How to set weight loss goals
Have you decided to lose weight, but don’t know what you should be aiming for? Wanting to ‘lose weight’ is very vague, and doesn’t really help – of course you want to lose weight, you know that! What you really need to know is how much weight you want to lose and how exactly you’re […]
How to enjoy Christmas without gaining weight
Is it possible to enjoy Christmas without gaining weight? Well, we can certainly try. Christmas is an exciting time for many of us as we look forward to celebrating with family and friends, but as with any celebration, food plays a huge part in the way we mark the festive season, presenting a huge opportunity […]
How to cut calories without realising it
Cutting calories can be a right bore after the novelty wears off. At first, you point MyFitnessPal’s barcode scanner at everything and marvel at how technology makes everything so easy, but after months of doing it its just another annoyance that you have to do every day, like brushing your teeth or sitting in traffic. Cutting […]
Mindful eating and weight loss
Slowing down and savouring every mouthful might be the secret to weight loss. Here’s how mindful eating and weight loss are linked.
How much water should you drink?
Do you know how much water you should drink? It’s vitally important that you keep hydrated, whatever the weather. Everyone knows that we should be drinking water, but it can be hard to know exactly how much water you should drink. The often-cited blanket rule of 8 glasses a day is pretty ambiguous, and if […]
5 ways to bounce back from a binge
It’s not something we like to admit to, but binge eating is extremely common among men who are trying to lose weight. It doesn’t matter how much weight you lose or how healthy your diet is, it’s likely there’ll come a time where you think ‘why did I eat all that?!’ as you bin the […]
How to start exercising
If you’ve decided that you want to start improving your health, starting to exercise is a great step towards healthy living. But if so far the most exercise you’ve been doing is trips to and from the fridge, the world of exercise can be baffling. How do you start exercising? Where do you even begin? […]
How To Be A Great Diet Friend
Following on from why your mates don’t want you to lose weight we thought you might like a refresher on how to be the perfect diet friend. So here are five things you might be doing wrong if your pal is trying to lose weight and how to fix them so go on, be a […]
How to maintain weight loss: I’ve lost weight, now what?
You’ve lost weight and reached your goal – congratulations! We know that it probably wasn’t an easy ride, but your hard work and determination have paid off and you should be really, really proud of yourself. Now it’s time to maintain weight loss, and it’s a whole different beast. If you’re feeling a bit lost, […]
Tips for shifting stubborn fat
Whether you’re a complete beginner to exercise or an avid gym-goer, shifting stubborn body fat is challenging, and we could all do with tips for ditching the flab. While losing fat and toning up is a fitness goal for lots of people, many don’t know how to alter their workout routine and overall lifestyle to […]
