Eating healthier food and being more active are important not only for our physical health, but also for our emotional health and well-being. A healthier weight can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack or stroke and can lower the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and some cancers.
Having a healthier weight may help you:
- Feel more energetic
- Move better
- Sleep better
- Feel better about yourself
Are you ready to start on your weight loss journey?
It can be hard work trying to lower your weight and you may have tried many times in the past. It’s a good idea to start by reviewing you current habits, you may need to change:
- The types of food you eat
- The amount of food you eat
- How you cook foods
- Where you buy your food
- How active you are
- Habits you have
- How you feel about some foods
Making any long term lifestyle and dietary changes can take time and a lot of effort. It’s a good idea to get support and encouragement from someone you know, whether it be a family member, a friend or a work colleague.
Below you will find information on our NHS Forth Valley – Adult Weight Management and Child Healthy Weight Services, as well as links to resources, websites and tools to help you make healthier lifestyle choices to support you to self-manage your weight and improve your overall health and well-being.