18 Sep 2010 by Angela Butler
Are you already dreading the fact that the festive season is approaching rapidly? Walking into shops the other day and reeling in horror at the sight of Christmas cards, chocolates, food, even mince pies, and turkey (oh yes, it's true, in September!),I found myself suddenly becoming rather excited at the prospect of two things: Stocking up on boxes of chocolate, telling myself that I am....
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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....
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18 Mar 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Here are some suggestions that will help your Menopause Diet. 1. Boost your daily intake of fruits. 2. Choose melons, bananas and citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, which are high in potassium. 3. Potassium rich foods help balance sodium and water retention. Also include some dried fruit like apricots and figs. 4. Boost your daily intake of vegetables (inc. salad) Choose in particular,....
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
I have built my reputation on being able to get results, FAST and often when many others have tried and failed. That’s why I often travel the globe working with rock stars, celebrities, diplomats and even royalty. So what’s the key to finding the answers? Simple, ask good questions… One of the first questions I often ask my clients is ‘how do you know that?’ It doesn’t matter....
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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....
10 Feb 2009 by Jennifer Louden
Have you ever come home from a trip -- or several trips back to back-- and you're in the midst of a gynormous life change which caused you to break into heaving sobs in the middle of your new love's family reunion (although not in front of the actual family) and you are in must-hold-hands-or-otherwise-always-be-touching love and you keep pinching yourself because you can't believe you found....
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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....
9 Feb 2009 by Colin McKeand
The human body is a complex organism that has evolved over millions of years and is made up entirely from molecules derived from food. It is the greatest machine on earth, but needs fuel to operate, and the fuel we give it comes directly from the things we eat and drink. The foods we eat, that come from plants, and second hand from animals that eat the plants, contain nutrients. These....
6 Feb 2009 by Janice Pitman
Some great tips for a fresher appearance: Your skin has seven layers and one beauty secret I use on my clients is Aloe Vera. This contains a substance called lignin that penetrates through all the layers of the skin to promotes new cell growth. Drink lots of water and exfoliate at least once a week to shed all that dead skin on the surface. There is no need to spend hundreds of pounds on....
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....
30 Jan 2009 by Ali Campbell
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or so we’re told. I’m not convinced; I rarely eat breakfast, well not at breakfast time anyway. I prefer to get up, wake up and then eat when I get hungry which is normally about ten(ish)… I guess I didn’t even realize that I had a strategy for this until people kept telling me I’ve been doing it all wrong… but it’s the way....
29 Jan 2009 by Alba Feely
Are you often completely put off starting a healthy eating and exercise regime in order to lose weight and get healthy because it seems like such a huge mountain to climb and you don’t know where to start? Here are a few ideas you can use to get you started. Set out some realistic goals i.e. How much weight you’d like to lose and by when (taking into account that loosing 1-2 lbs a week is....
29 Jan 2009 by Alba Feely
Make sure you keep well hydrated before, during and after your workout, as not drinking enough water can lead to dehydration and reduce your performance during your workout
29 Jan 2009 by Kerry Hailes
It’s a question that starts off a ranting in your head… “What do I want? Is it what I want or what my mother, lover, brother wants’? I know what I don’t want that’s for sure…” and many more! This short article is to make things a little easier for you as I am going to guide you through the process – are you ready? For the purpose of our session I need you to agree to....