Hey, don’t roll your eyes at us! Here at the New You HQ, we can’t believe that it’s September already. This year has gone so quickly and someone in the office worked out that there are only 100 days until Christmas! It will soon be time to organise the office Christmas party, and it’s gonna be a good one because
Growing up Sarah was an active child and kept fit well into her early 20’s. Sadly, her life took some unpredictable turns which had a knock-on effect on her weight. At one point she found herself weighing over 21 stone. Struggling with everyday tasks like doing up her laces, she knew things had to change. A colleague recommended the New
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
Those who are parents amongst you with school-age children may be celebrating the fact that they will soon be back in the classroom (fingers crossed it’s for the full year!). With a fresh start for the children comes a fresh start for you! This month, Pascale is helping you start or recommit to your transformation goals from a perspective of
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,
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
The negative feelings you have towards your body when you are overweight comes from so many sources. Films, T.V, models in magazines, filtered social media posts and even the mannequins in shop windows. Whether you realise it or not, you are constantly bombarded with images of what you should look like. All of these things highlight the fact that you
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
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
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