We live in a world that thinks having a lower body weight 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.

What can you do?

• Focus on mindful eating and enjoying your food instead losing weight or weight-loss diets.
• Make small gradual changes in your lifestyle that can make a big difference to your health. This could include being more active, staying smoke-free and getting enough sleep.
• Make choices that support healthy eating and being more physically active.
• Create a list of all the things you really enjoy doing that make you feel good and do a few things on the list each week.

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