Pukka

Whether you love him or hate him, it's a pretty cool speech http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/jamie_oliver.html

To fit or to flop?

A lot of people have been asking me recently what I think of Fit-Flops (the new flip flop which promises to give you a workout while you walk.

Anything which gives you something for nothing makes me dubious- but could there be something to it? All of these shoes, like MBTs and the new Reebok tone ones work by challenging your balance so you work your core muscles (mainly around your middle). So you will be using your abs slightly more. As for toning up your legs, it's unlikely but if they're comfy then why not?

Word of warning though - none of these shoes are great for exercising in and could cause you a serious injury if you do. They do the opposite to what a good running shoe should do - give you stabality and support.

Here we go again

Eeeeeeek, marathon training officially begins this Thursday!

I always think it's good to start things on the first of the month, hence why I've decided on the 1st July to kick off the torture (sorry challenge).

Bring on three months of blood, sweat and tears, with a few days shopping, bagels and cosmopolitans to look forward to at the end!

All in your head?

Someone sent me this link the other day (after I'd probably annoyed him for moaning that my jeans felt tighter!)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7826822/Why-women-think-they-are-fat-brain-thinks-body-is-two-thirds-bigger-than-it-is.html

It made me feel a lot better. But also got me thinking, how much of what we see is actually real? mmmm. That's one for a philosophy lecture I think.

Spring has sprung

3 March 2010

I don't know about you but I've been feeling 100% healthier and happier over the past 2 days since the sun has come out! SAD exists and I am a prime example.
I either need to move to the Caribbean or get a light box (talking of which I have an alarm clock which wakes me up with natural light- it's fabbers!)

Banana-rama

Friday 26 February

I've just read that bananas are Britain's most wasted food. That doesn't really surprise me- I hate it when they go all brown and mushy. But, to do your bit to stop food waste (and to save some pennies) why not chuck em in a blender with some strawberries, natural yogurt and milk. Easy! The older the bananas, the sweeter they are so they're perfect in smoothies, cakes, breads etc.

If you watch one thing today..

20 January 2010

..make it this! Check out Ada, the 92 year old- she's an absolute inspiration. The next time I don't have the motivation to get in the pool I'm going to think of her.

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/mentalhealth/Pages/Moodvideowall.aspx

She learnt how to swim at 73 years old, which just shows it's never too late.