How to lose weight just by thinking about it

by | Mar 11, 2014 | article, blog

Lose weight just by thinking about it… sounds too good to be true? Here’s some recent research that might just bring a smile to your face.

This has got to be one of my favourite studies of all time. For years I’ve been banging on about the value of ‘incidental’ exercise – all movement, not just organised exercise counts when it comes to health and fitness benefits.

That means vacuuming, active play with your kids, or getting your hands dirty in the garden can all be just as effective as a gym workout.

A recent ground breaking study takes this message one step further, showing us how to fine tune the potency of everyday movement. And it all comes down to your mind set… (more…)

Psychology of Healthy Eating Tip #2

by | Sep 3, 2013 | article, blog

Identify your swaps – what are some of the things that you can (relatively painlessly) swap for something else more life-giving, or less troublesome.

For example, for me coffee is a ‘gateway’– I’m tempted to add sugar and then I want more sugary things like cakes and muffins and biscuits… Green tea on the other hand has me reaching for healthier snack alternatives and keeps sugar cravings at bay. But that’s just me, what works for you? What can you substitute?

Need some help brainstorming? Drop me a line at suzy@suzyreading.co.uk