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The way we talk about the weight loss journey
I’ve been active on some weight loss support forums lately, and I have some takeaways that were useful to myself but will also be useful to you. The one I want to focus on today is the action focus of
Forget what other people think
… and give yourself permission to do what is right for you Weight loss is a tricky topic. If you choose to lose weight to look good, you are thought of as vane. If on the other hand you fail
There is a middle ground of consensus on diet
Previously I mentioned that food choices are a highly volatile subject. You’ve got so many different diets being marketed at you, how do you know which are healthy and which are hype? It’s not easy and so many people are
Giving yourself permission
This is all for you. Getting fitter, Losing weight, It is all for you! So often we feel the pull to do something because of how someone else feels. They want you to lose weight, they want you to look
What is a healthy diet?
And why do we struggle with this question? There is a lot to unpack with this question, believe it or not. Firstly, while some people may think the answer is simple, the reality is far from it. What people actually
Why calorie counting is not part of my day
I do not calorie count. I have done so in the past to educate myself on where my calories were coming from, but I no longer do it for a few reasons. It’s a hassle. I’m the type of person
Easy switcheroos to help you lose weight
Look, adjusting your diet for weight loss can be tough. So I’m here to help. Here are my top switcheroos to cut back on calories simply. Switch White rice for basmati rice Basmati is low gi and lower calorie and
Fad diets
You’ve seen them, and you and/or your subconscious know how to identify them. The key thing about these diets is they are unsustainable, and often sound too good to be true. These diets generally result in the yo-yo diet experience.
Realities of diet and weightloss
I was once told, you can eat anything so long as you exercise enough. The reality however is: I wasn’t exactly a junk food person and by most people’s standards, I ate healthily. My diet consisted of mainly ‘healthy’ main
Sleep
Sleep can not be underestimated for its affect on the body. Good sleep is an amazing emotional and physical support to the body. Sleep helps the brain process the emotions of your day. Those who get ‘good’ sleep also are
Barley, Kale & Pepita topper
While this is great on top of soups and salads it is also great as a quick snack eaten on it’s own. It is great as is so filling and full of nutrients.
Butternut soup
Possibly the simplest soup you will ever make, but also the most delicious