Messages about sugar not being good for us have now confused the question about fruit and the natural sugars in them to the point that we may not be sure whether it’s OK to eat or not.
How much fruit is too much fruit?
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6 Reasons you’re not sleeping!
Yes to all the parents out there with little ones that are ALL a.m. people by default you will be experiencing broken sleep. Hold tight, it will pass so long as you are strict with routine and you are firm when they wake up that they must stay in their own beds (obviously there are exceptions when they’re sick). I found when my kids were young that the earlier we could get them to self sooth – i.e. get themselves back to sleep on their own the more success we had with keeping them asleep, or at least in their rooms and not interrupting Mum and Dad’s sleep.
I used to be a cereal and toast bloke, now…
Those were the days, but those were the things I had been brought up with.
I’d get up for school, head to the kitchen put the bread into the toaster and start eating my bowl of cereal – this usually consisted of Sultana Bran, so, could be worse like Friut Loops full of colourful E numbers!
5 Great runs in 2019
Running. You either love it or you hate it, right? Not necessarily. I found running difficult and a chore when I first starting doing it regularly. I knew from advice that I needed to stick at it and as time passed it would become easier.
5 Reasons to TRX!
Body weight training using TRXThe suspension trainer or generically known as the TRX but there are many other brands and numerous copies is one of the best pieces of equipment and why it comes standard as part of the items you receive in the new health coaching packages I have just created.
6 Appetite-Control Strategies that can reduce Overeating
It can be hard not to overeat. You eat a healthy meal at home, think you’re doing well, then you head out (to almost any destination) and are surrounded by junk food.
“Managing stress into and out of the silly season”
As the end of the calendar year approaches the speed of activities seems to increase as we find ourselves worrying about the lack of time before we stop for the Christmas break. This added pressure we put on ourselves is a perceived lack of time rather than a real one but one that our brains nonetheless see as real.
The Good Shit!
What a great TV programme highlighting the fact that our guts play a far bigger role in our health than we ever thought. Even to the degree that our gut health may be having an impact on our ability to lose weight and keep it off. Here’s a highlight if you missed the show, click on the video to the right.
Can Forest Bathing Really Reduce Stress?
Forest bathing is not what it sounds like, assuming you think it sounds like taking a bath in the forest. The first thing to know: You’re fully clothed, and unless it rains, there’s no water involved.
The science of resilience and how to cope well with failure
We all face challenges and unexpected events in our lives. The key is how well we are able to cope with life’s surprises. In resilience, we adjust to changes and challenges as well as develop the ability to “spring back” emotionally after dealing with a stressful period.