How
do I start?
Well, that’s up to you , there are lots of ways
you can manage your weight and begin to lose weight
if you need to. At PCPdirect.co.uk we can offer
you a personal weight management programme. To find
out more information fill out your details below
and we’ll e-mail details.
What’s the next step?
For some people losing weight is very easy, for
others it seems impossible. In order to lose weight
you need to decide on an action plan and it would
be a good idea to start a diary. Here are some useful
tips for setting up an action plan;
What should I be eating and what should
I avoid?
For many people weight loss can be achieved by
changing the types of food that they eat. Here is
some useful dietary advice:-
Look at your regular food purchases and see if
you can by products which are lower in fat content.
Try preparing your own foods rather than pre-prepared
meals which may contain a lot of
saturated fats and salt
Try and reduce your portion sizes
Drink plenty of fluids such as squashes (preferably
sugar free!)
What about exercise?
It doesn’t have to be membership at the local gym
or swimming every day! Whilst a regular exercise
programme may be a great idea it’s not always practical.
Look at some of the activities you do at work.
Use the stairs not the lift!
Walk to the shops rather than take the car.
Go for a walk at lunch time rather than sitting
around
What lifestyle changes?
So, you’ve come home from work and on the table
is supper. After eating you put the things in the
dishwasher and settle down in front of the television
or PC. After a little while you get the munchies!
Maybe a biscuit or perhaps some chocolate, an then
some more!
Drink plenty , have a drink (squash, tea coffee)
rather than a chocolate
Keep yourself occupied, it’s easy to eat out
of boredom
See if you can find something to occupy you in
the evenings, how about some exercise such as
swimming or even the gym.
Avoid snacking especially late at night
How do I keep going?
It’s hard, everywhere you look food is being advertised,
on television , in magazines, you just can’t avoid
it! What you need is some motivational support!
Why not join our weight management support programme.
For more information contact us on info@PCPdirect.co.uk
What results can I expect?
If you are starting a weight management programme
be realistic, rapid weight loss is neither healthy
or safe, in fact it can be dangerous.
Do I have to do this alone?
No , some people prefer support groups such as
Weight Watchers or Slimming World, you may prefer
a more one to one approach from one of our affiliated
pharmacies. These can offer you a Weight Management
Programme which they will monitor for you. If you
are interested in this programme then e-mail us
at info@PCPdirect.co.uk
for details of a pharmacy in your area.
IMPORTANT!
If any of the following statements are true then
you should take expert advice on managing your weight
loss. Our online pharmacists will be happy to help.
You are pregnant
You smoke
You have diabetes
You are over 60
You have heart disease
You have a serious medical condition
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