AIBU or is this taking it a step too far? Slimming World related.

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I’m still a member of various SW groups though haven’t followed it in years. I just haven’t removed myself as I do use some of the recipes.

This was shared today and I was shocked. Surely if you’re sick, you shouldn’t be worried about this kind of thing? Or am I just overthinking it?

@Christmas3143

Most people I know who have done SW including myself, have lost weight BUT haven't really kept it off (again including myself). They've gained it all back and more. Doesn't teach long term habits.

Doesn't teach long term habits

With a basis on eating fruit/veg/lean meat isn't that what they're trying to do. I think the problem is that a lot of people having lost weight go back to old habits. They may be teaching better eating, you don't have to learn. Doesn't matter whether if it's SW or WW or a diet from the doctor, if you don't stick to it then you'll revert to your old patterns. The only one who can help you lose weight is yourself. Often the term 'doesn't teach long term habits' means 'I couldn't be arsed to stick with it', no one forces you to learn.

I suppose if you think of it, there aren't any medical benefits to lockets or other similar throat sweets. Things like strepsils which do contain ingredients to numb your sore throat are available sugar free and it is recommended to limit their consumption due to active ingredients .

@BigFatLiar I agree they are teaching better eating. It was a (disappointing ) revelation to me that I need to eat better for the rest of my life to stay healthy - if you use any weight loss plan as a one-off fix and then return to your old ways, you are bound to put the weight back on.
It was SW that got me into the mindset of how to eat normal food instead of eating shite all the time.

Our old consultant was ace but since she has left, I will say that others I have seen can be very focussed on outcome goals - eg how much will you lose next week? rather than the process goal of sticking to the plan and eating healthily, which delivers the desired outcome, so in that respect not everyone in SW is sticking to its core message.

With a basis on eating fruit/veg/lean meat isn't that what they're trying to do. I think the problem is that a lot of people having lost weight go back to old habits. They may be teaching better eating, you don't have to learn. Doesn't matter whether if it's SW or WW or a diet from the doctor, if you don't stick to it then you'll revert to your old patterns. The only one who can help you lose weight is yourself. Often the term 'doesn't teach long term habits' means 'I couldn't be arsed to stick with it', no one forces you to learn

Absolutely this. While the reasons for over-eating might be complex for some, for many it's simply a preference for sugary, fat laden food (which is much nicer than an apple, let's face it) and an unwillingness to change their eating habits long term. If that's your choice then fine - but it's hardly the fault of SW or Jane Plan or your Dr or whatever if you decide the long term adjustment isn't for you. If you decide it is then you need to find an approach that works for you. For some of us it's SW, for others it's counting calories or fasting.

This is absolutely bonkers, and the kind of thing that leaves you counting the calories in toothpaste.