Healthy Habits, Healthy Weights

A Practical Guide to Weight Management

Many people find it a challenge to achieve and maintain a healthy weight over the long term. But it is possible to do so.  You’re off to a good start by reading this booklet. Here, you’ll find strategies to help you keep the weight off for good. Winning the battle of the bulge for the long term means finding an eating and physical activity plan you can live with on a daily basis  — one that satisfies your nutritional needs and boosts your energy  for active living.

Following such a plan is easier than ever with this booklet because it contains information you can trust:  Rosie Schwartz, a registered dietitian, author and nutrition counsellor shares her expert advice and the scientific evidence to back it up. Plus, you can use the delicious recipes to put your plan into action.

You may find this booklet is just the foundation you need to get started. We hope you use it time and time again, turning to it as a trusted guide when you are having difficulty maintaining a healthy weight.

Heart disease and stroke is the leading cause of death in Canada, taking one in three before their time. Nine out of 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke. We can win the battle against these life-threatening diseases by modifying our lifestyles — starting with weight. That’s why the Heart and Stroke Foundation is pleased to provide you with this useful booklet. 

Download it now (PDF, 5 MB).

Another resource that you may be interested in is My Heart&Stroke Healthy Weight Action Plan. It is a free, interactive online program developed by experts that you can use from the comfort of your own home.

Call 1-888-HSF-INFO (1-888-473-4636) for a free copy of this publication or to find health information from the Heart and Stroke Foundation on lifestyle, stroke and heart disease, or how you can offer support in your community.

Last reviewed: April 2011.