I will start by saying I am certainly someone who is partial to a drink. I really enjoy sitting down and enjoying a glass of wine with a loved one. Occasional drinks add a lot to my life so it is not something I will… Read More »Managing Alcohol and Fat Loss
“If I just started counting calories, I’d lose the weight” Yes, learning about calories will help you understand energy balance better. But you still have to work on your relationship with food and why you are overeating in the first place. Counting calories is not… Read More »You don’t need another diet
Do any of these Sunday night statements sound familiar to you? “That’s it now, I am giving up chocolate for good” “Right, this week now I am getting back to exercise and I am going to go to the gym five days” “I’m cutting out… Read More »Weekend Warrior
Can I have meals out while still losing body fat? The short answer – yes! The long answer – read on! To lose body fat, you have to consume less calories than you burn off. This is called eating in a calorie deficit. When you… Read More »Simple Tips for Eating Out
The country is opening back up and lots of us are excited – a touch of normal life is returning! For some of us, we have managed to keep up an exercise routine while in lockdown without much of a challenge. For lots of others,… Read More »Getting Back to Exercise Post Lockdown
I am often asked, “What is the best type of exercise to do?” My answer: the one you can do consistently. Boring I know, but that’s the truth. Doing something that you dislike is probably going to fail. For a habit to stick, it needs… Read More »Creating Exercise Habits
Sleep. We can’t get through 24 hours without it. It’s an essential part of every one of our lives. So why don’t we give it the respect it deserves? In recent years, it seems to have become a badge of honour of our busy lives… Read More »Sleep – what’s the big deal?