SOCIAL

For you, food is not just something to eat; food connects you to family and friends. Social gatherings and celebrations can often centre around food and drink.

With family and friends, you may eat well and enjoy home-cooked food in generous portions, with extra servings encouraged. You have a ‘good’ appetite, which may be something to be proud of in your family or circle of friends.

You may also have parents or family members who are larger. Sometimes, it may feel impolite to refuse food or clear your plate, and you may find it hard to say no. You love food and get pleasure from eating.

You may be a good cook and eat well most of the time, but you may over-eat for comfort when life is challenging, stressful, or affecting your mental wellbeing. You may also eat out of boredom. This can mean you put on weight when you are eating more than you need.

You are an active person usually and may rely on this to help manage your weight. You tend to put weight on when you are busy, unwell, and not as active as usual. You may have a health condition that makes it more challenging to be as active as you want.

You may have successfully lost weight in the past and are now keen to maintain your weight. You may have struggled to lose weight before and are now ready to start making changes that are right for you.

This website can help you find ways to manage your weight but still enjoy your food and have fun. Healthy Weight Healthy You will give you ideas about how to deal with the social pressure to eat, so you can still join in with social events. You will learn about the link between food and your emotions, which may help change your relationship with food. You can achieve your weight goal with the right changes that recognise what is important to you. If you want to increase your energy, feel good, and feel more ‘you,’ click on the link below to continue your journey. Your Healthy Weight Journey starts here.