2017

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Why counting calories is the wrong way to lose weight

What is the best type of diet to go on? That’s the big question isn’t it, as everyone is searching for the best diet, the most effective way to “burn fat” or “get shredded”. I have an answer for that question, but first let’s explore why it has nothing to […]

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How to get more energy by changing your environment

This week’s blog is all about energy – I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t want a bit more energy (usually quite a lot). There are many ways of getting more energy. There is energetic potential in all of us – our food stores contain energy just waiting to be

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The emotional benefits of exercise: 5 ways to relieve the symptoms of stress and anxiety

Exercise is the most underused drug for mental health. I saw a fridge magnet with this statement on once and loved it (I think the other part of the quote is food is the most over-abused substance). We are waking up to the power of exercise and physical movement for

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5 tips for improving your sleep

Sleep is the force multiplier for life; without the right amount of quality sleep, it’s very difficult to take care of the other key aspects of health – mental health, energy, body composition, digestion and fitness (what we call the Six Signals®). The right amount of sleep is very subjective

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What does it feel like to be fit?

What does it feel like to be fit? I get asked this question quite often, and I’ve given a lot of thought to the answer. Because I believe that a robust and thoughtful response could inspire someone to prioritise and improve their fitness and open their world. Firstly, a definition

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7 ways to improve your digestion and your health

Digestive health is often overlooked but it plays a big part in our overall health and therefore in how much energy we have for daily activities. It’s one of our Six Signals®, and the whole area of gut health is one that I find fascinating. We are learning more every

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Why we need to focus on fitness not fatness

This week I’m focusing on body composition, one of our Six Signals®. Many of you will know I delivered a talk called ‘Why fitness is more important than weight’ at TEDx Wandsworth in November 2016. This is a transcript of the talk, or you can watch it online. According to

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How to energise your day by changing how you start it

Two or three times a week I’ll walk into work, taking the quieter roads and as much green space as I can. There are two parks I can cut through on my way to the office, and if I’ve made time, I’ll sit down on a bench and enjoy a

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How to overcome the symptoms of the modern malaise and have less stress

What do you see when you look at this image? The modern malaise Many of us are suffering from what I call the modern malaise. This is a non-medical condition that describes the challenges we face in the Western world today, particularly with mental health. The stats will give you

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How to get a good night’s sleep by having an evening routine

Do you have a regular evening routine that you follow before you go to bed? If so, what does that look like? When does it start – as soon as you get in or 30 minutes before bed? The quality of your sleep will be dictated by what you do

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