Counterweight offers Customised evidence based weight management programmes delivered by a Dietitian.

THE COUNTERWEIGHT PROGRAMME

• Ideal for Adults with a ' BMI' greater than 25 and less than 35.

•Proven to achieve medically significant 5-10% weight loss and maintenance at 12 months.

•9 appointments with your Dietitian delivered over 12 months. The first 6 sessions are over 3 months and then quarterly follow up at 6, 9 and 12 months.

• The programme covers all relevant aspects of weight management.  Strategies to change diet and physical activity (where necessary) are underpinned by recognised behaviour change techniques.

COUNTERWEIGHT FAMILIES

•Counterweight families is a structured programme aimed at helping the whole family make small changes to improve the family’s health and weight.

• It aims for modest weight loss of 5-10% for adults and avoidance of weight gain for children

•Sessions are aimed at being fun and there are activities for families within the workbook.

•Delivered in 10 sessions over 12 months with a minimum of one child with weight > 90th Centile and one adult BMI> 25.

•Includes education about factors which contribute to weight gain and those weight lead to other weight loss and maintenance of loss

•Comprehensive workbook materials including a workbook, a colourful session planner detailing topics to be covered in each session