The Secret World of Slimming Clubs - EXTRA PORTIONS

It turns out you’re a bunch of cheats! We hear about the ways you’ve cheated on a health or fitness challenge. Then we get your stories of how you’ve injured yourself on food.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We discuss what we think is a dieter’s best friend to keep you on track. And we force Producer Paul to listen to your suggestions about new stickers for this year.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

2024 is still our year! We’re looking back at the gains from the Christmas period and then looking forward to our targets for this year.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

It’s our final Extra Portions of 2023! We sign off for Christmas by talking through your festive gains and losses and celebrating your non-scale victories!Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

A listener confessed that she buys her family cheaper food than she feeds herself, because they eat so much. It turns out loads of you are doing the same! And we have some incredible home cocktail ideas inspired by Victoria mixing Fruit Shoots with gin!Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We asked for your stories about when your partner stole your food, and wow, we got some angry messages! And we also discuss how your impeccable manners have sabotaged your diet.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

This is the official memorial show for the Caramac. You tell us about the other foods you’re still mourning. And we laugh at you for getting the names of things wrong.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

Victoria is back on dairy! We discuss the things you tried after a long break. Plus we follow up on a message in Thursday’s main episode from the listener who asked how much weight you had to lose before people started noticing. Lots of you had thoughts on that one.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

Since Jo’s revelation last week that she’s not going to get to target weight this year (gasp!), and in fact would like to just get back to where she was at the start of the year, lots of you have shared that you have the same goal! And we check in with the people who are taking part in M.O.M.S (make one meal soup).Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

Last week Victoria made the shameful confession that she doesn’t like condiments! Not even ketchup on her chips! So we talk about the things you’re told you are strange for not liking. And we celebrate the most amount of takeaways you’ve had in one week.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We have a listener who has never eaten a KFC! That beautiful chicken! We discuss the fast food places you’ve never tried. And it turns out the gym isn’t a scary place afterall! We chat with you gym goers about why it’s great.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

Victoria’s just back from her week in Center Parcs, so we’re talking about your staycation gains. Then we hear your most disgusting food confessions after a listener admitted eating pizza she’d already put in the bin! Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’ve got some amazing stories coming up about your dieting highs and lows this year. Then we look at the autumnal treats we should be sampling now it’s spooky season. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We had a big night out together on Saturday and so we’re talking about how we get over hangovers. And we look into the scandalous claim that some slimming group leaders don’t follow the plan! Plus a MOST supportive diet partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re more than a week into Producer Paul’s 3mad diet where we just eat three meals and don’t snack, and you have lots to say about it! We force Paul in front of the microphone to face your questions, gripes and loopholes.Plus a Humble Brag of the Week and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re talking about the ways you cheat on a diet that still helps you lose weight. And we share breakfast ideas to eat at work.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re looking at ways we can get back on track after our summer gains. Check out the polls on our socials before our big project begins! And we help out a listener who wants some ideas for healthy snacks.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re spending this episode fantasising about what we’d eat if calories didn’t count. Then asking what you do when the fridge is empty.Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

So it turns out that we’re all posting pics of our healthy meals to our slimming club socials and then adding the unhealthy bits before we eat them! Then we’re looking at your strange food combinations - can you beat warm baked beans and cold beetroot?Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re discussing the (totally justified) excuses you’ve given for not sticking to plan. Then we join together to offer encouragement to a listener who is lacking motivation. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re talking about the times you’re most likely to snack and still looking back at the last 200 episodes. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’ve just celebrated 200 episodes of the main podcast, so we’re looking through some of your favourite moments from the past 4 years. Then we ask why your diet CAN’T start today. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

With the school holidays around the corner we ask what your plans are for staying on-plan when the kids are off. Then we switch to the controversy over our weight loss certificates (#BlameProducerPaul). Plus a MOST Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re more than halfway through the year - and it’s all our target year - so we check in with how you’re doing. Then we all rally round listener Lisa, who needs some advice. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

