Feasting with the Easter Bunny?

Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com In order to get the best results possible this Easter we need to look at what will help us stay in control. Some of us find we are more likely to stay in control if we plan our eating in advance and write a shopping list and stick toContinueContinue reading “Feasting with the Easter Bunny?”

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?”

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”

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”

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….”

Physical and Mental Satisfaction

Photo by Malidate Van on Pexels.com Good food is important, not just for our weight loss but also our overall satisfaction. How many times have we eaten something and not enjoyed it and gone searching for something’nice’? If we are satisfied with what we have then we are less likely to drool over things weContinueContinue reading “Physical and Mental Satisfaction”

Is your shopping trolley making you fat?

Photo by Oleg Magni on Pexels.com Regardless of whether you are trying to lose weight or simply eat healthier food shopping plays a vital part in your success. The choices we make in a supermarket directly affect the food we eat at home. so its super important that we fill our shopping trolleys with theContinueContinue reading “Is your shopping trolley making you fat?”