It's a while since I last blogged and I'm determined to start blogging more regularly again. As some of you may know from my social media feeds I'm training for the Sheffield Half Marathon in aid of Safe At Last. This means I need to be in good shape and at the moment, I'm not. I've put weight on and not been motivated to lose it. Now, I have an injury which is stopping me from running but for the first time ever I actually miss it. I'm jealous of all those people I see out running and want to join them but I can't as my leg won't let me.
So, I'm going to start blogging my training and eating again as that really kept me on track last time. I have a 10k race on Sunday and am currently advised not to do it but we'll see how it goes. As I write this, I have an ice pack on my leg trying to help it heal. The half marathon is on the 12th May which is really not far away now. Time to cut out the rubbish and focus on eating better. But, I've been out for lunch today and had dessert however, that's not an excuse to write the whole day off. I have soup for dinner tonight after food club in an attempt to prevent the day being as bad as it could be. So one meal out doesn't have to lead to a disastrous day. Recognise that that meal was unhealthy and balance it out with something healthier.
Between now and May, I have some serious training to do to get me in good shape for a half marathon. I've been including other exercises into my training to help tone up and build muscles. I also want to look great on holiday this year! What are your goals for the summer?
Hannah
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Did you know it's national chip week?
Did you know it's national chip week this week?
A recent study published in The Telegraph (see below for link) has also suggested that eating chips more than once a week can increase the risk of prostate cancer by a third. Eating deep fried food such as chips, doughnuts, fried chicken and battered fish may also increase the risk.
Everyone loves chips but they aren't particularly healthy especially on a regular basis. Going to the chip shop every couple of months for a bag of chips won't do you any harm but eating them more frequently can cause weight gain. Try swapping regular potatoes for sweet potatoes as they have a lower GI and also count as 1 of your 5 a day
So what can you eat instead of chips?
- Oven chips are healthier than fried
- You could have a jacket potato, boiled potatoes or mash
- Make your own using sweet potato and a little olive oil then bake in the oven
- Make a tray of lots of different roast vegetables
- Swap chips for rice (ideally brown)
To read the study in The Telegraph visit http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9880279/Eating-chips-once-a-week-could-increase-prostate-cancer-risk-by-a-third.html
For more information on healthy eating visit www.wisechoicenutrition.co.uk or email info@wisechoicenutrition.co.uk
Sunday, 3 February 2013
My 1st Park Run
Yesterday I ran my 1st park run at Hilsborough. As part of JCI, we decided that we'd do a Park Run once a month so off we went. I hadn't run properly since July except for a couple of 20 minute runs over Christmas. Another friend of mine was also going so we jogged down from Walkley together. Not sure that was such a good idea as we then had another 5k to do on top of that but you might as well start as you mean to go on.
The run involves 3 laps of the park with most of it being flat except one hilly bit. I wanted to run under 35 minutes and not walk any of it which is quite a big ask when I hadn't run for that length of time in months. By the end of lap 1 I was pretty tired and by then end of lap 2 I was really struggling but determined to keep running. I was nearly sick on the 3rd lap but finished in 33:09 so I was really pleased.
If you are going to start physical activity, get a training buddy. Having Bea at my side encouraging me not to give up was so important and with that help, I kept running even though at times it was very slow, I didn't give up! If you are going with someone who's fitter than you, ask them to stay with you rather than in front of you.
Park Run's are a great initiative. They are a free 5k runs in local parks which are sponsored by local companies and SweatShop. Use them as part of your training and a chance to improve your times.
Next week's goal is to finish under 33 minutes and run 3 times between now and then.
What exercise have you done this weekend?
Hannah
The run involves 3 laps of the park with most of it being flat except one hilly bit. I wanted to run under 35 minutes and not walk any of it which is quite a big ask when I hadn't run for that length of time in months. By the end of lap 1 I was pretty tired and by then end of lap 2 I was really struggling but determined to keep running. I was nearly sick on the 3rd lap but finished in 33:09 so I was really pleased.
If you are going to start physical activity, get a training buddy. Having Bea at my side encouraging me not to give up was so important and with that help, I kept running even though at times it was very slow, I didn't give up! If you are going with someone who's fitter than you, ask them to stay with you rather than in front of you.
Park Run's are a great initiative. They are a free 5k runs in local parks which are sponsored by local companies and SweatShop. Use them as part of your training and a chance to improve your times.
Next week's goal is to finish under 33 minutes and run 3 times between now and then.
What exercise have you done this weekend?
Hannah
Monday, 28 January 2013
A rant
Today, it's been highlighted that WeightWatchers have a major contract with the NHS to deal with weight loss patients. This is also going to be on the Dispatches programme tonight on Channel 4 at 8pm.
