A couple of weeks ago we talked about the benefits of spending time outside in the natural world every day, if you missed it, you can find it here. 

 

With another bank holiday rapidly approaching – hurrah (!) – not to mention warmer temperatures and the lighter evenings, it’s not surprising that this time of year kick starts many people’s health regimes. Particularly those related to stripping off some of the extra winter layers – which hide a multitude of sins (!) – or their traditional fortnight in the sun… 

 

Put another way, this time of year is all about slimming and trimming. Slimming down and sending those few – or more (!) – extra pounds on their way. Trimming and toning those areas that could do with a bit more definition, to put it politely... 

As Clients and regular readers of this blog will know we like to keep things simple. That’s why we always focus on the small things you can do at home to help yourself. They’re easy to do and quickly become part of your routine, so you don’t even have to think about them. Even better, they all have lots of other benefits as well, giving you more “bang for your buck.” 

 

Despite this, all too often, we hear Clients saying they find making even the smallest change difficult to do. 

With the first bank holiday of the year almost upon us, giving a glorious four day weekend – hurrah (!) – this seemed like a good time to talk about the importance of spending time outside every day. Not only does it feel good to have time outside and away from the hurly burly of modern life, but natural daylight plays an important part in helping set our natural body rhythms. Often referred to as the Circadian Rhythms, they control many different body functions including the sleep-wake cycle, release of hormones, body temperature, eating habits and digestion. 

It’s been a while since we’ve talked before about people’s tendency to make snap judgements on whatever is happening in their lives.  

 

“This is good, that is bad.” “She is nice, he is horrible.” Not forgetting the perennially favourite one: “How can she – or he (!) – go out looking like that.” And, if you think you’re above all those petty judgments, think again… 

 

However, it doesn’t stop there. 

A few weeks ago we looked at how rubbish in, rubbish out doesn’t just apply to computers. If you missed it, you can find it here. Put another way, if we don’t put the correct “fuel” in our tanks, how on earth can we expect our bodies to function at their best, or, in the way we would like?!? 

 

We then gave a few slightly tongue in cheek suggestions of things to look for that indicate whatever “food” you’re looking at may not be the best thing for you – or your body. You can find it here.