Join us for our first episode of Weight Loss 360° with Boots Online Doctor where we'll be discussing simple ways to get yourself started on a successful, sustainable weight loss journey. 

Our host comedian and author Helen Thorn will be joined by Dr Samantha Wellappili and nutritionist Ruth Taylor as they help you discover your 'why' for weight loss and set achievable goals for long-term success. They'll cover the power of positive framing, how to keep yourself motivated and supported along the way, and introduce the 80/20 rule as a handy, realistic approach to lifestyle changes. 

Dr Sam is Lead GP for Lifestyle Medicine at Boots Online Doctor, as well as a coach and mentor, author, and nutritional and yoga therapist. Ruth Taylor is a BANT nutritionist and registered nurse, who works alongside Sam on the Boots Online Doctor weight loss team. 

Timecodes: 

00:00 Welcome to Weight Loss 360
01:25 Meet the experts
02:32 One-minute intro to today’s topic 
03:26 Helen’s personal journey with food
04:38 Getting started on your weight loss journey
05:12 Finding your ‘why’ for weight loss
07:28 Setting realistic goals
11:22 Positive mindset for success
14:55 How to make and break habits
16:54 The 80/20 rule explained
19:38 Overcoming emotional eating
23:15 Using the food and mood diary
28:11 Top tips for success

Free resources from Boots Online Doctor: 

Weekly live webinars on weight loss from our friendly, expert team https://tinyurl.com/WL-webinars 

Online 10-week weight loss programme https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/10-week-weight-loss-programme/

Your 'why' for weight loss poster https://tinyurl.com/whyforWL-poster 
Food and mood diary https://tinyurl.com/food-mood-diary 

Credits: 

Host: Helen Thorn 
Co-host: Dr Sam Wellappili 
In-house nutritionist: Ruth Taylor 
Boots Online Doctor Producer: Leah Sienna Williams 
Producer: Oli Seymour
Executive Producer: Izzie Clarke
Music composed by: Leah Sienna Williams

Boots Online Doctor offers access to confidential, expert advice and prescription treatment, all without the need for an appointment or trip to the doctor.

Access to treatment is subject to an online questionnaire reviewed by a clinician to assess suitability. Subject to availability. Charges apply.

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