Do you ever feel frustrated reading the newspapers? Do you ever long for some good news?
In the past two or three days I've read some very interesting things in the newspaper. Articles about research that confirms something that the paper thinks is new and exciting - and we've been talking about for years!
A couple of days ago the news was that that binge drinking makes you fat! Research has now proven that binge drinking (as opposed to regularly drinking too much!) actually adds 2 - 4 inches to your stomach! Your stomach is 2 - 4 inches bigger because you binge - regardless of how much you drink over a year!
Yesterday's news was that 1.2 million kids go to school without breakfast - they have a fattening snack or a cigarette instead! Could this be anything to do with the obesity issues we are seeing in young people?
Today's news is that eating earlier in the day can keep you slim.
I also heard on the radio that the number of children born with spina bifida in the Scotland had doubled this year on last. This can be avoided by women taking folic acid. If you are even thinking about getting pregnant start taking folic acid now. The first 4 weeks of the pregnancy is when the folic acid is most needed so waiting until you get pregnant is too late.
Sometimes the press reminds us about things we already knew.
Are you eating healthily? Sensibly? Early enough? Cutting your drinking? Making sure your kids eat well and healthily too? If not, why not?
Friday, 4 September 2009
Saturday, 15 August 2009
2nd blog in a month!
Wow I remembered to blog for a second time in August!
I thought today would be a good day to continue the "hints and tips" series. When the weather's wet and windy what do so many of feel like doing? EATING!
So here's a few tips on eating healthier.
1. Buy the right stuff! Yes, simple as that. Buy nuts and seeds to snack on rather than bars of chocolate.
2. Plan meals. Don't just buy food, plan meals, that way there is less trauma about what to have and less waste
3. Use a smaller plate. Psychologically we tend to want to finish everything. We hate waste. After all "there are starving kids in Africa". Yes there are, but you finishing your takeaway pizza isn't going to help them - and it's not helping you! Why do takeaways make us fat - because we eat too much food.
4. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. Because it's good for you. Because it wards off "hunger". Because it's better for you, and much cheaper than diet coke!
5. Do what you know works. There isn't one person in the world that doesn't know what to eat. it's in the papers, the magazines, on TV. Use your brain and stop making excuses.
It's all obvious isn't it? So why not give it a try! Call me for help! The Special Package of 4 weightloss sessions for less than the price of 3 is still on... but not for long.
Could you lose 2 stone by Christmas? Yes you could. Call me and and I'll tell you how.
I thought today would be a good day to continue the "hints and tips" series. When the weather's wet and windy what do so many of feel like doing? EATING!
So here's a few tips on eating healthier.
1. Buy the right stuff! Yes, simple as that. Buy nuts and seeds to snack on rather than bars of chocolate.
2. Plan meals. Don't just buy food, plan meals, that way there is less trauma about what to have and less waste
3. Use a smaller plate. Psychologically we tend to want to finish everything. We hate waste. After all "there are starving kids in Africa". Yes there are, but you finishing your takeaway pizza isn't going to help them - and it's not helping you! Why do takeaways make us fat - because we eat too much food.
4. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. Because it's good for you. Because it wards off "hunger". Because it's better for you, and much cheaper than diet coke!
5. Do what you know works. There isn't one person in the world that doesn't know what to eat. it's in the papers, the magazines, on TV. Use your brain and stop making excuses.
It's all obvious isn't it? So why not give it a try! Call me for help! The Special Package of 4 weightloss sessions for less than the price of 3 is still on... but not for long.
Could you lose 2 stone by Christmas? Yes you could. Call me and and I'll tell you how.
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Hints and Tips for stopping smoking
So now it's August and I am determined to blog more regularly!
Yesterday a lady cancelled an appointment with me to stop smoking. No, she hadn't changed her mind - in fact, she had already stopped! She told me that after our original telephone conversation she had realised how crazy smoking was so had just stopped! Now in a way I'm mad - I just lost money on that one! But I am also very pleased for her. And I know she will tell people about me!
So today I am going to help everyone who is thinking about stopping with a few Hints and Tips for stopping smoking:-
1. Make the decision that you are going to stop, no matter what
2.Plan what you’re going to do with the money instead – do small things so: With today’s saving I’ll treat myself to…; With this week’s savings I will treat myself to… Every time you get the treat you’re reminding yourself of how good it is to not smoke.
