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Published on Tuesday, 09 May 2006

The fact that you have contacted us for reliable information about weight control means that you have decided to take a sensible, healthy approach. Congratulations on making a vital first step towards a healthier, slimmer future. Being a healthier weight can literally add years to life – as well as plenty of wonderful life to those years.

We recommend that you contact your own local surgery for more support. Meanwhile, we hope this information booklet will boost your skills and confidence in your ability to control your weight and help you develop a weight management plan that is right for you.

We appreciate that losing weight isn’t straightforward and keeping it off can be the biggest battle. But rest assured you are not alone. Around 3 in 5 adults in the UK are now overweight, and 1 in 5 of these have health problems linked to their weight. Experts believe the reason so many people are overweight is largely due to the way our society and lifestyles have changed over the past few decades.

Now for the good news. There are many simple and effective things you can do to manage your weight, for life. And this pack will get you started. It won’t provide a quick-fix, but will really get you thinking about what is important for you, your goals, how you can achieve them and how to get the support you will need.

If you have a lot of weight to lose, have health problems or take medication, then we strongly recommend that you speak to your doctor or practice nurse to discuss the best options available to suit your individual needs.

Thanks for ordering this support pack. We hope you find it useful, and wish you very well in managing your weight, and your future health and well-being.