Ever wondered about the origins of harvest festival? They are believed to date back to ancient Britain and are usually when nature’s bounty is ready to be harvested having soaked up all the summer sunshine, thanks were then given for a good harvest usually during the full moon closest to the autumn equinox and it’sContinueContinue reading “Harvest Festival….”
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Hello Autumn……
We’re ready for you!!! As we say good bye to Summer 2025, maybe a chance to reflect on all the triumphs that have been achieved, those amazing holidays, the satisfaction of feeling proud and wearing smaller clothes, enjoying better health with more energy and enthusiasm? Or will we be dwelling on opportunities that may haveContinueContinue reading “Hello Autumn……”
14 weeks till the “Big Day”
It seems impossible to believe how quickly the summer days and weeks have flown by and we know that September heralds the beginning of Autumn which can also hold glorious sunshine and warm days. But there is often a little nip in the early morning and late evenings as it starts to fall dusk thatContinueContinue reading “14 weeks till the “Big Day””
Dog Day’s are over…
Many of us have heard this saying, but what does it actually refer to? It is commonly associated with the end of August the “dog days of summer,” which were traditionally believed to be the hottest and most unpleasant days of the year due to the heat, storms and even bad luck in ancient times.ContinueContinue reading “Dog Day’s are over…”
Let’s play ball…
So love it or loathe it everywhere you go and everything you see has got something to do with football. There are many aspects of football that can relate to losing weight Well here goes….So let’s start with the basics. Team (that’s you), coach (that’s me), Referee (the scales), Lines people (your support group), and ofContinueContinue reading “Let’s play ball…”
The White Stuff….
We were all brought up with the knowledge that we needed to drink our milk for strong bones and teeth, it brings back awful memories of those small glass milk bottles we used to have to drink at school, not a problem in the winter, but I can still remember vividly the smell of itContinueContinue reading “The White Stuff….”
Esther Mater……
Well this is the story of Esther who has been following a healthy diet for some time and has lost a significant amount of weight already, over time, her weight loss has slowed down and now it’s stopped altogether even though she is using her food diary to religiously write everything down. Now there isContinueContinue reading “Esther Mater……”
Fake it till you make it!!!
This is all about faking it till we make it, it’s not about being 100% perfect, many of us are not giving it our all, but does it really matter if we are still seeing positive results but if we personalise the changes more than we should then there is a good chance we won’tContinueContinue reading “Fake it till you make it!!!”
Three pillars of weight loss…
I’m sure you’ve all noticed that the nights are getting lighter, the birds are in full chorus and the snowdrops, daffodils and all the perennials are putting out their shoots!! Who has already found that a bit of sunshine has made a difference to your activity efforts? Gardening – getting your garden ready for theContinueContinue reading “Three pillars of weight loss…”
What is the Truth?
After many years of working within the weight loss and well being industry, there have been so many things that have given us “food for thought” The various studies and data that should enable us to make better choices, the scientific research that explains WHY we are attracted to the high caloried, high carbohydrate, highContinueContinue reading “What is the Truth?”
Success Lies in Mind 