Your health in winter
Yep, another winter season and with it the flu, colds and many other illnesses around. But, are we all prone to get sick? Why some people hardly ever catch a cold whilst others catch everything that moves in the air? Is there a reason behind this and if so can we...
How to have a fit and healthy Christmas IV
Part IV – Exercise Christmas is not an excuse to stop working out. It’s vital to keep up your healthy eating and exercising regime. Weigh your self regularly and take action when you think it’s necessary. Not knowing where you are with your weight or size is...
How to have a fit and healthy Christmas III
Part III– Alcohol Alcohol is the danger zone this season, so here are my tips: Stick to the same drink all night. Cocktails to start, wine to follow and a liqueur to finish the night is the ideal recipe for a hangover. Drink water in between each alcoholic drink. Say...
How to have a fit and healthy Christmas II
II- Nutrition It’s a busy time and there are parties to go to however, skipping meals is not an option if you want to be healthy. Three meals and two snacks a day are a must. With richer food all around you’ll want to think about eating smaller portions,...
How to have a fit and healthy Christmas I
I-Christmas Parties Whether you’re hosting your own party or you’ve a list of invites on your mantelpiece - plan ahead! For most of us, we only really indulge on the four big days: Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but if you’ve plenty of...
My body=FAT storage
Why do our bodies store fat? I have two possible answers to this question and both are valid. One is evolution. We were/still are designed to endure times of food scarcity in which the extra amount of fat can keep us alive. The problem is that times have changed quite...
Killer Abs after 40?
Why is it so difficult to get Killer Abs after 40? You’ll be pleased to know that there’s a perfectly logic explanation for why it’s much harder to achieve that six-pack once you’re over 40! Firstly, your metabolic rate slows by between 3-5% each decade. Secondly, as...
Fat Facts V: What colour is your fat?
Now let’s get into the interesting bits about fat that many people don’t know about. Many do not realise we have white and brown fat. (WF-BF) White fat is white in colour-obvious- and it is used as storage. Subcutaneous fat is mainly white. Bingo wings, hip holsters,...
Fat facts IV: Types of Fat
Depending on the location we have: Visceral, subcutaneous, ectopic, intramuscular and epicardial fat. Let's break it down: Visceral Fat is packed in between the internal organs. It is semiliquid however the looks from outside are a solid like a bumpy tummy....