For years I have wondered why there aren't decent flip flops (thongs for the Aussies) to wear when out walking. Instead I have had to go power-walking in trainers during the summer and suffer red, puffy, steaming feet.
I first found out about FitFlops last year but thought they were too expensive to justify. This year I have bought three pairs and am sooooooo pleased with them.
Here in England we are having the usual inclement summer, but from April to September I like to be shod in open toed shoes, usually flipflops.
I've been doing my usual power-walking in my FitFlops, my feet are happy, they look stylish (very important), they are comfy, and, I am giving my glutes and legs the best opportunity to really get a good workout.
They are definitely worth every penny.
Wednesday 30 July 2008
Wednesday 23 July 2008
Yahoo Answers
Most days I try to answer diet and fitness questions on Yahoo Answers.
I am somewhat alarmed at the amount of posts from 12 or 13 year old girls. Their requests are not about the usual teenage angst's, but about losing weight, being skinny and getting a flatter tummy.
This is the time in a girls life when changes start happening to her body, trying to diet will result in a confused body and the changes may not be as efficient as they ought to would be.
I would like to point out here, that the girls writing on Yahoo also state their height and weight, and, it is always the girls that do not need to lose weight that want to lose more!
Is this an epidemic amongst young teenagers?
I am somewhat alarmed at the amount of posts from 12 or 13 year old girls. Their requests are not about the usual teenage angst's, but about losing weight, being skinny and getting a flatter tummy.
This is the time in a girls life when changes start happening to her body, trying to diet will result in a confused body and the changes may not be as efficient as they ought to would be.
I would like to point out here, that the girls writing on Yahoo also state their height and weight, and, it is always the girls that do not need to lose weight that want to lose more!
Is this an epidemic amongst young teenagers?
Monday 21 July 2008
Lemonade Diet
Last night I watched Denise Richards' reality show. It is strangely compelling and she does comes across as very like able.
Anyway, Denise and her pals decided to try the Lemonade Diet. After a few days of just drinking lemon, water, pepper & maple syrup all mixed together, the general consensus was that it wasn't working! Sensibly all of the girls stopped the diet.
I have been reading quite a lot about people wanting to do this diet, their first question is does it work? And what are the pros and cons etc?
The simple answer is that of course it isn't good for you! Where is the fibre, vitamins and minerals etc. Not to mention the dissatisfaction of not actually chewing any food and just gulping down a rather unusual tasting drink.
Why not add an extra fresh vegetable to your main meal of the day. You'll feel fuller for longer without a massive calorie intake and be getting fibre and vitamins too.
Anyway, Denise and her pals decided to try the Lemonade Diet. After a few days of just drinking lemon, water, pepper & maple syrup all mixed together, the general consensus was that it wasn't working! Sensibly all of the girls stopped the diet.
I have been reading quite a lot about people wanting to do this diet, their first question is does it work? And what are the pros and cons etc?
The simple answer is that of course it isn't good for you! Where is the fibre, vitamins and minerals etc. Not to mention the dissatisfaction of not actually chewing any food and just gulping down a rather unusual tasting drink.
Why not add an extra fresh vegetable to your main meal of the day. You'll feel fuller for longer without a massive calorie intake and be getting fibre and vitamins too.
Friday 18 July 2008
Lose Weight and Save Money!
Home made soup is a great cheap meal. You don't need to buy the best veg, you can get the cheaper ones from the market, especially if you haggle.
Peel and chop your veg, put in a large pan, add water to cover, any herbs you have kicking around, season. Boil until the veg is soft. Then you can either keep the chunky veg soup or blend to a smooth puree.
You then have a good nourishing meal. You can make this in bulk and freeze.
Eating homemade soup, especially if chunky, will ensure you are full, getting plenty of vitamins and fibre, and not having a meal that is high in calories.
Peel and chop your veg, put in a large pan, add water to cover, any herbs you have kicking around, season. Boil until the veg is soft. Then you can either keep the chunky veg soup or blend to a smooth puree.
You then have a good nourishing meal. You can make this in bulk and freeze.
Eating homemade soup, especially if chunky, will ensure you are full, getting plenty of vitamins and fibre, and not having a meal that is high in calories.
Tuesday 15 July 2008
Smoothies
It would seem that there is quite a lot of controversy about smoothies, whether they are good for us or not.
A smoothie has even been compared to a bar of chocolate. The chocolate bar having less calories than a smoothie.
If a smoothie is drunk as part of a meal and considered as part of our calorie intake then it can't do any harm at all. In fact it can only do good because of the vitamins and fibre it contains.
If we drank a smoothie every day and continued to eat just as much as usual, yes we would gain weight - energy in needs to equal energy out. This theory applies to everything that we eat, whether it is a smoothie or chocolate, if we overeat then we will gain weight.
A smoothie is not responsible for weight gain - we are! Drink a smoothie, make an adjustment with the rest of your calorie intake for the day, or do a little more exercise.
Check out http://www.coreminutes.com for some FREE exercises to do, that way you can justify your smoothie!
A smoothie has even been compared to a bar of chocolate. The chocolate bar having less calories than a smoothie.
If a smoothie is drunk as part of a meal and considered as part of our calorie intake then it can't do any harm at all. In fact it can only do good because of the vitamins and fibre it contains.
If we drank a smoothie every day and continued to eat just as much as usual, yes we would gain weight - energy in needs to equal energy out. This theory applies to everything that we eat, whether it is a smoothie or chocolate, if we overeat then we will gain weight.
A smoothie is not responsible for weight gain - we are! Drink a smoothie, make an adjustment with the rest of your calorie intake for the day, or do a little more exercise.
Check out http://www.coreminutes.com for some FREE exercises to do, that way you can justify your smoothie!
Tuesday 8 July 2008
Lose Weight Today!
Ok, so you've made the committment to yourself to try to shift a little weight. Now I have something for you to really aim for.
July and August are traditionally the summer holiday months in the UK.
Why not set yourself a challenge to use my new FREE service http://www.coreminutes.com to start the weight loss.
Core Minutes is your own interactive desktop personal trainer that can help you lose weight. Use the service 3 weeks before your holiday and notice your strength, flexibility and overall body shape improve.
When you return you'll want to continue using Core Minutes - and you can, for FREE.
You don't have anything to lose, except a little bit of weight!!
July and August are traditionally the summer holiday months in the UK.
Why not set yourself a challenge to use my new FREE service http://www.coreminutes.com to start the weight loss.
Core Minutes is your own interactive desktop personal trainer that can help you lose weight. Use the service 3 weeks before your holiday and notice your strength, flexibility and overall body shape improve.
When you return you'll want to continue using Core Minutes - and you can, for FREE.
You don't have anything to lose, except a little bit of weight!!
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