Weight Management

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have gained weight. Be it due to our usual physical activity becoming inaccessible, or the stress and anxiety caused by a global disaster leading to poorer eating habits.

Being significantly overweight or underweight can increase the likelihood of developing a variety of diseases, and can also have an impact on your mental health. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through a nutritious diet and regular exercise is essential to a healthy body and a healthy mind.

Here, we have collated a variety of resources to support you as you take the steps towards a healthier routine.

My Weight, My Health

How can my weight affect my health?

Is my weight affecting my health?

Update your weight and height on your medical record by completing the Height and Weight Review form.

Parkrun

A free and weekly event that takes place in parks and open spaces. Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/claphamcommon

Man v Fat

If you’re an overweight male and football is your thing, this is a great way to lose weight, have fun and engage in friendly competition. This is ideal for those who find other weight loss programmes unappealing.

Website: www.manvfatfootball.org

Lambeth Community Health Walking Scheme

The Community Health team at Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust are running local, free health walks in Lambeth.

Website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/lambeth-community-health-walking-scheme

Get Active London

Get Active London is a project designed to bring together all of London’s sport and physical activity offerings into one up-to-date information hub.

Website: www.getactive.io

Club Lambeth

Disability Sports Coach offers sport and physical activity opportunities for disabled people. Club Lambeth runs a weekly Tuesday session during term time, at a time which is ideal for young people to come to after school, but is open to all.

Members at this multi-sport club take part in a lot of different sports including Ultimate Frisbee, badminton and rounders. They also like to take part in other opportunities outside the club including going White Water Rafting and competing in The Little Half Marathon!

All disabilities and impairments are welcome.

Website: www.disabilitysportscoach.co.uk/club-lambeth

Patient.info: Healthy Living

A healthy diet may help to prevent certain long-term (chronic) diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It may also help to reduce your risk of developing some cancers and help you to keep a healthy weight. For more information, visit the Patient.info website.

Website: www.patient.info – Healthy Eating

Patient Webinars

Short videos for advice and guidance for weight management through diet changes, highly recommended by the practice team.

Website: www.patientwebinars.co.uk – Weight Management Webinars

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk

NHS Eat Well Guide

The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet.

Website: www.nhs.uk – The Eatwell Guide

Change4Life

Change4Life has healthy eating and shopping tips, recipes, downloads and apps, free vouchers for all ages.

Website: www.nhs.uk/change4life

Social Prescriber

Our social prescribers can help you make sustainable changes in your life to manage your weight, with tailored advice for meal planning and increasing physical activity. Contact the Reception Team to book an appointment.

Weight Management Service

If you’re registered with a Lambeth GP, you can ask for a referral to the new weight management service provided by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust.

This high-quality, individualised service includes:

  • practical sessions to increase physical activity levels
  • education to improve diet and reduce calorie intake.

The combination of education and practice can help users to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

One You Merton

Aims to help local people to eat well, move more, drink less & stop smoking.

Website: www.oneyoumerton.org

Apps

MyFitnessPal

This app is recommended by our social prescribers. It is a free exercise and diet tracker to help you take control of your lifestyle goals. You can track calories, break down ingredients, and log exercise with MyFitnessPal. It also contains helpful tips, tricks and recipes to guide you.

NHS Weight Loss Plan

The NHS free 12-week weight loss plan for successful and sustainable weight management. This is a helpful tool to promote long-term dietary changes and weight loss.

Am I a Healthy Weight?

Calculation your BMI using this NHS Tool

Website: NHS: BMI Calculator