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Obesity
Obesity after 40
Body weight is a complex and personal aspect of health that can be influenced by many factors. For some people after 40, weight may become part of wider conversations about mobility, energy, heart health and long-term wellbeing.
CalderGold brings together articles, local support and relevant activities across Calderdale connected with healthy weight, nutrition, movement and wellbeing without judgement or assumptions about individual goals.
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Obesity articles
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Article
7 Things You Should Do Before Trying to Lose Weight
Discusses metabolic health, everyday activity, food preparation and gradual dietary changes before beginning a weight-loss programme.
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Benefits of Ginger for Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease
Ground ginger is tested for weight loss and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Breakfast or Late-Night Snacks — Which Should You Give Up?
Examines meal timing, energy expenditure, late-night eating and their possible effects on weight management.
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Chicken Big: Poultry and Obesity
Examines the association between chicken consumption and long-term weight gain.
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Debunked: Major Weight Loss & Exercise Myth
Examines the respective roles of diet and physical activity in weight loss and long-term health.
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Dietary Cholesterol and Inflammation from Abdominal Obesity
Examines how dietary cholesterol may contribute to inflammation within abdominal body fat.
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Exercise Before or After Meals for More Weight Loss and Better Blood Sugar Control?
Examines whether exercising before or after meals affects weight loss, blood sugar control and metabolic health.
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Fascinating NEW research reveals improving gut bacteria may help you lose weight
Explores research into the relationship between the gut microbiome and an individual’s response to a weight-loss programme.
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Flashback Friday: Can Morbid Obesity Be Reversed Through Diet?
Examines whether severe obesity can be reversed through medically supervised dietary changes.
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Food, Not Lack of Exercise, Fuels Obesity
Examines research into energy expenditure, food quality, ultraprocessed foods and the development of obesity.
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Local Obesity support
Find Calderdale organisations, professionals and services connected with this topic.
Local service
Calderdale Better Living Service
Council service helping adults in Calderdale to become more active, manage their weight, reduce alcohol use, stop smoking and improve their health. It also provides relevant long-term-condition and stroke support.
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Carol
Slimming World consultant providing adult weight-loss groups at Elland Cricket Club and Hove Edge Bowling Club in Brighouse.
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Catherine
Slimming World consultant running supportive weight-loss groups for adults, including people over 40, at Pellon Baptist Church Family Centre and Halifax RUFC.
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Claire
Slimming World consultant running supportive adult weight-loss groups in Halifax, Rastrick and Mytholmroyd, with food guidance, activity support and regular group encouragement.
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Iskander
Slimming World consultant offering a local group-based programme focused on healthier eating, activity and ongoing peer support for adults seeking to lose weight.
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Lynn
Slimming World consultant running morning and weekend weight-loss groups for adults at Elland Working Mens Club.
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Michaela
Slimming World consultant offering a local group-based programme with healthier-eating guidance, activity support and encouragement for adults who want to lose weight.
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Sharon
Slimming World consultant providing supportive adult weight-loss groups at Todmorden Cricket Club, with healthier-eating guidance, activity support and regular encouragement.
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Shirley
Slimming World consultant running supportive adult weight-loss groups at St Martins Church in Brighouse and Bailiff Bridge Community Centre.
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Tracey
Slimming World consultant providing adult weight-loss groups at All Saints Church Hall in Halifax and venues in Sowerby Bridge and Sowerby.
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Obesity events and activities
See relevant CalderGold events and activities taking place across Calderdale.
Event
Keep Fit - OSCA Foundation
Date: 1 October 2026
Venue: OSCA Foundation at Forest Cottage
Weekly morning keep-fit class at OSCA Foundation in Ovenden, providing structured group exercise for adults who want to improve general fitness, movement and activity…
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Halifax parkrun
Date: 3 October 2026
Venue: Shroggs Park
Free weekly 5km community event at Shroggs Park in Halifax. Adults can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate, making it suitable for a wide…
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Dancercise - Movement to Music for Women
Date: 5 October 2026
Venue: The Studio Rooms
A friendly movement-to-music class for women, using enjoyable exercises and dances to improve fitness. No previous dance experience is required.
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Over-55s Walking Football - Morning Session
Date: 6 October 2026
Venue: OSCA Foundation at Forest Cottage
An outdoor weekly walking-football session specifically for people aged over 55, held on the all-weather pitch. Contact Chris Mitchell before attending.
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Over-55s Walking Football - Lunchtime Session
Date: 6 October 2026
Venue: OSCA Foundation at Forest Cottage
An outdoor weekly walking-football session specifically for people aged over 55, held on the all-weather pitch. Contact Peter Mitchell before attending.
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Line Dancing with Cindy's Stompers
Date: 7 October 2026
Venue: Foundry Street Community Centre
Weekly daytime line-dancing session at Foundry Street Community Centre in Sowerby Bridge, offering enjoyable group exercise, music and social activity for adults of different…
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