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Develop healthier eating habits and get more active with the NHS Choices weight loss guide.
Bored with yo-yo dieting, Andy tried 10 diets in 50 days in the hope of finding one he could stick to for life.
Christine says the NHS weight loss plan helped her overcome a love-hate relationship with food
Phil says the weight loss plan has left him feeling healthier, fitter and more confident.
Nine medical reasons that could explain why you're putting on weight.
We sort the wheat from the chaff to bring you the evidence-based truth about carbs.
Find a weight loss plan to suit you with our review of the most popular diets.
Keep hunger at bay with these low-calorie twists on some of the nation's favourite snacks.
Get into the habit of eating breakfast with these delicious calorie-counted breakfasts.
Are you a healthy weight for your height? Use this simple interactive tool to find out.
Begin your weight loss journey today with these tips on diet and physical activity to get started on losing weight.
The story of Britain's obesity crisis, including latest statistics, causes and health risks.
From cola, chocolate and ketchup to beer, yoghurt and soup, find out where most of the added sugar in our diet lurks.
Find out the evidence on the safety of some of the most common sweeteners available in the UK.
A steady rate of weight loss will produce results that really last.
Could cheap food, email, stress or late nights be causing you to put on weight?
Stop eating high-calorie foods and swap them for a healthy, balanced alternative.
Start eating well with these eight tips for a healthy diet.
Temptation is never far away when you're trying to lose weight. Learn how to handle those diet danger zones.
Find out why some diets are bad for you, plus how to lose weight the healthy way.
A VLCD contains fewer than 1,000 calories a day. Find out if it's right for you.
How to understand food labels and make healthier choices when shopping.
Calories mean energy, and the right energy balance is the key to a healthy weight.
What can you do to give your metabolism a boost to help you lose weight?
Use this chart to check if you're the right weight for your height.
Keep losing weight only to regain it? Find out how to make your weight loss stick.
What your GP can do to help if you have a weight problem.
Choose from six 10-minute home workouts to improve your general fitness and tone your abs, legs, buttocks and triceps.
Walking 10,000 steps a day can build stamina, burn excess calories and give you a healthier heart.
Christine ran her very first marathon after losing weight with the NHS weight loss plan.
Stephanie Higgins tells how she lost 9.2kg with the NHS weight loss plan without ever going hungry.
Robert Langston was overweight, asthmatic and diabetic. Find out how he turned his life around.
If you've tried lifestyle changes, surgery might be right for you. But it's not an easy option.
Vicky talks about the changes she had to make to her diet before and after weight loss surgery, and what it's like living with a gastric band.
Mother-of-four Cheryl Taylor tells how slimming clubs helped her drop nine dress sizes in two years and turn her life around.
Brendan and Debbie Byrne lost weight together when they swapped takeaways for healthy home cooking.
When you're trying to lose weight, it can be tough to stay motivated. Real-life slimmers share tips that work.
Julie Thompson put on weight during the menopause. When she hit 79kg, she joined a slimming club.
Nick Green's weight rocketed when he stopped smoking. But with a healthy diet and exercise, he lost more than 40kg and got fit.
Chris Bennington, 14, lost more than a stone when he swapped pizza and chips for healthy pasta.
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