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Develop healthier eating habits and get more active with the NHS Choices weight loss guide.
Bored with yo-yo dieting, Andy tried 10 diets in 50 days in the hope of finding one he could stick to for life.
Christine says the NHS weight loss plan helped her overcome a love-hate relationship with food.
Phil says the weight loss plan has left him feeling healthier, fitter and more confident.
Nine medical reasons that could explain why you're putting on weight.
Find a weight loss plan to suit you with our review of the most popular diets.
Keep hunger at bay with these low-calorie twists on some of the nation's favourite snacks.
Get into the habit of eating breakfast with these delicious calorie-counted breakfasts.
Are you a healthy weight for your height? Use this simple interactive tool to find out.
Begin your weight loss journey today with these tips on diet and physical activity to get started on losing weight.
The story of Britain's obesity crisis, including latest statistics, causes and health risks.
A steady rate of weight loss will produce results that really last.
Could cheap food, email, stress or late nights be causing you to put on weight?
Stop eating high-calorie foods and swap them for a healthy, balanced alternative.
Start eating well with these eight tips for a healthy diet.
Temptation is never far away when you're trying to lose weight. Learn how to handle those diet danger zones.
Find out why some diets are bad for you, plus how to lose weight the healthy way.
Find out whether a very low calorie diet can help you achieve a healthy weight, and how to use one safely.
Calories mean energy, and the right energy balance is the key to a healthy weight.
Use this chart to check if you're the right weight for your height.
Keep losing weight only to regain it? Find out how to make your weight loss stick.
What your GP can do to help if you have a weight problem.
Stephanie Higgins tells how she lost 9.2kg with the NHS weight loss plan without ever going hungry.
Robert Langston was overweight, asthmatic and diabetic. Find out how he turned his life around.
Vicky talks about the changes she had to make to her diet before and after weight loss surgery, and what it's like living with a gastric band.
Brendan and Debbie Byrne lost weight together when they swapped takeaways for healthy home cooking.
When you're trying to lose weight, it can be tough to stay motivated. Real-life slimmers share tips that work.
Take our quiz to see how you score
If you want to get the balance of your diet right, use the Eatwell Guide. It shows you how much you should eat from each food group
Practical advice for parents of overweight children, including tips on healthy eating and physical activity
Do slimming pills work? Is healthy food expensive? The truth behind 10 common myths about weight loss
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