Fast Food – Does it all have to be bad?
Does this even exist?! Yes, it does, just make sure you put a little thought into what you’re going to choose and you’ll find there is something just as tasty but with less of the guilt on the menu. We all love a bit of fast food occasionally, sometimes it’s the only thing we can […]
Konjac – The Wonder Food
You may or may not have heard about this rather amazing, ancient plant that has become a great addition to the diet of many for it’s fantastically low in calories and high in fibre. So let’s start with a little background on this gnarly little fella. It’s a plant with an edible root that grows […]
Why are the scales not moving?!
This happens to so many of us. You’ve been working hard at the gym and felt like you’re really making some headway, but then you get on the scales and you’ve lost nothing! But don’t fear, don’t let it get you down as you can’t expect to lose every week, and sometimes the smallest adjustments […]
It’s Underway
Already? Yes, there’s only around one more week until the Christmas school holidays get under way. For those with children, now is your last full week than to go as you please, including having some vital “me time” at the gym. You just know you’re going to need your energy levels and fitness to be […]
Movember
That’s right, Movember is a few days on the go now, and you may have noticed more men wearing various hirsute appendages below their noses, all in the name of a fantastic cause to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues. You may be one of them and so right now are reading this while twiddling away with your new facial addition! Well done if that is you.
Pumpkins
Of course, it’s good to get scared once in a while as dopamine and adrenaline flood into us – and that increases the heart rate and muscles get a boost as we prepare for fight or flight. The dressing up and socialising are also great for our health and wellbeing, as being happy and having fun is a fantastic boost.
Push Yourself
So it’s going to be getting dark in the afternoon, but it does mean autumnal splendour is with us, signalling the annual getting out and putting on of those favourite jackets, hats, gloves and scarves as well as cosy nights in.
You are what you eat
This week it’s National Baking Week – so time to get baking!
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
World Mental Health Day is on 10th October. How we look after our bodies has a huge affect on how healthy our minds
Go Sober for October
Go Sober for October is a fundraising campaign aimed at challenging social drinkers to change their habits for a month and make some healthy lifestyle changes. So why not spend October being a Soberhero and go 31 days without alcohol?