With Easter fast approaching, for how may of us does Easter represent the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring? Feasting with the Easter Bunny? Easter Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Photo by David Orsborne on Pexels.com Are you ready to “Spring forward”? What does Spring indicate to you? NewContinueContinue reading “Focus Forward”
Category Archives: Excuses
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…”
Myths and Sayings…
I’m sure we have all have heard many different myths and sayings throughout our lives. Some of them are included below, and if you have any more, please add them to your comments. Nearly all of them can be applied to our healthy weight loss, lifestyle and journey, so how many can you relate toContinueContinue reading “Myths and Sayings…”
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….”
How SAD are you?
This week we have the most depressing day of the year, it seemed apt to write this post! The 3rd Monday of the New Year has been awarded the gloomy title of “Blue Monday” because of a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold dark nights and the arrival of unpaid credit card bills. Until this particularContinueContinue reading “How SAD are you?”
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?”
As the clock strikes Midnight
As the clock strikes midnight, it can be a time for reflection or even a time to look forward to a new opportunity. When it comes to looking back over the year it can be easy to think of all the things that didn’t go to plan or even those that went horribly wrong withContinueContinue reading “As the clock strikes Midnight”
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??”
Success Lies in Mind 