Wendy Ogilvie Diet, Training and Stories from the Gym Category
Animal Flow
Posted on July 30, 2014 Leave a Comment
I have never been one to rave about ‘the latest thing’ when it comes to fitness trends as I’m a gym bunny through and through, but Animal Flow has really impressed me. Most new trends are purely a mash-up of other well-established training methods and are just a way of some people in the fitness […]
Try Something New!
Posted on March 17, 2014 Leave a Comment
Now that the weather is turning – at last! – lots of us will be inspired to take up some physical exercise and eat more salad. This is great if like me, you have a love of a certain sport but if you are dragging your butt to the gym under extreme duress, then why […]
Eat Beets for Faster Feets!
Posted on March 3, 2014 Leave a Comment
You can’t beat organic veg. As you probably know by now, I am a great advocate of eating organic fruit and veg whenever possible as it contains more vitamins and minerals than non organic. You know beetroot is a multitalented little veg (it’s as delicious in a soup as it is in chocolate cake). Did you […]
Wendy’s Weekly Weight Loss Tips – Summing up
Posted on February 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
By now, if you have followed every piece of advice I have given on losing those extra pounds, you should be: Eating smaller portions off a smaller plate Including lots of homemade soups Sitting down whilst you’re eating Keeping away from foods labelled low fat, lighter, or fat free. Still be able to eat out […]
Wendy’s Weekly Weight Loss Tips – Photo Diary
Posted on February 17, 2014 Leave a Comment
Instead of writing down how much you eat every day, take a quick snapshot with your phone. WHY? – This will serve as a more accurate reminder of what you have eaten. Quickly jotting down that you have had a ‘healthy’ salad may not look so saint-like when you see that it is piled high […]
Wendy’s Weekly Weight Loss Tips – Move Your Arse!
Posted on February 10, 2014 Leave a Comment
Weight loss tips – move your arse! -Yes it’s simple really. Think about it, how often do you: Sit when you could be standing? Take the lift/escalator when you could use the stairs? Take your car through the car wash instead of washing it yourself? Send a text/email to a colleague when you could have walked […]
Wendy’s Weekly Weight Loss Tips
Posted on February 3, 2014 Leave a Comment
EATING OUT When you’re trying to watch what you eat, going out to dinner is often the last thing you want to do. All those temptations are a nightmare when you are trying to stick to a low fat/carb or calorie diet. So, here are a few tips to take with you the next time […]
Wendy’s Weekly Weight Loss Tips -Restrict low fat foods
Posted on January 27, 2014 Leave a Comment
LOW FAT FOODS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO WEIGHT GAIN Sound ridiculous? When you go shopping, do you scour the shelves until you see the words ‘Low Fat’ or ‘Fat Free’? surely if you choose fat free strawberry yoghurt and low fat cheese, you will lose those extra pounds in no time. Unfortunately, research has shown otherwise. […]
Wendy’s Weekly Weight Loss Tips-The Challenge
Posted on January 19, 2014 Leave a Comment
NEVER EAT ON TWO FEET! Doesn’t sound like much of a challenge does it? Let me know if you make it through 1 day! Remember though, this means no nicking that last piece of sausage off the kid’s plates before clearing the table, or pinching one of their crisps. Plus, try and make a bolognese […]
Wendy’s Weight Loss Tips – Week 3
Posted on January 13, 2014 Leave a Comment
EAT OFF A SMALLER PLATE – About 9″ across.Looking at a plate of food that is full, is more likely to make you feel full even though there is less food on the plate. (The slice of bread on the plate above is also smaller than normal sized bread. It is Vogels Sunflower and Barley. […]
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