Slimming World with Vicki Acomb and Poppleton

02/11/2025

🚨 FLASH OFFER FOR ALL PREVIOUS MEMBERS🚨

Return within the next 2 weeks for FREE. All your friends and myself miss you at group and how would it feel if you started 2026 lighter than you are now. And trust me some amazing changes are coming in January that you will hear about first. Been away 9 weeks or 9 months it doesn't matter you will only pay 1 week. Maybe this is just the sign you've been waiting for.

Vicki ❤️

25/10/2025

🍂 Alpaca Cuddles, Pumpkin Picking & Healthy Autumn Eats! 🎃

​Who says getting your activity in has to be a chore? This week, we got some joyful steps in and brightened our day with a trip to our local organic veg farm!
​We popped in to visit and feed the absolutely adorable alpacas at Goodness Farm —a brilliant way to stretch your legs and get a little dose of animal therapy! While we were there, it was the perfect opportunity to pick out some pumpkins 🎃 We picked out some glorious pumpkins that are absolutely begging to be turned into a delicious, warming, and totally Slimming World-friendly soup!
​This outing ticks all the boxes: Fun, fresh air, exercise, and fantastic Food Optimising ingredients!

​What are your favourite autumnal recipes? 🥘🍁
​If you're looking for simple, satisfying, and slimming recipes to keep you warm as the nights draw in, you'll love what we have in store. We'll be sharing the recipe for our pumpkin soup and some of our other members' seasonal favourites at our next sessions.
​Ready to find out how you can enjoy all your favourite food this autumn while getting closer to your dream weight?
​Come along to a local Slimming World group this week to find out more about Food Optimising, pick up some fantastic autumnal recipes, and start your journey!

​ 🍁Mondays at 9am & 10.30am
🎃 Foxwood Community Centre, YO24 3HY
🍁 Mondays at 5.30pm &7pm
🎃 York RI RUFC, YO24 4LE
🍁 Wednesdays at 6pm &7.30pm
🎃 All Saints Church Hall, Poppleton, YO26 6DA

☎️Call/text Vicki on 07340 037638

​Let us know what you'll be cooking up with your pumpkins! 👇

24/10/2025

Sunshine, Steps, and scumprious lunch in Helmsley! 🍂🐕
​Ready to embrace the gorgeous autumn weather while giving your weight loss journey a boost?
​A walk in the fresh sunshine with your dog is an amazing way to feel great. The best part? You don't have to miss out on local fun! 🍁🧡

​Imagine this: a brisk walk followed by a delicious, hearty, and healthy lunch at the brilliant, dog-friendly Feathers Hotel in Helmsley. It proves you can still enjoy fantastic local spots while Food Optimising with Slimming World. Think satisfying jacket potatoes, hearty casseroles, or a healthy homemade soup – all completely guilt-free.
​Enjoy the crisp air, fuel your body, and love every minute of your journey.

​Ready to make healthy living this fun? Drop me a message to find out more about joining one of my groups!
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23/10/2025

📣 York residents with a BMI of over 30 📣

Final Reminder!

​The City of York Council scheme for 12 FREE weeks of Slimming World in group support ends October 26th.
​You have until then to register and get three months of amazing, free support!

☎️ ​Get in touch now to find out more, just call 01773 546144

Then once you've registered just pop along to your nearest group 🥰

🗓Mondays at 9am & 10.30am
📍Foxwood Community Centre

🗓Mondays at 5.30pm & 7pm
📍York RI RUFC, Holgate

🗓Wednesdays at 6pm & 7.30pm
📍All Saints Church Hall, Poppleton

21/10/2025

Shout-out to Yemen Heaven for the beautiful, healthy grub! Seriously, look at this. Who says you have to survive on lettuce and air to hit your goals? 👋 Not me!
​This is the absolute best thing about Slimming World—there are no restrictions, just making simple, healthier swaps so I can still fully enjoy scrummy food out with friends, family, or for a cheeky mid-week date night like this. It just works!
​If you want to stop feeling restricted and start loving food while seeing the scales go down, come join my group! 👇

