Recognising when you are full
When eating a delicious and nutritious meal it’s very hard for most of us to stop when we are full, as it’s so tasty right? Or you’ve been raised as a child to eat everything on your plate so you don’t waste food and it’s stuck with you? Whatever your reason, the...
Snacking after bariatric surgery – why to avoid
With so many different fad diets floating around today we are constantly exposed to mixed messages about diet and what is okay and what isn’t. A common misconception that is promoted is to eat five small meals a day, or that you should have a morning/afternoon snack...
Healthy Habits and Bariatric Surgery
As we start 2018 everybody seems to become very conscious of making healthy choices; this isn’t in our nature, but it is typically because everywhere you turn there are ads for fitness classes, ‘drop 3 dress sizes in 3 weeks’ with our slimming shakes, ‘new year new...
Avoid unwanted Kilos over the Festive season
Christmas can be a difficult time if you are trying to lose weight. It’s all those parties, the abundance of food, the indulgent treats and of course the alcohol consumption which can make it so hard to stay on track. Preventing Christmas weight gain can be a...
Sleep and Weight Loss
When you are on the road to a healthier lifestyle you become very conscious of the food/drink you are consuming and how active you are, for example how far and often you walk or exercise. But have you ever considered that sleep is one of the most effective things we...
Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” Dolly Parton Walking. This is an activity that most of us who can walk take for granted and don’t give it a second thought. Walking is the most popular physical activity undertaken; it’s...