How can we make our weight loss a top priority when we are very good at making excuses? Over the years I’ve acquired a diary of excuses… Weather – Snowed/Rained/Windy/Sunny/Cold/Hot (so how many days does that leave then)Tired (365 days of the year!!!)Don’t like – Water/Fruit or Veg/Milk/Breakfast/Margarine/Exercise/Slow weight lossDidn’t have time to – Plan/Prepare/FillContinueContinue reading “Excuses….”
Category Archives: Excuses
Idle Hands?
As the Autumn nights draw in and thoughts turn to what else we may draw in and as we are spending longer inside our homes it’s a perfect opportunity to rethink the ways in which we can choose to occupy our minds and hands to fill those hours with anything other than food! Through-out theContinueContinue reading “Idle Hands?”
Snack Attack!!!
It’s said by so many people who are trying to lose weight, that often it’s not their meals that cause problems, it’s the extra’s in-between! Most of which can be high calorie, high fat and high sugar which can then set up the craving to have even more. Which then usually leaves you feeling guilty,ContinueContinue reading “Snack Attack!!!”
Up in smoke???
As its Bonfire Night this week its seems appropriate to think about some of the traditional/popular foods that you are likely to be tempted with that could possibly cause an explosion! What foods are we likely to eat/drink at a Bonfire Party? Sausages – be honest the only time they will be the a lowContinueContinue reading “Up in smoke???”
Halloween……
It will soon be Halloween so I thought we would dedicate the rest of this Blog to it Thinking about what is associated with Halloween…. Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com Twilight – snacking time? Plenty of low caloried snacks out there, just take time to plan them! Spirits – get into the spirit withContinueContinue reading “Halloween……”
Persistence NOT Perfection!
Achieving anything in life is very rarely down to luck or getting it right first time, it more often comes from getting it wrong and repeating it until we get it right. Think back to a baby trying to walk, they stumble and fall thousands of times, but they keep getting up until it’s automatic.ContinueContinue reading “Persistence NOT Perfection!”
What’s in yours????????
Photo by mentatdgt on Pexels.com What do you think is the most popular item of clothing you would like to wear when you get to a weight or shape you’re happy with? Recently a selection of people were asked what was the key item of clothing they wanted to get into when they were happierContinueContinue reading “What’s in yours????????”
Last Straw?
There comes a time in our life when we decide that enough is enough regarding our weight. That moment or ‘last straw’ is the moment we decide to take action and do battle with our shape and size and tackle those unhealthy habits. The ‘last straw’ is personal to each of us, it could be:-ContinueContinue reading “Last Straw?”
Back to School!
The children throughout the country have now gone back to school. Can you remember your first day at school? How scary was that first day, I remember being terrified, looking for a friendly or familiar face. Most of us were feeling scared, excited, apprehensive, just like new members walking into their very first meeting. OnContinueContinue reading “Back to School!”
Hell’s Kitchen???
Changing lifestyles mean that we are spending more and more time in our kitchen. They are becoming the new center of our houses. Especially true during the pandemic. The constant presence of food can challenge our self control. It’s all too easy to mindlessly grab a biscuit or pour another glass of wine as weContinueContinue reading “Hell’s Kitchen???”
Success Lies in Mind 