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How does alcohol cause weight gain?

Nutrition

How does alcohol cause weight gain?

Excess alcohol can result in weight gain in many ways. Learn how alcohol indirectly affects weight by increasing energy balance and reducing sleep quality.

BetterMe vs Noom®

Weight Loss Programmes

BetterMe vs Noom®

Looking for a digital program to help you lose weight? See how two popular options - BetterMe and Noom® - compare on price, support, and features.

Motivation vs discipline: the Yin and Yang of health

Motivation

Motivation vs discipline: the Yin and Yang of health

Motivation and discipline - the winning combination to achieving our goals. How to identify what motivates us and use discipline to form new healthy habits.

Are you scared of losing weight?

Habit Change

Are you scared of losing weight?

Could you be scared to lose weight? How a fear of success, and the changes that come with it, might be holding you back on your health journey.

Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation

Motivation

Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation

What's the difference between the two? Intrinsic motivation is more effective for long-term change but how do we find it? Try this practical challenge.

How to lose fat without losing muscle

Nutrition

How to lose fat without losing muscle

Want to avoid losing muscle when losing weight? This guide digs into the science and provides guidance on four areas to master to lose fat not muscle.

Why am I not losing weight?

Nutrition

Why am I not losing weight?

Feeling like a failure because you’re not losing weight despite doing everything right? Don’t despair; it’s not your fault. Here’s why.

Saxenda cost

Weight-Loss Injections

Saxenda cost

Saxenda costs around £323.99, or around £160 per month, but you'll need a prescription - find out if you're eligible here.

Should I use Peloton for weight loss?

Weight Loss Programmes

Should I use Peloton for weight loss?

Considering using Peloton® for weight loss? We look at the evidence to see if this is possible, and what you can do to increase your chances of success!

Optavia (Medifast) vs Jenny Craig

Weight Loss Programmes

Optavia (Medifast) vs Jenny Craig

Wondering what's the best meal delivery service for your weight loss journey? We compare features, support, and pricing to save you hours of research.

Make losing weight feel Second Nature

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