Great tips to BOOST motivation and REDUCE temptation
If you are trying to get a bit slimmer, fitter and healthier, the hardest thing, bar NONE is stay motivated enough to overcome temptation. You can have all the diet books in the world at your fingertips but when that chocolate biscuit or treacle sponge craving comes knocking, many of us find it impossible to […]
Overweight? Here’s the easiest test to find out…
Are you overweight? Do this simple test to find out. A study by Cass Business School, City University, London has devised a really simple formula to tell if you’re overweight or not. Regardless of a person’s age, ethnicity or gender, the ideal formula for living a long life is having a waist circumference that is less […]
Don’t waste time on a calorie-counting diet – go for a LONG TERM solution
We’ve all fallen for the diet industry’s hype! They’ve managed to instil into us a general belief that the key to weight loss is obsessive calorie counting for a fixed period of time…leading to the oft-used expression “go on a diet”. —————————————————————————————————————— New In 90 has been specially designed for people who want to lose […]
Here’s how to approach the dreaded “exercise” word!
“Exercise” is an emotive word. To many, it means sweaty sessions in the gym, team games down the local park or long runs on dangerous, unlit roads and so is distinctly unappealing! Compartmentalising it in this fashion gives us the perfect excuse not to do anything because it’s OK to say “I don’t have time […]
Why we should all be drinking more water…
We all need a certain amount of fluids each day to keep our body functioning properly. Unfortunately, we seem to have become slaves to coffee, tea and soft, sugary drinks and a large number of people perceive that a glass of fizzy cola is all the liquid intake they need. This is a particular problem […]
DO NOT BE FOOLED! Ten food and drinks to avoid.
Whilst our main focus is on lifestyle and habit change (rather than calorie counting) when it comes to health and fitness, we’re always on the lookout for pitfalls that anyone can fall into on a daily basis. Here are some examples of foods and drinks you should definitely be careful of! 1. Low fat yogurts: […]
Do you want to lose weight? Here’s how to achieve long term results…
If you want to achieve or change something in your life then there’s a fair chance it’s going to take some time and probably hard work. Starting a new job, moving house, learning a new language or learning to drive will all take a real mind-set to do successfully. However, when it comes to becoming […]
Why NOW is the best time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions!
Key points in this article: There’s no need to dread the “New Year diet” if you take a different approach. Plan some simple and achievable lifestyle changes that’ll both give you the control you want and make you fitter and healthier. Look forward to the process because it’ll make you feel GREAT! With Christmas rapidly […]
Do you want to be more active but just don’t have the time?
So much is said about the importance of being “active” as part of a healthy lifestyle but it’s often difficult to know exactly what that means. The Government’s recommendation is for adults to do 150 minutes of exercise per week in bouts of 10 minutes or more. If you do less than 30 mins per […]
Regular walking helps you lose weight and get fitter
Most people think that ‘taking exercise’ means going to the gym or playing a team sport. Not so! Many studies have shown that just a daily brisk walk will have huge health benefits including fitness and weight control. So, if you combine this with other very simple daily exercises and healthy eating objectives, you’ll soon […]