Ireland’s summer has truly begun. The farmer’s tans were in full view recently as many availed of the rare sunshine to go to the beaches, walk the piers or play sports with their kids. It was the first opportunity we had in a long while to top up our much-needed vitamin D stores, which boosts our immune systems. The countdown to beaches and bikinis is on. But the excitement of looking forward to a sun-kissed…

THE INAUGURAL EUROPEAN OBESITY DAY WAS HELD RECENTLY IN A BID TO RAISE AWARENESS AND INITIATE ACTION TO TACKLE THE CONDITION. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity is currently responsible for more than one million deaths and 12 million life-years of ill health each year. It is a leading cause of preventable death and disease in Europe and, as we all know by now, it has reached epidemic proportions. Preventing people from becoming…

YVONNE’S BODY FAT IS DOWN BY 10PC SINCE THE START, SO SHE’S STILL MAKING GOOD PROGRESS, BUT DON’T SETTLE INTO A COMFORT ZONE IF YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE LASTING RESULTS Yvonne’s transformation is continuing. It is nearly 12 weeks since she embarked on the road less travelled on her journey to health. This road involved a change of eating habits and the implementation of a regular exercise programme. There are many people who try to…

THERE ARE FOUR GYM STEREOTYPES: THE VICTIM, THE CHILD, THE DRAMA QUEEN AND THE PROSTITUTE It can be hard to make the changes required for a healthier lifestyle. There may be occasions when you find yourself slipping back into the old routine because this is the easier option. Our brain has learned patterns and it is easier to stay with these patterns than to make new ones. When you interlock your fingers or cross your…

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO PILING ON WEIGHT AND INCREASING YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE As summer approaches, you may be one of the people who want to lose weight and get in shape. You look at the options and they all claim to get the same results. Some want you to cut out food groups or live on liquid supplements. Others involve counting points, motivation coaching, counting calories or only consuming foods in certain combinations. The…