How To Properly Measure Out Portion Sizes Most of us know the kind of foods we should and shouldn’t be eating in order to lose weight and stay healthy, but one thing lots of people don’t take into account is portion size. While we can all probably eat a little healthier, sometimes we don’t even … Keep reading
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Think you can’t lose weight because of your genetics? Think again!
Don’t you just hate those people who can eat and eat and eat and eat and not seem to put on any weight when you just have to look at a custard cream and you put on half a stone? It’s true that some people’s metabolism means they can munch more than others, but if … Keep reading
Ketogenic diets could help slow ageing – yes, really!
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
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