Tip of the month


Drink, Drink, Drink - not only do you need water to prevent thirst, your brain requires it for concentration, your muscles for energy and your hair and skin for beauty! Start early and try to drink 2-3 litres per day.

Weight loss

It's so easy to be lured by quick-fix diets offering rapid, painless weight loss. But all research shows that making healthy and sustainable changes to your eating and activity habits is the safe and effective route to long term weight loss.

Unfortunately, there is no simple formula to losing weight, quick-fix diets rarely work and those that do achieve any significant results dont keep the weight off for long.

Any competent personal trainer will tell you that to lose weight you need to increase your activity levels and take a look at your food intake. For some simple advice take a look at our weight loss tips.

More weight loss help:

  • Our 'Top Ten' weight loss tips
  • Read our guide to healthy weight loss
  • If you're looking for books about losing weight, take a look at our recommended weight loss books
  • Read our shocking fast food facts and learn which foods to avoid if you do find yourself in one of the high street eateries.