Slimming World Derry

31/12/2025

Brunch - Leftovers - Nothing goes to waste

Fried Potatoes 🥔-Free
Cabbage 🥬 -Speed
Ham 🍖-Protein
Poached egg 🥚-Protein
Beans 🫘 -Free

31/12/2025

Meet the Incredible Michelle Black ✨
“I thought this was just how I was now — until I proved myself wrong”
Like so many people, Covid changed my life in ways I never expected. With routines gone and comfort taking over, my weight slowly crept up. Then menopause arrived, and suddenly losing weight felt like an uphill battle. I’d try, lose a few pounds, then watch them creep back on again. Eventually, I stopped believing I could change and accepted a version of myself I wasn’t happy with. I bought bigger clothes and reached the heaviest weight I’d ever been.

My wake-up call came when my husband and I booked a cruise to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Instead of feeling excited, I felt anxious. I didn’t want to spend such a special milestone hiding behind baggy clothes or feeling uncomfortable in photos. That’s when I knew something had to change.

I joined Slimming World and decided to fully trust the Food Optimising plan. This time, I committed — planning my meals, filling in my food diary every day, and staying consistent. Within six weeks, I’d lost 12lb, and for the first time in years, I felt proud of myself again.
The biggest difference came after the cruise. Instead of slipping back into old habits, I went straight back to Food Optimising. This wasn’t just about a holiday anymore — it was about my health, my confidence, and my future. Week by week, the weight continued to come off, even through menopause, proving to me that it is possible.
Now, I’m 2 stone 8 pounds lighter, with my original 3-stone target firmly in sight. I’m still Food Optimising, still motivated, and loving the new Slimming World book. More importantly, I’ve gained something far greater than weight loss — belief in myself.
Slimming World has shown me that change doesn’t happen overnight, but with consistency, support, and self-kindness, it does happen. If you think it’s too late, or that your body is working against you, please know this: your journey is still possible — and it can start today.

💚 Ready to start your own journey? Come and join us:

📍 Shantallow Community Centre
38 Drumlick Drive, BT48 8EN
🗓 Every Thursday
⏰ 8:00am & 9:30am

📍 The Gasyard Centre
128 Lecky Road, BT48 6NP
🗓 Every Saturday
⏰ 8:30am, 10:00am & 11:30am

✨ New members always welcome — your journey could start this week ✨

31/12/2025

Slimming World at Shantallow Community centre is On today Wednesday 31st December for this week Only

The scales will Open at 8am till 11am

Group will resume back to the Normal day and times on Thursday the 8th January we have two sessions you can choose from

8am session is perfect if your a early riser or before heading to work or after night shift

930am session perfect for after the school Run

Pop along tomorrow and kick start your New Year with a Bang

Looking forward to seeing you there

30/12/2025

Brunch 😁

Microwave Rice 🍚 1/2 syn
Lettuce 🥬-Speed
Tomato 🍅- Speed
Pepper 🫑-Speed
Tuna 🐟-Protein
Tin Potatoes 🥔-Free done with Cajun spice
40gs of Reduced Fat Cheese 🧀 Healthy Extra - Calcium

30/12/2025

✨ Meet the unstoppable Linda ✨
In December, Linda reached a life-changing milestone — not only achieving her 5 stone award, but also Target 💫
Diagnosed with MS 10 years ago, Linda faces a condition that will always be part of her life. Pain, fatigue, and uncertainty could have held her back, but she refused to let it define her. She refused to let it steal her confidence, her happiness, or her dreams.
Through Slimming World, Linda didn’t just shed weight — she transformed her life. She reshaped her mindset and habits, embraced healthy, empowering changes through Food Optimising, and discovered the joy of meals that nourish both body and soul.
Now, with all the work she’s done — the consistent mindset shifts, the healthy choices, the love for the food she eats — Linda knows she can face anything life throws at her. Every decision she’s made has built resilience, strength, and confidence.
✨ From diagnosis to triumph, Linda is living proof that with belief, determination, and the right mindset, you can rewrite your story — no matter the odds ✨

💚 Ready to start your own journey? Come and join us:

📍 Shantallow Community Centre
38 Drumlick Drive, BT48 8EN
🗓 Every Thursday
⏰ 8:00am & 9:30am

📍 The Gasyard Centre
128 Lecky Road, BT48 6NP
🗓 Every Saturday
⏰ 8:30am, 10:00am & 11:30am

