Losing weight

If you are above a healthy weight, losing weight has many health benefits. Making small, simple changes to what and how much you eat and drink, along with everyday movement, can really help you lose weight. 

BMI calculator - Use the BMI calculator from the NHS to check your body mass index (BMI) and find out if you're a healthy weight. 

Local weight management support: 

Does the thought of weight loss feel daunting and you are unsure of how to take the rights steps to improve your own health? The Livewire lifestyles team can provide a programme of support, tailored to your needs, where you’ll meet like-minded people going through the same experience or not if you would prefer one to one support.

The Lifestyle Team exclusively supports people who have a Body mass Index (BMI) of 30+.  If you meet this, you can begin your weight loss  journey today by simply emailing lifestyles@LiveWirewarrington.org or your GP can refer you. If you do not know your BMI we can calculate it with you, all you need to do is share your height and weight measurements with us via the email above. 

NHS Weight Loss Plan: 

Download the free NHS Weight Loss Plan to help you start healthier eating habits, be more active and start losing weight. 

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme:

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme could help you if you are living with obesity and also have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both. If this is you, you could benefit from this 12-week programme. It’s free and easily available via a smartphone, tablet, or computer. 

 

Undernutrition & Malnutrition

An issue which is now commonly recognised in the UK is malnutrition. Malnutrition is a serious condition that happens when your diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients and can result in low body weight. It means ‘poor nutrition’ and can refer to:

  • Undernutrition – not getting enough nutrients
  • Overnutrition – getting more nutrients than needed.

For more information on undernutrition in adults or children, visit the NHS website. 

The cost of living crisis has in some cases unfortunately led to hunger-related undernutrition. For further information and support, visit the Warrington Food Network and cost of living support page. 

 

Healthier weight during and after pregnancy

Putting on too much weight during pregnancy can increase your risk of gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia.  Here are some resources to help you maintain a healthy weight during and after pregnancy;

 

15 January 2024