How do I lose weight and keep it off?
Forget strict diets. Instead make small changes to what you are
doing now. These changes may include regular meals, cutting
down on foods high in fat and sugar, not snacking in front of the
TV or increasing the amount of vegetables and fruit you eat.
Start with 2 or 3 goals, keep these up for a few weeks until they
become a habit, then choose another 2 or 3 and do the same
again. It will be more effective in the long term to lose weight
this way but do not expect to lose weight quickly - 1/2 lb
(0.5/1.0kg) approximately per week is normal.You will also find
it easier to lose weight if you are also more physically active.
I eat just one meal per day, but still can’t lose weight. What can
I do?
Eating more regularly, for example three smaller meals a day,
can help to control your eating and help you lose weight. Plan
your day around what healthy meals or snacks you will have,
thinking about what you will do when you are away from home.
Often it is easier to control what you eat by taking something
healthy with you from home.
I’ve lost some weight, but now this has stopped. How can I start
losing weight again?
Weight loss can be slower than you would like and you may not
lose weight some weeks. Using a food and activity diary can
highlight areas where you may be able to make more changes,
discuss your diary with the pharmacy staff. People who are more
physically active find it easier to lose weight, so you may want to
set this as one of your goals.
Q & A – Frequently asked questions
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