As the Winter slips away to a distant memory, Spring is in full bloom and the air feels full of the promise of Summer, take a moment to reflect on the past 4 months, take stock of where you are and what you have achieved. If its not as good as you hoped…refocus and reset.ContinueContinue reading “May”
Category Archives: Carbohydrate
Time to go with the Grain?
Photo by Karyna Panchenko on Pexels.com Is it time for you to make the change to healthier and more filling wholegrains? Wholegrains can benefit your health by reducing the risk of heart disease by up to 30% Wholegrains are also linked to decrease risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer They are much more fillingContinueContinue reading “Time to go with the Grain?”
Pyramid of Success….
It can be really useful to see exactly what a pyramid of success consists of and the various steps each of us needs to engage with in order to achieve the very best results possible. So let’s look at them in order of priority. Sustainable Lifestyle – If you can’t make it a habit thatContinueContinue reading “Pyramid of Success….”
Organising your surroundings for success…
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…”
It’s not Fair…..
Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com One of the phrases that is frequently used in life is “It’s not fair” it appears all too often especially regarding a weight problem. Everyone else can eat what they like and not gain a ounce, somehow you only have to look at food and it’s half a stoneContinueContinue reading “It’s not Fair…..”
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….”
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??”
The Festive run up…..
As the weeks counting down to Christmas seem to go by so fast, and so much to do!!! The Christmas cards to buy, write and send… Photo by KoolShooters on Pexels.com Trying to discover the perfect presents to delight them all, sourcing it, traipsing endlessly around the shops (Extra Activity and of course no stoppingContinueContinue reading “The Festive run up…..”
Come Dine With Me…..
As the festive time is fast approaching and you may be facing an avalanche of invitations to come along and eat, drink and be merry as it’s Christmas! Whilst the thought is ooh how lovely, for some it just conjures up a weight gain nightmare. Stop for a minute…Would you cope better or worse ifContinueContinue reading “Come Dine With Me…..”
Success Lies in Mind 