The No.1 Diet Blog

Phew - what a night. Our team have just rocked back to the office after a fabulous night celebrating our amazing slimmers. From inspiring stories - to big moves on the dancefloor, it’s time to debrief. So, grab a cuppa and let’s get to it… Read about the winners and the latest gossip from this year’s Slimmer Awards. 

Our NEW limited-edition Festive Bar is here. Full to the brim with Christmas spice and all the goodness you need. Soft, chewy and coated in rich milk chocolate with a light dusting of white powder, we know you’re going to love this bar. It's time to get on plan in time for Christmas, and we've the perfect product to start with. Find out more here.

This crisp and crunchy salad with warm noodles and chicken looks fabulous and is very simple to prepare and cook. The pomegranate seeds make it really colourful and add a hint of sweetness. Prepped and cooked in under 30 minutes, it's a quick and easy meal for Step 3 and above.

It’s World Vegetarian Day, so we’re celebrating by learning even more about the veggie diet and sharing how ALL of our products are vegetarian. From the health and environmental benefits of following a veggie diet, to delicious foodie ideas, let’s get stuck into what it means to be a vegetarian in 2024.

Every year, on the 29th September, the World Heart Federation (WHF) hosts World Heart Day - an opportunity to raise awareness for heart health. This year they’re asking people worldwide to sign a petition asking leaders to create a heart action plan - something they believe is necessary to prevent cardiovascular disease and protect communities from the world’s biggest killer.

From yummy products to 169 health benefits, discover why you should try out our Taster Pack and start your weight loss journey today. Featuring six of our bestsellers, it’s got a little of everything - from comforting Golden Syrup Porridge to our super-decadent Cookies & Cream Bar.

The scent of pumpkin spice is in the air, people are grabbing their cosy jumpers and Halloween is just on the horizon. So what better time to launch our NEW Halloween Bar. Ooey gooey, and super-spooky, this chocolatey limited-edition bar comes with an orange-flavoured coating and spooktacular sprinkles in green, black and purple. And that’s not all - let’s take a deep dive into all of its amazing health benefits.

It’s Blood Pressure Week, so we’re focusing on how you can keep your blood pressure healthy - whether that’s through diet, exercise or taking care of your mental health. Taking place between 2nd - 8th September, Blood Pressure Week (or Know Your Numbers! Week) is an annual event. So, let’s take a deep dive into what it takes to keep your blood pressure low and your heart healthy.

Ever wanted to work for yourself? As much as it’s a scary thought, it can be really rewarding. And you wouldn’t be alone, more than 4.5 million people are self-employed in the UK - including our amazing diet Consultants. In this blog, we’re celebrating World Entrepreneurs Day and what it means to run your own business and be your own boss. So, let’s get to it…

Ever wondered how much it costs to do The 1:1 Diet? We get it, in a Cost of Living Crisis you want to know, straight up, what something is going to cost you (and what’s involved) long term. That’s why we’ve created this blog, with help from The 1:1 Diet's expert Nutritionist Mark Gilbert, where we dig deeper into the costs of our diet and how they compare to your usual food shop.

This past month The 1:1 Diet was featured in the popular lifestyle magazine Bella. In the 3-page article, our expert nutritionist, Mark Gilbert, created a delicious and nutritionally balanced daily meal plan guide for readers. Designed to nourish you, keep you full and help you to lose weight healthily, we know you’ll love this collection of recipes and meal ideas. Right, let’s tuck in!

We’re so excited to finally announce our Slimmer Awards 2024 shortlist. With 3-4 shortlisted candidates for each of the six awards, we know you’re going to be blown away by their journeys and stories. The awards this year are for Maintainer, Wellbeing, Transformation, Woman, Man, and International... a host of fantastic categories. See who the nominees are...

Recently there has been a fantastic announcement following the Diabetes UK Conference where the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme was unveiled. This programme provides a low-calorie, total diet replacement regime for those living with Type 2 Diabetes and obesity, to help them lose weight and become healthier, as well as potentially reverse their condition.

The Slimmer Awards 2024 are fast approaching, and it’s now time to enter. So, we thought it only made sense to give you the low down on everything you need to know about the biggest event in The 1:1 Diet calendar. This year’s Slimmer Awards are happening on the 5th October 2024. As for location... read on to find out!

Welcome to the first article of our Mythbusting series. Working together with our nutritionist, Mark Gilbert, we’re taking a look at the diet industry’s most common myths and busting them with facts and research. To start, we’re exploring whether or not rapid weight loss is bad for you, and whether it leads to muscle loss, and quick weight regain.

Drinking water and staying hydrated is a crucial part of keeping happy and healthy. From dehydration to digestion issues and even mood swings, the impact of not getting enough water is big. In this blog, we’re exploring all the amazing benefits of staying hydrated, as well as exploring why it’s crucial when you’re on a weight loss journey.

A lot of studies show that not getting enough sleep is linked with being more likely to be overweight. However, it is difficult to show if less sleep actually leads to weight gain, or if we are just observing the known, negative effect of being overweight has on sleep. It is the classic ‘chicken or egg’ question.

This International Women’s Day, we caught up with our Woman of the Year, Sharon Head. We spoke all about her incredibly inspiring journey, from dieter to Consultant, and what her goals are for the future. So, grab a cuppa and enjoy…