Eating a healthy diet each day is as easy as eating an unhealthy one. The difference between the two is down to the choices and options you give yourself. For example, nipping into the snack shop at work is more likely to result in the unhealthy diet than if you […]
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A recent international study compared 38 countries, and found England, Scotland and Wales to have amongst the least physically active children in the entire analysis. A significant worry! The research, by an alliance of global health experts, shows that the UK is ranked behind countries including Poland, Venezuela and Slovenia […]
Is willpower and self control the reason for low energy and increasing weight? Maybe not…. It might actually be your hormones. I’m talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism, and appetite. Things that actually control your energy and weight. Let’s go over a few of the critical links […]
Traveling soon? Perhaps a long-awaited holiday? Business trip? Something completely different? No matter where you’re going, you’re probably going to appreciate some quick and easy healthy food ideas. These can help you stay on track and help you bring, and find real food. While these tips can all be used […]
On Saturday 29th July myself and 7 members, recently completed the 24-mile long trek of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, (which included a huge 5,200ft/1,585m of ascent) to raise money for Niamh’s Next Step. Sam Curry (Niamh’s Mummy) was also part of our amazing team in which we managed to complete the challenge […]
The sun is out, the temperature has been soaring (and according to reports it’s going to be a similar story for the rest of the summer), one of the most important things to ask yourself is “Are you drinking enough?”. Iced cocktails? Pimms and prosecco in the sun? A trip […]
Did you know that in the past 10 years, the number of people with diabetes in the U.K has doubled? In fact, there are currently 4.5 million people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and it’s believed at the current diagnosis rate, by 2020 there could be as many […]
The sun’s out, summer is on the horizon and, naturally, it’s that time of year when you think about summer dresses, tan lines, pretty tops and shorts and getting out more. Like many of us, our beach bodies are still in hibernation mode from winter! More sofa ready then surf […]
So this week it is, of course, Easter! A time for family, reflection and celebrating “new beginnings” but naturally, let’s be honest, the first thing that comes to mind is chocolate and indulgence! Hot cross buns, lamb roast, simmel cake…. The list goes on. Every year the chocolate eggs are […]
After the weekend I’ve had, all I can say is today feels like the comedown from the high. The combination of exercise, sweat, laughter, shenanigans and fabulous company was the perfect cocktail to a cracking Fitness Fiesta at Hinkley Island in Leicester. Despite not seeing daylight for 2 days, I […]
Have you noticed how many programmes on TV are covering lots of different diets to bring you information on which one is best? It’s all petty confusing and consumers are left making a decision on either, what suits their budget or how easy the change is to implement. So how do […]
Do you dread the question “What do you want for Christmas?‘ because you just can’t think of anything you would like? If you’re anything like me I often think of these things around June time and then forget what it was by the beginning of December… Frustrating to say the […]