Keeping a Healthy Weight
Keeping a healthy body weight is an important part of looking after your overall health and wellbeing. It can help reduce the risk of conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, as well as improve your energy levels and mood.
We know that some people struggle to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, we know how challenging it is to do this healthily.
This page provides simple, practical advice on healthy eating, staying active, and making small lifestyle changes that can support you in reaching and maintaining a healthy weight.
About 63% of UK adults are living with overweight or obesity. If this includes you, we know that losing just 5-10% of your weight has positive health benefits including reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Losing inches from your waist also helps to lower your risks of obesity related conditions (British Dietetic Association).
Recipe ideas
Eating well is an important part of staying healthy and feeling your best. Choosing balanced, nutritious meals can help support your energy levels, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of long-term health conditions.
Healthy Eating doesn't need to be boring. This page offers simple, healthy recipe ideas to help you prepare tasty meals at home
Services
Making changes to your diet and lifestyle can feel challenging, but you do not have to do it alone. There are a range of services available to support you, including advice from healthcare professionals, community programmes, and specialist support where needed. This page will help you find the right services for you.
Fitness and Exercise
Regular physical activity is an important part of staying healthy and feeling well. It can help improve your heart health, strengthen muscles and bones, boost your mood, and reduce the risk of long-term conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This page provides simple guidance and practical tips to help you become more active and find ways to fit physical activity into your everyday life.
Further information on healthy eating
Healthy eating is an important part of maintaining good health and wellbeing. It can help you feel more energetic, support a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of long-term health conditions. This page provides further information and useful guidance to help you make informed choices about your diet and develop healthy eating habits that work for you.
Mental Health and food choices
Our mental health can have a significant impact on the food choices we make. Stress, anxiety, and low mood can affect appetite, eating patterns, and cravings, sometimes making it harder to eat a balanced diet. Looking after your mental wellbeing is therefore an important part of maintaining healthy eating habits. This page provides information on the link between mental health and food choices.
Weight Loss Injections
Weight loss injections on the NHS may be offered to some people as part of a wider plan to support weight management. They are only suitable for certain patients and are used alongside healthy eating, increased physical activity, and ongoing lifestyle support. This page provides information about who may be eligible, how treatment works, and the support available to help you make long-term healthy changes.