Today we’re going to have a virtual BBQ and you’re coming to my house Welcome to my BBQ. Its 3 pm – You have just arrived, unfortunately I’m a little late getting organised and just setting up the BBQ when you arrive. No problem, what do you want to drink? Its 4 pm – EveryoneContinueContinue reading “BBQ’S”
Category Archives: Healthy Eating
Anyone for tennis?
Photo by Raj Tatavarthy on Pexels.com We all know the benefits of being more active we all want a slimmer summer and as well as following a healthy eating plan, being more active will help you find that summer shape quicker. Thinking of summer, here are a few sports/activities/exercises we usually associate British Summertime….. Gardening/Swimming/wakingContinueContinue reading “Anyone for tennis?”
Time to start shedding the ‘Lockdown’ lbs
It seems that ‘Lockdown’ has shown us many things we would never have believed would happen, different ways of working, or not working, being at home more and with the same people 24/7 some have loved it- some have not. The majority of the population who have a weight problem have significantly gained weight inContinueContinue reading “Time to start shedding the ‘Lockdown’ lbs”
3 Lions
Well its Euro 2020 time, a year late due to COVID-19, but it is happening this year not unlike how so many of us have put our healthy eating efforts on the back burner for a year. 3 Lions is the insignia for the England football team as it represents a standard that used toContinueContinue reading “3 Lions”
5 A DAY
We don’t always make wise choices when it comes to using fruit and vegetables in our daily food choices, we can be so predictable and can I say boring as we tend to stick to the same choices all the time Eating your Rainbow!!! This is a fabulous way to ensure we are providing ourContinueContinue reading “5 A DAY”
Whats on your plate?
So how big is yours? How do you typically decide how much of a certain food is right for you? Photo by Lachlan Ross on Pexels.com Many factors impact the portion sizes we choose, including how much we normally eat, how hungry we feel, how much we enjoy that particular food,and how much food isContinueContinue reading “Whats on your plate?”
Recipe for Success….
Photo by Nicole Michalou on Pexels.com Let’s think about getting back to basics. We are going to look at what actually is the recipe is to success! You will need a vivid imagination… I want you to imagine that I am stood in front of you with my apron on, an empty bowl and aContinueContinue reading “Recipe for Success….”
Herbs and Spices
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com It’s very easy to become bored and stale with the meals we are eating, but something as simple as changing to different herbs and spices in your cooking can really make a huge difference, with no added calories!! If you regularly cook with herbs and spices you’ll already have discoveredContinueContinue reading “Herbs and Spices”
Packing up????
For many of us during this pandemic, our holiday plans may have had to significantly change. Those who preferred to holiday on foreign shores may be looking to the English Riviera this year. So is holidaying in Britain very different? Many would say yes, lots of advantages, for example no foreign language to master, easyContinueContinue reading “Packing up????”
A Spanner in the Works
What puts a spanner in the works for your weight loss? Photo by C Technical on Pexels.com Poorly (you, partner, kids)Deserved a treatFed upBirthday/ Anniversary/ Meal out/ PartySchool HolidayNeeded cheering up/ Depressed/ Disappointed/stressed For every spanner in the weight loss works there’s often a simple solution that you can use to help you solve itContinueContinue reading “A Spanner in the Works”
Success Lies in Mind 