Keep a food journal
You don’t even need to be trying to lose weight to do this, even if you are maintaining or trying to put on weight, I think this is essential. It keeps you accountable for everything you have eaten. When I first started...
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Swap spaghetti for spinach
Nothing is more comforting than a big bowl of pasta, covered in sauce. If you are anything like me, then you always end up with way too much pasta as I always over estimate when “measuring” it and end up eating far...
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Get a gym membership
If you are trying to lose weight, or get fit, then a gym membership is going to be a great investment for you. Some of the bigger chain gyms can be really expensive, but you can get some great deals at local sports centres or...
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Replace cauliflower for rice or pasta
If you have ever followed the Atkins Diet, then this little tip may be well known to you. If you cook up some cauliflower (cut up and cooked in boiling water for 10-15 mins), mash it (add a little butter or cheese if you want),...
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How to enjoy a holiday without undoing all your hard work
For most people, an upcoming holiday (or vacation if you are an American reading this) is usually a big incentive for eating better and toning up. We work so hard at the gym for weeks and weeks before our holiday so we can...
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Mid aftertoon energy slump
A mid afternoon energy slump is normal, and happens to most people. What you need to know is that you can get through it with healthy eating and you don;t have to reach for the sugary drinks or chocolate for a pick me up. The...
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Motivation
It goes without saying, if you want to lead a healthy lifestyle, you need the motivation to see it through. It’s the same with anything. If you want to give up smoking, how are you going to do it if you don’t have...
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How to drink alcohol on a diet
It’s not necessarily alcohol that is the problem…it’s the food you eat when you are drunk and the food you eat to help your hangover! I’m not perfect when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet, no one is....
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