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Week ending the 8th November 2025
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 25lb off (1st 11lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx Congratulations to Lyn on achieving her first Silver Star for 7lb off (9lb). I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
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20 hours ago1 min read


How many Calories do we need? - Group talk - Week Commencing 27th October 2025.
Using the information from last weeks discussion, we have learnt the calories we expend on average along with our age, gender and current weight inputted into a TDEE calculator determines a safe and effective number of calories to eat each day to achieve our weight loss goals. It is recommended that women eat no fewer than 1200 calories per day and men no fewer than 1800 calories per day. The TDEE calculators give us a maintenance, cutting and bulking calorie guide, they also
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4 days ago2 min read


Week ending the 1st November 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 35lb off (2st 7lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx Congratulations to Beverley on achieving her First Gold Star for 14lb off. I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
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Nov 11 min read


How do we expend our calories? - Group talk - Week Commencing 20th October 2025.
We often discuss in-depth our calorie and nutrient intake, but what about the calories burned = Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). This is the total energy that a person uses in a day. Our TDEE is not easy to accurately measure as it changes day to day, and often it is estimated, calculated on individuals (BMR) Basal Metabolic Rate, Activity Levels and the Thermic Effect of food. Basal Metabolic rate:- which is an individuals energy usage rate while at rest in a temperat
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Oct 292 min read


Week ending 25th October 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 31.5lb off (2st 3.5lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx Congratulations to Mandy on achieving her Second Gold Star for 2 Stone off (28lb). Congratulations to Michelle on achieving her Third Gold Stars for 3 Stone off (42lb). I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
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Oct 251 min read


Healthy Eating on a Budget – Group Talk – Week Commencing 13th October 2025.
Eating a healthy, varied diet does not mean that you need to purchase the most expensive foods. The market is full of varied cuts of meats and products that can meet your budgeting needs, especially as the cost of living rises. By forward planning meals we can reduce our waste and cut down on costs. When it comes to fresh products go 'Wonky', many supermarkets sell 'imperfect' fruit and veg at discounted prices, also buying directly from Farmers Markets or Farm Shops works ou
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Oct 222 min read


10 Weeks until Christmas 2025.
There are approximately 10 weeks until Christmas. More specifically, there are 67 days or 9 weeks and 4 days until December 25, 2025. Have you thought about what you would like to achieve in regards to your health and well-being in the run up to; Yes I said it, Christmas... May be its a number on the scales, or an outfit you want to wear or have wriggle room in, maybe it's a feeling... whatever you would like to achieve, believe, because you can achieve what you set your min
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Oct 191 min read


Week ending the 18th October 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 29lb off (2st 1lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx I'm so very proud of you all, keep up the great work xxx
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Oct 181 min read


Persistence is the key to weight loss, not perfection – Group Talk – Week Commencing 6th October 2025.
Winston Churchill - "Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." Natalie Wright - "Life is not about...
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Oct 152 min read


Week ending the 11th October 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 38lb off (2st 10lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx Congratulations...
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Oct 121 min read


Eating Healthily Whilst Eating Out – Group talk week commencing 29th September 2025
Eating out is both social and enjoyable. Nevertheless, there are links to overeating and poor food choices. How can you maintain your...
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Oct 82 min read


Teams Meeting Cancelled 6th October 2025.
Due to unforeseen circumstances I am unable to run the Team's Meeting this evening (6th October 2025). Pleased accept my apologies for...
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Oct 61 min read


Week ending 4th October 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 30.5lb off (2st 2.5lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx I'm so very...
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Oct 51 min read


Seasonal Eating – Group Talk – Week Commencing 22nd September 2025.
When we visit supermarkets, the greengrocery department is stocked with produce from all over the world every single day. However, when...
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Oct 14 min read


Week ending the 27th September 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 24lb off (1st 10lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx I'm so very...
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Sep 271 min read


Cooking to Support our Satiety/GLP-1 – Group Talk – Week commencing 15th September 2025.
This week we went over the past few weeks' talks, reiterating the foods required to support satiety and giving a gentle nudge to our...
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Sep 241 min read


Week ending the 20th September 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 33.5lb off (2st 5.5lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx I'm so very...
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Sep 201 min read


Boosting GLP-1 Naturally - Group Talk - Week Commencing 8th September 2025.
There is a lot of buzz regarding the GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1). medication, currently due to the 170% price increase on the main...
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Sep 173 min read


Week ending the 13th September 2025.
A great weight loss this week from All the groups totalling 37.5lb off (2st 9.5lb), congratulations all on a great week xxx I'm so very...
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Sep 131 min read


Nutracheck September 2025 Sale.
Nutracheck has a sale on for September, 60% off, so now £27.99 for a Whole Year. Please remember if you renew early you don't lose out,...
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Sep 121 min read
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