We all need much more encouragement to do much more walking and cycling. But new guidelines from NICE, the government health advisory body, are so general and wishy-washy, they are likely to sink without trace... 'Losing weight'
Nice ideas alone will not get us moving
We all need much more encouragement to do much more walking and cycling. But new guidelines from NICE, the government health advisory body, are so general and wishy-washy, they are likely to sink without trace... Can I lose weight with a mini-trampoline?
I was thinking of buying a small trampoline to improve my general fitness and hopefully lose 10 — 14 lbs in weight. Are they a good idea? How long should a 65-year old woman spend on it each day to see results?...
How can I stop comfort eating and lose weight?
My husband died two and a half years ago, and I have had many emotional problems since. I have put on a lot of weight and I still keep eating for comfort. Because of my weight I have got very unfit. I am desperate to do something about it, but I can’t get motivated...
What régime might help an overweight diabetic?
Can you advise on an exercise programme for a diabetic man aged 59? He is overweight (20st) and suffers from spondylitis in his neck and arthritis in his lower back. He can walk quite well but gets breathless easily. He would like to feel fitter but is unsure where to start...
After a major stroke, I need motivation to get fit
I am 43 . A massive stroke nine years ago has left me overweight with poor co-ordination and balance, and emotional stress. I have tried exercise classes without success: the only exercise I do is walk the dog. I really want someone who can guide and support me back to fitness...
I have a personal trainer but cannot lose weight
I’m a 72 year old woman and overweight. Since January I’ve been doing a gym programme with a personal, trainer, twice a week for an hour, But I’ve not lost any weight, and I’m disappointed. What am I doing wrong?...
I’m lazy and depressed. How can I liven up?
I am 59 and single. I work from home and look after my mother, 88, but recently I seem to have fallen into a rut: overweight, drinking too much and lazy. My doctor has put me on anti-depressants. How can I liven up?...
Why can’t I shift my paunch at the gym?
I am a 46-year old man. After turning 40 I put on 2st around my stomach. For six months now, I have been to my local gym five times a week, burning about 1,000 calories each time. But my weight has not changed and I still have ugly flab around my stomach. I am becoming very disillusioned. Any suggestions?...
I’m overweight and fall a lot. Can exercise help?
I am a 64-year-old woman, weigh 18½st and have diet-controlled diabetes. I have twice broken my leg in the past five years. I have been advised to walk for exercise, but I seem to fall over when I go walking, which has affected my confidence. Would a treadmill at home help? I could spend about £150...
How to trim my floppy midriff after weight loss?
I am a 65-year-old man who has lost 2st in 10 months by changing my diet and walking every day. My beer gut has virtually gone but I have a lot of loose skin there now. How can I tone up my stomach to look more presentable in swimming trunks?...
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