At first it may seem hard to see a connection between your psoriasis and your weight; however, losing weight has been found to improve psoriasis in some people who are overweight.

This could be because fat cells in some overweight people are another source of inflammation.

It could be that psoriasis treatments don’t work as well in people with psoriasis who are currently overweight.

It can be a challenge to maintain a healthy weight. The best way to do this is to think of ways to change your food habits rather than constantly restricting what you eat. Over time, eating healthily will become part of your routine.

We know that weight loss is not always as simple as ‘a, b, c’. Our mood or feelings, or memories of previous ‘failed’ attempts can get in the way of trying losing weight. However, even if you have tried in the past remember that any attempts at weight loss show that you are serious about looking after your health.

Keep a food diary for a week to
find out what kind of eater you are

Constant Craver - feel hungry all the time

Look up the 5:2 diet. This works for some people as you only have to stick to a plan on 2 days of the week.

Feaster - once start can’t stop

Try to eat slowly to give your brain a chance to register you are full. Eat protein plus high fibre and wholegrain foods so you feel full for longer.

Emotional Eater - eat when anxious or feeling low

Do something physical instead of eating.