Exercise… The free longevity miracle
What is free, has an immediate and long term impact on mood and health and does not need a doctor's prescription? It can also add years to your life and make you look and feel younger... Have you guessed it yet? Exercise! Indeed, scientists are learning that exercise...
Thai Curried Chicken Noodle Soup
With the chilly weather here to stay for a while a delicious soup is just what we need on a cold evening. This soup is tasty and easy to make. Ingredients: ½ Tbsp finely chopped onion (allowance) 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil ¼ tsp cracked black pepper 1cm lemongrass...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 12: Find a Role Model
When you are working towards a goal, especially one that may seem daunting at times, it always helps having an inspiration, someone to look up to and find guidance from. Having a role model can help you stay motivated to lose weight. So who would be a good role model?...
How to make Ricotta Cheese at Home
Making your own Ricotta Cheese at home is really easy. Try this easy recipe at home and make your own at the fraction of the cost in the shops. Here you go ... step by step: Add 1.5litres of Fresh Low Fat Milk to a heavy based Saucepan. Slowly bring it up to...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 11: Learn to Love and Appreciate Your Body
No matter where you are in your Weightloss journey.... Love and appreciate your body. It seems contrary to the goal of Weightloss... Why lose weight if you love your body? Shouldn't I hate my body to want to improve it? The answer is NO. In fact, research has...
Confessions of a ‘Reformed’ Couch Potato…the Outcome
I am a new person!! A month has gone by since I challenged myself, as a dedicated couch potato during the Covid-19 lockdown, to take action! I started my TLC-Program on 1 June, nervous but excited for change! Result to date.... I have lost 8kg! But more than the...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 10: Plan for Challenges and Setbacks
Yes, we have all been there before! You start out great, plan all your meals, stock up your fridge, get rid of any temptations from your pantry... And all goes well for the first few days. Then, the inevitable happens... a birthday, a stressful day at work that...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 9: Think and Talk Positively
Think positively and positive things will happen This seems so simple and yet can be quite tough to achieve. It is worth the effort though... Research has shown that people who have positive expectations and feel confident in their ability to achieve their goals tend...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 8: Make a Commitment
Have you ever felt like you’re just not committed to your diet? You are not alone... Many of us feel like that at some point! And that is where it often all comes crashing down! If you are not committed, you will give in to the first big temptation! Commitment is a...
Don’t use Winter as an excuse!
We all know it is easier to lose weight in summer but there are many ways to keep motivated and lose weight in winter. So don’t use the winter months as an excuse for falling off your diet and not losing weight! Here’s some tips to help you: Stay Active: Join a gym,...