By preparing your own meals, you can save money and control the fat and energy content of the food you eat. But do not worry if a situation calls for takeaway food; it is fine in moderation, especially when you have planned to compensate for the additional energy. To reduce the amount of fat and…
Ask yourself five questions before you leave the house for an event: Where will I be eating? Who will I be eating with? What will I be eating and what is my calorie budget? What tactics will I employ to ensure I stick to my plan? What will I do to compensate for extra energy…
Increased Muscle Strength and Mass: Resistance training is known to improve muscle strength and increase muscle size. Progressive overload, which involves gradually increasing the resistance or intensity of the exercises, is often used to stimulate muscle growth. Improved Bone Health: Resistance training can enhance bone mineral density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Weight…
Managing Your High Risk Situations Consider the following chain of events that led to an overeating episode for ‘Jane’: Jane was driving home from work and stopped at the convenience store to buy milk and bread. She noticed her favourite ice cream was on special and decided to take advantage of this bargain by purchasing…
The following tips may help you to minimise your alcohol intake: Pre plan social situations – Before you depart on a night out, plan the type and quantity of alcohol you will consume and devise tactics to ensure you stick with your plan. For example, check there will be suitable low energy drinks available or…
Sometimes we don’t act the way we want with our choices. There are three reasons why: https://youtu.be/Dk3kV0jXbvM Your reactive brain makes decisions faster than your responsive brain. Reactive brains are like super – efficient engines always ready to go 24/7, in contrast to the responsive brain, which is like a powerful engine that has to…
A survey of 2000 people showed that the average person spends just 23 minutes a day eating. Of those surveyed, 73% suffered from digestive difficulties. Take these steps to eat mindfully: Sit Down – Even if it’s only for 10 minutes, make proper time for your meal. Always try and sit at a table to…
No matter how many responsibilities you have, there are ways to use your time more efficiently. By improving your time management skills, you can reduce wasted time and increase the amount of time you spend on enjoyable and healthy activities. We’ve listed several ways to improve your time management skills below: Be responsible. Firstly, and…
Fortunately, not all stress is bad: positive stressors (eustress) can motivate you and promote personal growth. Everyone has a range of stress at which point they perform at their best: Illustration of the Yerkes-Dodson human performance and stress curve It is up to you to find and maintain your optimal stimulation zone; decrease your stress…
Close your eyes. Focus your awareness first on your mouth and tongue, then on your throat and neck, and finally your chest and stomach. As you work your way down can you detect any signals that your body is giving you about your hunger or fullness status? Does any part feel tense, hollow, or dry?…