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....
5 Mar 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
Look like you have lost a stone without going on a diet with top tips on how to dress slim from Nicky Hambleton-Jones and the NHJ Style Team… Make sure the detail is on the slimmest part of your body. Whether it's texture, pattern, embellishment or the use of accessories. Always make sure you wear fitted clothes on the largest part of your body. Our instinct is to cover up under loose, baggy....
18 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
Now let me explain that statement. If you see the world as a friendly place, you'll tend to notice the ways in which things work out for the best. Because you're looking for 'friendly' things to happen, you're that much more likely to find them. At times, you may even create them with your intention and actions. This ‘Law of Attraction’ has been known for centuries. What you believe and....
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....
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5 Feb 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
Putting on make-up can seem like a chore – especially if you’ve been using the same old products for years. So, why not have a make-up MOT and throw away all those half-used pots and out-of-date products? Buy yourself a funky new make-up bag and treat yourself to some different brands and you will be well on your way to updating your youthful image. Why not book a session with an NHJ....
5 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
Now, I’m guessing that the immediate answer that came up was something along the lines of ‘ when I became an adult’ or ‘ when I moved out of home’ or even ‘when I left him the controlling B*****d’ Hmm maybe not? Ok you get my point. No matter who you are I’m sure you had a quick answer to my question… you did right? Ok, let me ask it another way. ‘When did you stop....
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
Ladies – no matter how hard you try, it just might not be possible to look like your favourite celeb. The reason for this is that we all have different body shapes. The key is to make the most of your shape and choosing the right exercise programme depending on your shape. Women’s body shapes tend to fall into the following categories: To help you decide which body type you are closest to,....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
How do celebrities keep in shape? We all have celebrities that we think look fab and that we would love to look like – sometimes it might even just be you’d love to have their shoulder or legs ….so I have been investigating how some celebrities with realistic, curvy and toned figures keep in shape to see if we can use some of their tips …. Amanda Lamb, 34 –TV Presenter....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
To lose weight and tone up an exercise routine as well as a healthy balanced diet is needed, in the long run one won't work without the other. If you get the bus to work, get off a stop early and walk the rest for a little extra exercise Try not to exercise too late in the evening as you may find it hard to get to sleep. Just because your exercising dont think its an excuse to eat unhealthy....
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
Don't assume that scales are the best way of monitoring your efforts to lose weight. If you are exercising quite a bit, you may be putting on muscle but losing fat, which means you're actually losing inches. Go by your clothes and how you're feeling or you could take some measurements of your chest, waist and hips and re do these after a few weeks to see how your doing.
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Question: How can I tone my tummy? Answer: There really is no quick fix to getting a flat, toned stomach. Eating healthily and exercising is the only way. Make sure you incorporate both cardiovascular exercise and resistance/body weight exercises. Good cardio calorie burning workouts are jogging/running, power walking and spin classes (if you like working out at the gym) and good....