Ketogenic diets could help slow ageing – yes, really! Unfortunately, time and ageing eventually come for us all. That doesn’t mean we can’t try and delay it as much as possible though, does it? Unless you’ve got millions of pounds to spend on Sharon Osbourne’s plastic surgeon, you only really have a couple of … Keep reading
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5 Dieting Mistakes That Might Be Stopping You From Losing Weight
Dieting can be a complicated. You might think you’re doing everything by the book and doing exactly what you’re supposed to and yet you’re still not losing weight. It can be demoralising and you might think that you’re unable to shed those pounds. It’s true that some people find it easier to lose weight than … Keep reading
How To Stay On Track With Your New Years Resolutions
As we all know, New Year is a time when many of us make resolutions to change and improve our lives in some way. However, we also know that for most of us, it’s not always quite that simple. Whether it’s stopping smoking, losing weight, taking up a hobby, or something else, it can be … Keep reading
How Many Calories Do You Burn In A Day?
Our bodies are constantly burning calories all day long, whether we’re eating, reading or sleeping. No matter how sedentary the task, your body is constantly working hard to keep you in running order. We’ve decided to find out just what our bodies are doing with our calories as we go through our daily lives. From … Keep reading
How leading a healthier lifestyle is important for asthma-sufferers
Around five and a half million people in the UK are currently being treated for asthma, and if one of those is you then you know just how problematic it can be. At its mildest, it can sometimes cause some shortness of breath when exercising, but for more serious cases it can be incredibly debilitating, … Keep reading
Shake That Weight Porridge Cookies
We love the Shake That Weight community. It’s a fantastically supportive and enthusiastic bunch, and we regularly learn as much from them as they (hopefully) do from us. And often they completely surprise us. That happened recently when over on our Facebook group we saw that some creative dieters were using our porridge in a … Keep reading
Why sleep is so important when losing weight
Eating the right foods and doing regular exercise are obviously essential when it comes to losing weight, but there are other factors that can contribute to shedding those pounds. One of the most important is ensuring you get a good night’s sleep. Obviously we all love getting as much sleep as possible, but why does … Keep reading
Introducing The Saver Club Loyalty Scheme
We all like getting a little something back. Whether it’s an unexpected cheque from the taxman, an even more unexpected ‘thank you’ from a grumpy teenager at home, or a free toy in a box of cereal (remember them?), it’s always nice to get a little bit back. Well now you can get something back … Keep reading
Cravings – here’s why you get them & how to deal with them
We start losing weight with all the best intentions. Our meals are all planned out, we’re full of optimism and enthusiasm, and we’ve even dug out those running shoes for the first time in forever. Nothing can stop us! And then out of nowhere, our brains decide that we don’t want that healthy salad. No, … Keep reading
When should you eat if you want to lose weight?
When we’re losing weight, we’re always thinking about what we’re eating, whether it’s healthy enough, and often what we’d like to be eating instead!However, while what we eat is obviously important, we shouldn’t overlook the issue of when we eat. In fact, according to a study by the University of Texas, the time of day … Keep reading