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Momenta Weight Management Programme

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Being above a healthy weight increases your risk of a range of conditions including diabetes, heart diseases and some cancers. Developed by experts Momenta has helped thousands of people lose weight, reduce their waist size, sleep better and generally feel fitter, healthier and happier.

In an enjoyable and friendly group setting (online and in-person) our trained Coaches will support you to get all the knowledge and easy-to-use tools and techniques you need to lose weight. Each session focuses on a new topic about nutrition, physical activity* or behaviour change. All at no cost to you.

*There is no actual activity in the sessions

All at no cost to you!

  • 12 week programme
  • 1 hour per week (via Zoom call)
  • Covering nutrition, phsyical activity* and behavioural change
  • Group discussions & peer support network
  • Free Workbook and Lifestyle Logbook
  • 12 months' free access to the EXi premium physical activity App
  • 3 month membership to selected leisure centres (if you complete the programme)

Who's eligible?

To be eligible you must be a Birmingham City Council resident and meet the following criteria:

  • Be over 55 years old
  • Have a BMI over 25 (or over 23 if you are of Black African, African-Caribbean or Asian origin).
  • Be AT LEAST ONE of the following to qualify for the services Momenta has been commissioned to deliver:
  • Able to undertake moderate intensity physical activity - if in doubt consult your GP
  • Willing and able to attend and benefit from a group programme over 12 weeks.
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Programme exclusion criteria includes:

  • Have had bariatric surgery in the last two years
  • Have significant unmanaged comorbidity (e.g. Type 2 diabetes without regular reviews)
  • Have a diagnosed eating disorder
  • Have been assessed as moderately or severely frail – or be on your GP’s Frailty register
  • Be pregnant or planning pregnancy (weight loss is not recommended).

 

Don’t worry if you don’t fit into any of the categories above – the Council has commissioned a range of other weight management services from other organisations that we may be able to recommend.

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Is the programme right for me now?

This kind of programme might not be acceptable to or helpful for everyone above a healthy weight who meets the criteria above. 

It’s important for you to think carefully about whether this is the right type of support and the right time for you to take part.  For example: Is managing your weight important to you at this point in your life?  Does a group format appeal?  Can you attend over Zoom for now? Can you commit to attending 12 weekly sessions?

It’s also important for others as there are only a limited number of free places available. 

If it is right for you we’d love to hear from you!

The benefits of Momenta

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Nutrition

Changing what you eat and drink is key to losing weight. A healthy, balanced diet is critical if you want to successfully manage your weight. Fad diets are often a short-term fix for a long-term challenge.

Momenta has been written to help you:

  • Recognise that when and why you eat is as important as what you eat
  • Know what is in the foods you eat and how to avoid eating too much of anything – we’ll explore the role that different food groups play in weight management. 
  • Choose foods that fill you up for longer and learn how to make varied, well-balanced food choices instead of simply counting calories or cutting entire food groups.

Physical Activity

The reality is, if you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off, being active plays a vital role. And it has many other health benefits too. But we know it can be hard to build physical activity into a busy lifestyle.

Over the course of the programme your Coach will:

  • Help you understand how much and what type of activity you need to do to help you lose weight and keep it off.
  • Show you how different types of intensities of exercise play specific roles in weight management.
  • Help you find the best ways to incorporate more activity into your daily routine.

Mind

Eating more healthily and increasing physical activity levels will help you lose weight and keep it off. But many weight management programmes ignore the fact that losing weight can also be a psychological battle.

 

Momenta will help you win that battle by supporting and guiding you to:

  • Stay motivated to lose weight using the knowledge and skills you learn to beat cravings, be more physically active and choose healthier options
  • Put simple-but-effective techniques into practice to help you break bad habits that make it harder to lose weight
  • Make the right lifestyle changes to help you lose weight and keep it off for good.

Registration is open!

Unfortuantely, the current programme has been overwhelmingly popular and all spaces are now filled. 

If more funding becomes available we will update the website.

In the meantime you can acsk your GP practice for other weight management options or visit birmingham.gov.uk

If you think that the Momenta programme may be the right programme for you now then please get in touch with us to confirm your eligibility and book a place on a Getting started session:

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If you think that the Momenta programme may be the right programme for you now then please get in touch with us to confirm your eligibility and book a place on a Getting started session:

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Don't just take our word for it...

