When weight weighs you down, it can be the most depressing feeling ever felt. Not only physically but mentally also. Much as many of us try to hide behind a facade of not letting weight determine who we are, it can be hurtful, deep down. Everybody deals with weight issues differently. Some people find comfort …
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Arthritis pain and weight loss are about as contradictory a statement as you will find! This subject is quite personal to me, as I have suffered from osteoarthritis for 40 years at this stage! The first time I saw a consultant was when I had my Mother in for a review, after her knee replacement …
Struggling to lose weight can be very difficult to accept, particularly if it is despite following a healthy diet and exercising. There is no doubt there are circumstances which can be beyond your control, for example, a weight gain can be accounted by injuries, illness or just as simple as the Menopause! However, for most …
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Healthy lunch ideas when you are trying to lose weight are probably the one thing that most people struggle with most. This week, I am sharing a few lunch suggestions, which I hope you will find helpful. Sandwiches are so easy to make and can be very tasty and filling, however they are usually not …
Walking for weight loss is okay for those who really like walking. For others, it can be like a penance! Getting fresh air, smelling the flowers, waving to the neighbours is all very well, if your heart is in it. I recall hearing a sports psychologist giving advice in a radio interview one day after …
Celebrate your weight loss on Independence Day! Actually, every day is a day to celebrate weight loss. It doesn’t have to involve parades and fireworks, though at times, it feels like it! I don’t think any of my blogs have been entirely focussed on celebrating weight loss. I often talk about having treats with the …
Why am I gaining weight when I am eating less, is the most annoying part of weight loss that we all wonder about. It is so frustrating to be cutting back on our favourite foods, going to the gym, walking mile after mile, doing Pilates and when it comes to get weighed, the needle barely …
Irritable Bowel Syndrome diet and weight loss is very much dependent on each individual and their flares at a particular time. IBS, as it is more commonly known, is best diagnosed by your doctor to rule out other potential conditions that can mimic the symptoms. This is a digestive disorder and not to be confused …
The easiest weight loss plan that will cause us the least misery is what we all search for! Is there such a thing? After all, the weight we gained has come about as the result of over indulging in our favourite foods, and that certainly wasn’t lettuce and steamed cauliflower! Bars, chocolate, snacks in between …
Pregnancy, weight gain and health of your baby go hand in hand. Promoting a healthy weight gain for you and your baby is what this week’s blog is about. Congratulations to all expecting Mums! I hate to burst your bubble, but no – you are not eating for two! On the positive side, the Menopause …
