Christmas is now only a couple of weeks away and it’s the season of mulled wine, mince pies, chocolates, big meals and party food. It’s easy to overeat so it’s no wonder that December – and in particular the last 10 days of the year – is when lots of people gain weight. Being on …
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IF you’re feeling lazier now the temperature has dropped, you’re not alone. Shorter days mean less sunlight, so your brain produces more melatonin, which means you tend to feel more fatigued. Even the fittest, most dedicated exercise fan can have a hard time in winter. Longer evenings and the cold makes it harder to get out …
One simple thing to keep your mind & body in a great place this winter Read More »
WITH the nights drawing in and the weather getting a bit colder, autumn can be a difficult time for emotional eaters. Slimpod obviously helps hugely with helping to unravel the patterns of behaviour that get triggered at this time of year but some people with deeply-ingrained habits can turn to food for comfort. So I thought I’d lift you …
Irene proves that if you believe you can – then YOU CAN! Read More »
A LOVELY poet once described autumn as the season of “mists and mellow fruitfulnesss.” John Keats could have added that for many people, autumn’s also the prime time for reverting to comfort food and falling off the wagon. Only yesterday I spoke to a lady who confessed that she hates this time of year because …
Is autumn making you eat more – and if so, what should you do? Read More »
Something I often hear from members of my Slimpod community is this: “I’ve been doing so well with my weight loss but now I’m panicking because I’ve not lost anything for a while’. So today on the blog it’s all about the dreaded plateau. We’re all familiar with the story if we’ve ever been on …
Why you must be patient if your weight loss hits the plateau Read More »
Summer’s almost coming to an end and at this time of year a lot of people find their weight loss mojo has taken a bit of a hit! Well fear not! I’m here to get you going again. There’s no better way of doing that than a hugely inspiring story! Sally-Anne Griffiths has been on …
How to get your weight loss mojo back just like Sally-Anne Read More »
SOMEONE emailed the other day to ask what we meant on our website when we described the Slimpod as being about “holistic wellbeing.” Surely, it’s just a way of losing weight, she wrote. And that made me think of Slimpodder Chris Archer, a fabulous lady who at the age of 70 is thrilled that Slimpod …
Here’s the most uplifting Slimpod story I’ve seen in a long time Read More »
Holiday season is upon us and I know that keeping control of their weight can be a major worry for many people. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard people say “I’m a little bit worried about how I’m going to cope with food when I’m on holiday – I usually pig out and …
Three great tips to enjoy Summer without the weight gain worry Read More »
SUGAR is such an emotive subject. Whenever I post a blog or host a live chat about the dangers of sugar it promotes huge conversation about whether it should be cut down or cut out. This then Instantly promotes more discussion with people saying “But if you cut down on sugar or cut it out, that’s …
Are you sucked into the pleasure trap by food that isn’t food at all? Read More »
WHEN I saw Anna Clark’s post in our Facebook Group I just knew I had to share it. Her story is something SO many people will resonate with because I know a lot of people are in a similar situation. Anna’s self-worth was attached to food. In her childhood, she formed a belief that if …
Anna eats smaller portions thanks to this really simple idea Read More »