Adult healthy weight
Maintaining a healthy weight
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health. Becoming overweight or obese increases your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. If you're overweight, losing weight has many health benefits. Making small simple changes to what and how much you are eating and drinking and your level of activity can really help you lose weight. There's lots of help and advice in Barnet to help you maintain a healthy weight.
Healthwise Better
Information about the Healthwise programme with Better.
Healthwise Weight Loss Programme
Move more, lose weight and feel good with the improved Weight Loss with Better programme at leisure centres across Barnet.
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
Support for adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health.
Calculate your body mass index (BMI)
Check your BMI to find out if you are a healthy weight.
Fit and Active Barnet (FAB)
Visit the Fit & Active Barnet Hub for everything you need to help you lead a more active and healthier lifestyle.
Healthwise Physical Activity Referral Scheme
Healthwise physical activity referral schemes are dedicated to keeping you fit and healthy, whether you’re living with a health condition or looking for support and guidance.
Get running with Couch to 5K
NHS Couch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks.
NHS Weight Loss Plan
NHS 12-week Weight Loss Plan to guide you through a healthy weight-loss programme.
Eat Well Apps
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important to maintain good health, and a healthy weight. Check out these recipes to help you to choose healthier foods!
Food Factsheets
The British Dietetic Association have created a series of food fact sheets written by dietitians to help you learn the best ways to eat and drink to keep your body fit and healthy.
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