Healthy weight
Here you will find everything you need to help you on your journey to a healthier, happier you.
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Managing your weight
Looking to lose weight and keep it off?
You’ll find simple, practical tips here to help you make small changes to your eating habits and become more active. These changes can help you lose weight in a healthy way – and keep it off for good.
Being overweight can increase your changes of developing health problems like heart disease, joint pain, depression, and some types of cancer. Losing weight can lower your risk of illness and help you feel better and more confidence in yourself.
NHS Better Health is a great place to start if you want to improve your health.
Eating well
Want to eat well and feel better?
Eating a healthy, balance diet is one of the best things you can do for you body and mind. It can help lower your risk of health problems like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and weak bones.
The key to eating well is balance – this means having a mix of different foods in the right amounts/ It’s also about eating and drinking the right amount to stay at a healthy weight.
The NHS Eatwell Guide shows what types of food we should eat and how much of each to aim for. It’s a helpful tool for building a healthy balance diet.
Exercise
Want to feel better and stay healthy?
Being active is great for your body and your mind. It can help prevent and manage health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and even conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Staying active also boosts your energy, helps you sleep better, reduces stress and anxiety, and can improve your confidence and mood.
You don’t need a gym to get moving – physical activity can fit into your daily life. You can be active at home, in the garden, at the park, in your community, or at places like your local pool or leisure centre.
There are lots of ways to stay active, including:
- Active living – things like gardening or DIY
- Active travel – walking or cycling instead of driving
- Active recreation – dancing, playing games, or leisure activities
- Active sport – informal sports like badminton, table tennis, or walking football
Mobile apps
Want help staying on track with your weight goals?
Using a mobile app can give you daily support and motivation to help you lose weight and keep it off. There are lots of apps out there, but a few trusted ones are a great place to start.
- NHS Active 10 helps you build more walking into your day.
- NHS Couch to 5K is a beginner-friendly running plan that helps you get started at your own pace.
- Health App Hub lists other health and fitness apps and rates them based on safety, privacy, and how easy they are to use.
Local support
Need support to lose weight and feel healthier?
Getting help from others, especially your family or local services can make a big difference when you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off.
If you live in North East Lincolnshire, there’s support available to help you make positive changes. Wellbeing Workers and Practitioners offer one-to-one and group support in your community. They’ll work with you to understand your needs and help you set goals to improve your health and wellbeing.
You can also explore:
- Lincs Inspire Active Forever – great for taking your first steps toward a more active lifestyle.
- NHS Better Health – national campaigns with tips and tools to support your journey.
- Weight Watchers and Slimming World – have local weight loss groups where you can get support from others working toward similar goals.