Weight Management Advice
Your BMI
Body Mass Index is a scale that assesses your weight for your height to give an indication of whether or not your weight falls within a healthy range. Use it as a starting point for weight loss and for your general health. For practical tips on shopping and eating more healthily as well as ideas to get moving visit the Change for Life website.
Tell Us Your BMI
Enter your height and weight information into the calculator. Your BMI result will be shown:
BMI | Status |
Below 18.5 | Underweight |
18.5-24.9 | Normal |
25.0-29.9 | Overweight |
30.0 and above | Obese |
Please let us know your current weight and BMI result so we can update your record. Email us at:
enquiries.lodgesurgery@nhs.net
One You Couch to 5K: Mobile App
The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
One You Easy Meals: Mobile App
The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Weight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website: www.weightwatchers.com
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.
Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk
Eat Well
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health and can help you feel your best.
This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
British Nutrition Foundation
Find information about why good nutrition and lifestyle choices are important for your health and wellbeing across all ages.
Website: www.nutrition.org.uk