Your Health. Your Journey. Our Support. Welcome to Weigh‑Less. Your Journey To A Healthier, Slimmer, You Starts Here.

For over 50 years, we've helped people just like you achieve their weight-loss goals through balanced nutrition, practical guidance and caring support. Whatever your goal, we're here to help you every step of the way.

We don't just help you lose weight. We help you gain confidence, improve your health and create lasting change.

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More than a diet

The Weigh-Less Eating Plan

The Weigh-Less Eating Plan

Structure without deprivation

A practical, balanced approach to everyday food that teaches portion awareness and healthier choices for real life.

The Weigh-Less Group

Weigh-Less Groups

Support, community and accountability

More than a weekly weigh-in, Groups provide encouragement, shared experiences and accountability to help Members build lasting healthy habits.

The Weigh-Less Group Leader

The Weigh-Less Group Leader

Guidance from someone who understands

Group Leaders provide personal guidance, encouragement and motivation to help Members overcome challenges and keep moving towards their goals.

Our Weigh-Less Member

Our Member

Central to everything we do

Every Member has a unique journey, which is why their individual needs, goals and progress remain central to everything we do.

It All Works Together

The Member at the centre. The Eating Plan for structure. The Group for support. The Group Leader for guidance. That is why Weigh-Less is more than a diet.

Why Weigh-Less?
One Programme. Two Ways To Experience It.

Two ways to lose weight

Venue Groups

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What to Expect from a Venue Group

From your very first visit, you'll feel supported, welcomed, and empowered.

  • 💙 Join a community of members who are on the same journey as you.
  • 💙 Weekly weigh-ins with your Group Leader to keep you accountable.
  • 💙 As you move through the steps, you will be given new menu plans, step rules and weight loss awards.
  • 💙 Enjoy motivational talks and in group support and encouragement.
  • 💙 Receive support directly to your phone.
  • 💙 Exclusive access to our Members Only website: www.myweighless.co.za.
  • 💙 Guidance from a trained Group Leader who truly understands your journey.

Together, we've got this! 💪

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Online Groups

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What to Expect from an Online Group

Receive the same warm welcome and caring Weigh-Less support from your online Group Leader who will guide you to a healthier and slimmer you.

  • 💙 Weigh in from home—no travel needed.
  • 💙 As you move through the steps, you will be given new menu plans, step rules and weight loss awards.
  • 💙 Receive your Group Leader's motivational talks via WhatsApp, voice note or message.
  • 💙 Get motivation delivered right to your phone.
  • 💙 Access exclusive tools and recipes at www.myweighless.co.za.
  • 💙 Join supportive chats and receive motivational voice notes.
  • 💙 Weekly check-ins and progress tracking with your Group Leader.
  • 💙 Real-time encouragement from a community who gets it.

Yes, you can do this—and we'll be with you every step of the way!

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Mary Holroyd

Founder of Weigh-Less

Mary Founded Weigh-Less in 1975, envisioning all the values and support that she wanted to receive as an overweight person. "Weigh-Less was to incorporate all the tools and support that I needed to assist me in losing weight. I wanted a live-able, do-able and afford-able eating plan that would be founded on sound nutritional principles."

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Everything You Need to Succeed

12 Weigh-Less tools working together to support your journey

Your Personal Eating Plan

Your Personal Eating Plan

An eating plan structured around your individual Weigh-Less profile and needs.

10-Step Programme

10-Step Programme

Your programme adjusts as you lose weight, with each new step adjusting to your weight loss progress.

Extensive Food Lists

Extensive Food Lists

Practical Food Lists give you variety, flexibility and plenty of everyday choices, with the benefit of educational food symbols.

100+ Weigh-Less Formulas

100+ Weigh-Less Formulas

A wide variety of food combinations to help you build meals that work for your lifestyle.

Menu Plans

Menu Plans

Easy-to-follow Menu Plans take the guesswork out of planning balanced meals.

Food Swaps

Food Swaps

Simple alternatives help you make smarter choices without feeling deprived.