3.Do it NOW – don’t wait to a certain date or time, this is just admitting you don’t really want to do it
4.Throw away the cigarettes from your bag, car and house. Don’t keep any “just in case” as this means you’re expecting to fail.
5.Break the habit. If you smoke when drinking coffee, have tea; if you smoke first thing when you wake up or after a meal have a glass of water; sit in a different chair.
6.List all the reasons you smoke – stress, relaxation, and all the times you smoke – after meals, with a drink then ask yourself this question “Does it work?” The answer is NO!
7.Ask yourself “What is the upside of being a smoker?” and “what is the downside of being a non-smoker?” and then work through these answers.
8.Still finding it too hard? Call me on 0113 380 1758
If you stop smoking after reading this please e-mail me and share your success!
The next blog will be hints and tips for losing weight....
Yesterday a lady cancelled an appointment with me to stop smoking. No, she hadn't changed her mind - in fact, she had already stopped! She told me that after our original telephone conversation she had realised how crazy smoking was so had just stopped! Now in a way I'm mad - I just lost money on that one! But I am also very pleased for her. And I know she will tell people about me!
So today I am going to help everyone who is thinking about stopping with a few Hints and Tips for stopping smoking:-
1. Make the decision that you are going to stop, no matter what
2.Plan what you’re going to do with the money instead – do small things so: With today’s saving I’ll treat myself to…; With this week’s savings I will treat myself to… Every time you get the treat you’re reminding yourself of how good it is to not smoke.
3.Do it NOW – don’t wait to a certain date or time, this is just admitting you don’t really want to do it
4.Throw away the cigarettes from your bag, car and house. Don’t keep any “just in case” as this means you’re expecting to fail.
5.Break the habit. If you smoke when drinking coffee, have tea; if you smoke first thing when you wake up or after a meal have a glass of water; sit in a different chair.
6.List all the reasons you smoke – stress, relaxation, and all the times you smoke – after meals, with a drink then ask yourself this question “Does it work?” The answer is NO!
7.Ask yourself “What is the upside of being a smoker?” and “what is the downside of being a non-smoker?” and then work through these answers.
8.Still finding it too hard? Call me on 0113 380 1758
If you stop smoking after reading this please e-mail me and share your success!
The next blog will be hints and tips for losing weight....
Friday, 3 July 2009
What happened to June?
June came and went in a blur of activity - and a very high number of clients!
In fact, this is the first "admin" day I've had in 4 weeks. I've spent the day catching up on e-mails and passing time on facebook and twitter - which is a bit sad but a good way to pass an easy day!
When did you last take a day to mess around? catch up? sleep? relax?
Schedule a day - or an hour - into your diary right now for next week so you will give yourself some relaxation time.
If you're one of my past clients schedule time to use the Stress Relief CD. If you're not a client why not call me and schedule a time to solve a problem; break a habit; learn some new techniques to take control?
Before you do that go and get a glass of water. It's just stopped raining and the sun is coming out again but it's still sticky warm. You need at least 8 glasses of water every day to keep hydrated - and to keep your body alkalkised. Acidity is the surest way to illness and 2 litres of water a day added to a diet rich in salads and vegetables will help keep you alkalized and heathly.
The first symptom of dehydration isn't thirst - it's fatigue. So go and get that glass of water now (not coffee, tea, coca cola or beer or lager - water!).
Feeling down? Drink water. Tired? Drink water.
Before you go off to the doctors because you're lethargic, fed up, "out of sorts" spend a few days drinking 2 litres of water a day (slowly throughout the day is best). Make each meal 70% water-based food (veg, salad, fruit). Take a walk for 15 minutes (or more) every day. Get some fresh air in your lungs. If after a week you're not feeling better then go to the doctors. (of course, go straight away if you have a lump or an unexplained pain).
And another way to make yourself feel better is to focus on the good things in your life. You get what you focus on so stop moaning and complaining and give thanks for what you do have.
The sun is shining again and I've got a "free" weekend. And I'm feeling good! Just off for a glass of water!!!
In fact, this is the first "admin" day I've had in 4 weeks. I've spent the day catching up on e-mails and passing time on facebook and twitter - which is a bit sad but a good way to pass an easy day!
