Weight loss, diet and exercise
Calculate your ideal weight using our BMI (body mass index) calculator, find out about help to lose weight if you're overweight or obese, and tips for healthy diet and the benefits of exercise
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Calculate your BMI and ideal weight
Use our calculator to work out your body mass index (BMI) and find out...
Obesity and overweight
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Childhood overweight and obesity
Work out if your child is overweight or obese, why that matters for th...
Losing weight if you're overweight
Top tips for safe and healthy weight reduction
What to do if your weight is getting you down
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The 5:2 diet
Find out if the popular 5:2 diet might work for you and how to stick t...
Information on healthy eating
No gimmicks, no myths - find out the truth about how you improve your...
Exercise and physical activity
Find out how exercise and regular physical activity can benefit your h...
The best forms of exercise if you hate the gym
Exercise doesn't have to be about sweating it out on a treadmill - fin...
Couch to 5K - iPhone
Download the easy to follow Couch to 5K app for iphones and join milli...
Couch to 5K Google Android
Download the easy to follow Couch to 5K app for Google Android phones...