BEAT Eating Disorders
BEAT Eating Disorders is a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected by eating disorders, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.
Helpline
0808 801 0677
Youthline
0808 801 0711 (for under 25s)
Website
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
National Centre For Eating Disorders
Treatment and carer support.
Phone
0845 838 2040
Website
www.eating-disorders.org.uk
Gov.uk Physical activity guidelines: infographics
Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for all age groups, disabled adults, pregnant women and women after childbirth:
Website
www.gov.uk – Physical activity guidelines: infographics
Couch to 5K
Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit.
NHS Couch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks.
Website
www.nhs.uk – Get running with Couch to 5K
Fitness Studio exercise videos
Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and pilates and yoga categories:
Website
www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio
NHS UK: Get fit for free
Get help and advice from NHS Choices including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running & cycling for beginners and much more.
Website
Better Health – NHS
Get Berkshire Active
Get Berkshire Active have created a page to make it easier for you to access lots of useful material to support you:
Being Active at home
Looking after your mental wellbeing
Working From Home
Website
www.getberkshireactive.org – Active at Home
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www.getberkshireactive.org – Activity Finder
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www.getberkshireactive.org – Get More Active Guide
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.
Website
Slimming World
Weight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
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Weight Watchers
BMI 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 calculator