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Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for overall health and well-being. Carrying excess weight can increase the risk of a range of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. However, losing weight and keeping it off can be challenging, especially in today’s environment, where unhealthy foods are often cheap, convenient, and readily available.
Managing your weight involves making small, sustainable changes to your lifestyle, such as eating a healthy diet, being physically active, and managing stress. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight management, and it’s essential to find what works best for you, but moving more and eating well will set you on the right path. If you are peri-menopausal and are gaining weight please click here for further information.
The causes of obesity include many things such as:
Excess weight leads to a build-up of a fatty substance called atheroma in your arteries. As your arteries become narrower, they are unable to deliver enough blood to your heart and brain can result in heart or circulatory diseases.
As well as an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and some types of cancers, carrying excess weight can mean that you will endure:
Find some healthy, delicious meals to help you begin your weight loss journey.
It is recommended that adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise (just over 20 minutes per day). Physical activity can contribute towards weight loss and improve your mental wellbeing too, making you feel more energised and more positive.
Physical exercise does not necessarily mean a trip to the local gym or leisure centre, walk your dog more regularly, take the stairs instead of lift when out, try cycling or a brisk walk with friends or family. All of these activities contribute to a healthier, more positive you and may inspire friends and family to do the same.
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