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LOSE WEIGHT WITH LIVEWELL DORSET

If you've decided that you want to try and lose weight, you might have a few questions you want to ask. Our 'lose weight' FAQs are designed to help answer those questions, so that you can start your journey to a healthier lifestyle and a slimmer waistline with the confidence you need. If you can't find the question or answer you are looking for here, then feel free to get in touch with our friendly team. They are here to help you lose weight!

Posted Feb 19, 2025

Cardio vs. Weight Training: Which is better for fat loss?

By LiveWell Dorset

Discover the benefits of both cardiovascular exercise and weight training as well as which one is better for maximising fat loss to achieve your fitness goals.

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Posted Feb 18, 2025

A healthy diet meal plan to lose weight

By LiveWell Dorset

Discover if healthy meal plans work for losing weight, the benefits of planning meals and examples of healthy breakfasts, lunches & dinners to get you started.

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Posted Jan 17, 2025

Is Veganuary good for weight loss?

By LiveWell Dorset

Participating in Veganuary may be the introduction you need to eating a healthier, more balanced diet that can help you to work towards your weight loss goals.

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Posted Nov 22, 2024

Is yoga or Pilates better for weight loss?

By LiveWell Dorset

We're here to help you decide whether yoga or Pilates is better for losing weight, so you can choose the right exercise to achieve your weight loss goals.

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Posted Nov 20, 2024

Why is sleep important for weight loss

By LiveWell Dorset

Discover how and why sleep is important for weight loss and learn about the benefits of good sleep for your weight loss journey.

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Posted Nov 18, 2024

Do dietary supplements work?

By LiveWell Dorset

Do dietary supplements work or can they be harmful? If you’re trying to lose weight, we look at why it might be time to ditch the diet pills and powders.

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Posted Sep 12, 2024

What is urge surfing and how can this be used to help manage food cravings?

By LiveWell Dorset

Food cravings can make you feel like your head is underwater and you must feed the urges in order to breathe. If you’re struggling to control impulsive eating habits, you’re not alone.

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Posted Sep 12, 2024

Meal replacement shakes: Do they work and are they healthy for you?

By LiveWell Dorset

Many of us turn to meal replacement shakes when trying to lose weight, but do they actually work and can they be considered a healthy substitute for a well-balanced meal?

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Posted Sep 12, 2024

How to stop binge eating at night

By LiveWell Dorset

Many of us have experienced those late-night cravings that lead to raiding the fridge or cupboard for a late night snack. Frequent twilight binge eating can lead to a range of health issues such as weight gain.

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Posted Jun 10, 2024

Yeast Intolerance: symptoms and food to avoid

By LiveWell Dorset

Yeast is found in many different foods and drinks such as bread, cereal and beer. If you have an intolerance, the body struggles to digest and break down foods containing yeast, leading to unpleasant, often painful, symptoms.

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Posted Dec 18, 2023

How to avoid stress eating

By LiveWell Dorset

Do you ever find yourself reaching for a packet of biscuits or grabbing some fast food after a stressful day at work? Maybe snacking at your desk has become your go-to strategy when trying to meet a tight deadline?

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Posted Dec 14, 2023

How to stop snacking when bored

By LiveWell Dorset

Ever find yourself reaching for the biscuit tin or a bag of crisps when you’re bored, even if you’re not actually that peckish? In this article, we’ll delve into the reasons why we snack when bored and explore practical tips for breaking the habit of boredom-eating.

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How does this work?

The tailored approach LiveWell Dorset uses to come up with solutions to the things that are stopping us achieving our goals, is based upon work done by University College London developing the COM-B model of behaviour change. In this model, all behaviour is influenced by understanding a person’s capability to change, their opportunity to change and their motivation to change. By understanding which of these is the biggest barrier to change, we can tailor support accordingly. This model of behaviour change is at the centre of the support we offer, online and in person.

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