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Frequently Asked Questions

Weight Control

I hope you are able to offer me advice. I put on a lot of weight over the years and recently discovered I have an insulin intolerance. I have been put on Glucophage, and am exercising regularly as well as eating healthily. However, the weight is not going.

Can you offer any advice ? I am desperate to lose the weight, but have become so dispondent about it.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Answer
Assess your diet using the HEC pyramid (this provides about 2000kcal)
Also, assess your diet using the HEC food variety score
Calculate your energy needs and fat intake using information from the 12345+ Food Pyramid

Use the information from these links to devise your own food plan.

Please remember that it is difficult to have an adequate intake of most nutrients if you consume less than 1200 calories per day. Somewhere between 1200-1500kcal will
help you lose weight whilst ensuring an adequate nutrient intake - energy restriction must always be combined with increased physical activity e.g. at least 30minutes of walking daily to prevent loss of lean mass. Doing some strength training will also help to maintain lean (mainly muscle) mass.

Assess your physical activity levels with our Physical Activity Rating.

Why don't you enrol to do one of our on-line course modules on healthy eating?

Healthy Eating Club Team