Change4Life Information for Adults
Modern life makes it all too easy to put on weight. Even a couple of pounds here and there add up over time. In fact, by the time we reach middle age, the majority of us could do with losing at least a bit of weight.
Being overweight isn't just about the way we look. It can lead to more aches and pains, problems sleeping and people report a loss of energy and confidence. It also increases our chances of getting heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and having a stroke.
But we don't have to put up with this. Middle age comes to everyone - 'middle aged spread' doesn't have to. Many people find that if they start to move around a bit more and eat more healthily, they can lose a bit of weight and start to feel better, sleep better and have more energy.
These ideas and tips are intended to get you started on a positive path towards better health.
swap it don't stop it
How to feel healthy without cutting out all the things you love
We all want to feel healthy and trim, but no-one wants to deprive themselves of all the things they love drinking, eating and doing.
The good news is you don't have to completely, you can swap some things instead.
In fact, cutting out the things we love often means we don't keep up the changes we make for very long - so any good work we do gets easily undone later on.
One of the best ways to be healthy is to make some swaps and build them into your life for the long term. The more you do, the better you'll feel - and you won't have to say 'no' to everything.
How to stay healthy without giving up all snacks
How to cut down on calories in drinks
Visit http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/ or call 0300 123 4567 for more information.
