive! And we have hard evidence why it’s not your fault that you’re not yet at target weight.Plus Ruth tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So it turns out Katy might not have to go gluten free after all! Why is Jo unsure whether she’s lost weight this week or not? Victoria has made a decision about her mini weight loss targets. Plus we are chatting about the strangest places your slimming clubs are held!If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our war on bananas continues and we have recruited another diet guru who is telling us they’re not good for losing weight! And we’ve got together a list of healthy snacks, recommended by dieticians, that could replace your mint Magnum! Plus Liz tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How has Katy got on in her first week going gluten free? Why is Victoria totally justified to order a takeaway? What does Jo’s mum have for lunch that is confusing everyone?If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re flying off on your holiday this summer, we’ve done the hard work for you and checked what you can try in McDonald’s around the world! And find out what the hottest gadget is in the kitchen for 2023 - you’ve probably already got one! Plus Mandy tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katy has a huge revelation that could affect her diet forever! Why is Jo playing Freezer Roulette? Has Victoria broken some kind of record for eating choc-ices? Plus find out why Producer Paul thinks this is the best podcast we’ve ever done.If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve been talking a lot about cottage cheese recently and it turns out we’re totally on trend as the cottage cheese and mustard diet is becoming quite a thing. And we check in on the results of the world famous hot dog eating contest held in New York each year.Plus Kirsty tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s our 200th episode! If you’re new to the podcast then start here! We’ll look back on the last four years, explain some of the terminology we’ve picked up along the way, answer your questions and put together the 10 Commandments of The Secret World of Slimming Clubs.If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hold your diet! Jo thinks she’s found a way for you to hit target weight by using acupuncture! And eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day is old news. We let you know what you should be eating!Plus Paula tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you still lose weight when going shopping without a list? Has Jo found a way to make syn free ice cream? Why does Katy think her diet will get back on track with the help of a corset?If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Generation Z have discovered one food that most of us left well in the past. Find out what that is. And there’s great news for you if you’re bad at dieting everyday. Plus Kate tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria is back from a week away with no calorie counting. Can she avoid a weight gain? Has Jo sweated herself into a weight loss? Why is Katy’s mum the key to her hitting target weight?If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The good news is that we can tell you the diet to live a long, healthy life. The bad news is it involves drinking matcha tea! And we hear about some of the wacky diets that skinny celebrities are doing.Plus Kelly tells us about the Slimming Angel and Slimming Devil in her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you get salad at a festival? Can Jo still lose weight if she has fish and chips twice in a week? Why is Katy responsible for empty wine shelves in the supermarkets?Plus, find out how many (gluten free) doughnuts Producer Paul ate in one sitting.If you’d like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to https://www.patreon.com/secretslimpod or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.