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Weight Loss Resources
Weight Loss Support
Resources to encourage weight loss
- Better Health, NHS Weight Loss Plan app – A free NHS weight loss plan to help adults start healthier eating habits, be more active and start losing weight.
Resources to encourage healthy eating
- The Eatwell Guide. A tool which defines government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet.
- Food Scanner app – Brings food labels to life and helps people make healthier choices by finding out what is in food and drinks.
- Drink Free Days app - Support and practical advice to help change drinking habits.
Resources to encourage physical activity
- Couch to 5K app- A running app for absolute beginners.
- UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guidelines 2019 infographics – Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for adults and older adults.
- Active Partnership - To find out what physical activity options are available in your area, contact your Active Partnership who will be able to show you the options locally such as Parkrun and Walking for health.
- Sport England. This Girl Can - Ways to get active.
- Sport England Join the Movement -Tips, advice and guidance on how to keep or get active in and around your home.
Resources to encourage healthy eating and physical activity
- Better Health - Healthy changes start with little changes. Better Health has lots of free tools and support to help lose weight, get active or quit smoking.
- NHS website - UK's biggest health information service which provides advice, tips and tools to help individuals make the best choices about their health and wellbeing.
- Change 4life - Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families by eating well and moving more.
Resources to encourage health and wellbeing
- BMI calculator - A calculator to check body mass index (BMI)
- NHS website - UK's biggest health information service which provides advice, tips and tools to help individuals make the best choices about their health and wellbeing.
- How Are You? – A free quiz to get a personalised health score, along with personalised advice and easy tips for healthier living.
- Every Mind Matters - Expert advice and practical tips to help people look after their mental health and wellbeing.