Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
You can also attend 5 local groups in Merton (Morden (2), Lower Morden, Colliers Wood and Mitcham).
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Slimming WorldWeight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Clients can also attend three groups in Merton (Wimbledon, South Wimbledon and Mitcham), and up to 7 more in neighbouring boroughs.
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Weight WatchersBMI calculator
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
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NHS: BMI healthy weight calculatorChange4Life
Change4Life aims to help families and individuals make small, sustainable yet significant improvements to their diet and activity levels through eating well and moving more.
This is a national campaign that is free to all and includes food facts, recipes and activities.
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www.nhs.uk/change4lifeOne You Merton
One You Merton provides guidance and advice on healthy eating. This ranges from facts on fats, sugars and calories to guidance on healthy meal planning, healthy eating on a budget and healthy video recipes. The One You Merton service offer provides a range of resources under one virtual roof.
Residents also access free support from a local health advisor and access over 150 healthy recipes available on their app ‘Easy Meals’ The app is free to use and available on iOS or Android.
Phone
020 8973 3545
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www.oneyoumerton.org/eat-well
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oneyou.merton@nhs.netWalk 4 Life
Walk4life walks are free, suitable for all ages and abilities and suit both beginner and intermediate levels. The walks last for around 50 minutes to an hour but you can start off by walking for just 10 to 15 minutes if you want.
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020 8545 3206
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www.merton.gov.uk
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road.safety@merton.gov.ukCouch to 5K
Couch to 5K is a running plan for absolute beginners. It was developed by a new runner, who wanted to help his 50-something mum get off the couch and start running, too.
The plan involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks.
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www.nhs.uk/get-running-with-couch-to-5k
App Downloads
Download the app from App Store
Download the app from Google PlayYMCA Gym and Exercise
YMCA has everything that you need to improve your fitness, tone up, lose weight or increase strength and mobility.
Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 10pm
Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 8pm
Phone
020 8542 9055
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www.ymcastpaulsgroup.org.uk
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info.wimbledon@ymcaspg.orgWeight Management Clinic
If you would like to know more about weight and diet advice, we offer a weight management clinic giving you advice on how to lose weight and stay healthy – please book an appointment with one of our nurses.
A range of options are available to support people with weight loss. To understand which of them may be the best fit for you please arrange an appointment with your GP who will be happy to discuss them with you.Weight Wise
Weight Wise is an independent site, with unbiased, easy-to-follow hints and tips – based on the latest evidence – to help you manage your weight for good.
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www.bdaweightwise.com
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info@bda.uk.comWant to get more active?
Get help and advice from NHS including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running and cycling for beginners and much more.
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NHS: Get fit for freeGet started on the NHS 12 Week Weight Loss Plan
The plan is designed to help you lose weight and keep it off.
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www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weightOne You Couch to 5K – Mobile App
The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.
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Google Play: One You Couch to
iTunes: One You Couch to