Fad diets may promise you the world, but they tend not to work in the long-term. They’re normally too drastic for people to stick to for very long. Think of small steps you can achieve over time and adopt these lifestyle changes for good.
Weigh2Live is a free website devoted to healthy weight loss, created jointly by safefood and the Irish Nutrition and Dietetics Institute. It’s full of sensible, practical tips that you’ll be able to realistically work into your lifestyle. You can even plan your own weight loss programme and set some personal goals!
First, use this BMI calculator to find out if you need to lose weight.
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According to your BMI, you are underweight. This is not always a bad thing; many people are naturally very slim and are healthy for it. But you are more likely to get osteoporosis. Underweight women can have disrupted periods. If you have lost weight without trying, or think you might have an eating disorder, talk to your GP.
Well done! Your BMI and waist circumference show that you are a healthy weight. This means that you are less likely to develop heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. You are probably a healthy weight because you eat well and take regular exercise. It’s important to keep up these healthy habits. Encourage your friends and family to join you too!
While you are not overweight, your waist circumference is a little more than what it should be. Storing fat around your waist can lead to heart disease. But it is possible to get rid of that fat. This website will help you lose that extra weight from your middle and improve your health.
Your BMI puts you in the overweight category, but your waist is still a healthy size. This could mean that you are heavy and muscular from playing sport, but still have a trim waist. No need to lose any weight at the moment. Keep up the healthy habits.
Your results show that you are overweight and are storing fat around your waist. This increases your risk of heart disease. But the good news is that you can turn this around by losing some weight. We can help you get started with your weight loss plan, and provide the inspiration to keep you going. Go straight to Getting started for more information. Good luck!
Your BMI puts you in the obese category, but your waist is still a healthy size. This could mean that you are heavy and muscular from playing sport, but still have a trim waist. No need to lose any weight at the moment. Keep up the healthy habits.
Your results show that you are obese and are storing fat around your waist. This increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. But the good news is that you can turn this around by losing some weight. Visit your GP to discuss losing weight. When you are ready to start, we have lots to help you, from tips on setting weight loss goals to tasty, low-fat recipes. Good luck!
Your results show that you are obese and are storing fat around your waist. You are at a significantly increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. But the good news is that you can turn this around by losing some weight. Visit your GP to discuss losing weight. When you are ready to start, we have lots to help you, from tips on setting weight loss goals to tasty recipes. Good luck!
Your results show that you are very obese and are storing fat around your waist. You are at a significantly increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. But the good news is that you can turn this around by losing some weight. Visit your GP or dietician immediately to discuss losing weight. You will find lots to help you on this website, from tips on setting weight-loss goals to tasty recipes. Good luck!
New on Facebook: Weigh2Live Together
It's always easier to get something done if you've got a team working together. So if you're struggling to lose weight why not join one of the new Weigh2Live groups on Facebook? Meet others with the same goals and challenges as you, share your tips and success stories. Tell us about the slips and setbacks, too - you'll find you're in good company!
There's a group to suit everyone, so choose the one you like best and come and say hello!
Week 1: What we're doing on Weigh2Live Together
Becoming more mindful of your eating and exercise habits
Your challenge is to keep a food and activity diary for a week. This is a simple exercise to raise awareness of what you are eating, to start thinking about why you eat the way you do and to identify opportunities to be more active. You’ll find links to the food and activity diaries below. Join a group, have a great week and please keep us posted on how you're getting on.
Food diary | Activity diary
Also new on Facebook: My Weigh2Live
Is Facebook one of your regular online ports of call? We hope we've just made your weight loss goals a little easier to achieve with our new Facebook App.
- Connect Weigh2Live with your profile
- Use your tracking tools inside Facebook
- Make a private weight loss group with your friends.