Organising your surroundings for success…

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com One of the best and easiest strategies to help us to avoid making unplanned and unwise food choices is to remove it from sight. Many of our members used this strategy over Christmas to wonderful success, either putting chocolates on a top shelf/wardrobe and nibbles away from them atContinueContinue reading “Organising your surroundings for success…”

Giving up

Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com As Lent begins and many people decide what they will be giving up, going without or sacrificing for the next 40 days, my thoughts turned to a different version of “giving up” Often when you decide you need to lose weight, become fitter and healthier, the motivation can beContinueContinue reading “Giving up”

Why do we fail?

Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that countswinston churchill There are various reasons why so many people abandon a challenge that they have set themselves; It’s a much bigger challenge than expected It’s too restrictive and doesn’t allow for ‘ normal ‘ life The results aren’t comingContinueContinue reading “Why do we fail?”

Will do List

For many, the New Year may see you embarking on a whole range of Resolutions of things that will make your life sooo much better!!! You are full of hope, expectations and optimism!!! It’s a whole 52 weeks of blank pages for you to write your future success and happiness in! Sadly, all too oftenContinueContinue reading “Will do List”

A – Z of Christmas

Here’s our healthy A – Z of Christmas……. A is for ALLIES What would you do when a close friend is in difficulty? You offer support, boost her confidence and help her sort herself out. Do the same for yourself – be your own best friend. Imagine what you would say to encourage a friendContinueContinue reading “A – Z of Christmas”

If it is to be……

Photo by Ivan Bertolazzi on Pexels.com When you embark on anything in life that matters to you or is something you’ve always wanted to do or achieve, inevitably, along the way you will encounter challenges and setbacks. The real difference between succeeding and giving up is not will power (as so many say) it’s howContinueContinue reading “If it is to be……”

15 minutes???

Photo by Andrey Grushnikov on Pexels.com Photo by Artem Podrez on Pexels.com Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com It’s scary how quickly time flies and often we don’t seem to have time to achieve all the things we want to do, and often the things that can benefit our well-being most are the ones weContinueContinue reading “15 minutes???”

New Horizons……

Photo by morais on Pexels.com How many of us are guilty of sticking with what you already know, or think you know? I know I am in some ways. In the majority my formative years, I always lived in the South of England until aged 14 we moved to the Midlands. When it comes toContinueContinue reading “New Horizons……”

Evening Meal

The Evening meal conjures up the image of a perfect the mealtime that the whole family comes together to chat and relax together whilst enjoying a tasty meal. Or maybe the evening meal is for 1 and the thought of creating a gourmet meal is amazing!! The reality may look very different!! Your family areContinueContinue reading “Evening Meal”

The HEAT is on……

So here we are in the midst of a level 4 heat weather warning! Firstly we all need to realise that this can be deadly especially to the young, vulnerable and elderly – basically heat can kill!!!! Yes I know most of you have probably been on holiday where the temperature has soared even higherContinueContinue reading “The HEAT is on……”