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Week ending the 10th January 2026.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 15lb off (1st 1lb), congratulations all on a great week xxxx I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
friendsonajourney2
3 days ago1 min read


Open 3rd January 2026.
✨ Friends On A Journey is Back Tomorrow! ✨ After the Christmas break, our weight loss & well-being support groups reopen tomorrow, and we’d love to welcome you back. Whether you’re looking to feel healthier, build positive habits, boost your energy, or simply enjoy the support of a friendly group, this is a great time to restart. No pressure, no judgement – just encouragement, understanding, and community. 📅 Groups reopen: Tomorrow 🤝 New and returning members welcome If yo
friendsonajourney2
Jan 21 min read


Happy New Year 2026.
🌟 Happy New Year, everyone! 🌟 As we step into this new year, I just wanted to take a moment to remind you all of something important: Progress over perfection. This year, let’s focus on making small, sustainable changes that prioritize our health and well-being, not just the number on a scale or a picture-perfect goal. Remember, it’s the consistency and perseverance that make the biggest impact over time. It’s about nourishing our bodies, moving with intention, and celebrat
friendsonajourney2
Dec 31, 20251 min read


A Healthier Christmas Approach – Group Talk – Week Commencing 15th December 2025.
Christmas is meant to be joyful — yet for many people on a weight-loss or well-being journey, it becomes stressful. Food is everywhere, routines disappear, and pressure builds to either be perfect or to give up completely . Today's message is simple: you don’t need counting or guilt to get through Christmas healthily. What you need is balance, awareness, and kindness towards yourself. This is not about controlling Christmas—it’s about living through it well . Counting calori
friendsonajourney2
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Thank you for your continued support, I wish to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year xxx
friendsonajourney2
Dec 22, 20251 min read


friendsonajourney2
Dec 22, 20250 min read


Week ending the 20th December 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 17.5lb off (1st 3.5lb), congratulations all on a great week xxxx I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xx
friendsonajourney2
Dec 20, 20251 min read


Nutracheck Festive Sale 2025/6
Nutracheck has a sale on for the Festive Holiday, 67% off, so now £27.99 for a Whole Year.. Please remember if you renew early you don't lose out, as Nutracheck add the new 12 months to the end of your current Membership. Offer ends midnight 9th February 2026
friendsonajourney2
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Smart Swaps for Christmas Treats - Group Talk - 8th December 2025.
Wow, we have just two weeks left until Christmas. I know I am planning menus and food choices for the festive season and considering healthy swaps within recipes. Let's share our Christmas swaps, allowing us to support our journey through the festive season. Let's have fun whilst sharing, testing our knowledge on Christmas foods. What's a typical pie you have for Christmas? You can combine Sprouts, Chestnuts and Bacon for a mouthwatering Christmas treat. But how many varietie
friendsonajourney2
Dec 17, 20251 min read


Week ending the 13th December 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 25.5lb off (1st 11.5lb), congratulations all on a great week xxxx I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
friendsonajourney2
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Managing the Christmas Socials – Group Talk – Week Commencing 1st December 2025.
'Tis the season to be Merry' as our social calendar all of a sudden becomes jam packed, as the festive party season of overindulgence and late nights are certain to happen. So how can we stay healthy during this challenging time, allowing us to continue supporting our journeys. When we have an evening out planned, start the day with a bowl of porridge topped with your favourite fruit, nuts and seads. Porridge helps manage our blood sugar levels, if we add yogurt/probiotic you
friendsonajourney2
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Week ending the 6th December 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 26.5lb off (1st 12.5lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
friendsonajourney2
Dec 6, 20251 min read


Week ending the 29th November 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 23.5lb off (1st 9.5lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
friendsonajourney2
Nov 29, 20251 min read


The importance of self-kindness and weight loss – Group talk – Week Commencing 17th November 2026.
Self-kindness enhances motivation, resilience, and consistency with health-related activities like exercise and diet, which makes it essential for weight loss. You may lessen shame and self-blame by being friendly to yourself, especially after disappointments. This will prevent you from giving up on your ambitions. Overall results are better with this more upbeat and durable attitude than with a self-critical one. The advantage of self-kindness for weight loss Enhances motiva
friendsonajourney2
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Week ending 22nd November 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 22.5lb off (1st 8.5lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
friendsonajourney2
Nov 22, 20251 min read


Naturally increase our metabolism – Group Talk - Week Commencing 10th November 2025.
Over the previous weeks we have been discussing how we expend our calories and how many calories we need, which has highlighted how important our BMR (basal metabolic rate) is to our health and well-being. Our bodies employ the process of metabolism to convert the food and drinks we consume into energy for vital physiological functions. Our bodies need calories to maintain essential processes like breathing, thinking, blood circulation, and hormone balance, even when you're a
friendsonajourney2
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Week ending 16th November 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All but one of the groups totalling 20lb off (1st 6lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
friendsonajourney2
Nov 16, 20251 min read


Meltin Mowbray Group Closed 15th November 2025
Sorry group is closed this morning (15th November 2025) at MELTON MOWBRAY due to a family emergency. Hannah xxx
friendsonajourney2
Nov 15, 20251 min read


How Shopping can support your Journey – Group Talk – Week Commencing 3rd November 2025.
What's our biggest hinderer when it comes to shopping... Emotions!! If we have a hard day the confectionary aisle calls our name. If we are celebrating the alcohol and nibbles aisles calls. If we are hungry well anything is game... A spur of the moment shopping trip, that is unprepared can hamper our journeys. Research conducted by R.S.P.H. (Royal Society of Public Health) and Slimming World, discovered one in five of adults accuse Supermarkets of causing them to fall off tra
friendsonajourney2
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Week ending the 8th November 2025
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 25lb off (1st 11lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx Congratulations to Lyn on achieving her first Silver Star for 7lb off (9lb). I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
friendsonajourney2
Nov 8, 20251 min read
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