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Get Grilling … and ditch that fat!
Now that the children are all back to school, we’re looking for quick and easy ways to get a meal on the table, aren’t we! Many of our members say that one of the most useful pieces of equipment in their kitchen is their health grill. Grilling is a great way to cook...
Back to School, Back to Slimtone!
Click han you believe it's September already! It's that time of year when the children are all back to school, and we can get back to normality. Hurray! Since our classes reopened in May this year we’ve had lots of successful weight losses. Many of our members have...
Lucy has lost over 7 stone! Find out how…
Lucy hated the way she looked and never felt comfortable in what she wore. Now she’s a new person – loves her clothes, feels great, and likes going out! Lucy has lost an amazing 7 stone and is very proud of herself. Her two teenage children are delighted too and love...
Enjoy a super Slimtone picnic!
It hasn’t been a tremendous summer, has it! But the forecast is good for the rest of this week and even the Bank Holiday, so there should be a chance to get out and about. And that means a picnic! Here are some quick and easy ideas that are healthy and satisfying for...
Marie’s Guide to Rice, Pasta and Grains
Rice and pasta, as well as other grains such as couscous, are staples for many of us. But keep an eye on what you are having as the portions can be so deceiving. Here’s a chart to help you:Always remember 28g/1oz dry weight = 84g/3oz cooked weight and approx 100...
Lose a pound a week – and you’ll soon achieve success!
It’s so great to see the weight losses each week in class. Congratulations, you are doing so well. The last year hasn’t been an easy one though and I know that for some of you it is still a struggle to get back into the swing of things. This week I’m going to remind...
Marie’s Top Tips to Reduce Food Waste – Part 2
In last week’s blog, I gave you some tips for reducing your food waste, saving calories and saving ££££s. I hope you found them useful. This week, we’ve got some more ideas about how to reduce our food waste, particularly vegetables and fruit. We’re all urged to eat a...
Marie’s Top Tips to Save Waste, Calories and £££££s
Do you know that an incredible one third of all food produced worldwide is wasted! In the UK around 6.7 million tonnes of food is wasted per year – and that is about £250 - £400 per household per year! Incredible, isn’t it! This got me thinking and I’ve put together...
Super Summer Salads
Phew, it has been warm, hasn’t it! It makes you feel as though you’re away somewhere exotic without all the fuss of going on holiday! I’m sure if you’re like me you don’t want any heavy meals in all this heat, just something light and tasty. It really is the ideal...
Eat out and still lose weight!
I don’t know about you, but things are certainly starting to get much busier. As restrictions are relaxing, it’s lovely to be able to meet up with friends and family and catch up on what’s been happening over the last few months. I know from lots of you in class that...
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