How to be a healthy weight
If you have any concerns about your weight, contact your GP or a dietician. If you think you just need to lose a little weight, here are some practical tips.
Whenever we eat more than our body needs, we put on weight. This is because the energy we don't use up is stored in our body, usually as fat. Even small amounts of surplus energy each day can lead to weight gain.
So if you want to lose some weight, you might want to look at ways of:
- making sure you only eat as much food as you need
- improving the balance of your diet
- getting more active
Getting the balance right
Getting physical
Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator
Waist-to-hip calculator
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Swimming and Cycling
Everyday Cycling offers a comprehensive database of Routes and Rides. You will also find details of cycling events and interactive features such as Activity Logs and Buddy Groups to inspire you to get pedaling!
Swimfit, a British Swimming project, is full of advice and fun programmes to help you to structure your time in the pool and to encourage you to take the plunge!