http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.html times health forum thread - Top tips to stay motivated! Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:52:49 +0000 http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlRoyal Mail - you miserable lot! What possible justification?http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlTue, 18 Mar 2008 17:52:49 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlHarriet, that sounds brilliant. But having checked on latest Royal Mail advice : http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/print?catId=588 00706&mediaId=58800704 it seems that you have to name the recipient; be a genuine relative; and there are restrictions on what you can send and the size of the parcel. Shame. I was going to post all the crisps and sweeties out of my cupboards....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlSun, 24 Feb 2008 10:36:46 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlSue, 101 Low Fat Feasts (BBC Good Food) is great, and a good price too. You can also search for recipes by calorie number on the website. www.bbcgoodfood.com It's a great website and breaks down the amount ot calories, fat, fibre and saturated fat etc. in all of the recipes. I use this website whenever i feel i want to try something new but also easy. Good Luck...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlFri, 11 Jan 2008 18:57:34 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlHi. I have been on a "diet" for a year now and have lost 4 stone but the motivation is dwindling due to a sweet tooth and christmas!! I'm also getting a bit bored with the same old recipes stir fries, chicken etc. Does anybody have any suggestions to help with motivation and know of any good cookery books with not too difficult healthy recipes....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlThu, 10 Jan 2008 01:21:28 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlThanks for the info.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlThu, 10 Jan 2008 00:43:41 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlThat's a great idea everyone. As someone who has spent time away from home in the Services ,I can tell you that such gifts would be VERY welcome. Any small thing that connects you to home is a great morale booster. My wife even used to send me small bags of kid's sweets (like jelly tots, jelly babies etc.) Remember that chocolate doesn't fare too well in hot climates , though....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlWed, 09 Jan 2008 18:43:31 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlPS Jennifer - other things which might be useful or appreciated... any types of food, as rations are notoriously inedible, and they're probably hideously bored of the same food every day by now, so send supernoodles, nuts, crisps, etc. And remember there are girls there too - think of anything you would want if you were living in a tent far away from home. Magazines, sweets, deodorant, cotton socks, sudoku books, lipsalve, any powdered flavourings, vitamins etc which might make water a bit ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlWed, 09 Jan 2008 17:14:39 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlSending chocolates to the troops is a grand idea. Definitely going to suggest it to the wife when I get home! http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlWed, 09 Jan 2008 17:04:22 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlRe sending all the chocolate, sweets and biscuits to our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq - The Royal Mail agreed, over Christmas, to send parcels of less than 2kg to Afghanistan and Iraq for free, and due to its popularity, have agreed to continue this offer indefinitely. Copy this URL into your browser for details: http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/print?catId=400 144&mediaId=9300097#37800262 and send a parcel of all the chocolate which is currently tempting you! Even if its only a chocolat...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlWed, 09 Jan 2008 17:01:45 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlI find keeping chocolate in the freezer helps - it takes a long time to eat! Also, putting non-perishable snack food, if others in the house want it, as far away as possible from where you spend most of your time - i.e. perhaps on a top shelf of a cupboard in the spare bedroom , or in the garage - then if you do get cravings, at least you`re "exercising" going to get it , or else you can`t be bothered to go and get it at all! Other members of the family might just begin to have similar...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlWed, 09 Jan 2008 11:39:53 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlGreat idea Elaine. Can you give any more info? Where to send stuff if you don't personally know anyone out there. I have some Christmas goodies in the fridge that I'm quite pleased that I currently have no inclination to eat, but maybe not enough to make a worthwhile parcel, so is there anything else I could send that would be useful or appreciated....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlWed, 09 Jan 2008 02:14:38 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlThis week I'm sending all the chocolates, sweets, biscuts etc that we received at Christmas to the troops out in Afghanistan and Iraq. My son has just come back from 6 months in Iraq, so I know how much the squaddies appreciate a parcel of goodies from home - and it stops me eating them. I also get my husband to only buy dark chocolate (which he likes but I don't!) But it is hard to resist that sweet buiscit or chocolate sitting on the shelf! I really have no willpower - but I&#039...