Don’t say “I want to lose weight”; say “it’s time to change”
Don’t say “I want to lose weight”; say “it’s time to change” As we all try to digest Christmas and move towards the New Year, how many people do you think want to lose some weight in 2019? And how many people want to lose a bit and how many a lot? 10%….20%…80%? There’s no […]
High blood pressure? Walking may be a better cure than drugs.
High blood pressure? Walking may be a better cure than drugs. If you have high blood pressure, then you may well already be taking drugs to bring it down. Well, recent research has shown that walking, and other forms of exercise, may well be more of an effective cure – and it also has some […]
10 ways to save your waist line over Christmas
Over the next few weeks, most of us will over eat and drink…after all it’s the festive season right? There’s lots of TV ads showing very happy families sitting down at tables laden with glorious looking food and drink and we all start eating stuff which we wouldn’t normally even consider throughout the rest of […]
It’s getting darker and it’s getting colder – now’s the time to start!
With the nights drawing in and the colder weather upon us, it gets even harder to think about your weight and fitness – all we want to do is sit on the sofa at the end of a busy day and eat chocolate! But there’s no need to despair… Despite most of us thinking that […]
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 […]
The amazing 10 second body makeover
One of the simplest and quickest ways to both make yourself look immediately slimmer AND strengthen your core muscles for long term health is to get your posture right. Read on to find out why. This may seem a very obvious comment, but not many people sit or stand with a good posture. If you […]
Desperate to lose weight? Then it’s time for a new approach…
If you’re one of the many people desperate to lose weight but just can’t, then it’s time to tell yourself this: A. Diets on their own probably won’t work because you’re trying to treat a symptom. You want to lose weight because you think you weigh too much and are worried about the potential consequences, […]
Forget counting calories – start counting objectives instead
Now here’s a thought! If you want to lose weight, do you immediately think of calories? If the answer is ‘yes’, then now’s the time to think again. Sure, the old adage of ‘calories in/calories out’ is still true, but how many calories you eat and drink is an end result of a long list […]
How to reach your IDEAL body weight – and keep it!
If you’re one of those people who are unhappy with your body weight or the look and feel of your body, then don’t despair. The really important thing to remember if you’re in this situation is that: a) you’re not alone (definitely!); b) you can do something about it (definitely!) and, c) everyone is different. […]
Why self-belief is vital when it comes to weight loss and fitness
In this article we’ll tell you how to get the vital self-belief you need to lose weight and lead a fitter lifestyle. Many people perceive that there’s a one-stop solution to weight loss – just go on a diet, lose some weight and the problem is solved. However, the problem is much more complex than […]