“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.”
~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce
Is making New Year Resolutions an annual ritual for you?
Setting goals for the year ahead shows a desire to change and improve your life for the better, which is wonderful!
But, for some of us our resolutions don’t get past the ‘planning’ stage!
So, what is the secret to setting New Year Resolutions that will stick?
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Most people think that cholesterol is completely evil!
This could be true when you think of the consequences of heart disease and obesity that are caused by eating fatty foods.
But, small amounts of cholesterol play an important role in the body. In fact, our bodies naturally create low levels of cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a building block for the cell walls and bile acids, and it is needed to produce hormones and vitamin D.
So, the real issue is knowing how much cholesterol is good for the body, and how we would go about maintaining this level, for a healthier heart.
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Are you looking for healthy Christmas snack ideas?
At this time of the year it’s normally the excess snacks and treats that cause most damage to our waistline!
Constantly picking at potato chips, chocolates, and drinking alcohol can add more than 1,000 calories per day; and once this weight is piled on it becomes difficult to shift in the New Year.
Your number one goal this Christmas should be to prevent any weight gain.
In fact, it’s probably best that you don’t try to lose weight, because you can start to feel deprived, and the end result is usually binge eating.
So, I’d suggest you make a goal of weight maintenance this Christmas.
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If you’re reading this post I imagine you’re at least ‘mildly‘ computer literate, which means if you’re trying to lose weight you already have a distinct advantage.
Research has shown that people who use computers in conjunction with a weight loss programme lose three times more weight than people who don’t.
So, how can you maximise this weight loss potential while sitting at your computer desk?
Here are 7 ways you can use your computer to lose weight:
#1 To get more info
Search online for articles, recipes, cooking demos (Start Cooking), quizzes, case studies, and weight loss programmes to suit your personal needs.
There is such a wealth of info out there, and if used correctly the Internet can be a great resource…just remember to sift out the rubbish!
Sites I enjoy:
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Are you struggling with Christmas menu ideas?
If you’re trying to eat healthier, the Christmas holidays can be a challenging time of year.
However, all things considered, Christmas dinner can be a pretty balanced meal. In fact, with a few small changes, it’s relatively easy to turn into a nutrient packed meal.
More often it’s the amount we put on our plates, rather than the Christmas menu itself.
The general rule of thumb for a healthy Christmas dinner plate is:
- 50% of your plate filled with vegetables
- 25% of your plate filled with meat, fish or alternatives
- 25% of your plate filled with carbohydrate foods
- A fruit based appetizer or dessert ensures your meal is well balanced
So, if you’re after healthy Christmas menu ideas look no further…here are my suggestions:
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