Intervention Cards

Intervention Cards

Practical strategies to help you navigate challenges, habits, cravings and difficult situations.

Your Group Leader

Your Group Leader

Personal encouragement and guidance from a trained Group Leader who understands the journey.

Your Weigh-Less Group

Your Weigh-Less Group

Weekly support, accountability, motivation and the encouragement of people on the same journey.

Weekly Motivation & Education

Weekly Motivation & Education

Practical lifestyle education and motivational messages help you keep learning as you lose.

Recipes & Practical Resources

Recipes & Practical Resources

Recipes, tips, seasonal ideas and lifestyle tools help you put the programme into practice.

Goal Weight & Maintenance

Goal Weight & Maintenance

We support you towards your Goal Weight, and help you build the habits to maintain your success with our Additions and Maintenance programme.

Our Weigh-Less World

Magazines
Promotions & Events
Social Media
Corporate Groups
Health Tracker
Blog

What Happens at a Venue Group Meeting

  1. You'll be greeted warmly by a friendly Group Assistant. If you haven't joined online yet, they'll guide you through a quick enrolment form that tells us a bit about your health, allergies, and lifestyle.
  2. The Group Assistant will explain your membership fees and payment options.
  3. Your Group Leader—who's been in your shoes—will welcome you with care and empathy. Remember she has walked the same journey you have walked and knows what you are going through.
  4. Time to weigh in! Our scales are placed privately, so you can feel secure and confident. Take a deep breath and know this will be the last time you ever have to see that weight on the scale. From now on, you are in control of your weight and you can make a difference – and we are here to support you. This is your moment—your new beginning.
  5. A personalised goal weight will be discussed, based on your age, height, frame, and lifestyle. You will be set a realistic and healthy goal weight.
  6. You'll meet your group, a circle of kind, supportive members cheering you on. No judgment—only encouragement, laughs, and shared victories with likeminded people who will become your buddies, your support and your cheerleaders.
  7. Group time includes:
    • Celebrating members' weight losses with stickers and certificates
    • Updates on news, promotions, and events
    • A motivational talk to keep you inspired
    • Optional one-on-one time with your Group Leader
  8. New or returning? Stay after for a detailed explanation of the eating plan and to ask any questions.
  9. We're always here for you! Contact your Group Leader anytime, and don't forget to join our Members Only Facebook page and log in to www.myweighless.co.za for more support and inspiration.

What Happens in an Online Group

  1. You'll fill out a simple enrolment form to get started and share your health and lifestyle info with us.
  2. Your caring Group Leader (who's walked the same journey) will personally welcome you.
  3. It's weigh-in time! Step on the scale, take a breath and know this will be the last time you ever have to see that weight on the scale – embrace this fresh start. From now on, you are in control of your weight and you can make a difference – and we are here to support you. This is your moment—your new beginning.
  4. Together, you'll choose a realistic goal weight, based on your body and goals.
  5. You'll be added to the online group and meet a wonderful circle of members walking the same journey. There is no judgement at Weigh-Less, only a friendly welcome and a group of likeminded people who will become your buddies, your support and your cheerleaders.
  6. Group chats include:
    • Celebrating weight losses with virtual awards
    • Motivational talks and updates on exciting offers
    • A supportive, judgment-free environment
  7. Your Group Leader will announce the members' weight losses and hand out virtual award stickers to members who have lost weight. If there are members that have reached Goal Weight, they will be awarded their virtual Goal Weight Certificates. Current promotions, news and events will also be discussed.
  8. You will receive your Group Leader's motivational talks via WhatsApp, voice note or message.
  9. After the group session, your Leader will explain the plan and answer your questions.
  10. Need help later? Just reach out to your Group Leader—and don't forget to join our Members Only page and visit www.myweighless.co.za for bonus support.

Ready to take the Next Step?

You don't need the perfect time, the perfect plan or all the answers. You just need somewhere to start.

At Weigh-Less, we'll help you take it one step at a time — with a practical Eating Plan, real-life tools and the support you need to keep moving forward.

Whether you want to ask a question, find your nearest Group or you're ready to begin today, your next step is right here.

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