Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
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Slimming WorldWeight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
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Weight WatchersBMI calculator
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
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NHS: BMI healthy weight calculatorFitness Studio exercise videos
Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and Pilates and yoga categories.
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www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studioGov.uk Physical activity guidelines: infographics
Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for all age groups, disabled adults, pregnant women and women after childbirth.
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www.gov.uk – Physical activity guidelines: infographicsCouch to 5K
Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit.
NHS Couch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks.
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www.nhs.uk – Get running with Couch to 5KGet Berkshire Active
Get Berkshire Active have created a page to make it easier for you to access lots of useful material to support you:
Being Active at home
Looking after your mental wellbeing
Working From Home
Websites
www.getberkshireactive.org – Active at Home
www.getberkshireactive.org – Activity Finder
www.getberkshireactive.org – Get More Active GuideGet Active
No matter how much you do, physical activity is good for your body and mind. Adults should aim to be active every day. Some is good – more is better still.
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www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-activeNHS Weight Loss Plan
The plan is designed to help you lose weight at a safe rate of 0.5kg to 1kg (1lb to 2lb) each week by sticking to a daily calorie allowance.
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Start the NHS weight loss planNational Centre for Eating Disorders
Treatment and carer support.
Phone
0845 838 2040
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www.eating-disorders.org.uk