HOW IT WORKS
ABOUT
LivingWise has been commissioned by
North Lincolnshire Council to support adults
aged 16+ in the area with a BMI of 30 or
more*. The service responds to statistics that
show excess weight in adults in the area is
higher than both the regional and national
averages. It is a completely FREE service
that is proven to have a substantial positive
effect on a variety of health outcomes.
◗ Weekly 1 hour classroom based sessions
for 12 weeks
SUSTAINABLE, LASTING CHANGE
Patients referred to LivingWise will
complete Momenta - a weight management
behavioural intervention designed to
support people to lose weight in a safe and
sustainable way.
Developed by experts in the fields of
psychology, nutrition and physiology,
Momenta is evidence-based and maps to
NICE guidelines.
SUMMARY OF NATIONAL OUTCOME DATA
Weight loss outcomes of completers:
4.1%
6.9%
Average weight loss
3 months
Average weight loss
9 months
58%
31%
3%+ weight loss
achieved
3 months
5%+ weight loss
achieved
3 months
Patients are encouraged to gradually change their behaviours around
nutrition and activity, understand and address why they eat what they eat
and tackle their barriers to being regularly active.
Physical activity outcomes:
Choosing healthier snacks; Making time for
regular meals; Practicing portion control;
Eating breakfast; Cutting back on fat; Making
a whole grain swap; Drinking smart; Lowering
added sugars; and Getting five-a-day.
Sedentary
behaviour
Momenta also achieves improvements in quality of life, anxiety, depression, vitality and selfesteem outcomes, measured using validated questionnaires.
◗ Over time patients apply what they learn in
the classroom to their day to day lives
I am pleased that it hasn’t
restricted me eating anything
different than my family.
Karen lost 1 stone 7 lbs (7.2% of her
body weight) after 3 months
Physical activity:
Online & offline support:
28%
reduction
*If you are of South Asian, Chinese, Black African or Caribbean origin you will be eligible if your BMI is above 27.5.
Targeted behaviours include:
The role physical activity plays is discussed
in three separate sessions. Outside of the
sessions it is encouraged via signposting
to appropriate community activities and
addressing barriers to participation.
70%
increase
Moderate to
vigorous
◗ Groups typically have between 15 and
25 participants
◗ Sessions are fun, practical & interactive
Every patient receives comprehensive
resources to help them during the
programme and beyond. Additionally,
a personal Lifestyle Record and other
materials are available online.
It has become part of my
daily routine. I find I have more
energy and feel more awake it has really changed my life.
Sam lost 2 stone 4 lbs (17.2% of her
body weight) after 12 months
It was unintimidating, nonjudgmental and non-competitive.
I felt totally at ease.
Patrick lost 1 stone 6 lbs (6.9% of his
body weight) after 6 months