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7 Aug 2009 by Ali Campbell
Getting going part 2… please do not read this till next week or after you are comfortable with the ideas in part 1… Drink! An odd one when we’re talking about weight loss but drinking plenty of water will definitely help you lose weight, (caffeine and booze don’t count though) your body burns fat much better when well hydrated, as well as making your muscles look full and tight, it’s....
19 Mar 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
A spot of retail therapy can burn over 200 calories an hour (as if you needed an excuse) but make sure you get it right with Nicky Hambleton-Jones and her NHJ Style Team's top ten tips for productive shopping... Make a list of exactly what you're looking for and stick to it. Shops are designed to tempt you into buying what you don't need. Wear comfortable shoes, but if you're looking for....
9 Mar 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
With greater self-knowledge, better skincare, regular exercise and a balanced diet; there’s no reason why women shouldn’t remain healthy and look stunning and sexy as they grow older. Celebrities such as Helen Mirren, Susan Sarandon and Felicity Kendal are just a few famous examples of how to age well. A regular overhaul of wardrobe, hairstyle and colour and make-up will make....
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6 Mar 2009 by Ali Campbell
Now, one of the popular myths about weight loss is that it has to be hard work. What I found with working with my clients is that my clients lose weight even while they sleep. Let me explain that, because we achieve it in different ways. Using ‘The Slim Girls Key Secret’ CD that you have in your Slim Girls Box of Secrets, this can help to reprogram your relationship with food....
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16 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Can working out in the morning burn more calories? I personally love working out in the morning, yes I know to some of you this may be madness but my reasons for choosing this time are because It really sets me up for the day after my morning workout I feel ready for anything!! By exercising in the morning it means it’s done. I’m not very good at waiting until the evening to workout....
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12 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Question Why am I not losing weight? Answer Have you started an exercise regime and are eating a well balanced diet but still not losing any weight? Here are a few suggestions as to why not: Are you getting enough sleep? Are you drinking enough water? Are you missing breakfast? – Eat breakfast every day. People who eat breakfast tend to consume fewer total calories overall during the day....
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9 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
The answer lies in your metabolism, that little engine in your body that burns calories all day, every day. Because of genetics, some women burn fat faster than others. But age, weight, diet and exercise habits also play a role. s women age, their metabolisms slow down, mainly because they are losing five or six pounds of muscle each decade starting in the mid-20s. Which basically translates....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Most of us know that having a high metabolism means you burn food off quicker and that it keeps you slim. So what simple things can you do to make sure that you increase your metabolism? Eat little and often – by eating smaller meals more often (e.g. a breakfast, lunch and dinner with a mid morning, mid pm snack and even a small snack after dinner.) you’re keeping your blood sugar....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
As women we have a tendency to steer clear of weights. We’re afraid that we will end up big and bulky as opposed to lean and shapely if we do any type of resistance/weights based exercise. Women don’t actually have enough testosterone in their bodies to bulk up and for someone that did want to put on muscle it is actually very hard to achieve and requires a very specific training and....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Reasons to convince you: Health Benefits Exercising can add years to your life. Studies in America have gone as far as to suggest that for every hour of exercise, an extra two hours can be added to your life. Regular exercise improves your heart and lungs. Increases your metabolism Aesthetic Benefits Helps you to lose weight and look good Give you radiant skin Emotional Benefits....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
There is something that all of us do everyday which turned into a bit of an exercise session can help you get fit and lose weight. It is walking… when I was training to be a Personal Trainer, a walking module was actually part of my course and I’ll be honest - I used to think that unless you ran for at least an hour you would not really be getting a good workout but boy was I wrong!! ....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
On your rest days from working out keep active i.e. go for a walk or mow the lawn, this is known as active rest and will keep you burning those calories and fat, as well as making sure that you're recovered for your next workout.
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Here are some great w orkout fitness tips: Always warm up before a workout for 5- 10 mins as this gets your body and muscles ready for exercise and prevents injuries. Always cooldown after an aerobic workout for 5-10 mins - stopping immediately can cause blood to pool in your legs and can lead to dizziness or even fainting. Leave a rest day between resistance workouts (unless you are....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
There is one really easy way to burn some extra calories and I promise you will have fun doing it. Incorporate a Swiss Ball into your workouts, they are very cheap to buy and you will be working all your core muscles when using one (and that means burning more calories!!). You can create a whole body workout with a swiss ball in your own home. Start with some of the basic exercises and when....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Fats can be classed as either good or bad. Bad fats are the ones found in hard cheese, cakes, chocolate, ready meals and pastries. Good fats are the ones found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and olive oil and have so many benefits to your health such help to give you glowing skin, help lubricate your joints, hormone function, boost your metabolism and lower cholesterol. Good fats also help to....