When did you last take a day to mess around? catch up? sleep? relax?
Schedule a day - or an hour - into your diary right now for next week so you will give yourself some relaxation time.
If you're one of my past clients schedule time to use the Stress Relief CD. If you're not a client why not call me and schedule a time to solve a problem; break a habit; learn some new techniques to take control?
Before you do that go and get a glass of water. It's just stopped raining and the sun is coming out again but it's still sticky warm. You need at least 8 glasses of water every day to keep hydrated - and to keep your body alkalkised. Acidity is the surest way to illness and 2 litres of water a day added to a diet rich in salads and vegetables will help keep you alkalized and heathly.
The first symptom of dehydration isn't thirst - it's fatigue. So go and get that glass of water now (not coffee, tea, coca cola or beer or lager - water!).
Feeling down? Drink water. Tired? Drink water.
Before you go off to the doctors because you're lethargic, fed up, "out of sorts" spend a few days drinking 2 litres of water a day (slowly throughout the day is best). Make each meal 70% water-based food (veg, salad, fruit). Take a walk for 15 minutes (or more) every day. Get some fresh air in your lungs. If after a week you're not feeling better then go to the doctors. (of course, go straight away if you have a lump or an unexplained pain).
And another way to make yourself feel better is to focus on the good things in your life. You get what you focus on so stop moaning and complaining and give thanks for what you do have.
The sun is shining again and I've got a "free" weekend. And I'm feeling good! Just off for a glass of water!!!
Monday, 18 May 2009
What happend to April?
April was one of the busiest months I've ever had! I saw more clients and still took time off over Easter! (Hence no blogging!)
But the big question now is what happened to May? The weather's dreadful (again!), the economy is dismal, everyone seems to be ripping us off (us being the taxpayer). And Katie and Peter have split!
So what's bothering YOU this month? Are you depressed at the weather? Your finances? Or life in general? Are you looking forward to your holidays - or too worried about your weight and what you'll look like in a bikini (sorry guys, you'll look dreadful in a bikini whatever you weigh!)
Are you STILL smoking? What ELSE could you do with the £2,000 a year you spend on cigarettes?
Call me, quote this blog, and I'll give you £20 off any session. If you're already a client you get £25 off anyway so that's £45 saved (treat yourself!).
If you stopped smoking with me and now want to lose some weight you could write a piece for the website about stopping smoking and get a total of £65 off your first weightloss session!
What are you waiting for? Why diet when you can use hypnosis?
This offer is only for May and June and you must mention this blog. Call me.
But the big question now is what happened to May? The weather's dreadful (again!), the economy is dismal, everyone seems to be ripping us off (us being the taxpayer). And Katie and Peter have split!
So what's bothering YOU this month? Are you depressed at the weather? Your finances? Or life in general? Are you looking forward to your holidays - or too worried about your weight and what you'll look like in a bikini (sorry guys, you'll look dreadful in a bikini whatever you weigh!)
Are you STILL smoking? What ELSE could you do with the £2,000 a year you spend on cigarettes?
Call me, quote this blog, and I'll give you £20 off any session. If you're already a client you get £25 off anyway so that's £45 saved (treat yourself!).
If you stopped smoking with me and now want to lose some weight you could write a piece for the website about stopping smoking and get a total of £65 off your first weightloss session!
What are you waiting for? Why diet when you can use hypnosis?
This offer is only for May and June and you must mention this blog. Call me.
Saturday, 21 March 2009
The Weekend Blog!
Well it looks as though weekends are becoming my time to blog!
Well the sun is shining and it's not raining so today there is no excuse for getting outside and getting some exercise and vitamin D.
Our bodies need Vitamin D and the best way to get it is from sunshine - although here in the UK that's pretty difficult over the winter months. And, of course, our bodies need exercise. So how about, as soon as you finish reading this, you go outside and wander!
If you can walk then walk, fast then slow, fast then slow, really push that metabolism! If you aren't fit or have problems with walking then wander around your garden or street - anything is better than nothing!
If you're trying to lose weight then just walking for about 20 minutes 3 times a week will help.
Of course, walking every day would be better! So today - get out there and walk. Do it again tomorrow. Monday when you get home from walk take a short walk around the block before you go into the house (no-one will notice!). Do the same Tuesday. And Wednesday. Go for a walk after dinner if it's nice inthe evening. If it's raining what else could you do? Dance to music on the radio? Run up and down stairs? Get out that old exercise DVD/cross trainer/exercise bike? Do your kids have a Wii? - get the fitness games!
