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. 

Finding the motivation to exercise and change your lifestyle can be challenging. Discover how to reach your long-term fitness goals.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 24 December 2018

Taking time in the kitchen could be a novel way to improve your health. Nutritional Therapist Shirley Ward explains how.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

Struggling to break bad habits and get healthy? Research Fellow and behaviour expert, Dr Sophie Attwood has four tips to boost your chances of success.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 23 February 2017

Having a lot of weight to lose can feel like an impossible challenge at first. But by setting small goals you can achieve big things. Head of Fitness Chris Foster provides some tips.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 28 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: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018

Your genetic body type can determine how well you respond to different exercises. Nuffield Health Head of Physiology Jay Brewer talks us through the three key body types and how best to train for your shape.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 14 December 2015

For some people, exercise is an intimidating word that conjures up images of fitness classes and marathons. The reality is that movement and exercise are for everyone, no matter what your ability or starting point. There are loads of free ways you can get moving and incorporate exercise into your day without attending the gym or pushing yourself too hard.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Monday 15 April 2024

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 12 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

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: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Monday 9 November 2015

Use our mix and match guide below to create a variety of delicious and nutritious balanced breakfasts.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Preparing your diet before having bariatric surgery will minimise the risks of complications, maximise weight loss and help you break bad eating habits to optimise your chances of long-term success. Tracey Strudwick explains how.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 1 March 2016

High intensity has a huge following and has quickly become one of the most popular ways to workout. But why? Keep reading to find out why HIIT has soared in popularity, and what it can do to keep you looking and feeling healthy.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 21 March 2017

For most of us, setting our fitness goals is the easy part. It’s sticking to them that’s the tricky part. Whether you’re looking to stay on track and hit a new personal best, or you’re struggling to stay motivated with a new weight loss plan, we’ve got some expert tips to keep you on track.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 25 November 2016

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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

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.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 21 March 2017

Contrary to popular belief, personal training isn’t about barking orders like a Drill Sergeant - it’s about breaking the barriers to help you achieve your personal goals. Here's five ways Personal Trainers can help you to win your fitness battles.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 10 September 2018

Not getting as much exercise as you’d like? Whether you’re still working from home, or you’ve become less active since the pandemic, Professor Ben Kelly, Head of Clinical Research has five tips to help get you moving and improve your health.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Entering the gym for the first time can be daunting, but remember, everyone has been in your position at one point. You might be surprised at how common some of these anxiety-focused thoughts and feelings actually are.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 11 May 2017

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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 5 January 2017