Category Archives: Success

Can you picture it?

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Our mind is one of the most powerful weapons we have, tapping into it can help us achieve anything we want. All too often we start out with brilliant intentions and do well initially and then we allow self doubt, ‘what if’s’, its’s too difficult and I can’t to interfereContinueContinue reading “Can you picture it?”

What are you’re levels like?

I imagine many of our stress levels have been a ‘little’ higher over the last few months than normal.  Thousands of years ago, when humans encountered dangers – like a bear chasing them in the woods – our bodies would release hormones that sent us into a “fight or flight” response. This quickens our heartContinueContinue reading “What are you’re levels like?”

Are you too Starchy?

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?”

Small Steps = Big Changes

If you concentrate on small, manageable steps you can cross unimaginable distancesShaun Hick Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com How would you feel if I asked you to run a marathon tomorrow? For many of us that is what our journey feels like as we tend to look at the whole journey and feel dauntedContinueContinue reading “Small Steps = Big Changes”

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”

Spring Forward

Photo by Alena Koval on Pexels.com March is here, and like many of us, my thoughts turn to….. Longer days and lighter nights, spring flowers and sunshine. Also spring cleaning as the sunshine highlights all the bits I’ve missed- cobwebs! Windows! I do love a smear-free window and have discovered ‘Minky’ their window cloth isContinueContinue reading “Spring Forward”

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?”

Always a Reason….

I thought this would give us food for thought, and maybe some home truths?? January – My New Years’ resolution’s decided, I just won’t be beaten As soon as my Christmas leftovers are eaten. But it’s snowy and cold and I need comfort food In February I’ll start, when I feel in the mood PhotoContinueContinue reading “Always a Reason….”