📍Mondays at 9am and 10.30am
🗓Foxwood Community Centre
📍Mondays at 5.30pm and 7pm
🗓York RI RUFC
📍Wednesdays at 6pm and 7.30pm
🗓All Saints Church Hall

Call me on 07340 037638
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18/10/2025

Today is World Menopause Day (October 18th), and the theme is all about Lifestyle Medicine – using healthy habits to improve your health and well-being. This is where Slimming World truly shines! 🌟
​If you're finding weight loss harder during the menopause, you’re not alone. The shift in hormones can make you feel like your body is working against you.
​Our plan, Food Optimising, is a form of gentle, sustainable lifestyle medicine! It encourages a diet full of satisfying, whole foods and helps you build up activity, both of which are key to:
❤️​Managing symptoms
❤️​Boosting mood and sleep
❤️​Strengthening your bones and heart
❤️​Achieving a healthy, happy weight
​Don't let the menopause stop you from feeling your best. Our group is here to offer you the weekly support and understanding you deserve☺️

Come along to discover how you can reach your dream weight – like Sue, who lost 9st (57.1kg), then head over to the Slimming World blog for even more information ❤️: https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/blog/menopause-and-weight-loss/

Want to find out more ? Pop along to one of my groups 🥰

📍Foxwood Community Centre
🗓Mondays at 9am & 10.30am
📍York RI RUFC, Holgate
🗓Mondays at 5.30pm & 7pm
📍All Saints Church Hall, Poppleton
🗓Wednesdays at 6pm & 7.30pm

Or call me on 07340 037638☎️

Discover how the menopause could impact your weight loss – and how Slimming World can support you to slimming success…

12/10/2025

✨️Exciting new group re launch✨️

06/10/2025

🍛 🥳 Is Curry Your Ultimate Comfort Food? Join Slimming World this National Curry Week! 🥳 🍛

​If a delicious, guilt-free curry is your favourite way to warm up, then we've got the perfect plan for you! Slimming World makes enjoying your favourite food while losing weight a reality—yes, even curry!
​This week is National Curry Week, and to celebrate, we have a spice-tastic offer for new members!
​Commit to a 12-week countdown when you join, and you can choose one of 3 FREE bundles of 3 recipe books to keep your weight loss journey exciting and on track.
​One of the books in the bundle is our hugely popular Ultimate Curry Cookbook, packed with amazing, easy-to-follow recipes for all your curry cravings! 🌶️Don't let National Curry Week pass you by—come and find out how satisfying and flexible our Food Optimising plan is!

​📍 Find a group that works for you:

📍​Acomb: Mondays at 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM
​Where: York RI RUFC, YO24 4LE
📍​Poppleton: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM
(​THIS WEEK ONLY: Poppleton Community Centre)
​From October 15th: All Saints Church Hall, YO26 6DA (Our new permanent venue!)

​Ready to start your journey? Just turn up to any of the groups above, or call/text Vicki on 07340 037638 for more information!
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03/10/2025

🎉 Massive congratulations to Becca and Gail 🎉

What an incredible week it has been for our amazing Monday night Holgate group! Two of our amazing members, Becca and Gail, have both achieved their 3 and a half stone award following Slimming Worlds Food Optimising plan 💪✨️

Their dedication, positivity and support for each other, and the whole group, has been nothing short of inspiring. Watching them shine each week has been a joy and this milestone is well deserved !

💚 If youre curious about how Slimmimg World can help you, why not come along and see what it's all about? We meet every Monday at 5.30pm & 7.00pm at York RI RUFC in Holgate, or give me a call on 07340037638 for a friendly chat and more info !

Well done Becca and Gail, here's to continued success, confidence and feeling fabulous 👏❤️