When I read this, I was furious. I had seen that south Lincolnshire were sending people to Weight Watchers groups but wasn't aware it was now nation wide. There two things I have an issue with here:
When I read this, I was furious. I had seen that south Lincolnshire were sending people to Weight Watchers groups but wasn't aware it was now nation wide. There two things I have an issue with here:
- Firstly, WeightWatchers meetings are not run by qualified nutritionists or dietitians. They are run by former members who have lost weight using the WeightWatchers program. So why does the NHS bother to employ dietitians and nutritionists if they are then not going to use them??
- Secondly, WeightWatchers is a diet which teaches you to count points. It doesn't teach you healthy eating and the importance of exercise. Most people know the importance of them both but we should promoting that not Calorie and point counting. We need to encourage people to make healthy lifestyle choices which will continue for the rest of their life and be something the whole family can partake in to encourage healthy eating habits in children.
I'm very much looking forward to watching the Dispatchers programme although it will have to be on catch up as I have food club and hope to be able to find out the reasons why the NHS feels WeightWatchers is appropriate. I will also be taking my food club leaflets to doctors surgeries and promoting a healthier way of losing weight and eating which doesn't involve Calorie and point counting.
Incidentally does anybody else think Greg Wallace looks ill now on all the WeightWatchers adverts?
Hannah
Monday, 14 January 2013
£7 for 7 days?
Yes you read the title right. £7 for 7 days is all I have to live on for food and drink at the moment as I'm taking part in a charity fundraiser with JCI for Save The Children. The aim is to highlight child poverty so we have a £7 budget for food and have to donate the rest of our weekly shopping money to Save The Children.
As a nutritionist I am loving the challenge (although I am looking forward to eating normally!) and decided I wanted to be as healthy as possible. I started mine on Friday as I'm away next weekend. Most of the members started today until Sunday. Friday was easy as I felt rotten so ate a bowl of porridge. Saturday was harder though but I've managed and now made all my meals for the rest of the week: porridge, soup for lunch and chilli/bolognaise for dinner with loads of veg in.
Actually living on such a small amount of money and being healthy is possible but what I have found is snacks are much harder to afford. Fruit, nuts, seeds and dried fruit are expensive when you can buy cheap cereal bard for less than a £1 for 6. Of course, there's no coffee as I'm a coffee snob and would rather go without than drink cheap stuff and no alcohol
It's certainly made me think about how much we all eat and how lucky we are to have the money to buy the food we do. So next time you're throwing food away, spare a thought for those that don't have enough to feed them never mind throw away.
To find out more visit www.justgiving.com/JCIUKpoundaday
As a nutritionist I am loving the challenge (although I am looking forward to eating normally!) and decided I wanted to be as healthy as possible. I started mine on Friday as I'm away next weekend. Most of the members started today until Sunday. Friday was easy as I felt rotten so ate a bowl of porridge. Saturday was harder though but I've managed and now made all my meals for the rest of the week: porridge, soup for lunch and chilli/bolognaise for dinner with loads of veg in.
Actually living on such a small amount of money and being healthy is possible but what I have found is snacks are much harder to afford. Fruit, nuts, seeds and dried fruit are expensive when you can buy cheap cereal bard for less than a £1 for 6. Of course, there's no coffee as I'm a coffee snob and would rather go without than drink cheap stuff and no alcohol
It's certainly made me think about how much we all eat and how lucky we are to have the money to buy the food we do. So next time you're throwing food away, spare a thought for those that don't have enough to feed them never mind throw away.
To find out more visit www.justgiving.com/JCIUKpoundaday
Sunday, 6 January 2013
New Year's resolutions
Wow! How is it already the 6th January?? This year seems to be whizzing by already. How are you getting on with sticking to New Year's resolutions? I know a lot of people haven't gone back to work yet and it seems they are starting then. Is that the case for you? I haven't made a resolution for this year but I am determined to make it my best yet both personally and in business.
I am however, not drinking alcohol for the rest of January. Although I didn't drink very much of Christmas and New Year, I feel I need a bit of a health kick and it will help hugely with my half marathon training. I can't run if I've been drinking the night before (even just a couple of glasses). Later this month I will also be doing JCI's pound a day diet to highlight the poverty some people live in. We have £7 to feed ourselves for the week and the rest of the money we would have spent on food is given to charity. You can't drink on that amount and I'm going to have to give up my coffee!
