Winter Solstice

Whilst many of us dread the Winter arriving, the short cold days and the long dark nights can be seen as either an obstacle or an opportunity. Of course you may be spending more time inside and the added temptation of the snacks that are so challenging to resist!! Or how about different ways toContinueContinue reading “Winter Solstice”

December tips for success….

So here it is the last month of 2025, for many it’s the most chaotic, manic and hectic month of the whole year! There never seems to be enough hours in the day to complete all the many lists and tasks that it entails. With that in mind it’s also worth noting that with soContinueContinue reading “December tips for success….”

Time to say NO!!

So here we are…… NOvember!!!! Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com What could you be saying NO to during this month that will improve your well-being, self-esteem, weight, confidence and health?? Let’s explore the possibilities: EXCUSES… Look at the excuses made during summer for not taking regular activity!! It may be colder now, but youContinueContinue reading “Time to say NO!!”

Remember, remember WHY you are a member!!!!

Photo by MATSUDA Akihiro on Pexels.com As soon as Halloween is over, hot on it’s heels is Bonfire night! No matter if you love it or hate it, it can evoke powerful memories of time gone by. The penny for the guy, the assembling of the bonfire, the excitement of waiting for it to arrive!ContinueContinue reading “Remember, remember WHY you are a member!!!!”

When does the journey end?

As the Autumn progresses and Winter draws ever near with all the Halloween, Bonfire and Christmas items flooding the shops!! It can be quite noticeable how the focus and motivation slides away. This can be the time that many may think “what’s the point” Holidays and Summer have gone with only the memories and photo’sContinueContinue reading “When does the journey end?”

Be-Leaf!!!!

While watching Michael McIntyre’s big night on television, celebrity Katherine Ryan played a phone game called ‘send to all’ One of her contacts was her therapist and the name was ‘Be-leaf’. As when you DO be-leaf, anything and everything is possible!!! Is it time for you to turn over a new leaf? Are you happyContinueContinue reading “Be-Leaf!!!!”

October tips for Success….

As we slide into October and Autumn is firmly here, what better time to share a selection of tips to keep the motivation high, to advise and support our healthy weight loss journey. The flower for the month of October is called Cosmos, and certainly brings a splash of colour to brighten the day! HopefullyContinueContinue reading “October tips for Success….”

Harvest Festival….

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….”

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…”