There are many reasons why you would want to reduce sugar, or even remove it from your diet altogether. The main reason, of course, is that it will help you lose weight and help you avoid those energy crashes which come from eating too much refined sugar. Don’t kid yourself! Sugar is in practically everything that is store-bought or processed. Here are some simple and practical strategies that you can put to good use today.

When we think of exercise, walking, running, yoga and Pilates springs to mind. However, gardening is one of the best forms of exercise you can get. Have you heard people comment on the fact that their muscles hurt in places they never even knew existed? Gardening is a great all-around workout for the body regardless of your age. In fact, National Gardening Exercise Day is celebrated on the 6 June to encourage everyone to get outdoors and exercise in the garden. When you think about all the things you do in the garden including raking, lifting, planting, carrying, digging, watering, pulling - then it’s not difficult to see the great things you are doing for your body, not to mention the environment.

Dieting over winter and the holiday season can be tricky, but as we enter 2018, it is time to readdress the situation and come up with a plan. There are many reasons why we struggle to stick to our diet and, sometimes the truth is, we are our own worst enemy. Think about what may be affecting your success rate.

Teaching your children about healthy eating and exercise is easier when they see you participating in it on a daily basis. You are the best motivator and teacher they have so why not get your kids involved in your exercise routine and allow them to join in the fun.

Trying to diet alone can be very difficult. At FIT Medical Weight Loss, our trained team is with you all the way to help you lose weight and keep it off. Weight loss can be hard, and incredibly frustrating at times. Regular diet check-ins, therefore, are essential to maintain your focus and stay on track.

When you start a new diet, it can be difficult to know where to begin. There is so much misinformation out there that claims that such and such is healthy, when in reality the opposite is true. It can be difficult to understand where to start, let alone decipher between what you should eat and what you shouldn't! If you are bamboozled by dieting terms and are struggling with what changes you need to make, then it is time to get back to basics. Follow these dieting tips for beginners, and you cannot go wrong.

In the lead-up to Halloween, it is hard NOT to notice the abundance of candy and chocolate in every aisle. And it can be a real struggle for people who are watching their weight or trying to avoid sugary foods altogether. It is all well and good getting into the spirit of the festivities and helping the kids out with their costumes, but it can lead to problems if you get the munchies. Out of sight out of mind is always best but Halloween does make it extremely tempting.

Never underestimate the value of a good night’s sleep. It can do more than just improve the look of your skin and improve your mental concentration. Ensuring you have healthy sleep patterns can also aid your diet and help you lose weight. To look your best, you need to eat well and exercise regularly. Perhaps this sounds familiar? You are often so busy making what seems to be the right choices for your body, that you end up sacrificing the quality of your sleep.

When your motivation to lose weight and stick to your weight loss program is high, everything seems easy. You can say no to that cupcake and be safe in the knowledge you are making the best decision for your body and your future. But when things aren’t going so well, you are feeling tired and your motivation seems to be at an all-time low, finding your motivation to stick to your diet seems almost impossible. Here are some of our best tips to help you maintain your motivation and reach your goal weight.

If you work in an office environment then you will understand the problems it can pose to a weight loss program. There is always that one person who loves to bake while other colleagues are constantly bringing in donuts and cakes. Then there are the Christmas parties and office meetings where the tables are jam packed with unnecessary high calorie and high fat content food items.