
Does getting older mean we have to get bigger?
As we get older why is it some things seem to get harder to do? Late nights are a no go unless you bank the sleep for a week before and after. 2 nights out on the trot - whoa there....... Bodies start to have a mind of their own and those things that we used to do without thinking, all of a sudden require planning and more effort than they did 5/10 years ago. You may have eaten and exercised the same way for years and all of a sudden the waist band on your trousers seems t

Where is our posture leading us?
How often do you find yourself slouching over the desk, steering wheel, kitchen sink? Have you looked at yourself recently and realised that you are not as tall as you used to be? Have you spent a weekend in the garden and then find it really uncomfortable getting out of bed in the morning? I often find myself at the computer slouching forward, then I make myself sit up properly and probably grow about 2" taller. In the car I can often disappear behind the head rest, then w

I hardly eat anything but still can't shift the weight!
How many times have you got on the scales and that number just doesn't change? You've been eating salads and soups for lunch and have given up the bread but still can't shift those pounds?? This is the story for many of us, but are we being completely truthful with ourselves? Did you put that spoon of mayo with your salad? Did you add some cream to your soup? Did you finish the kid’s food when clearing the plates? What about the time you went in the kitchen to put the kett

Small Wins = Big Gains
Haven't we all started on a new fitness regime or diet with 100% enthusiasm only to wane after week 3 because we are bored, fed up, not seeing the results we had hoped? Many of us apply unnecessary pressure on ourselves when we embark on something new. Lose 2 stone before my holiday Run 10K by May Fit into my favourite outfit in the wardrobe - that I haven't worn since 2007 How many of you have soon realised that you are not going to hit your target in time and either sabota