SHAPING UP

Drink plenty of water to encourage a healthy post-Christmas fitness regime.

SHAPING UP: How the beat the 'Chrimbo Limbo' blues

Beacon of Light fitness days ahead.

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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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Autumn has certainly arrived! The temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter, which means cold and flu season is just around the corner.

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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!"

SHAPING UP: It pays to keep it simple when you are starting a new fitness regime

"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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"Processed foods are linked with gaining weight, which is linked with diabetes, heart disease, and a whole load of other ailments and diseases."

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"Too much alcohol can make it harder for your liver to do its normal jobs – one of which is helping your body get rid of toxins."

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"Whether the bribe is a fruit snack, time at the play park, or something else, my kids are more willing to participate with minimal complaining."

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Sticking with an exercise routine can be hard enough for anyone but for parents, in the summer holidays, it can seem impossible.

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SHAPING UP: Understanding how your mindset could be ‘playing tricks’ on you

Many people find it hard to get to this level of soundly sleeping, so getting the routine right and aiming for seven to nine hours per night will improve your health.

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"For the next few days, really pay attention to your food."

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Make sure you eat a healthy, whole-food-based diet that covers your nutritional needs.

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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.

SHAPING UP: Don’t let just one bad moment, day or week derail all of your plans

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’

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.

SHAPING UP: The importance of exercise on your mental health and your wellbeing

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.

SHAPING UP: You’ll feel so much more motivated and energised after your workout

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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SHAPING UP: Four simple tasks that will have a huge impact on a person’s health

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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SHAPING UP: Helping you overcome the fears of starting a new fitness programme

“All that you have to do is perform four simple daily tasks, including drinking two litres of water.”

SHAPING UP: Focus on small habits rather than changing your whole life overnight

“We all know that we overindulge on Christmas Day, but the average person consumes a massive 5,323 calories.”

SHAPING UP: How to limit the ‘damage’ caused by overindulgence on Christmas Day

Your metabolism slows down when you're asleep, so your body takes longer to dispose of all that alcohol – this is how hangovers happen.

SHAPING UP: A few simple things you can do to avoid suffering from a hangover

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