Sometimes you can’t decide between two things to eat, so you have both! We celebrate your tales of doubling your order. Then we get your Monday updates, whether you’re rejoining, restarting or calorie counting. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

This week we learn what the ‘fat clap’ is, then we go all positive and hear about the things you like about your body. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

It’s been a heatwave in the UK so we’re talking about what you’re eating and drinking to stay cool and all your staycation gains! Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re asking what is the most weight you’ve lost in three months. Then we talk about the places to shop for plus-size clothes. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re discussing how to keep your mind positive when trying to focus on a diet and celebrating your non-scale victories. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re exasperated about how it’s already summer and we’re not at target yet! Then we ask what is your go-to snack for 200 calories or under. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re talking snacking this week after we’ve started bringing you a Fun Size episode every Tuesday. And there’s a theory about chocolate people and crisp people that we want to run by you. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re hearing about your next target (because this is our target year!). And apparently a lot of you are trying Producer Paul’s ‘revolutionary’ diet, to just eat three meals. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re dealing with both ends of the social spectrum this week. How you’re celebrating the Coronation of King Charles and whether you’re interested in trying Producer Paul’s #3mad diet. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

Passions are running high this week as we discuss what we eat in the car. Then we learn that you lot know more about our podcast than us! Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We're talking about the products you've bought to (try to) help you lose weight. Then we ask how many calorie free days you should be allowed on your birthday. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

It’s Victoria’s birthday! So we discuss how you celebrate your birthday. Then we continue the gluttony by asking about the most amount of Easter chocolate you’ve had in one sitting. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

It’s one of the best eating weeks of the year! We’re talking about the Easter treats you’re most looking forward to. Then we hear from all of you who have joined Katy’s cult and started the Fast 800 with her. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

How do you stop snacking at weekends!? It’s the hardest time for a dieter. We discuss how you stay on-plan. Then we let you brag about all the good decisions you’re making on your diet. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

All we can talk about is Katy’s latest Fast 800 adventure! We get your thoughts on her new journey. Then we switch to your rules around eating. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re discussing the food swaps you’ve done in the name of dieting - lettuce instead of a burger bun!? - and is there anything worse than wasted calories? Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re hearing from lots of you who are relistening to the podcast, so we’re discussing your favourite moments from the past four years, and then we bask in the glory of your weight loss and find out how you’re rewarding yourself. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re hearing from lots of you who are relistening to the podcast, so we’re discussing your favourite moments from the past four years, and then we bask in the glory of your weight loss and find out how you’re rewarding yourself. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

The excitement is rising about hitting target weight now that we have certificates and stickers! We check in on how you’re doing. Then we switch to hangover eating, following our recent bottomless brunch. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

Seeing as it’s nearly Valentine’s Day we hear about your food love stories. Then we get into whether you’re on plan or off on weigh day. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit (sorry about Producer Paul’s ‘sexy’ voice).

We’re chatting about the non-Slimming World, non-WW groups that are popping up. Now that Dry January is over, we want to know if you’re up for another challenge. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We discuss the worst diet advice you’ve ever received. Then, because we’re slimming angels in January, we chat about our best fakeaway recipes! Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

We’re basking in the glory of your first week in January weight losses, and have a look at some targets for the coming year. Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

It’s the first Extra Portions of 2023! We’re talking about the damage you’ve done to your weightloss over the festive period and then we switch to getting excited about how we’re ALL going to be at target weight this year! Plus a Least Supportive Diet Partner and a game of Take the Biscuit.

F*** it, it’s Christmas! OK, we may have been saying that for a few weeks already, but it’s really Christmas this time! We talk about your (eating) plans for the festive period, hear about a Least Supportive Diet Partner and play a game of Take the (festive) Biscuit.

We’re chatting about our favourite advent calendars - and whether we’re able to stick to one per day - and checking in on how many of you are already saying, ‘F*** it, it’s Christmas!’