> **Healthylife** — Healthylife Pharmacy | Your online health destination > [Products](https://www.healthylife.com.au/browse) · [Health Hub](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn) > > --- # healthy weight Instead of looking for a way to lose weight let's flip the scales, develop healthy habits and adopt body positivity. Read our tips on what a healthy weight is and how to achieve it. 9 of 9 articles [ healthy weight healthy weight ![Say goodbye to weight loss as a motivation to be fit and healthy](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/53b72209-1d9c-454e-8db4-bb82a768c19c/Say-goodbye-to-weight-loss-thumb.jpg?quality=75&auto=format) ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/where-to-find-motivation-to-lose-weight) [ ### Say goodbye to weight loss as a motivation to be fit and healthy ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/where-to-find-motivation-to-lose-weight) A healthy and fit body looks different for everyone, but many of us mistakenly use weight loss as a motivator. So it’s time to ditch the weight loss goal and make a healthier, more active lifestyle your priority. Here’s how. [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/where-to-find-motivation-to-lose-weight) [ healthy weight healthy weight ![How to find your 'happy' weight](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/0b206b28-9399-413c-8743-0f6886a59302/happy-weight-thumb.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ![Lyndi Cohen](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/cefc749d-656f-41a5-b7ad-26bf5ea5f3dc/lindy-cohen.webp?quality=75&auto=format) Lyndi Cohen ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/how-to-find-your-happy-weight) [ ### How to find your 'happy' weight ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/how-to-find-your-happy-weight) There’s so much pressure to be the ‘correct’ weight. But what if it’s making us less healthy? It’s time to embrace a much gentler, simpler approach to weight where you don’t have to look perfect in order to be healthy - or happy. [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/how-to-find-your-happy-weight) [ healthy weight healthy weight ![The facts behind food cravings](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/855af88a-a12e-40cf-aabb-55516f599d94/the-facts-behind-food-cravings-thumb.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ![Lyndi Cohen](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/cefc749d-656f-41a5-b7ad-26bf5ea5f3dc/lindy-cohen.webp?quality=75&auto=format) Lyndi Cohen ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/the-facts-behind-food-cravings) [ ### The facts behind food cravings ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/the-facts-behind-food-cravings) When it comes to dieting, creating a list of forbidden foods may actually make eating healthily harder. Eliminating whole foods, particularly food groups may lead to increased cravings for the very foods you’re trying to avoid. [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/the-facts-behind-food-cravings) [ healthy weight healthy weight ![What is a healthy weight? (Spoiler alert: It’s personal)](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/0ef9c921-a07a-46b6-bf26-659b8c85638b/healthy-weight-thumb.jpg?quality=75&auto=format) ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/what-is-a-healthy-weight) [ ### What is a healthy weight? (Spoiler alert: It’s personal) ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/what-is-a-healthy-weight) What is a healthy weight? It’s a complex question. Research has shown that some people with a ‘healthy’ weight are considered to be “metabolically unhealthy”. Here’s what you need to know. [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/what-is-a-healthy-weight) [ healthy weight healthy weight ![GLP-1s: What are they and are there side effects?](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/16fb2f14-abe1-4fe2-a7bc-83de3df3b3d8/patient-talking-to-health-professional-t.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ![Kate Agnew](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/1d4b8956-247d-418e-8535-73638fcaa551/kate-agnew.webp?quality=75&auto=format) Kate Agnew ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/what-are-glp-1s) [ ### GLP-1s: What are they and are there side effects? ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/what-are-glp-1s) GLP-1 medications are gaining a lot of attention lately, not just for managing type 2 diabetes but also for their role in weight loss. Let’s explore what they are, how they work, and the side effects to keep in mind. [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/what-are-glp-1s) [ healthy weight healthy weight ![What are the side effects of GLP-1s? Do they outweigh the benefits?](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/b45f02a7-27a1-4cb3-91b9-4c7fb68332e2/young-woman-using-mobile-phone-t.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ![Kate Agnew](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/1d4b8956-247d-418e-8535-73638fcaa551/kate-agnew.webp?quality=75&auto=format) Kate Agnew ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/side-effects-of-glp-1) [ ### What are the side effects of GLP-1s? Do they outweigh the benefits? ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/side-effects-of-glp-1) GLP-1s can be effective, but they’re not without side effects. The good news? Most are manageable with simple changes and help from your healthcare professional. It’s also important to keep in mind that the medication is one tool in your toolkit; healthy habits are important to support you long after you stop taking it. [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/side-effects-of-glp-1) [ healthy weight healthy weight ![How to naturally increase GLP-1](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/81b3f267-afb4-4200-a727-3b94932cffde/women-preparing-breakfast-t.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ![Kate Agnew](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/1d4b8956-247d-418e-8535-73638fcaa551/kate-agnew.webp?quality=75&auto=format) Kate Agnew ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/how-to-naturally-increase-glp-1) [ ### How to naturally increase GLP-1 ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/how-to-naturally-increase-glp-1) GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone made in your gut. You might’ve heard of it in the context of weight loss medications because these drugs mimic the GLP-1 hormone. But even without medication, your body already produces GLP-1 every day in response to food. [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/how-to-naturally-increase-glp-1) [ healthy weight healthy weight ![What foods to eat when taking a GLP-1](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/fd78e3fb-a4f2-4781-8cae-81a0a5d0f4f4/man-making-healthy-breakfast-t.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ![Kate Agnew](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/1d4b8956-247d-418e-8535-73638fcaa551/kate-agnew.webp?quality=75&auto=format) Kate Agnew ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/foods-to-eat-when-taking-glp-1) [ ### What foods to eat when taking a GLP-1 ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/foods-to-eat-when-taking-glp-1) GLP-1 medications work with your body’s hormones to affect hunger, digestion, and blood sugar. They change how much you eat, but what you eat still matters. Even if you’re eating less, your nutrition needs don’t shrink. [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/foods-to-eat-when-taking-glp-1) [ healthy weight healthy weight ![Why your weight isn't a measure you should use to define yourself](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/aa0ca400-b089-4950-b320-0d4dec0eb628/ID1076%20Why%20your%20weight%20isn_t%20a%20measure%20you%20should%20use%20to%20define%20yourself%20-%20iStock-1093931646.jpg?quality=75&auto=format) ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/boost-self-worth) [ ### Why your weight isn't a measure you should use to define yourself ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/boost-self-worth) We’ve been told that to be perceived as ‘worthy’ you should be a specific weight on those dreaded scales, a certain size in clothes or look a particular way. Here’s why these numbers aren’t an accurate measure of your self-worth. 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