Remember the key to weight loss is to eat less and move more. To lose 1lb a week you need to cut out about 500 calories a day and use 500 calories more. What's 500 caloires? Two glasses of wine? The packet of crisps you ate on the way home from work, or with your lunch - and the bar of chocolate you ate in front of the TV? There's no need to diet. Just cut down and MOVE MORE!!! Have a lovely weekend!
Well the sun is shining and it's not raining so today there is no excuse for getting outside and getting some exercise and vitamin D.
Our bodies need Vitamin D and the best way to get it is from sunshine - although here in the UK that's pretty difficult over the winter months. And, of course, our bodies need exercise. So how about, as soon as you finish reading this, you go outside and wander!
If you can walk then walk, fast then slow, fast then slow, really push that metabolism! If you aren't fit or have problems with walking then wander around your garden or street - anything is better than nothing!
If you're trying to lose weight then just walking for about 20 minutes 3 times a week will help.
Of course, walking every day would be better! So today - get out there and walk. Do it again tomorrow. Monday when you get home from walk take a short walk around the block before you go into the house (no-one will notice!). Do the same Tuesday. And Wednesday. Go for a walk after dinner if it's nice inthe evening. If it's raining what else could you do? Dance to music on the radio? Run up and down stairs? Get out that old exercise DVD/cross trainer/exercise bike? Do your kids have a Wii? - get the fitness games!
Remember the key to weight loss is to eat less and move more. To lose 1lb a week you need to cut out about 500 calories a day and use 500 calories more. What's 500 caloires? Two glasses of wine? The packet of crisps you ate on the way home from work, or with your lunch - and the bar of chocolate you ate in front of the TV? There's no need to diet. Just cut down and MOVE MORE!!! Have a lovely weekend!
Thursday, 12 March 2009
How's March treating you?
Well March has started with a bang! for me so I'm sorry that I haven't been blogging!
For me the blog has two uses. 1) it helps me let you know about special offers and new services and 2) it allows me to share with you information I have around your health.
Today I read an article about sweeteners and food additives and I really wanted to share the information. I ask all my clients to STOP TAKING SWEETENERS and particularly ASPARTAME which is in diet drinks. The US Food and Drug Administration refused to approve aspartame for use as a food additive for 16 years! This was because so much research had shown it to be harmful. Their own toxicologist, Dr. Adrian Gross, told Congress "without a shadow of a doubt, aspartame can cause brain tumors and brain cancer..."
It seems that the only reason aspartame finally got approval was that Donald Rumsfeld became CEO of the company that made it!
Another sweetener to avoid is Splenda or Sucralose which was originally found when someone was trying to produce an insecticide! Only tests on animals have been done - but if you saw the results you'd agree you really don't want to consume this sweetener!
Of course, I'm only quoting to you what I've read - you can do your own research on the internet - but when you look at how obesity and cancer have risen over the past few years could it just be possible that additives, chemicals and artificial sweetners have contributed?
Eat healthy, be healthy!
For me the blog has two uses. 1) it helps me let you know about special offers and new services and 2) it allows me to share with you information I have around your health.
Today I read an article about sweeteners and food additives and I really wanted to share the information. I ask all my clients to STOP TAKING SWEETENERS and particularly ASPARTAME which is in diet drinks. The US Food and Drug Administration refused to approve aspartame for use as a food additive for 16 years! This was because so much research had shown it to be harmful. Their own toxicologist, Dr. Adrian Gross, told Congress "without a shadow of a doubt, aspartame can cause brain tumors and brain cancer..."
It seems that the only reason aspartame finally got approval was that Donald Rumsfeld became CEO of the company that made it!
Another sweetener to avoid is Splenda or Sucralose which was originally found when someone was trying to produce an insecticide! Only tests on animals have been done - but if you saw the results you'd agree you really don't want to consume this sweetener!
Of course, I'm only quoting to you what I've read - you can do your own research on the internet - but when you look at how obesity and cancer have risen over the past few years could it just be possible that additives, chemicals and artificial sweetners have contributed?
Eat healthy, be healthy!
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