It seems like everywhere we turn these days we are tempted with some form of 'diet' food. But how healthy are they and can they really help us lose weight? The graphic below looks at some of the foods that might be considered ‘healthy’ by some but are in reality , bad for us. For example, low-calorie cereal bars may be advertised as ‘healthy’ snack options but quite often they … [Read more...]
Don’t flip over pancake calories!
With Pancake Tuesday today, it is inevitable that many health and fitness regimes will be temporarily side-tracked by Pancake Day indulgences. While it is tempting to go for the most decadent option available, the calories on those toppings can add up very quickly, so here is a handy guide to working off those treats from Dan Smullen, personal trainer at 1Escape Gym. If you … [Read more...]
Free weight loss app ‘weight-mate’ launched by safefood
A free smartphone app to help people to lose weight in a healthy way has been launched today by safefood. The launch of the app "weight-mate" comes as recent research indicates that one in three Irish adults (35%) are trying to lose weight[1]. At present in Ireland, almost two in three adults (61%) are overweight or obese[2] and the economic cost[3] of obesity is estimated at … [Read more...]
10 Expert Tips for Joining a Gym in January
Christmas is the perfect time to reflect on the past year, looking back over the choices you made and resolving to do it much better once the 1st January comes around. For most of us though, it seems to be that we didn’t lose last year’s Christmas weight, or we didn’t achieve anything significant to brag about. So if your New Year’s resolution for 2016 is to shift those … [Read more...]
25 Best Ways to Burn Fat before Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, here are 25 tips to burn fat to lose some weight before Christmas! 1. Do Circuits with compound exercises Compound exercises performed in a circuit with low rest times will accelerate your body’s fat burning ability by increasing your metabolism for up to 48 hours later! 2. Chew on sugar-free mint gum after a meal Mint flavours … [Read more...]
Detoxification: The missing link in weight loss and weight loss maintenance.
By Thérése Connaughton & Gemma Phelan With the time of year that is upon us and our preparations for the summer months our attention is upon our appearance. From weekend boot camps to early morning fitness sessions, the race in on to look good and feel great. Perhaps we want to lose a few pounds or even a couple of stone. Either way it is tempting to be … [Read more...]
Sarah’s true story on overdoing strict diets and what they can do to a person
by Sarah Scurry There is a lot of pressure on girls these days to be thin. Sorry, I won’t just say girls; I’d say pressure on everyone. Over the years a huge fitness craze has come about. When I was younger, this was unheard of. Maybe that's why you could say I was a little on the heavy side. To be honest. It never bothered me. It wasn't a big deal. Although I do remember … [Read more...]
Eat, Burn & Transform with Pure Results Boot-camp by Kathryn Thomas
Ireland’s premiere boot-camp, “Pure Results”, a diet orientated, training programme will launch exclusively this April on West Cork’s tranquil Inish Beg Island. Running for six weeks Pure Results Boot-camp is the brainchild of well-known Irish television personality and health and fitness fanatic Kathryn Thomas. Designed to help you get fit, renew confidence and inspire … [Read more...]
Slim With Tina – The Easy Way to Lose Weight and Keep it Off
An easy guide to a healthier lifestyle for busy people from the woman behind the 'Run with Tina' and 'Slim with Tina' courses run in Dublin, Cork, London and online. This book is a complete lifestyle guide by Tina Murphy, founder and creator of the popular ‘Run with Tina’ and ‘Slim with Tina’ programmes that have helped thousands of people to transform their … [Read more...]
New Year – Lasting Resolutions and Tips for Healthier Diets
New Year – Lasting Resolutions A New Year – a time for new beginnings and New Year resolutions. With diet-related resolutions being top of the list for many people, Dr. Catherine Logan, Nutrition Manager in the National Dairy Council, provides practical advice for successful changes which can last. Take the Time this New Year With the start of a fresh, … [Read more...]