Deniese Bodyfit

How to pay for Pilates classes

Deniese — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:53:50 +0000

If you are dropping in on an odd class, these are £7 per class, however if you buy 10 you will get 2 free. So this means if you pay £70 the class works out at £5.83. You can either send a cheque or pay at the first class or go through to my web … Read more →

Pilates Classes in Haywards Heath

Deniese — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:39:11 +0000

I am really excited to advise you that from January 2012 I will be starting my Bodyfit Pilates sessions in the Ardingly village hall on Thursday evenings at 6.30pm and at St. Richards church hall on Wednesday lunchtime at 1-1.50pm, and on Friday morning at 9.30am. Please contact me a.s.a.p to put your name down on … Read more →

Eat protein foods at every meal

Deniese — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:58:32 +0000

Try to eat protein based food with every meal including breakfast. A good source at breakfast is yoghurt with muesli. Eggs and fish with salad at lunch. Fish, Chicken and Turkey with vegetables at dinner.

Beat Sugar Cravings

Deniese — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:55:41 +0000

Dont deny yourself. If you restrict favorite foods you only make yourself want it more. Eat everything in moderation especially “bad” foods. Enjoy!

Enjoy your food

Deniese — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:00:21 +0000

Enjoy your food. Make time to eat, eat slowly, chew well and let your body tell you when it has had enough.

Think small portions. Reduce the size of your plate to kick the habit of eating too much during a meal.

Follow the 80:20 rule. Allow yourself to be naughty occasionally. Aim for a diet of 80 per cent nutrient-based healthy foods, 20 per cent treats.

Make positive choices. If you want some chocolate, have a piece but have the best quality and savour every mouthful.

DIY. Cooking for yourself gives you control of what is in your food- no more hidden sugars,fats,salt or chemicals.

Enjoy!

Exercise before breakfast is best for fat burning

Deniese — Sat, 14 May 2011 13:36:28 +0000

A new study has found that exercising before breakfast is best for weight loss.

The body breaks down fat more effectively before your morning meal, BUT it does not increase fitness or performance.

Combat Stress

Deniese — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:06:30 +0000

Combat stress by taking a good source of vitamin B. Folic acid (vitamin B9) in particular, will help you cope with overall sress and pre-menstrual tension.

Vitamin B5 is really important for adrenal function, which regulates your production of the ‘stress hormones’ adrenaline and cortisol.

You also need antioxidants like vitamin C and E.

Vitamin C manufactures collagen, which is good for your skin, hair and nails

Vitamin D is important too and as you get older you are more likely to be deficient in it.

Enjoy the sun!

Almonds are so good for you!

Deniese — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:55:34 +0000

Almonds are so good for you. They are the most perfect snack especially if you are too busy to eat properly.

Almonds are the nut highest in protein, fibre, Vitamin E and calcium.

A handful is all you need.

Exercise helps relieve symptoms of I.B.S

Deniese — Sun, 01 May 2011 17:23:53 +0000

Exercise can help to reduce symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. New research shows 20-60 minutes of activity at least 3 times a week improves cramps, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea.

Brown and wholemeal foods

Deniese — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:16:32 +0000

Brown and wholemeal foods are the best foods in the carbohydrate category that you should eat. If you don’t like wholemeal pasta, still use it but add some white pasta.

White breads and any white based foods digest too easily in the stomach and break down into fructose sugars too quickly for your body to process. It takes about 15 minutesto get into the blood stream causing a sugar spike. This upsets your insulin levels and a balancing hormone called Glucogon races out to try and balance the high sugar levels. Unfortunately, it takes up to 180 minutes for the body to sort the excess sugar load causing the body to store the excess sugar as fat. So to stay healthy and reduce fat, review your intake of everything white. Seeded or grainy bread is best.