✨ New members always welcome — your journey could start this week ✨

29/12/2025

✨ Meet the incredible Laura Daly ✨
What a truly powerful transformation 💫
As a busy mum of two, Laura could have put herself last — but instead, she chose herself. By fully embracing Food Optimising, she’s transformed not just the way she eats, but the way she thinks and feels about food.
Through positive mindset and behaviour changes around shopping, cooking, and eating, Laura has built a healthier, happier lifestyle that fits into real life. She now loves creating nourishing meals the whole family can enjoy — and the results speak for themselves.
And the journey isn’t over yet… Laura is now just a few pounds away from achieving her incredible 3 stone award 🏆
Proof that consistency, commitment, and belief really do pay off 💚✨

💚 Ready to start your own journey? Come and join us:

📍 Shantallow Community Centre
38 Drumlick Drive, BT48 8EN
🗓 Every Thursday
⏰ 8:00am & 9:30am

📍 The Gasyard Centre
128 Lecky Road, BT48 6NP
🗓 Every Saturday
⏰ 8:30am, 10:00am & 11:30am

✨ New members always welcome — your journey could start this week ✨

29/12/2025

Getting to know me
🌟 What made you become a Slimming World consultant? I have a desire for others to experience the freedom I have had with losing weight and still enjoying food

🌟 How long have you been part of Slimming World? I have been a member for 13 years but a consultant for 8 months

🌟 What do you love most about supporting members? Seeing the joy in their faces when they realise their potential
🌟 How would your members describe you in three words? Kind, Funny, understanding

My Slimming World journey
🌟 What was your biggest challenge when you first started? Getting over the guilt of a “bad week”
🌟 What’s your proudest moment with Slimming World? Reaching my goal weight
🌟 How has Slimming World changed your life? I have my life back!
🌟 What keeps you motivated on your own journey? Going to group each week - I’m a member at Ivan Blacks group on a Saturday
🌟 What advice would you give someone starting today? One step at a time, you can do it - believe in yourself and the slimming world plan

Food & favourites 🍽️
🌟 What’s your all-time favourite Slimming World meal? Sticky chicken and rice
🌟 Sweet or savoury – which one are you choosing? Savoury
🌟 What’s your go-to low-SWIP treat? Mini meringues from Tesco- half a SWIP each
🌟 What Slimming World recipe do you make on repeat? Chilli and rice - winner for the whole family
🌟 What’s your favourite meal for busy days? Tuna and pasta or salad

Group & support
🌟 What can members expect when they walk into group? To feel welcomed and part of the “family” straight away
🌟 How do you support members between groups? I am here for you at all times, I am at the other end of the phone and always working behind the scenes for my members 🌟 What do you love most about group time? The buzz, the encouragement from everyone and the non judgemental support

Fun & personal
🌟 Tea or coffee? Coffee
🌟 Early bird or night owl? Early bird
🌟 Favourite way to relax? Bath or cleaning
🌟 Getting to know me

👉 Pop your questions in the comments!

Thinking of joining? Message me for details 💌

28/12/2025

Leftovers 👌 Sunday Brunch

Baked Potato 🥔
Turkey
Roast Beef
Ham
Cabbage 🥬
Carrots 🥕
Broccoli 🥦 & Gravy

25/12/2025

24/12/2025

Christmas Eve Brunch

Tin potatoes 🥔-Free
Roasted in the Air fryer
Tomatoes 🍅-Speed
Onion 🧅-Speed
Bacon 🥓 Fat removed -Protein
Beans 🫘-Free
Poached egg 🥚-Protein

23/12/2025

Christmas & New Year
Opening Hours🤗

🌟Shantallow Community Centre

🎄Wednesday 24th December
Open Weigh in
Scales will Open from 8am - 11am

⛄Wednesday 31st December
Open Weigh in
Scales will Open from 8am-11am

🎄 Thursday 8th January
Groups will run as normal
8am session 930am session

🌟Gasyard Centre

🎄 Saturday 27th December
Open Weigh in
Scales will Open from 830-12pm

⛄ Saturday 3rd January
Groups will run as normal
830am - 10am - 1130am

🎄 Saturday 10th January
Groups will run as normal
830am -10am - 1130am

Can't wait to see you there ❤️

23/12/2025

Dinner 😋 it's Amazing
Spicy & Sweet 😋😋😋😋

I had this a Few weeks ago in the Pickled Duck so me being me I decided to recreate it

Babyboils - Free boiled then roasted in the Air fryer
Cajun chicken - Protein cooked in 1Kal spray and chopped up
2 Hash browns - 3 Syns
1 level tablespoons of Honey 🍯 2.5syns - Heated in the microwave and drizzled over the food
2 poached eggs 🥚- Protein