SHAPING UP

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Drinking water can help you lose weight.

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“We save money in the long run because we don’t waste anything and we don’t spend as much time in supermarkets, where we always buy more that we go in for!”

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“All of our programmes include help with nutrition, including meal plans, recipe books and shopping lists."

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"Try to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, nuts, seeds, pulses and wholegrain varieties of bread, rice and pasta."

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Making morning exercise part of your daily routine isn’t easy at first. You’ll have to be disciplined to wake up early. But it just takes a little time and practice to make it a habit.

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The fitness challenge everyone is talking about this year is RED January (Run Every Day). The aim is to be active every day in January.

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“Participants do four simple tasks each day, including drinking two litres of water.”

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"Get 10,000 steps as part of your daily routine."

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“If you have something like eggs or Greek yoghurt for breakfast you will help keep your blood sugar levels under control and you’re much less likely to start snacking."

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“A lot of people over-buy food at Christmas and end up with a table piled high with food.”

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“A little caffeine will get you going, but too much of it will leave you feeling wired, anxious, and grouchy, plus it can give you headaches and stomach aches."

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"Reward yourself with a new book perhaps."

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“Foods like egg yolks, mushrooms, salmon and tuna contain vitamin D, so make sure you include these in your diet."

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"I put on my workout clothes, laced up my running trainers, and took myself out of the house."

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“It’s like putting an address into the map app on your phone."

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“Exercising regularly can help you become less vulnerable to strong emotions.”

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“Music gets your blood flowing, it can wake you up a little, and make you feel ready to take on whatever comes your way.”

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"If your fitness levels are low and you’re not very active, going on a 25-minute pacey walk, three times a week is a massive improvement to the week before!"

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"Turn household chores into a cardio session by turning up the music and moving fast enough to get your heart rate up."

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I craved comfort and junk food, which made me sleep even worse, which made me feel too tired to work out.

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Go for a walk or run, do a workout, basically move – it’s one of the fastest stress relievers and mood boosters there is.

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you won’t find yourself on that confidence-sucking rollercoaster ride anymore.

SHAPING UP: ‘You can achieve amazing results without disrupting your routine’ By The Newsroom

Fun runs, like the Colour Run or Pretty Muddy events are a great way of doing some exercise but having fun at the same time.

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Grapefruit is renowned for its craving-curbing powers and makes a great mid-afternoon replacement for that packet of crisps or that raid of the biscuit tin.

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As soon as the alarm goes off, jump up turn it off, and get in the shower. Quickly shower and clean your teeth. This will wake you up straight away.

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Some exercise, like running, cycling or lifting, lets you get into a rhythm.

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Opt for natural, energy-boosting foods such as fruits and vegetables.

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Cooking is fun, kids love getting their hands messy! It also builds positive memories.

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“I am not going to say you should not eat a single piece of chocolate at Easter because this rule is unrealistic.”

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You'll want to continue drinking water throughout the day to help reduce your hangover symptoms.

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Between the upbeat music, a great workout and a group of people motivating each other along the way, it's an enjoyable way to exercise.

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We all go through slumps in motivation when we would much rather lie on the sofa watching Netflix than go to the gym.

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always perform a light five-minute warm up first, like a walk or jog.

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You should feel hungry after exercise.

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You don’t have to follow strict diet plans, just eat a healthy balanced diet.

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Performing dynamic stretches prior to physical activities has been shown to help prepare your muscles for the activity. It may also help improve your performance during the workout/event.

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it’s unrealistic to set your sights on running a marathon if you’re a beginner. Start with a smaller target of running 1km first.

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