The Thrive at Midlife Health Blog

Most of us want to dive straight in to a weight loss plan, a new diet, an extreme approach, when we decide that it's time to get our health in check and lose that stubborn belly fat. By now you may have come to the realization that quick-fixes don't fix a whole lot, in the long-term, other than that stubborn fat to your belly! They tend to be too extreme to maintain and rely on discipline, that comes and goes, combined with restriction, which is unpleasant, at best!

Its May and suddenly you realise, summer is almost upon us. Its terrifying to think that your plans, last January, to diet, lose that weight and get toned have all gone south. Perhaps you did diet, perhaps you did lose some weight, perhaps you did join the gym. But are you where you want to be? Do your clothes fit the way you want them to? Do you feel good in your skin? If the answer to all of the above is "No", then you're not alone and you've come to the right place!

Cravings for sugar hit out of the blue quite often. They can scupper the best of intentions.
So what can we do to prevent cravings in the first place and how do we face them head-on when they happen? You've been eating well all week, you've begun to see the results in your clothes. Any bloating has reduced and fat-loss has begun. This feels great. You feel in control again, after maybe quite a long time, you have eaten calmly, enjoyed the predictable levels of hunger and found ease in the face of temptation. Then, suddenly, with no warning, you're hit by a crazy-strong craving for sugar. Not just for sugar, but for bottomless pit amounts of the stuff. You get caught in a cycle of craving, bingeing and craving some more. It's very stressful and makes you feel helpless in the face of it.

You're on a busy schedule, you drive all day, you have endless meetings, even your spare time is taken up with phone calls and scheduling meetings, tic-taking with people constantly. Your time is not your own. How can you possibly fit exercise into this schedule? In this article I will demonstrate ways and means of prioritizing your body's needs in a schedule jam-packed with other people's priorities.

And which one can I sustain?
In today's blog I will discuss the value of fasting versus eating regular meals. I delve into the practicalities of both and the science and cultural influences that influence each approach. Always open to learning, I 'never say never' when it comes to an alternative approach that can work for you. Let's take a look at each option so that you can consider both fully and further inform your approach to getting leaner and healthier this year.

Surprise yourself & eat protein, carbs & even fat to lose weight well!
In today's article I want to give you an overview of the simple science of weight-loss. I know that by the time you are here, you have tried many approaches already. If one strict regime, such as the Paleo, Atkins, low-carb, Keto approach worked then you might not have landed here. The diet industry is worth billions globally for the very reason that severe diets do not work, in the long-run. Find out what does over the next five minutes.

It's that time of the year again. In this article I will discuss the rationale for NOT dieting this time around. Let 2025 be your year to pursue health, fitness & vitality in place of an elusive number on the weighing scale. I can show you how.