Focus on Health – Not Weight
Focus on Health – Not Weight
We live in a world that thinks being thin means being healthy. This is not always the case.
Being healthy isn’t about reaching a “certain number” on the scale. Different people can weigh different amounts and they can all be healthy. Healthy people come in a variety of body types, shapes, and sizes.
Some people who are thin are not healthy because they are not eating healthy foods and beverages, have health conditions like high blood pressure, and may not exercise.
Some people with a higher body weight are healthy because they eat well, exercise and have healthy blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol. These are better indicators of health than weight.
What can you do?
- Focus on your health and not on losing weight or weight loss diets.
- Do what you can to be healthy.
- Set realistic goals.
- Make small gradual changes in your lifestyle that can make a big difference to your health.
- Make choices that support healthy eating and being more physically active
Services related to this information:
- Contact your Public Health Nurse:
- 811 HealthLine/Dial-a-Dietitian (Newfoundland & Labrador) – Call 811 or 1-888-709-2929 / TTY 1-888-709-3555