Are you getting enough?

Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush on Pexels.com When it comes to losing weight and getting healthier, sleep plays an important role: Research tells us that when people get seven to nine hours of quality sleep, it’s easier to eat well, move regularly, and be in a better frame of mind The amount of sleep we getContinueContinue reading “Are you getting enough?”

What is SUCCESS…..

Success means different things to us all, for many it’s a direct association with what the scales say, so if its a weight loss – that’s a successful week, but often in the past when we have followed a strict ‘diet’ our expectation of what we should lose often falls short of what we actuallyContinueContinue reading “What is SUCCESS…..”

Will 2022 be the year for the New You??

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Many of us have been on a personal weight loss battle for as long as we can remember, at school many of us hated P.E simply because of the showers and shorts!! We have tried virtually every diet, homemade and faddy and have been successful in varying degrees depending onContinueContinue reading “Will 2022 be the year for the New You??”

Resolutions…….

Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com For many of us the 1st of January will see the start of of our New Years resolutions- all those things we want to achieve…and for how many will it be the same as all the other years, to lose weight, become healthier, be more active and so on.ContinueContinue reading “Resolutions…….”

Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house…..

Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house,Nothing was stirring not even a mouse,Till down in the kitchen a small light came onAs the fridge door was opened – whose willpower had gone? Trifle and cream, cheeses and cake –All kinds of goodies for Santa Claus sake,But a moment of pleasure on secretive lipsMeansContinueContinue reading “Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house…..”

The Best Present………

Photo by Liza Summer on Pexels.com As Christmas is fast approaching and we are asking our nearest and dearest exactly what they would like for Christmas…. Who asks you? If you had to choose a gift for yourself (money no object!) Is there something you would choose above anything else? Often gifts are bought andContinueContinue reading “The Best Present………”

A Cracker for Christmas????

Who would love to be a cracker this Christmas??? I’m sure we all would love to feel at our very best, so our thoughts should be turning to how to achieve it!! The most important weapon in achieving success has got to be getting our mind focused and ready. Many people sadly feel there’s noContinueContinue reading “A Cracker for Christmas????”

Excuses….

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….”

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???”