It is normal for us all to have different body weights and shapes, and for our bodies to change over time.
For health reasons, some people’s doctors may recommend weight loss to reduce the risk of certain conditions, or to help with the management of existing medical conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnoea. If this applies to you and you would like to learn about ways of managing your weight, you’ll find helpful information in the ‘Learn’ and ‘Manage’ sections here.
If you are unsure if you need to lose weight, you may want to read the information in the ‘Assess’ section first.
It is normal for us all to have different body weights and shapes, and for our bodies to change over time.
For health reasons, some people’s doctors may recommend weight loss to reduce the risk of certain conditions, or to help with the management of existing medical conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnoea. If this applies to you and you would like to learn about ways of managing your weight, you’ll find helpful information in the ‘Learn’ and ‘Manage’ sections here.
If you are unsure if you need to lose weight, you may want to read the information in the ‘Assess’ section first.
There are lots of things that can contribute to changes in your weight, including some things that you did not choose and others that are linked to your everyday habits.
Whilst there’s often a focus on weight, it’s also important to think about your overall health and to try to make small, realistic lifestyle changes you can keep up in the long term. For example, focusing on gradually increasing your physical activity, eating regularly, or increasing how many vegetables you eat can be good for your health, even if your weight doesn’t change
We all have to cope and manage with change in our lives for lots of reasons. Here are some tips and thoughts on navigating through a period of change.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological therapy based on the relationships between what we think, what we do and how we feel. CBT teaches you how to recognise and tackle problems in the here and now, rather than in the past.
If you, or someone you know, is in crisis and in imminent danger of causing harm to themselves or others, call 999 immediately
