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. 

We often think of exercise as something intense or as activities we do in the gym, but when we're looking at building healthier habits, it’s just as important to appreciate all the movement we do throughout the course of the day. This includes things like cleaning, walking the dog, and playing with our children.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Friday 22 March 2024

Going alcohol-free doesn't have to mean drinking endless orange juice or water. Mary Cotter's mocktail recipes will help you toast in style.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 9 November 2015

Learn how to control your portion size for a healthier way to eat with this visual guide from nutritional therapist Mary Cotter.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Thursday 11 June 2015

When considering our nutrition there may be a temptation to jump into a ‘new’ diet or revamp our eating habits all at once. Studies continue to show that although this might show success in the short term, this doesn’t provide sustainable change. Steph Weekes, Registered Nutritional Therapist, outlines six key points to take on board when setting goals and making changes to your nutrition.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 22 June 2021

Dinner time provides a great opportunity to fill up on great nutrients, especially if you’ve had a busy day at work or with the family. Our mix and match guide will help you create delicious and healthy dinners.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

A good lunch will fill you up and provide all the energy and nutrients you need to last until dinner time. Our mix and match guide will help you create delicious and healthy lunches.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Having a good breakfast is the best start to any day, but it can be difficult to know what foods will give you the lasting energy you need. Our mix and match guide will help you create delicious and healthy breakfasts.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Roasted chickpeas are a great snack for slow-release energy to help you feel fuller for longer. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter dishes out the recipe.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Create hundreds of nutritious oat recipes with these tasty topping suggestions from Nutritional Therapist Jessica Andersson.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 November 2016

Food is an energy source. Used well, it will maintain a steady energy level throughout the day, used badly and your energy levels will peak and trough, along with your ability to function properly. Our expert tips will help you get the most out of your diet to feel great every day.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

We need protein in our diet because it’s an essential macronutrient that aids with repairing muscle, balancing our hormones, and tissue growth. However, with a wide range of high-protein products available today, knowing how much to eat and where to get it from can be confusing.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 3 September 2024

Protein is a core macronutrient that aids with muscle growth and repair. If we’re not eating enough protein, staying healthy and recovering after illness or injury becomes more difficult. If you’re looking for high protein foods and easy ways to get more protein in your diet, Elisha Edwards has all the detailed dietary information you need, below.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 November 2023

Whether you work in an office or from home, it doesn’t take long for poor posture and an unergonomic workspace to damage to your back. At work, one of the best things you can do for your long-term health and productivity is to get up and take regular breaks away from your workstation.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 23 September 2015

Discover the problems and benefits of sugar and learn how to maintain a healthy sugar level throughout the day.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Monday 30 November 2015

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.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Thursday 5 January 2017

Our brains are telling us to eat more while our bodies suffer for it. Research Fellow and behaviour expert, Dr Sophie Attwood explains four bad habits you’ve probably formed and how to break them.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Friday 27 January 2017

There's a lot of confusing terminology thrown around in the fitness industry. Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding breaks through the jargon to explain the definitions of the key training terms.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Monday 4 January 2016

Learn how to calculate your BMI and analyse the results.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 November 2016

If you’re experiencing joint pain, one of the most important things to do is keep your weight down. Follow our healthy guide to weight loss to lessen the load on your joints.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018

Dr Ben Kelly explains why the real key to burning fat lies in understanding how your muscles work.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Friday 25 November 2016