Weight loss management
Fitness
Welcome to Patients' weight management hub. Whether you're just starting your weight loss journey or looking to make more progress, we have expert guidance about healthy lifestyle habits, balanced diets, and effective workout routines. Find out here about losing weight healthily and how to keep it off, and the latest information on weight loss medicines.
Our expert
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
General Practitioner, Medical Author
Successful weight management isn’t about extreme diets or quick fixes — it’s about making realistic, sustainable changes to your lifestyle. Combining balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, and a healthy mindset is key to long-term success.
Fitness
Fitness is the cornerstone to managing your weight, this section is packed with expert advice on fat-burning exercises, strength training, and cardio workouts that support sustainable weight loss.
Healthy lifestyle
Discover everything you need to know about healthy eating habits, balanced nutrition, and evidence-based diet strategies. Learn how to make smart food choices, plan nutritious meals, and maintain a healthy weight.
Weight loss treatment and medicine
Weight loss treatments and medicines can help you if you find it difficult to lose weight through lifestyle changes alone. As well as weight loss surgery, treatments include prescription medicines approved by the NHS, such as orlistat and semaglutide (Wegovy). These medicines are most effective when combined with a balanced diet and regular physical activity.
Treatment and medication
Weight loss surgery
by Dr Toni Hazell
General health and lifestyle
What are weight loss injections and are they safe?
by Victoria Raw
Treatment and medication
Who is eligible for weight loss injections?
by Victoria Raw
Treatment and medication
What happens when you stop taking weight loss injections?
by Victoria Raw