Course About When? Where? How? Dietbusters Swindon Borough Council Free 12 week course when referred by your GP. The class is a combination of weight management education (45 minutes) and group exercise (45 minutes). Looks to promote long term lifestyle changes rather than traditional all-or-nothing diets. This course is suitable for people with physical disabilities as it is adapted to individual need. Requires motivated individuals to commit to the 12 weeks and agree to improve their lifestyle, eat more healthily, exercise more and as a result, lose weight. Sets individualised targets, without putting pressure upon you, to allow you to achieve your goals. Introductory session may be offered to hear about the Dietbusters approach and what to expect from the course so you may be in a better position to decide if the course is right for you. Sessions offered at different times of day throughout the week to fit around your lifestyle Sessions held at several convenient locations around Swindon For enquiries on Dietbusters and to book onto an introductory session, contact The Live Well Hub on 01793 465513 E-mail: Or
Weightwatchers Swindon Borough Council 12 free sessions over 16 weeks including full access to online tools including 1000’s of recipes and 24/7 online support. The Weight Watchers approach has 3 elements; healthy eating, moving more and finding ways to take care of you. It’s an approach that’s all about you becoming happier, healthier and more confident. It is suitable for everyone of all ages and backgrounds. There are no good or bad foods – all food is in, Weight Watchers will help you make healthy eating choices helped by reducing portion sizes whilst still enjoying treats and social occasions. Sessions offered at different times of day throughout the week to fit around your lifestyle Sessions held at several convenient locations around Swindon To find out where weight watchers meetings are held clients can contact weight watchers on 0345 3451500 or at: or contact The Live Well Hub on 01793 465513 or via email: LIFT psychology “Healthy Habits for Body and Mind” Free 4 week course held once a week for 2 hours in a group format, aiming to help people feel more motivated to make changes and learn techniques to overcome some of the common difficulties. It includes topics such as managing unhelpful thoughts and feelings, setting realistic goals, differences between physical and emotional hunger, and dealing with urges to eat when not physically hungry. Wednesday Old Town Surgery (2nd Floor), Curie Avenue, SN1 4GB Visit email: or call 01793 835710 or 01793 836836 Slimming World www.slimming world.co.uk This is a free 12 week course lasting 1 hour in a group format, with online resources, exercise programmes and motivational coaching. The aim of this group is to Sessions offered at different times of day throughout the week to fit around Sessions held at several convenient locations around Swindon To find out where slimming world meetings are held, clients can contact slimming world on 0344 897 8000 or at:
allow you to be in control and does not ban any foods. It avoids hunger by allowing you to have unlimited amounts of “Free” foods which are low calorie but high in nutrients such as pasta, lean meat, rice, fish, fruit and veg, whilst limiting calorie-packed foods that are nutrient-poor such as biscuits and alcohol. This avoids the needs to weight/measure food. your lifestyle or contact The Live Well Hub on 01793 465513 or via email: or Football Fans in Training 13 week weight management programme running weekly for men aged 35-65 years old with a BMI of >28 kg/m2 or a waist circumference of >38 inches. Training is by club community coaches and you will also receive a programme of advice on how to eat more healthily and become more active, including being given a pedometer to count the number of steps walked each day. Cost £5/session. 2 programme per year: Jan-April Sep-Dec Thursday Legends Lounge, Country Ground Email with Football Fans in Training as the subject line Visit , Ring 01793 421303 (Swindon Town Football Club) NHS choices weight management programme Free 12 week online weight loss programme—this gives advice on recipes, portion sizes, calories as well as access to a weight loss forum to discuss progress/problems with others. Weekly diary to document diet/physical activity and weight loss progress. Whenever suits you Online Visit For more information about everything detailed here visit: The Live Well Hub is a one stop shop for Swindon residents to access a range of lifestyle programmes including stopping smoking, weight management, walking