Why Maintain a Healthy Weight?

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health and wellbeing, as well as lowering the risk of different diseases, conditions and cancers associated with being overweight.

Many individuals in the UK struggle with their weight. In fact, one in every four adults is obese (a term to describe a person who's very overweight, with a lot of body fat).

My Weight Matters (MWM) is not designed to be a diet or a quick-fix solution. This programme promotes weight loss in a safe, steady, and sustained way.

Following NHS guidance, My Weight Matters is a 12-week programme placing a focus on healthy eating, portion management, and keeping active. The programme is evidence-based sessions covers dietary and physical advice whilst supporting you to adopt overall healthier habits.

Please visit Essex Wellbeing Service to find out if you are eligible and sign up to the programme today.