Have you ever felt that you just can’t do it? . You can’t lose weight, you can’t maintain a healthy weight, you can’t do certain exercises? How about that you aren’t good enough, smart enough, confident enough to really achieve your targets? You don’t have the skills to get to where you want to be? What about fearing that once you start delving into why you eat for emotional comfort, that it might bring…
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The following has been taken directly from the NHS Website as we thought it might be useful information to review the various diets that are currently popular. One of the main concerns SmallerKnickers has, is that many of these do little to explain how to make better choices once you stop the diet. And this is why many will put weight back on again, often thinking that “real food” or their “self control” is actually…
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Thinking about what could be sabotaging your success. . What habits, beliefs and triggers could be affecting your healthy eating plans? If you’ve tried numerous diets, without long term success, keep on putting the weight back on, then it might mean that your mind isn’t in sync with your health plans. These are some of those: HABITS Our mind is clever in that it creates patterns of behaviour, so that we don’t have to process…
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You breathe approximately 20,000 times per day! Your heart beats approximately 60 to 80 times per minute depending on your fitness level. You inhale and exhale about 15 to 20 times per minute. Your breath is a great teacher. It tells you much about your current physical and psychological state but under most circumstances you may not even be aware of the simple action of breathing. The first thing you do when you come into…
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If you are reading this article then it is likely that you have decided that 2018 is the year for change! Congratulations and feel proud of yourself for making that decision. Before you start any exercise plan it is advisable to consult your doctor especially if you have any existing medical conditions or you are concerned about your health. What else do you need to consider? If your trainers are not designed for running it…
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The body is amazing – find out about the gallbladder. . The gallbladder is a pear-shaped hollow structure located under the liver on the right hand side of the abdominal cavity. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a yellowish enzyme produced in the liver. The gallbladder is part of the biliary tract. The gallbladder serves as a reservoir for bile while it’s not being used for digestion. Bile, also known as…
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The digestive system is a set of organs, which converts everything you eat and drink into a substance used by the body as energy, growth and repair. Without food, water and oxygen we could not survive. It is fair to say that for most of us eating has also become a hobby as well as a necessity for survival. How many times do you meet your friends for a coffee, lunch, dinner or a glass…
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Looking at our body’s response to the food you eat. . The digestive system is a set of organs, which converts everything you eat and drink into a substance used by the body as energy, growth and repair. Without food, water and oxygen we could not survive. It is fair to say that for most of us eating has also become a hobby as well as a necessity for survival. How many times do…
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The Liver is the largest and heaviest organ in the body and can be found at the top right hand side in the abdominal cavity, directly underneath the diaphragm. It is the only human organ capable of natural regeneration of lost tissue – as little as 25% of a liver can regenerate into a whole liver – Just one good reason to take care of your liver! The liver’s functions include digesting fats, metabolising proteins,…
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When you make a food choice, it is likely to be because of how it looks, smells and tastes. If you knew what happened to your digestive system each time you ate certain foods, you may change your eating habits. These days everyone is talking about sugar. In fact some say that it is as dangerous to your health as tobacco. Both substances can cause very serious diseases if consumed on a regular basis. The…
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