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Why You Obsess About Food You’ve Banned

Posted on 14/12/201606/08/2018 by SmallerKnickers

Whenever I’m discussing this subject with my coaching clients, I demonstrate how our mind works by requesting that they “Do not, Do NOT, Don’t think of a blue elephant”. And, of course, everyone immediately thinks of a blue elephant. Although some people try to change it afterwards, the initial immediate picture is that of a blue elephant! So, what does this have to do with your health? Exchange the words blue elephant to “chocolate”, “pizza”,…

Saying Yes Was Really Difficult!

Posted on 14/12/201606/08/2018 by SmallerKnickers

A couple of years ago Debbie and I decided that we would be spontaneous for the weekend and go to Gatwick airport and get a flight to somewhere, with no pre-determined ideas as to where. For those naturally spontaneous people, that won’t sound particularly strange, but for us very organised types, it was an interesting challenge! The additional goal for the weekend was to say “Yes” to everything (with the exception of a few agreed…

The Power of Breath

Posted on 14/12/201606/08/2018 by SmallerKnickers

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…

Fact Sheets: Main

Posted on 13/12/201601/01/2018 by SmallerKnickers

SMALLERKNICKERS FACT SHEETS As part of your healthy eating, weight loss or diet plan, we believe that understanding more about what is in the meals you consume, will help you make informed choices. If you are interesting in finding out more about the meals we have included so far, please download the Fact Sheets below.

Sausage, Mash and Beans

Posted on 13/12/201606/11/2017 by SmallerKnickers

The meal consists of three Pork and Leek Sausages, cheddar mash, fried red onions, Baked Beans (reduced sugar and salt) and gravy. 17% of adults exceed their calorie allowance daily because they have no clue what calories are in their favourite meals and snacks, according to a recent study. A quarter of adults said if they knew how many calories their favourite snacks and treats contained, it would help stop them eating them. At…

Vegetable Stir Fry

Posted on 13/12/201606/11/2017 by SmallerKnickers

This meal consists of noodles and vegetables including mushrooms, carrots, onions, spring greens, and a soy plum sauce 17% of adults exceed their calorie allowance daily because they have no clue what calories are in their favourite meals and snacks, according to a recent study. A quarter of adults said if they knew how many calories their favourite snacks and treats contained, it would help stop them eating them. At SmallerKnickers, we’ve produced over…

Glass of White Wine

Posted on 13/12/201606/11/2017 by SmallerKnickers

17% of adults exceed their calorie allowance daily because they have no clue what calories are in their favourite meals and snacks, according to a recent study. A quarter of adults said if they knew how many calories their favourite snacks and treats contained, it would help stop them eating them. At SmallerKnickers, we’ve produced over 20 Meal Reveal films which show you the nutritional content of some of the most popular meals, breakfasts, desserts and…

Self-Awareness and Image

Posted on 11/12/201623/06/2021 by SmallerKnickers

If we asked you if you loved (or even liked) your body, what would you say? Sadly, most people would say a resounding no, whether they are under-weight, over-weight, or at their natural ideal weight. And, we’ve been guilty of that too! However, negativity about your body (and self-esteem or self-confidence) is likely to trigger anxiety and stress any time you think about changing it. Negativity and anxiety can come about when thinking about going…

Happiness Craving

Posted on 11/12/201606/08/2018 by SmallerKnickers

Who doesn’t want to be happy? And often, we think that food is a good source of happiness. However, hunger is either physiological (fuel for survival) or psychological (influenced by sight, smell, stress, social, emotions etc). A number of hormones and neurotransmitters are at play, including appetite boosters, appetite suppressors, fullness and even stress indicators. And the problem is distinguishing between the two. Do you need fuel, or are you acting on an external trigger…

Health Today

Posted on 11/12/201606/08/2018 by SmallerKnickers

At SmallerKnickers we want to help to reduce some of the main health concerns affecting us today. We believe that being aware of our blindspots, habits and beliefs, together with a simple to understand aid on what is happening within our own bodies as we eat, gives us choices as to how to act in the future (recognised through neuroscience research). By providing visual information on what is happening in our bodies and minds as we…

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