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How to lose weight

If you're not sure if you're a healthy weight or want to start on a weight loss journey, the guidance below will help you.

30 day health challenge

By joining the 30-day health challenge you agree to receive weekly guidance, tips, and support by email for 30 days from our public health experts at Norfolk County Council to help achieve your weight loss goals.

You can opt out of the challenge at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email.

Your personal data is securely stored in Norfolk County Council's system and won't be shared or transferred outside the UK/EEA.

For more details on your rights, see our privacy notice.

If you'd rather start on a self-guided journey at your own pace without signing up to the 30 day challenge, the step by step guidance below will help you.

Webpages in How to lose weight section

Step 1: Find out how healthy your weight is

Try our quick quiz to find out if you're a healthy weight

Step 2: Learn more about weight loss

Find out more about the benefits of losing weight, weigh up the pros and cons of doing so and get weight loss tips

Step 3: Begin your weight loss journey

Find out how to set goals and plan your way to weight loss success, tackle problems when they arise and maintain your progress

Disclaimer

This information is designed to support you in making behavioural changes, which may help to improve your health. This is not medical advice. You shouldn't alter or stop taking any prescribed medication or treatment without speaking to your medical practitioner.

If you think the advice given here may impact on any ongoing health condition, speak to your medical practitioner first. 

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