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1. Doughnuts in the office? Stop right there!

   

   Fitness and Training Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   13 May 2016

   If you’re an office worker, this blog post is for you. Many of us work in an office environment which entails sitting in an uncomfortable chair for approximately eight hours per day, bright lights causing you a headache and a draw, kitchen fridge or god forbid vending machine full of potential diet-destroyers. So how can you combat these issues? Move every

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2. Pre Summer Shred

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   12 April 2016

   It’s now spring, which can only mean one thing… summer is well and truly on its way! It’s at this point that many of us begin to panic at the sheer thought of hitting the beach in summer clothing and swim wear. Perhaps your New Year’s resolution to regularly visit the gym didn’t pan out, or perhaps that ‘new year,

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3. Upping Your Energy Levels

   

   Carly Yue Guest Blogs Tips and Advice

   30 March 2016

   Are you constantly tired? Has reaching for a cuppa become your default? If you feel as though you're relying on coffee and energy drinks for a pick me up, read on to find out what Carly Yue has to say on natural alternatives and practical advice about prevention… Caffeine is the most widely ingested psychoactive drug in the world, primarily used

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4. Staying On Track This Easter

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   24 March 2016

   Over the Easter weekend, many of us spend time with family and friends, and soon enough out come the Easter eggs, cakes and buffet spread. Lovely, right? But not so lovely for the waistline. We’re all allowed a treat now and then, but it’s important to know your limits, because we could all easily (and happily) scoff every single chocolate

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5. Emotional Eating

   

   Carly Yue Guest Blogs Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   16 February 2016

   Ever wondered why you eat more when experiencing particular emotions? Carly Yue gives us the low-down as to why this happens… Emotional hunger comes on suddenly. Physical hunger comes on gradually. Emotional hunger feels like it needs to be satisfied instantly. Physical hunger can wait. Emotional hunger craves specific comfort foods. Physical hunger is open to options. Emotional hunger isn't satisfied with a full stomach. Physical hunger stops

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6. Success Story: How Barbara Swapped Takeaways for Triathlons and Lost 3 Stone

   

   Fitness and Training Success Stories

   18 January 2016

   Determined to feel comfortable in her clothes, Barbara Wootton set out on a fitness mission. A healthier diet, intense training, one 5k, two 10ks, four half marathons, three triathlons and an incredible minus three stone and three dress sizes later – Barbara is feeling healthier, stronger and more motivated than ever… [caption id="attachment_1079" align="alignnone" width="600"] Barbara Wootton, Before and After![/caption] What

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7. Understanding Stomach Fat

   

   Carly Yue Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Tips and Advice

   13 January 2016

   Trying to tackle the areas which fat clings to is always tricky. Today Carly Yue explains her top tips for how to blast it once and for all… If you wanted to drain a swimming pool, you'd have to wait for the shallow end to empty before the deep end will drain – and no matter how much you protest, this

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8. Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   4 January 2016

   Last week we said farewell to 2015, and welcomed in 2016 with open arms. The New Year is the perfect time for you to make positive changes to your lifestyle, eliminate unwanted bad habits and try brand new things. And one of the most popular resolutions? Of course, it’s to hit the gym, eat healthy and lose that Christmas weight. As

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9. Getting Back On Track After Christmas

   

   Christmas Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   30 December 2015

   So admittedly we still have the New Year celebrations to come, but no doubt by this point you’re feeling a little bloated, lethargic and full to the brim of every form of food and drink imaginable. Believe it or not, that’s actually ok. It’s a good idea to “let your hair down” once in a while, in moderation of course,

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10. Festive Mocktails

    

    Carly Yue Christmas Guest Blogs

    22 December 2015

    Put a healthy spin on your Christmas drinks this year, with Carly Yue's mocktail favourites… Alcohol contains a lot of empty and useless calories, which means that if you indulge at every opportunity, you may end up feeling ropey, looking a little like Santa, and let's face it… short of money. The biggest piece of advice I give to my clients

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