Healthy Weight

It can feel like an epic battle to maintain a healthy weight, but our experts are here to help. Find trusted advice and inspirational stories to help you make healthy fitness and nutrition choices in our weight articles. 

Monday 5 June 2017

If you’re not sleeping enough, the effects could be more significant that bags under your eyes. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly, explains how your size and your sleep are closely linked.

Tuesday 30 May 2017

Andy had noticed he was getting larger. He was aware that his chest would get tight, and he preferred to hide in the back of photographs. But it wasn't until he applied for the Healthy Weight Programme that he realised how close he was to a catastrophic event.

Tuesday 23 May 2017

Wondering how to improve your health and wellbeing? Jessica O’Dwyer, Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist, explains why starting with Nutritional Therapy makes more sense than you might think.

Thursday 11 May 2017

You’ve taken control of your health and wellbeing and joined the gym, so why the worry? Senior Wellbeing Personal Trainer, Graham Morland, tackles gym first-timer anxieties head on.

Tuesday 21 March 2017

You’ve chosen your Personal Trainer and purchased some sessions, but what now? Feeling a little anxious? No need for nerves. Ross Harris, Nuffield Health’s National Fitness Operations Manager, offers pointers on how to prepare.

Tuesday 21 March 2017

Doing a 30-minute HIIT workout just three times a week could make you measurably fitter and healthier in only a few weeks. Dr Ben Kelly, Nuffield Health’s Head of Preventative Medicine explains.

Thursday 2 March 2017

Why do we need protein? How can we be sure we’re eating enough of the right kinds? Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Tracey Strudwick explains.

Tuesday 17 January 2017

Healthy snacking can be a good way to keep your energy up, but comfort eating can have negative effects on your physical and emotional wellbeing.

Thursday 5 January 2017

Your health isn’t just about the number on the scales. Here’s what having above average body fat percentage means for you, even if your BMI is normal.

Thursday 5 January 2017

They say mathematics can explain the universe. It can also explain why you’re not achieving your weight loss goals. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly crunches the numbers.