Getting Active

help reduce the risk of stroke

Being active and losing weight has beneficial effects on blood pressure and blood clotting and can improve circulation, leading to a decrease in the risk of a stroke.

protects against diabetes

Body Magic helps protect against developing type 2 diabetes and is important in the management of diabetes.

Being active improves the body’s sensitivity to insulin. This means the body responds better to insulin and can regulate blood glucose levels better. Losing weight can be of great benefit, but regular activity can even improve insulin sensitivity independent of any change in body weight.

Body Magic success

Barrie Walters from Shropshire lost an incredible 6 stones with Slimming World and totally transformed his body and health!  

“My weight had increased over the years and I was eventually diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, with the condition steadily worsening. To make matters worse I also had dangerously high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.  

Six stones lighter I have so much more energy than ever before and my confidence and physical health have really improved. My GP even reduced my diabetic medication – she told me that I’m the only person in her diabetic clinic to have their medication reduced. I’m hoping that it can stop altogether eventually!

can help reduce the risk of developing certain cancers

...such as colon cancer in men and women, and breast and endometrial cancer in women. According to researchers, being overweight and inactive produces hormonal and metabolic changes that create favourable conditions for cancer to begin. Losing weight, becoming and keeping physically active and enjoying a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables, fruit and wholegrains (just like Food Optimising) are all great ways that together can help reduce the risk.

helps build and maintain healthy bones and keeps joints mobile

Taking part in weight-bearing activity, such as walking, jogging or dancing, puts additional pressure on the bones as they bear your weight when moving around. This helps strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, where bones become weak and more likely to break. Activity helps bones develop properly during childhood and adolescence. During middle and older age, regular activity helps slow the loss of bone.

produces stronger muscles, ligaments and tendons

...so that the risk of back pain is reduced and you are better able to resist injury through accidents. For older people the additional strength and balance helps them avoid debilitating falls.

Body Magic success

Susan Smith from Liverpool lost a breathtaking 5st 4½lbs to reach her target and help prevent painful dislocations.

“My weight affected my health and I kept dislocating my shoulder and knee, as the weight put extra strain on my joints. On one occasion I fell over while out shopping. My sister had to call an ambulance because I’d dislocated my shoulder and knee and couldn't get up. I just kept thinking how embarrassed I was lying on the floor, and how on earth anyone would be able to lift me up. The ambulance men were really nice and managed to put me on a stretcher and get me to hospital. It took about four nurses to help me off the stretcher though.

“Having that experience should have made me do something about my weight for good but it wasn’t until a few months later that I finally made up my mind. I had to undergo surgery to stabilize my shoulder and was asked by the doctors how much I weighed. I felt embarrassed saying I was 15 stones - although I knew it was actually more. Soon after that I decided to join Slimming World!

“The unlimited foods I can have with Food Optimising, plus never needing to feel hungry or deprived of treats soon ensured I was losing weight!

“I’m so much healthier these days - I haven't had any dislocations in almost two years and very little joint pain. I know I’ll stay at target because Food Optimising isn’t a diet; it’s a way of life that can realistically be followed forever without being deprived.”