Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com One of the best and easiest strategies to help us to avoid making unplanned and unwise food choices is to remove it from sight. Many of our members used this strategy over Christmas to wonderful success, either putting chocolates on a top shelf/wardrobe and nibbles away from them atContinueContinue reading “Organising your surroundings for success…”
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Rechauffe cooking….
It would be interesting to know how many of you clicked on this article as, like me, you had absolutely no idea what ‘rechauffe’ cooking actually means!! Are you thinking an amazing new technique of cooking that will revolutionise your meals?? Actually, it’s a technique that’s been around for time immemorial…. The art of re-heatingContinueContinue reading “Rechauffe cooking….”
Why do we fail?
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that countswinston churchill There are various reasons why so many people abandon a challenge that they have set themselves; It’s a much bigger challenge than expected It’s too restrictive and doesn’t allow for ‘ normal ‘ life The results aren’t comingContinueContinue reading “Why do we fail?”
Will do List
For many, the New Year may see you embarking on a whole range of Resolutions of things that will make your life sooo much better!!! You are full of hope, expectations and optimism!!! It’s a whole 52 weeks of blank pages for you to write your future success and happiness in! Sadly, all too oftenContinueContinue reading “Will do List”
A – Z of Christmas
Here’s our healthy A – Z of Christmas……. A is for ALLIES What would you do when a close friend is in difficulty? You offer support, boost her confidence and help her sort herself out. Do the same for yourself – be your own best friend. Imagine what you would say to encourage a friendContinueContinue reading “A – Z of Christmas”
Bored Games??
As the festive season comes along, it may be time to check out the board games you’ve packed up in the attic after last year….. Playing games with your family and friends is a great way to stave off boredom, and we know how boredom can affect our food choices Idle Hands? And whilst weContinueContinue reading “Bored Games??”
De-Stress
Photo by Pedro Figueras on Pexels.com With not many weeks left to the big day you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with “To Do” lists right now. There is so much to think about at this time of year, and we risk putting our weight loss on hold to focus on the crazy ChristmasContinueContinue reading “De-Stress”
If it is to be……
Photo by Ivan Bertolazzi on Pexels.com When you embark on anything in life that matters to you or is something you’ve always wanted to do or achieve, inevitably, along the way you will encounter challenges and setbacks. The real difference between succeeding and giving up is not will power (as so many say) it’s howContinueContinue reading “If it is to be……”
Focus on the now!
With everything that is happening in the world at the moment, it’s really important to start focusing on what we can control, what we can influence and what we can’t control and the impact it has on how we feel and on our healthy habits. It seems that everything we hear on the news isContinueContinue reading “Focus on the now!”
The moment you realise….
I’m going to tell you a story, it is a true story……. Are you sitting comfortably? Photo by Victor on Pexels.com This person had reached a certain age in life, as we all know, nature is not very generous as the years go by, your body changes and clothes don’t feel as comfortable as theyContinueContinue reading “The moment you realise….”
Success Lies in Mind 