Posts in “Lifestyle”
Eating Out Healthy In A Rush!
Its very rare these days I have a spare 10 minutes time, like most individuals of the modern era I am constantly on the move. And like most individuals I forget things, nothing is more devastating than forgetting my lunch… anyone that knows me will understand how terrifying this thought is! So we all have […]
Read articleLeeds Santa Dash – This Weekend
Leeds Santa Dash – 13th December If you are looking to get in the festive spirit and have a good workout this weekend then why not join over 600 santa’s and elves this Sunday and run the Leeds Santa Dash? With distances from 1k-5k the run is suitable for all ages and abilities and is […]
Read articleMy Vegan Christmas
For the last few years, we host an early Christmas dinner for our friends. So whilst this blog may seem a little early, my meal planning has to happen NOW. Last year I shared what I would be eating at Christmas and it gave some of you some new ideas for veggies, vegans and meat […]
Read articleLeeds Reindeer Trail
Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is on it’s way and Leeds has lots of cool festive things happening. The Christmas lights around the city, the German market and festive shop windows has certainly made Leeds very festive. If you are looking for something fun to do over the Christmas period and get out and be active […]
Read articleFitness Gifts For Him
Ahhhhhh it’s that time of year again – you start to search for the latest fitness gadgets, winter base layers, funky socks and the latest lightest pair of trainers on the market to ensure that he gets the best of the latest fitness gear from Santa. But if we’re honest, some of these fitness gifts […]
Read articleHealthy Weekend – Winter Walks, Golden Acre Park
Picture taken from Leeds City Council Website Last weekend I wrapped up warm and went for a walk around Golden Acre Park which is only 6 miles from Leeds City Centre on the A660 Leeds Road in between Adel and Bramhope. Golden Acre Park is 179 acres of woodland and gardens with a lake you […]
Read articleHealthy Weekend- Jack Rabbit’s Pottery Studio
Jack Rabbit’s Pottery Studio in Roundhay is a great place to get creative and make some pottery. You can choose from a range of pottery to design and after a week you can collect it, take it home and use. You can personalise your artwork with names, drawings or hand and foot prints – all […]
Read articleHow To Survive The Weekend
Monday is often the day most people dread however we make it an important day. At motive8 North, you can often hear Jenny talking to her clients’ about ‘magic Monday’….the day ‘I’m going to start my diet’, the day ‘I’ll stop drinking’, the day ‘I’ll get up early and get to the gym to kickstart […]
Read articlePersonal Training for Children
Over the past year we have seen an increasing number of parents getting in touch with us about personal training for their children. Most requests are for teenage children, who might be overweight or unfit and their parents are worries about the impact it is having on their health and well being and, maybe more importantly, […]
Read articleIs Giving Up Refined Sugar Harder Than You Think?
When we advise people to reduce their intake of refined sugar, there are obvious food and drink choices which come to mind – bread, all processed food and meat, squash and fizzy drinks, sweets and condiments, etc. On the face of it, it seems to be easy! BUT……. I challenge you to look at the food labels of the foodstuffs in […]
Read articleChristkindelmarkt, Leeds – German Markets
Christkindelmarkt, Leeds is a little piece of Germany in the heart of Leeds City Centre and is great to get you in the mood for Christmas! FRIDAY 13TH NOV – 20TH DEC Christkindel markt is back again in Leeds! It is one of the most established German Christmas Markets in the UK. How can you […]
Read articleHow To Fight A Cold With Nutrition & Exercise
Do you believe you should starve a fever feed a cold? Do you start cramming yourself with oranges and satsumas as soon as you start with a sniffle? Have people recommended that you should have complete rest when you have a cold because it’s dangerous to exercise? Well here are our top tips about how to fight […]
Read articleLeft Over Roast Chicken Coconut Curry
On Sunday I had a busy day at home reorganising my house, washing skirting boards and de-frosting freezers!! However, I must say it was extremely satisfying! Because I was home all day it gave me perfect opportunity to do a big batch cooking. I had a perfect executed plan of cooking that involved most pans […]
Read articleIs The Sugar Tax A Good Idea?
This blog looks at whether the sugar tax is a good idea. A series of studies published between 2009 and 2013 lead to the notion that obesity rates could be reduced through the taxation of sugar. Here is quick summary of the research: In 2009 the Journal of Contemporary Economic Policy published an article suggested that: 1% point change […]
Read articleProcessed Meat – Are Bacon and Sausages A Killer?
If you have been reading the papers or listening to the news lately you will have heard that sausages, ham, bacon and other processed meats appear to increase the risk of dying young. Many people appear to be panicking about this, but how much of this is true? A study of half a million people across […]
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