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlTue, 08 Jan 2008 17:56:52 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlMy tip - find a competitive sport you can play and enjoy. (see SQUASH) - and forget the diets. Book 2-3 games a week (squash - 40 mins max each) and after a little while you will know when you are eating food that slows you down and makes you feel sluggish (bad food). Not only will you feel it but you will lose to people you shouldn't. You will feel brighter, lighter and be able to eat mostly what you like! But, don't take it too seriously - have fun....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlTue, 08 Jan 2008 16:50:00 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlMy motivational tip is to move your fruit bowl so it's the first thing you see when you walk into the kitchen. I did that a while ago and it's made a real difference, not only for me but my children as well. When you go to the kitchen for a snack it's there so mybrain goes. oh right yeah fruit!! Quite often stops me getting as far as the cupboard. Wendy...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlTue, 08 Jan 2008 14:52:07 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlI try to encourage my partner to buy treats for himself that I can't eat, as I suffer from IBS and can't eat dairy. This might work if they were things that the rest of the family like but you don't?http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlMon, 07 Jan 2008 21:33:33 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlMy tip for staying motivated (in a weight management sense) is to use a blog and if you're comfortable with it record your weight and if not record the weight loss as per Slimming World ethos of not disclosing weight. The reason why it works for me is that it's a sort of commitment to disclose my progress and if I stop recording it on the blog it would mean I'm failing and I don't like that so I haven't!! Some cracking ideas though, I've just turned forty and...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlMon, 07 Jan 2008 12:26:28 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlRemoving temptation - I got my hubbie to hide his stock of biscuits & chocolate away from the kitchen so I can't backslide in a moment of weakness. I'd have to search the place and as it's his stash and not mine, it wouldn't be fair. And after 10 mins or so, the temptation moment usually passes - especially if you have a piece of fruit and a glass of water to fill you up a little....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlMon, 07 Jan 2008 12:08:14 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlI gave up chocolate and most 'bad' sweet things 3 years ago and believe me it gets easier! I rarely miss them at all now, but at the time I found having a meaningful starting point is useful and it helps you keep track of how long you are exercising/eating healthier etc. For me it was Lent, but I'm currently using New Year to help me get rid of my belly! Fruit is always good if you fancy snacking, also having a glass of water or cup of coffee/tea normally helps combat those snack...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlMon, 07 Jan 2008 00:27:54 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlhi everyone i too think the planning idea is great, as is the note on the fridge door reminding yourself why you are doing it. however, i think that if you get rid of every treat you are going to want one more than ever, so my tactic is to stock up with alternatives. cadbury's 99 cal bars, skinny cows ice lollies these are fab cos i can't bite them so they take ages to eat, pink n white wafer biscuits etc etc. i put everything (apart from the frozen stuff) in a drawer so out o...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlSun, 06 Jan 2008 10:08:03 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlThis sound like a good idea Emma. I need help with making realistic aims for myself about how much I should try to lose in a week. I liked Jan's ideas about the planning and I will do this for the coming week and see how it goes. I think one of the problems for me is the food in the house like Lynn said. I have a family so it's not so easy to get rid of everything detrimental to losing weight. What I need help with is how to avoid temtation. Has anyone got any ideas? Have a great day!...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlSun, 06 Jan 2008 09:30:40 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlI also made this website my homepage, So whenever i come onto the internet its there in my face! It will remind me of why i started going on here!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlSun, 06 Jan 2008 09:01:11 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlGood Idea. Also from my past experience, I have to get rid of everything in the house that is detrimental to my diet, Chocolate, biscuits etc because when that week moment hits and there are many of them, I will find them! if they are not there I will settle for the healthy alternative.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlSun, 06 Jan 2008 06:54:57 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlMy top tips which worked for me are: 1. Stick a note on the fridge door - I have lost x lbs this week and x lbs in total. Then whenever I felt a snackattack coming on, I could read this and think before eating 2. Stick another note on the fridge door - I am losing weight because........(visualise the new you, the kids, I'll be fitter etc etc). Maybe set a goal - I wanted to run a 5km (did it - fab!) and get fit so I do Body Pump x3 times a week - (excellent way of toning up). 3. Stock up...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_51_0.htmlSat, 05 Jan 2008 16:19:21 +0000