Slimming World with Emma Jones

18/10/2026

Meet our newest Winklebury target member Hannah and her story.

For most of my life, I was a size 6–8, with an active job and regular gym routine. But after moving to an office job and developing chronic back, arm and sciatic pain, my activity levels dropped dramatically. Medication also increased my appetite, and gradually my weight went from a size 8 to a size 16–18, affecting my confidence and mental health. My BMI reached 30, and I knew I needed to make a change.

After speaking to my GP, I was referred to Slimming World and started my journey in February 2026.

I’m now just 2.5lbs away from losing three stone and have reached my target weight! My old clothes fit again, my newer clothes are too big, and even my belts need tightening!

More importantly, I’ve completely changed my mindset around food. I make healthier choices, think more carefully about my meals, and still enjoy the things I love, including the occasional treat and a glass of Prosecco. It’s all about balance!

The support from friends, family and the lovely people at group has made such a difference. Their encouragement, along with the compliments, reminds me how far I’ve come.

Living with chronic pain hasn’t been easy, but I’ve proved to myself that even when life throws challenges your way, you can still make positive changes.

I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve achieved, not just with my weight, but with my confidence and relationship with food. I’m excited to keep moving forward, one step at a time!

18/10/2026

Meet our newest Winklebury target member Hannah and read her story 🥰

For most of my life, I’d always been a size 6–8. I could eat loads, I had an active job working at a cinema where I was constantly on my feet, and I went to the gym four times a week.

But over time, things changed. I went from an active job to an office job, and eventually from working full-time to part-time because of chronic pain. There were periods when I couldn’t get to the gym for months at a time, and I suffered with sciatic nerve pain that left me struggling to move around for nine months.

Alongside this, I was dealing with chronic back and arm pain, as well as the sciatic pain, which meant I had to start taking medication. One of the side effects was an increased appetite, and I found myself eating so much more than I ever had before.

Gradually, my weight crept up, and I went from a size 8 to a size 16–18. A lot of the weight went straight to my stomach, and I even had people asking me if I was pregnant. I was actually heavier than I’d been at nine months pregnant!

It really affected my confidence and my mental health. I was feeling very low, struggling with how I looked and felt, and my BMI had reached 30.

After speaking to my GP, I was referred to Slimming World, and I started my journey in February 2026.

Since then, I’ve made changes that I’m incredibly proud of. I’m now just 2.5lbs away from losing three stone, and I’ve reached my target weight!

I’m getting back into so many of my old clothes, my newer clothes are now too big, and even my belts need tightening. They’re definitely the kind of problems I’m happy to have!

But for me, this journey is about so much more than the number on the scales. It’s about feeling better about myself, building a healthier relationship with food, and feeling proud of what I’ve achieved. I’ve completely changed my mindset around food and now make much healthier choices. I’m far more mindful of what goes into my meals, while still enjoying the things I love, including a glass of Prosecco and the occasional treat. It’s all about balance!

The compliments from friends and family have been amazing, and it feels so good to know that all my hard work is paying off.

One of the best parts of this journey has also been the people I’ve met at group. There are some genuinely lovely members, and everyone supports and encourages one another. It’s such a welcoming community, and having that support makes such a difference.

Living with chronic pain has brought challenges I never expected, and there have been times when I’ve felt really low. But I’ve proved to myself that, even when life throws obstacles in your way, you can still make positive changes and achieve things you’re proud of.

I’m so proud of how far I’ve come, not just with my weight loss, but with my mindset and my confidence, too. And I’m excited to keep moving forward, one step at a time!

18/10/2026

12/10/2026

Looking forward to dinner tonight 😋
I was at a distinct meeting yesterday and didn't have time to cook a roast. Who else loves a roast dinner?

11/10/2026

Super proud of my Winklebury members ❤️

07/10/2026

Meet my amazing member Anne. Anne's story is so inspiring ❤️

Countdown is on ...........................

