Weight can influence our reproductive hormones. Fat, otherwise known as adipose tissue, is an endocrine organ meaning that among other things, it is responsible for the production and release of hormones. Having large amounts of body fat can change the balance of some of our hormones. Women with a very high BMI have been found to have higher leptin levels,
We don’t know about you, but here at New You HQ, the current excuse for not doing something right now is that we will do it when the kids go back to school! The common things you will hear are: I will give the house a proper clean…when the kids go back to school. I will book my appointment…when the
Here at the New You Plan, we’re always harping on your ‘why.’ Find your why, write down your why, remember your why. It’s all about your why. It’s the best motivational tool in your arsenal, that’s why we won’t ever stop mentioning it! That being said, sometimes you need more than just one motivator. Not in the form of reasons,
Feeling her lowest and weighing in at her heaviest, Catherine knew she had to make changes before her upcoming 50th birthday celebratory holiday. Attracted to The New You plan, by the choice of meals and value for money, Catherine took the plunge and lost 15.2lbs in her first week! We interviewed Catherine to find out more about her journey and
What is soy? The soybean is a legume which is naturally high in protein. It also contains fibre and other vitamins and minerals. Soy milk and tofu are both made from soybeans. Soybeans and soy products contain naturally occurring plant components called isoflavones or phytoestrogens. These have a similar structure to oestrogen but are not identical. They are able to
You’ve all heard the term ‘couch potato?’ It’s mainly used to describe someone who has a sedentary lifestyle. They spend a lot of time sitting or lying around, reading, watching TV, gaming or even just sleeping during the day as well as at night. Basically, someone who barely does any physical activity at all, even though they are more than
Feeling older than her years, unhealthy and uncomfortable in her own skin, Aimee had started to avoid pictures of herself with her kids and was the unhappiest she’d ever been. As luck would have it she stumbled upon the New You Plan on TikTok. After some research, Aimee was so impressed with how much New You cared about their customers
One of the main drawbacks of being overweight is that it’s uncomfortable. Your clothes are too tight and don’t fit properly, bending down to tie your shoes or paint your nails is impossible and just climbing the stairs can make you sweaty-all these things make you feel uncomfortable. The strange thing is, is that you allow yourself to get used
7 days, 168 hours, 10080 minutes, or 604800 seconds is all it takes to see a difference in your weight and body with the New You Plan. The hardest part is deciding as to whether now is the right time to lose weight – but how long have you been thinking about it? How many tomorrows haven’t come? Could
Hormones are chemical messengers in our body and they control an array of different processes including metabolism and reproduction. Sometimes hormonal imbalances can occur in certain circumstances leading to too much or too little of important hormones and in some cases this can lead to weight gain or weight loss. On the other hand the actual gain or loss of
Join the conversation