Carbohydrates are a good source of energy and because they release it slowly and are perfect for the active person for example a long distance runner, that does mean TRULY active, not just think they are or wishes to be! But carbohydrates have, in the past bad press when it comes to weight loss. ManyContinueContinue reading “Are you too Starchy?”
Category Archives: Healthy Eating
Sleep
Quality sleep is vital for life and contributes to our overall health and well-being, it also helps to improve our immune system, our attention, our mood and helps to regulate our metabolism and appetite. Photo by Marcus Aurelius on Pexels.com So are you getting enough???? Adults should have upwards of 7 hours a nightLess thanContinueContinue reading “Sleep”
Why is Breakfast the best meal of the day?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day when it comes to satisfaction, and those that have it are more successful in their weight loss journey. Research has shown that eating a breakfast gives better long term weight loss success, better concentration and work output and can help you to avoid the mid-morning slumpContinueContinue reading “Why is Breakfast the best meal of the day?”
Physical and Mental Satisfaction
Photo by Malidate Van on Pexels.com Good food is important, not just for our weight loss but also our overall satisfaction. How many times have we eaten something and not enjoyed it and gone searching for something’nice’? If we are satisfied with what we have then we are less likely to drool over things weContinueContinue reading “Physical and Mental Satisfaction”
Is your shopping trolley making you fat?
Photo by Oleg Magni on Pexels.com Regardless of whether you are trying to lose weight or simply eat healthier food shopping plays a vital part in your success. The choices we make in a supermarket directly affect the food we eat at home. so its super important that we fill our shopping trolleys with theContinueContinue reading “Is your shopping trolley making you fat?”
Lent
Photo by Skitterphoto on Pexels.com This week is Pancake Day, and that marks the beginning of Lent, which is when traditionally most people give up things you like. But as we all know saying we can’t have something usually makes us want it more and we often end up eating more than we would haveContinueContinue reading “Lent”
Excuses
Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels.com As humans, we can be absolutely brilliant at creating a wide range of excuses but ultimately they limit our capabilities. From avoiding the gym to studying for an exam or sticking to a healthy eating plan, too often we look for excuses about why we can’t, even though weContinueContinue reading “Excuses”
An Apple a Day?
Ok so we all probably know the benefits of eating fruit, but just in case- They are a fabulous source of vitamins and minerals including folate (vitamin B9), vitamin C and potassium.They are a brilliant source of dietary fiber, which not only helps keep you full and satisfied but also has tremendous health benefits.And lastlyContinueContinue reading “An Apple a Day?”
Success Lies in Mind 