My little cousin was telling me about his Key Stage 2 Sats last week. “Feeling ready?” , I asked… To which he responded with an enthusiastic nod of the head followed by “I’ve practiced” (valuable lesson right there, by the way). Now, with all the debate about how hard the exams were, I thought I’d give them a …
“Do some work, you’re in the gym not a coffee shop”… ^^^ This is what I got at the weekend whilst I was chatting and laughing with a few friends and clients at the gym. We were out in the fresh air with the sun beaming down…it actually felt like summer had arrived! People were smiling and we were having …
The Dieting Merry Go Round and Bringing Your Coffee Table To The Gym Read More »
In practice, from friends, family members…this is something I get a lot. Interestingly, when I go on to ask how they’re “eating well” I’ll often get a different answer. One might say “I’m only eating wholegrain carbs, low fat, and loads of veggies” Another might say “I’m eating no carbs, loads of healthy fat, protein, and veggies” And another might …
“You should apply, Matt” ^^^ Now, a client said this to me the other day referring to the recent Bear Grylls Island show. If you didn’t watch it, they’re on a island and become so hungry that they do crazy stuff. And eat crazy stuff… Like the face of a iguana! ^^^ I bet you’re thinking those “diet shakes” aren’t so bad anymore, ay? “You’d be …
Dropping a dress size, the iguana diet, and being “hangry” Read More »
Will too many increase my cholesterol? Should I get rid of the yolk? Isn’t all of the nutrition in the yolk? ^^^ all these questions came up yesterday so I thought I would clarify a few things on this before I go make my eggs Benedict… 1) There are 2 types of “cholesterol”. * HDL – The “Batman” of the two (‘superhero’) * LDL …
So today I presented at a Diabetes Prevention Meeting on the role of exercise and lifestyle habits on the prevention and treatment of diabetes. I spoke to GPs, nurses, and public health commissioners. ^^^ and if you’d have told me this 2/3 years ago I’d have been out of that door quicker than my Nonna can offer me a plate of …
And these are rare breeds (food / drinks that can make us “feel” more full). It was just last week that I noticed something interesting: I love peanut butter…even when I’m not hungry! I just crave the taste.And the funny thing? When I get the taste, I become “more” hungry. I want more. Now this might be Ben & Jerry’s, mars bars, or …
In the UK today there are 1.4 million people aged over 85 years… By 2035, this will rise to 3.6 million!!! And as a result, our increasingly stretched healthcare systems will turn to sensory systems to continuously, unobtrusively, help us live healthier lives. This doesn’t mean that a “human being” will be monitoring our every move. But the automated …
We “usually” need a reason to do something. And rightly so. Be it having a few Sangrias BECAUSE it was a hot summers day yesterday (homemade and recipe to come don’t you worry). Deciding that you’re going to go out for a curry to celebrate a birthday (it’s my birthday on Wednesday by the way), a new job, the …
It was just last week. I woke up early (6am) and went out with my dog (Dora) for our leisurely morning stroll. ^^^ always gets me in the right frame of mind to take control of my day. I usually come back with JUST enough time to make some food and shower before getting on with my work. So we come back from the walk. I’m …
