If you want to lose weight, there are easy things you can do, like changing what you eat and drink, and getting support.
If you're too heavy, losing weight can give you more energy and lower the chances of getting very overweight, heart problems, and type 2 diabetes.
Useful Information: Check if you're a good weight A special number called BMI helps know if your weight is good for how tall you are.
You need to know how tall and heavy you are to figure out your BMI.
Use the BMI healthy weight calculator.
Things to Do to Lose Weight: You don't have to do everything together, try one thing at a time to see what helps you.
Do:
- Be active for 150 minutes every week – you can split this into shorter times.
- Try to have 5 portions of fruits and vegetables a day – 80g of fresh, canned, or frozen ones count as 1 portion.
- Aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds, or 0.5 to 1 kilogram, each week.
- Look at food labels – things with more green labels are usually better for you than ones with amber or red labels.
- Switch sugary drinks for water – if you don't like water's taste, you can add lemon or lime slices for flavor.
- Eat less food with lots of sugar and fat – start by trading sugary cereal for wholegrain options.
- Share your weight loss plan with someone you trust – they can help you stay motivated, even when you're having a tough day.
Don't:
- Don't quickly lose weight with diets.
- Don't keep unhealthy food around – popcorn, fruit, and rice cakes can be better choices.
- Don't skip meals – you might end up snacking more if you feel hungry.
- Don't finish your plate if you're full – you can save extra food for the next day.
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