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…”
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Myths and Sayings…
I’m sure we have all have heard many different myths and sayings throughout our lives. Some of them are included below, and if you have any more, please add them to your comments. Nearly all of them can be applied to our healthy weight loss, lifestyle and journey, so how many can you relate toContinueContinue reading “Myths and Sayings…”
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”
It’s not Fair…..
Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com One of the phrases that is frequently used in life is “It’s not fair” it appears all too often especially regarding a weight problem. Everyone else can eat what they like and not gain a ounce, somehow you only have to look at food and it’s half a stoneContinueContinue reading “It’s not Fair…..”
What is LOVE?
As I’m sure we’re all aware there are many types of love that is all around us, and if you ‘Google’ it there can be as many as 12!! The four basic types according to Greek philosophy are; Agape – Love for the Universe that is bigger than yourself Eros – The romantic love thatContinueContinue reading “What is LOVE?”
There are 24…..which are yours?
This article stems from an in-person meeting that we recently held. It certainly created lots of talking points and for several members they have used this strategy in team building at work. Welcome to the overview of character strengths, look out for future articles that explore each group in greater depth . There are 24ContinueContinue reading “There are 24…..which are yours?”
Rechauffe cooking….
It would be interesting to know how many of you clicked on this article as, like me, you had absolutely no idea what ‘rechauffe’ cooking actually means!! Are you thinking an amazing new technique of cooking that will revolutionise your meals?? Actually, it’s a technique that’s been around for time immemorial…. The art of re-heatingContinueContinue reading “Rechauffe cooking….”
How SAD are you?
This week we have the most depressing day of the year, it seemed apt to write this post! The 3rd Monday of the New Year has been awarded the gloomy title of “Blue Monday” because of a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold dark nights and the arrival of unpaid credit card bills. Until this particularContinueContinue reading “How SAD are you?”
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”
Success Lies in Mind 