In the past I’ve mentioned employing the three D’s when you are tempted to overeat through boredom; Delay, Distract and Do something else – well this month the D words are...

At any time of year there are colds and various bugs around, but with the colder months almost upon us it’s a good idea to do what you can to keep your immune system strong.

Here's some survival strategies to help you get through the temptations this Easter.

I’ve seen quite a bit of writing about the LCHF (low carb, high fat) diet, as well as the Paleo diet and I am often asked about these, as well as things like ‘brain balls’, ‘protein balls’ and other seemingly healthy snacks.

For years dietary fat has been painted as an evil weight gain causing enemy of the human race. For this reason, low fat alternatives to food products as part of a low fat (and often high carbohydrate) diet were seen as the way forward.

I firmly believe that you must form new habits and a habit only becomes a habit if it is repeated over and over. Read on for 8 Essential habits for successful weight loss.

At the close of another successful and rewarding year I’d like to thank you, my wonderful clients, past and present and wish you a fun filled Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2015.

Remove the water from your body and protein accounts for a large percentage of what’s left. Your hair, skin, muscle, bone and almost every other body part or tissue is made up of protein. So how does it help with weight loss?

Isn’t it great to have lovely looking veggies back in the shops. I’m a big fan of asparagus and the way I cook it now is – not to cook it.

It seems like just about every day we read of either some new wonder food, or that a food we have been eating is no longer good for us. So what is a healthy diet? What should we be striving to include in our daily diet?

The different organ systems in our body work together to carry out the various essential functions that keep us alive and healthy. One of the most important functions is the ability to process the food we eat into available nutrients and to absorb these for use in other parts of our body.

Unless you accept responsibility for where you are now and for future results, you have no power to influence your future. Why do so many weight loss sales pitches start with ‘it’s not your fault’?  Because taking the responsibility away from you allows them to sell you their products and gimmicks.  Let’s face it, we are all in search of a fat loss quick fix. A pill or potion, a magic diet formula that will melt the fat off our bodies without having to change our habits.  But it just doesn’t work that way. 

Spring is here!  It’s still a little cold, but I love the feeling that summer is just around the corner. If the end of winter isn’t enough to lift your mood, then read on to find out the ways that your diet can help.

You have been eating right and exercising for a while, had great results and are feeling really good about yourself. You’ve got in the habit of saying No and then one weekend your self-control just completely goes out the window....

Sometimes when you aren’t feeling well, your appetite decreases and you just don’t feel like eating.  Or if you do have an appetite, you don’t know what to eat and none of your usual meals appeal.