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There are healthy ways to lose weight gradually.

Dr Laura Ryan answers your health questions.

Q. Ive gained some weight during lockdown and feel a little uncomfortable. Id like to lose a little weight but Im lacking in motivation. Where do I start?

A. If youre keen to lose small amounts of weight safely, the best approach is to make small changes. Eat three regular, balanced meals a day and try to have meals at planned times. Only include snacks if youre physically hungry. Meal planning is very helpful when losing weight, as well as substituting high-calorie food for healthier alternatives:

Instead of crisps and dips grab crunchy peppers and carrots and dip them in some low-fat hummus.

Swap your chocolate bar for a handful of unsalted nuts. Switch your high-calorie coffee for a lower calorie Americano.

NHS Inform features a 12-week weight management programme which includes tools to measure your targets, recipe ideas, food diaries, and other tools to keep you motivated. Its free to register and is a great way to keep yourself accountable and make sure you stick to your goals. Visit http://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/12-week-weight-management-programme for details.

Q. I am a mother to two young women, one in her 20s and the other in her teens, and I myself am facing the menopause. We each seem to be facing different womens issues is there a resource that we can all visit for info on things like contraceptives, period issues, etc?

A. The different stages in a womans life present varying health challenges. NHS inform has lots of resources to help you at all stages of life, whether youre looking for advice, information, local support, or ideas for improving your wellbeing.

Visit http://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/womens-health for a list of lots of common issues, information on symptoms, and what to do next.

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