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Any kind of movement that makes you break a light sweat for 10 mins or more counts towards the 30 mins a day required for good health. It doesn't have to be "exercise".
Did you know that drinking 1 can of coke per day for a year adds up to 1.5 stone of fat. Thats 21 pounds or almost 10kg
Beat that hangover with a smoothie. Berries, banana, apple and some yoghurt or a little ice cream make a great combination to sooth the stomach and restore valuable nutrients & antioxidants :-)
Did you know that activities such as Tai Chi and many forms of yoga are very effective at reducing stress, and enhancing the mind-body connection.
For portion control, a good rule of thumb is never to have anything on your plate bigger than your fist. If you think you might be eating too much, you probably are. Try cooking a smaller amount, or making the same amount and spreading it over a couple of meals.
Did you know that being highly stressed makes it harder to lose weight or quit smoking. If you are trying to get either of these under control, finding ways to reduce your stress will make life a lot easier.
Did you know that a good warmup can make exercise easier. For more info on warming up properly see http://bit.ly/eumT32
The right music can really get/keep you going. Try listening to a couple of your favourite songs while working out & feel the difference. Make sure it's something fairly upbeat to get the most from your efforts.
Did you know that outdoor exercise is more beneficial? As well as all the usual great health improvements, you also get more vitamin D from as a result of being outdoors, and exercising surrounded by green space is great for improving the mood.
Did you know, you are more likely to overeat if you watch TV or read while eating? So switch off the goggle box, pay attention to what you are eating, and enjoy your food!
A craving for food is often a craving for specific nutrients. Unfortunately, the foods we reach for are usually heavy on calories, but light on nutrients. Berries, fruit, nuts and seeds are good options for dealing with cravings. My personal fav healthy snack is apple slices dipped in almond butter. Indulgent, yes, but more importantly, nutrient rich.
Rather than counting calories or weighing food, taste the rainbow! Eat a variety of Red, Green Yellow and Purple fruit and veg daily. The pigments which give these foods their rich colours are often powerful phytonutrients - also known as Superfoods!
Ditch the diet drinks! A recent study found that those who drank a daily diet fizzy drink were 61% more likely to suffer from a stroke or heart attack than those who didn't.
Trans fat is created when liquid oils solidify by partial hydrogenation. Trans fats are concentrated in margarine (usually the 1st or 2nd ingredient listed), doughnuts, crackers, cookies, chips, cakes, pies, breads and fried foods.
Use your hand as a reference to estimate portion sizes as follows: two fingers = 1 serving of cheese; open palm = 1 serving of meat; closed fist = 1 serving of fruit or vegetable; cupped hand = 1 serving of salad dressing; and a thumb = 1 serving of chocolate
Did you know: having a high-protein, high-fiber breakfast can improve memory and enhance attention. One study even identified increased egg consumption as a factor in reducing age-related memory loss.
Did you know, Swearing can act like a pain killer. http://goo.gl/cIweH
Did you know that being even slightly dehydrated can have a huge effect on how well you can perform, and not just while exercising. Being dehydrated also has a negative effect on concentration, memory, and ability to multitask.
Several mini workouts can be as effective as one extended workout. For busy people it may be much easier to split a workout into several smaller sessions. Breaking up the day with several 10-minute workouts can wake you up and make you more productive during low energy parts of your day. Split exercise sessions may also make your workouts more efficient.
Losing motivation? Try something new to regain fitness motivation: Hiking a new trail, playing with the dog, or a game of tennis will burn calories without feeling like a chore.
The number one rule of thumb for losing weight: reduce calories and increase physical activity. If you consume 100 more calories a day than you burn, you will gain one pound in a month or about 10 pounds in a year.
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