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
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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
Coconut oil: Superfood or super fad?
Coconut oil: Superfood or the fad that could make you fat? Another week, another super food that’s going to magically make you thin and healthy. This time the flavour of the week is coconut oil. You can barely open a cookbook or watch a cooking programme on TV that isn’t heralding it as the second … Keep reading
The Importance of Drinking Water on a Diet
It is very important when following this diet to drink you water allowance. Aside from keeping you hydrated, drinking water can actually help you lose weight. Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body speed up its metabolism, helping it to burn fat. It also helps the body to digest food and eliminate toxins … Keep reading
Health Benefits of Lemons
Rich in vitamin C lemons have long been used for there health benefits, but did you know that one of the major benefits of drinking warm lemon juice is to speed up digestion and inevitably your metabolism. Making warm lemon juice the perfect ‘good morning drink’. Nutritional Value Of Lemons A glass of lemon juice contains … Keep reading
Metabolism: Tips and Tricks
If you’re on a diet and trying to shred those extra pounds that have inevitably creeped up on you over the festive period there is one thing you need to keep an eye on, and that’s your metabolism. We have all known people throughout our lives who seem to constantly gorge themselves and never seem … Keep reading