Author: Sarah

Hi, my name is Sarah and I’m so happy that you’re here! I've shared my story here

Christmas is a time for fun, happiness, peace, and love – as well as eating great food and taking a break from work. It’s also a time when many of us also take a break from exercise. This might be because you think you deserve some time off, or it might be because your gym is closed. Either way, Christmas is NOT the time to stop exercising! Exercise is very beneficial at this time of year because: It helps prevent weight gain It boosts your immune system – winter is a common time to be ill It helps fight stress…

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Christmas weight gain is NOT inevitable! Just because you are off work for the holidays and surrounded by lots of yummy (but sometimes unhealthy) food doesn’t mean you need to end the year regaining the fat you lost previously. We’ve all made this mistake in the past but, with my help, I think we can make this Christmas different. Here are my top seven tips for avoiding Christmas weight gain. 1. Downsize your plates  Meals at Christmastime are often bigger than your usual meals. You’ll probably have a starter, a main course, and a dessert. It’s no wonder it’s so…

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With two out of every three people overweight or even obese, losing weight is something of a national pastime. Hardly a day goes by without someone asking me “what is the best diet.” There are lots of effective and healthy diets out there – many of which I have studied – but is there a diet that suits everyone? Probably not. The thing is, any diet that restricts the number of calories you eat, so your body is forced to burn fat for fuel will result in weight loss. It’s a question of thermodynamics. Food contains energy and if you…

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I like “little” sweets as much as I like big desserts, and one of my favorites is something called coconut ice. I’m not sure where coconut ice comes from but it was always a family favorite in my childhood home. Most coconut ice is made with glucose syrup and lots of sugar but this version of coconut ice, while sweet and tasty, is low in added sugar and healthy! It’s also really easy to make. It’s perfect after a meal with a cup of coffee, and a great way to enjoy a sweet treat that won’t derail your diet. I…

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