As the weeks counting down to Christmas seem to go by so fast, and so much to do!!! The Christmas cards to buy, write and send… Photo by KoolShooters on Pexels.com Trying to discover the perfect presents to delight them all, sourcing it, traipsing endlessly around the shops (Extra Activity and of course no stoppingContinueContinue reading “The Festive run up…..”
Category Archives: Snacking
How much is TOO much?
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com So many of us have a sweet tooth! Having a sweet tooth is probably one of the biggest reasons why people have a weight problem So why is it such a problem? Because we eat too much of it has to be the honest answer. In the UK weContinueContinue reading “How much is TOO much?”
Grateful?????
Photo by Anna Tukhfatullina Food Photographer/Stylist on Pexels.com Photo by Techno Shaman on Pexels.com Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Take some time to take a walk and absorb all of the glorious colours that Autumn is displaying…… Not only are you taking time to be more active, but you are also opening your mind, relaxingContinueContinue reading “Grateful?????”
Sparkler or Damp Squid?
Photo by Designecologist on Pexels.com Do you remember when you were a child and went to a Bonfire party, it was all about the fireworks not what you got to eat, you either ate before you went or when you got back home. Which part of fireworks night did you like best, Bonfire toffee, aContinueContinue reading “Sparkler or Damp Squid?”
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……”
Focus on the now!
With everything that is happening in the world at the moment, it’s really important to start focusing on what we can control, what we can influence and what we can’t control and the impact it has on how we feel and on our healthy habits. It seems that everything we hear on the news isContinueContinue reading “Focus on the now!”
Cutting your cloth….
Many of us have heard the saying “You need to cut your cloth” probably with the exception of the younger generation! The main reason being they may have never had to! So, what does it mean? It is mostly a British saying and means; You limit what you do to take account of the resourcesContinueContinue reading “Cutting your cloth….”
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”
Summer Sensation
Summer eating with all it’s glorious colours, flavours and textures all in season so at it’s peak of vitamins, minerals and goodness packed full as nature intended and ready for you to savour!! Sadly our British summer can seem very short so it’s so important to get all the goodness in when we can! SnackingContinueContinue reading “Summer Sensation”
Do I REALLY need one?
A Shopping List! Sometimes we need to do a little soul searching and honesty regarding what we buy each time we shop and actually who is it for! It’s often been said to me…… I can’t expect the other people in my home to be deprived because I’m ‘Dieting’ so I HAVE to buy it….ContinueContinue reading “Do I REALLY need one?”