Many of us automatically count the calories that we consume in order to help lose weight. However, although calorie intake does of course effect our weight management, along with calorie expenditure (i.e. exercise), it is not the key factor in long-term weight loss. If your body doesn’t get the building blocks of nutrients it requires […]
It may be shocking to hear that according to a new study, having just one fizzy drink a day raises women’s risk of a stroke by a huge 80%! Researchers at Osaka University found both regular and low calorie soft drinks raise the chances of an ischaemic stroke – a life-threatening condition. Try sipping on […]
Ohyo’s new collapsible water bottle is a perfect little space-saver for any handbag. The clever compact design extends to hold 500ml of water and then squishes down when it’s empty. Visit Ohyo’s website (www.ohyo.me) for more information or pop into your local M&S (prices from £4.99).
A flabby mid-section is notoriously hard to shape up, and it often comes down to stress. Even if you eat well and exercise, leading a stressful lifelstyle can stop you losing inches. When the body is under long-term physical stress, levels of the hormone cortisol shoot up, which can cause your body to hold onto […]
It seems Popeye was on to a winner with his diet of spinach, as this super vegetable is a powerhouse of nutrients. Just 125g of fresh spinach will provide you with more than 20 nutrients, including more than your recommended daily allowance of vitamins K and A, almost all your daily requirements of folate and […]
I could write a long list of all the benefits exercise gives us, but one that is maybe most overlooked, yet probably relates to 99% of us, is it’s ability to relieve stress. Physical activity helps to use up the excess energy produced by the stress response. In fight-or-flight mode, the body is ready for […]
There are many people writing blogs and offering advice on specific diets and exercises, but something I realised recently is that many fail to advise on the most important aspect, which is how to initiate an exercise routine. Therefore I have decided to write a simple step-by-step guide on how to approach the subject and […]
If you answer yes to one or more of the questions below, you could benefit from having a Personal Trainer to help you with your exercise programme: 1. I want to lose more body fat and tone up my muscles more than I have been. 2. I want to improve my diet and nutrition. 3. […]
Think you don’t have time to workout? Find it difficult to put aside time just for you? Well you may be surprised that you don’t need an hour – or even half an hour – a day to lose weight or get into great shape. Studies have found that 15 minutes of resistance training is just […]
Everyone knows that regular exercise is good for your physical health, helping to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and strokes. More recently, studies have shown that regular physical activity can have major benefits for your mental health too. Exercise can help people recover from depression and prevent them from becoming depressed in the […]