"I enjoy going out with my family and friends and never feel I can’t eat anything. I have more energy, am more active and I don’t have to try so hard as it’s become part of my daily routine. Momenta has really changed my life”.
Sam Wiles
Sam WilesAs a busy nurse with a hectic lifestyle and shift work, Sam found herself reaching for calorie-laden snacks and quick fat-fi lled meals. But after completing the 3 month Momenta programme Sam had lost 1 stone 5lbs and gained a lot in self-confi dence.
"Momenta was an absolutely amazing course. I have tried many diets in the past but this is the fi rst group weight management programme I have a ended. I really enjoyed being part of a group and felt very relaxed in an environment where everyone faced similar issues about their weight”.
Mike Ridyard Testimonial
Mike RidyardMike saw the Momenta programme advertised by his employer as part of an innovative workplace wellness scheme and it was just the motivation he needed. The challenges of working in IT with long hours at his desk and a sedentary lifestyle had gradually crept up on him, and his waistline.
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About Momenta

Discover Momenta is a leading developer of evidence-based, outcome-driven, healthy lifestyle solutions.  We design, deliver, license and continuously improve services to help people negotiate the many day-to-day challenges they face in living healthier lives. Momenta Newcastle delivers Momenta programmes directly for NHS England and councils.  Momenta programmes are also delivered across the UK by many public, private and charitable partner organisations.

 

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Answer yes if:
  • You have been told by a health care professional that you have high total cholesterol, or high LDL (bad) cholesterol.
  • You are taking medication to lower your cholesterol e.g. statins.

Note: If you’ve taken your own cholesterol using an at home kit and had a high reading this is not a clinical diagnosis and you should answer “Don’t know” to this question.

Your Heart Health Report will give you more information about this risk factor and how you can get it measured.

Answer yes if you:
  • Include vegetables or fruit at every meal
  • Choose fruit for dessert or as a snack
  • Almost always eat wholegrain cereal products like wholegrain bread, wholewheat pasta and brown rice over “white” alternatives
  • Eat fish, beans, lentils, white meat or some dairy foods as your main sources of protein in most meals
  • Eat red or processed meat only occasionally, if at all
  • Reserve sweet treats and sugary drinks for special occasions rather than having them every day
  • Limit foods that are high in salt and don’t add salt to meals
What counts as physically active?

All activity is good activity but some has greater health benefits. This question is asking for how much “moderate” intensity activity you do.

If you’re working at “moderate” intensity , typically:

  • your heart rate increases
  • you feel warmer and may start to sweat
  • you breathe a little faster or harder but are not out of breath
  • you can carry on a conversation, taking a few extra breaths between sentences, but not be able to sing

 

Simply walking more quickly than normal or cycling can achieve this. Other activities like housework, gardening, dancing, exercise and sport can also have the same effect.

Note: If you can’t sing or have to take a breath between words, this can be described as “vigorous” activity. To answer this question, count every 1 minute of vigorous activity as 2 minutes of moderate activity.

Answer yes if: you drink more than 14 units a week

If you’re not sure how much alcohol you drink in a typical week, use our “Alcohol Units” diagram to find out. Think about the type and how many drinks you have over the course of a typical week and use the diagram to calculate your average number of units per week.

If you’re still not sure answer “Don’t Know”

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Answer yes if:
  • You’re of white family origin and your BMI is 25 or above.
  • You’re of Black African, African Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese, Middle Eastern and mixed family origin, and your BMI is 23 or above (you have a higher risk of developing some long-term conditions like Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease at a lower BMI ).
Calculate Your BMI

This link will open a new browser window, so you can use the NHS BMI calculator to work out your BMI.

Check Your BMI

This link will open a new browser window, so you can use the British Heart Foundation BMI calculator to work out your BMI.

This browser window will stay open, so you can come back and carry on with your Heart Health Check straight away.

If you’re still not sure what your BMI is, answer “Don’t know”

Answer yes if:
  • You have been told by a health care professional that you have diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) or pre-diabetes
  • You are taking medication for diabetes e.g. metformin

Note: If you’ve taken your own blood glucose (sugar) using an at home kit and had a high reading this is not a clinical diagnosis of pre-diabetes or diabetes and you should answer “Don’t know” to this question.

Your Heart Health Report will give you more information about this risk factor and how you can get it measured.

Answer yes if:
  • You have been told by a health care professional that you have high total cholesterol, or high LDL (bad) cholesterol.
  • You are taking medication to lower your cholesterol e.g. statins.

Note: If you’ve taken your own cholesterol using an at home kit and had a high reading this is not a clinical diagnosis and you should answer “Don’t know” to this question.

Your Heart Health Report will give you more information about this risk factor and how you can get it measured.

Answer yes if:
  • You’ve been told by a health care professional that you have high blood pressure (hypertension)
  • You take medication for high blood pressure (hypertension)

Note: If you’ve taken your own blood pressure at home without support from your GP surgery and had a high reading this is not a diagnosis of high blood pressure, which can only be done by a health care professional. You should answer “Don’t know” to this question.

Your Heart Health Report will give you more information about this risk factor and how you can get it measured.