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.

The Boots Online Doctor Service is provided by Boots Digital Health, company number 12561320, with registered address 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham, England, NG2 3AA. Boots Digital Health is registered with the Care Quality Commission with Provider ID 1-10153778719.

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. The Boots Online Doctor Service is provided by Boots Digital Health, company number 12561320, with registered address 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham, England, NG2 3AA. Boots Digital Health is registered with the Care Quality Commission with Provider ID 1-10153778719.

If you're trying to lose weight, you're probably fed up of all the noise out there. Maybe you don’t know where to start or feel like you’ve tried everything and haven’t seen the long-term success you’re hoping for.

That's why we've created Weight Loss 360° with Boots Online Doctor. Get straightforward evidence-based tips, advice and information from experts you can trust. We'll demystify weight loss and give you practical, realistic tools to help you lose weight long term for a healthier, happier you.

Join host, Helen Thorn – comedian, author and host of the Scummy Mummies podcast – as she talks to our experts about everything from diet culture and mindset to sleep and stress. She’ll also share her own experiences of a successful journey to long-lasting weight loss. 

Full episodes will be released every Wednesday from 9 October, with bitesize shorts following each Friday from 11 October.

If you're trying to lose weight, you're probably fed up of all the noise out there. Maybe you don’t know where to start or feel like you’ve tried everything and haven’t seen the long-term success you’re hoping for.
That's why we've created Weight Loss 360° with Boots Online Doctor. Get straightforward evidence-based tips, advice and information from experts you can trust. We'll demystify weight loss and give you practical, realistic tools to help you lose weight long term for a healthier, happier you.
Join host, Helen Thorn – comedian, author and host of the Scummy Mummies podcast – as she talks to our experts about everything from diet culture and mindset to sleep and stress. She’ll also share her own experiences of a successful journey to long-lasting weight loss. 
Full episodes will be released every Wednesday from 9 October, with bitesize shorts following each Friday from 11 October.