Slimming World
Slimming World
Slimming World (/ˈslɪmɪŋ wɜːrld/) is a UK-based weight loss organisation that provides lifestyle weight management programmes for people of all ages.
Etymology
The term "Slimming World" is a combination of the words "slimming", which refers to the process of making oneself or something else appear thinner, and "world", which signifies the global reach and community aspect of the organisation.
History
Slimming World was founded by Margaret Miles-Bramwell in 1969 who was inspired by her own struggle with weight to create a supportive environment where people could lose weight without feeling deprived or guilty.
Methodology
The Slimming World programme is based on the company's proprietary 'Food Optimising' plan, which encourages participants to eat foods that are low in energy density. The plan is designed to be flexible and easy to follow, with no strict rules or calorie counting.
Related Terms
- Weight loss: The process of losing body mass, typically by reducing calorie intake and increasing physical activity.
- Dieting: The practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight.
- Lifestyle changes: Modifications in daily routines and habits, such as diet and physical activity, to improve health.
- Energy density: A measure of the amount of energy (in the form of calories) that a food contains per gram.
- Calorie counting: A method of controlling food intake by keeping track of the number of calories consumed.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Slimming World
- Wikipedia's article - Slimming World
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