Onto the fitness side of things, with JCI we are going to organise some runs and walks which I will be taking part in. I decided to run the half marathon before it was decided on as a JCI activity because I would love to achieve something like that and want this to be the year I really improve my fitness. I've also be doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred exercise DVD which is amazing. She has a few which are all available online and I would definitely recommend them. A friend and I do them together which is good motivation. On Friday, we did the 40 minute problem area workout and I still ache from that! The 20 minute workouts are great if you don't have much time or want to start off more gently. If exercise is on your agenda but you can't afford a gym membership then definitely look at these.
The Real Food Club launch is tomorrow (Monday 7th) at Molly's tea room (Godfrey's Garden Centre, J31 of the M1). It's a free event and start at 7pm so feel free to pop in if you are interested in joining. The meetings kick off on Monday 14th with Molly's at 7pm and Thursday 17th at Zest, Upperthorpe, Sheffield. We are also looking to hold a small group in Chesterfield on a Wednesday evening. There are 3 places left at this one if anyone is interested. Comment below or email info@wisechoicenutrition.co.uk
Happy New Year
Hannah
I am however, not drinking alcohol for the rest of January. Although I didn't drink very much of Christmas and New Year, I feel I need a bit of a health kick and it will help hugely with my half marathon training. I can't run if I've been drinking the night before (even just a couple of glasses). Later this month I will also be doing JCI's pound a day diet to highlight the poverty some people live in. We have £7 to feed ourselves for the week and the rest of the money we would have spent on food is given to charity. You can't drink on that amount and I'm going to have to give up my coffee!
Onto the fitness side of things, with JCI we are going to organise some runs and walks which I will be taking part in. I decided to run the half marathon before it was decided on as a JCI activity because I would love to achieve something like that and want this to be the year I really improve my fitness. I've also be doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred exercise DVD which is amazing. She has a few which are all available online and I would definitely recommend them. A friend and I do them together which is good motivation. On Friday, we did the 40 minute problem area workout and I still ache from that! The 20 minute workouts are great if you don't have much time or want to start off more gently. If exercise is on your agenda but you can't afford a gym membership then definitely look at these.
The Real Food Club launch is tomorrow (Monday 7th) at Molly's tea room (Godfrey's Garden Centre, J31 of the M1). It's a free event and start at 7pm so feel free to pop in if you are interested in joining. The meetings kick off on Monday 14th with Molly's at 7pm and Thursday 17th at Zest, Upperthorpe, Sheffield. We are also looking to hold a small group in Chesterfield on a Wednesday evening. There are 3 places left at this one if anyone is interested. Comment below or email info@wisechoicenutrition.co.uk
Happy New Year
Hannah
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
New Year New You
How many people made a New Year's resolution to lose weight? Did you make the same resolution last year and then give up after a few days or weeks? This year you could make it the last year that losing weight is on your list.
The Real Food Club is a not just a weight loss club but a group that provides practical and personal support for anyone looking to lose weight or change their eating habits for the better. We don't talk about diets and we rarely mention Calories because healthy eating is far more important and sustainable. It is run by Hannah Bailey of Wise Choice Nutrition who is a fully qualified nutritionist.
Each week, we meet and have an informal chat whilst weigh ins are done (in private). It is up to you whether you reveal if you have lost or gained and only I will know if you choose not to share. There is then a 15 minute talk by me about an aspect of nutrition and ways to incorporate that into your diet. We then have an optional confessional where people discuss the good and not so good points of the week. This is optional and if you don't wish to participate, there is no pressure. You also receive 3 recipes for evening meals and 3 breakfast and lunch ideas.
The meeting costs £5.50 and includes a folder for all your recipes, weekly diet diaries, a mini gum bag after 4 weeks and lots of other helpful goodies.
If you would like more information, please email therealfoodclubsheffield@gmail.com or call Hannah on 07912 556470.
Good luck,
Hannah
The Real Food Club is a not just a weight loss club but a group that provides practical and personal support for anyone looking to lose weight or change their eating habits for the better. We don't talk about diets and we rarely mention Calories because healthy eating is far more important and sustainable. It is run by Hannah Bailey of Wise Choice Nutrition who is a fully qualified nutritionist.
Each week, we meet and have an informal chat whilst weigh ins are done (in private). It is up to you whether you reveal if you have lost or gained and only I will know if you choose not to share. There is then a 15 minute talk by me about an aspect of nutrition and ways to incorporate that into your diet. We then have an optional confessional where people discuss the good and not so good points of the week. This is optional and if you don't wish to participate, there is no pressure. You also receive 3 recipes for evening meals and 3 breakfast and lunch ideas.
The meeting costs £5.50 and includes a folder for all your recipes, weekly diet diaries, a mini gum bag after 4 weeks and lots of other helpful goodies.
If you would like more information, please email therealfoodclubsheffield@gmail.com or call Hannah on 07912 556470.
Good luck,
Hannah
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)