Weight Management Advice
One You Couch to 5K: Mobile App
The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
One You Easy Meals: Mobile App
The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Weight Watchers
Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website: www.weightwatchers.com
Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk
Binge Eating Disorder Resources
At present, there is no NHS funding to help patients with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in Bristol. Here are some websites, resources, support groups and self-help guides that you may find useful.
Information on Binge Eating Disorder
NHS: NHS - Binge Eating Disorder
BEAT Eating Disorder Charity: BEAT - Binge Eating Disorder
Support Groups
BEAT online chat groups (Nightingale group for BED): BEAT Self Help Groups
Bristol based eating disorder support group: Bristol Eating Disorder Support Group Weebly
Self-help Materials
An NHS self-help guide: NHS Eating Disorders Self Help Guide
Australian self-help workbooks: Eating Disorders Self-Help Resources
Self-help: Brain over Binge by Kathryn Hansen
Self-help Apps
Diet or Disorder?: Eating Disorder Service - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Recovery Record: Recovery Record - Best Practice for Eating Disorders Treatment
Local groups and therapists
BEAT Help Finder: Beat HelpFinder
Overeaters Anonymous: Find a meeting - Overeaters Anonymous
EDHIT Support and resources: EDHIT Signposting Guide For Eating Disorders
BEAT Helpline
Helpline: 0808 801 0677 Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Further Reading:
Christopher Fairburn: ‘Overcoming Binge Eating – The proven programme to learn why you can binge and how you can stop’
NHS funded counselling & therapy
Bristol Mental Health Services - North Somerset & South Gloucestershire
Self-funding counselling & therapy
When looking for a privately funded therapist, registration with the BABCP, BACP or UKCP indicates the therapist has achieved a recognised level of training and supervision:
CBT Register UK | The online register of CBT therapists for the UK and Ireland