For most of my life, I was someone who never exercised. Fitness was never part of my routine and I certainly never imagined myself talking part in an organised fitness event. I knew that I wanted to be healthier & more active. I had to change something if I wanted to be here for a good time as well as a long time.

What happened next isn't exactly what i saw coming but here we are:

● Step 1 was food, I'd never been in the "healthy" category. Thanks to my incredible slimming world group Slimming World with Emma Jones I have managed to lose almost 9 stone, you are all truly amazing and your support is incredible, thank you all for celebrating the highs, the lows and everything in between, you are all cheerleaders I didn't know I needed and I'm eternally grateful to each and every one of you.

● Step 2 was exercise, something I'd never enjoyed even a a child, the thought of a commercial gym was petrifying but that's where a local small group personal training facility comes into it. Trained by Jones opened locally to me in September 2025. I went along for the open day to have a look around and see what the hype was about, they offered a one month trial, I signed up and was of the mindset I'm only staying for a month, how wrong was I..... the trainers there pushed and encouraged me at every single session, it's like they knew what I needed

Fast forward to 14 months later, I'm still at the same small group personal training sessions consistently training 3 times per week (although for the last 7 weeks it's been 6 times per week) and I've fallen in love with it. Alongside 23 other fantastic TBJ members we are taking part in the Battle Cancer Hybrid Games at the Olympia in London on Saturday 17th October. I'll be honest it's slightly terrifying and it's pushing me very much outside my comfort zone. 9 exercise stations at max effort for 5 mins per station followed by 4 mins rest. Bike Ski, Row, Box Jumps, Push Up's, Sit Up's, 20kg Sandbag Squats, 12.5kg Devil's Press & 35kg Dead lifts is what lies in store for us.

Collectively we're raising money for The Fountain Centre, an independent cancer charity based within the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital. For over 25 years, it has supported people affected by cancer from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond, I really would appreciated any donation no matter how small. If you could put my initials in the donation that would be amazing ###

https://www.justgiving.com/page/tbjbattlecancer?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

05/10/2026

Do you know that feeling when you’re excited about a night out, a weekend away or a special occasion… and then you’re standing in front of your wardrobe thinking:

“I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!” 😩

Clothes are all over the bed, nothing feels right, and suddenly you don’t even want to go.

Believe me, you are NOT alone. ❤️

My members and I totally get it - which is why we’re doing something about it!

Because nobody should feel like that. You deserve to feel confident, happy and AMAZING in your clothes. 🥰

So if you’ve been thinking “I really need to get back on track”… maybe this is your sign! 👀

Come to group, let us support you, and if you haven’t been to group for more than 6 months, you can apply for 12 WEEKS FREE through Gloji! 🎉

Let’s get you back on track and feeling amazing! 💕

https://hampshire.gloji.org.uk/slimming-world/

04/10/2026

In stores today 🙌. 3 tasty new dishes have joined the Slimming World food range at Iceland Foods and The Food Warehouse! I can’t wait to try the Mince pie Crumbles – how about you?

Keep your eyes peeled for:

🍔 Smashed Beef Burgers
🥩 Beef Bourguignon
🍗 Chicken Forestiere
🧀Chicken Parmigiana
🥧 Mince Pie Crumbles

02/10/2026

Are you seeing pumpkin spice everywhere 🍂👀? You don’t have to miss out on seasonal favourites when you’re losing weight with Slimming World 😍.

Come and join me in one of my group's and find out how you can enjoy every sprinkle of spice and still smash your goals ✨.

29/09/2026

It’s a coming….

Your hifi selection box is coming very soon and I’m so excited!!

Inside you will find 12 hifi bars including 4 brand new gluten free bars which are:

Merry-licious Mince Pie

No Peeking Maple & Pecan

Jingle Bell Rock Mint Dark Choc

Dreaming Of White Choc & Cranberry

Who’s going to be grabbing one of these??