Lent is the second most common time when people try to make changes in their lives and have a ‘fresh start’. Lent is a period of 40 days starting on Ash Wednesday. During the 40 days of Lent, Christians remember the time when Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray before beginning his […]
Tag: losing weight
Shedding those pounds: 10 things to consider
One of my first patients in general practice said that her key to success in weight loss was to say to herself, “nothing tastes as good as thin feels” whenever the fridge door beckoned. This post contains 10 things that I have told patients over the years: […]
Tips for long-term healthy eating
Adopting a healthy diet should not be overly restrictive or about becoming wafer thin – moreover the emphasis should be on feeling positive, being energised and stabilising your mood. We can often feel bombarded with nutrition advice and trend led diets that are really just short term solutions, instead of sustainable health and well-being. […]
Treatments for fat reduction
Non-surgical fat reduction in the form of CoolSculpting means we no longer have to put up with our stubborn fatty areas. A one hour long session will say “good bye” forever to fat cells that subsequently disappear over the next 30-90 days. This short clip from the States explains: Having been a GP for 22 […]
Top tips for building muscle
This week we asked London based personal trainer and nutrition expert Myles Hopper for his top tips on building muscle. Myles has trained many different clients with many different goals ranging from professional athletes, models, businessmen, parents, children and people who just want to look and feel better. His extensive research has led him to […]
5 tips for sustainable weight loss
It comes as little surprise that the British are a nation of dieters, with 65% of women having claimed to attempted some form of weight loss in the past year (according to data analysts Mintel). Dieting isn’t just a women domain, 44% of men have also claimed the same. Gender aside, when it comes to dieting […]