Promoting a healthy weight
The rapid rise of obesity has been attributed to the changing physical, social and cultural environment of
modern living. These days, ’modern life’ can mean that we’re a lot less active. With so many opportunities to
watch TV or play computer games, and with so much convenience and fast food available, we don’t move
about as much, or eat as well as we used to. This has overpowered our inbuilt ability to manage our energy
needs.
Carrying too much body fat and being overweight isn't just about the way we look, it has significant health
risks. Individuals with a BMI greater than 40 are likely to die on average 11 years earlier than those with a
healthy weight. It can lead to more aches and pains, problems sleeping and people report a loss of energy and
confidence. It also increases our chances of getting heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
Furthermore, social stigmatisation and bullying are common and can, in some cases, lead to depression and
other mental health conditions.
Programmes in Stoke-on-Trent:
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Cook and Eat - click here to find out more
Active families - click here to find out more
If you’re interested in finding out more about what you can do to be more active locally please click
here
One You Active 10
We have launched a new drive to encourage adults to get more active. The new
Active 10 campaign aims to get people walking briskly every day in bursts of ten
minutes or more to get their daily dose of exercise.
Download the free Active 10 app which shows how much brisk walking you are
doing and where you can fit more ten minute bursts of brisk walking into your day.
Find out more by clicking here.
Download the app at:
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Apple/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/one-you-active-10-walking-tracker/id1204295312?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.ac.shef.oak.pheactiveten&hl=en_GB
Change4Life Be Food Smart campaign
A new campaign that highlights the surprising amount of sugar, saturated fat and
salt found in everyday food and drink has been launched to encourage parents to
‘Be Food Smart’ and take control of their children’s diet by making healthier food
and drink choices.
The free app works by scanning the barcode of products, revealing the total sugar, saturated fat and salt
inside and providing hints and tips adults plus fun food detectives activities for kids. Click here to find out more
and download the app
Eating Well
Despite what you see in some diet books and TV programmes, healthy eating can be really straightforward.
Click here for information on the NHS Choices website.
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NHS Choices have a free 12 week weight loss guide which may suit you if you are trying to lose
weight you can download this by clicking here.
Download the Change4life sugar app by clicking here
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What counts as exercise?
There are many ways that busy mums, families, young people, office workers and older adults can build
physical activity into their lives. Click here for information on the NHS Choices website.
Other great information on being more active and eating healthily can be found at:
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Change4Life national programme: http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/ and
NHS Choices: http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/loseweight/pages/loseweighthome.aspx
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Be food smart app - click here
One You easy meals - click here
Couch to 5K - click here
One You drinks tracker - click here
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It's good to think about some small goals that you can set yourself to help to keep you on track. Goals can be
diet-orientated such as "I will not eat pudding for the next two weeks", or exercise-orientated such as "I will aim
to be more active for 30 additional minutes this week".
To view information on smart goal setting please click here.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Diet and exercise diary
Sometimes we can eat more than we think without realising. Keeping a daily record of what you have eaten
can really help you to notice this and make changes. The same is true of exercise, and looking back to see
how you've done can be really motivating.
To download an example food diary please click here
To download an example exercise diary please click here
They are essentially blank tables for you to complete each day for two weeks, should you wish to.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What's available locally to help me to eat healthier and get more exercise?
Small steps can make big changes
The right balance to maintain a healthy lifestyle is different for everyone and small steps can make a
big difference. See below for local opportunities to support eating healthier and being more active
Physical Activity
Type of Activity
Street Games
Details
Range of multi sport activities for
children/young people between ages
of 8 – 18 years.
US girls For females aged between
14 - 25 years.
Club 1 For young people
aged 14 - 25 years designed to promote
participation.
Potteries
Initiative to increase participation
Active Kids (PAK)
for children and young people in
activities and sports.
WEA
Range of class based
(Workers
activities from boot camp, armchair
Education
based. 19+ years
Association)
Change4Life Clubs
Park Lives
Energise Plus
Stoke FIT
(Friends in Training)
Project Ping
Walking
Contact details
Tel: 01782 234957
Email: [email protected]
www.potteriesactivekids.co.uk/
Tel: 01782 831911
Email: [email protected]
Multi-sport school activity clubs
Click here for details
delivered in primary schools
Range of free outdoor activities
available in local Parks.
www.parklives.com
Adults and some family activities.
Discount scheme for leisure activities
in Stoke-on-Trent available to both
Click here for details
adults and children/young people.
Contact 01782 234957 or email
*Eligibility criteria applicable and
annual charge approx. £5.75
Community group encouraging
participation in physical activities
www.stokefit.co.uk/about-us/
- Running, cycling and circuit training
Community Table Tennis Tables
- located across the city in over
Click here for details
15 different locations
Aimed at adult males who are www.staffordshirefa.com/players/adult-
Football
Walks
Cycling
Potters
Trotters
looking for a slower paced game male/walking-football
Opportunities Staffordshire wide
Group walks for adults of all abilities
- taking place across the city.
Tel: 01782 833213
For further details visit
www.closertohomewalks.org.uk
Closer to Home Walks
Leisurely cycling routes around the city
Click here for maps
Local female only running club
www.potterstrotters.weebly.com
- all beginners welcome
Email: [email protected]
Get Out,
Get Active
Cost free or low cost physical activity
opportunities for families.
www.stoke.gov.uk/weeklyactivities
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Active Families
Cook
and Eat
Lifestyle programme for families
with children who are
aged between 4 - 11 years.
Must live in Stoke-on-Trent
and a parent/carer must be available
to attend all sessions
6 week programme - practical
introduction to healthy eating
and basic cooking skills.
For adults over 18 years old
Tel: 0800 085 0928
Click here for more details
Tel: 0800 085 0928
http://www.cookandeatwell.co.uk/
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One You Active 10 - download the free walking app by clicking here
Change4Life - www.nhs.uk/change4life
Children’s Food Trust - www.childrensfoodtrust.org.uk/lets-get-cooking-at-home (Recipes,
hints, tips and ideas)
One You - https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou Healthier living support information around healthy
eating, being more active, stop smoking, alcohol , stress.
For services in Staffordshire visit Healthy Staffordshire Hub http://www.staffordshiremarketplace.co.uk/marketplace/lifestyle-1.html Tel 0300 111 8006.
Finally don’t forget about the fantastic council leisure opportunities across the city ranging from our
local leisure centres to our beautiful parks. Click here for more information