The Slimming Clinic Blog
Get into the sun to lose weight
Put down the weights, jump off the treadmill and dismount the exercycle! The weather is looking absolutely gorgeous right now and there are lots of ways you can get yourself out there to make the most of it whilst still getting your daily dose of exercise. Here’s a...
Vegetable Pasta Slimming Recipe…
Who doesn’t love pasta? But we are all too aware that pasta helps pile on those extra pounds we’re desperate to lose before the Summer. So here at The Slimming Clinic we have found the perfect pasta recipe from BBC Good Food that not only contains 2 of your 5 a day...
Yoga Versus Pilates
Recent years have seen the steady increase in popularity for Yoga and Pilates but what are the differences and which should we be following to benefit us more? Yoga is a 5000 year old practice originating from South East Asia. Its intention is to unite mind, body and...
Cycling: The versatile way to lose weight…
Whether you like cycling at the gym, bike riding to work or a weekend cycling day out, the benefits of cycling are incredible to your health and fitness levels. Regular cycling increases muscle strength and flexibility, decreases body fat levels and lowers stress...
Healthy smoothies and fruit juices…
Taken from the ‘Deliciously Ella’ blog that showcases healthy, plant-based recipes, try making these colourful, healthy and delicious smoothies and juices for a body boost! Ginger & Lemon shots: A quick fix, these take a minute to make and just a few seconds to...
No workout ‘workouts’…
What’s the number 1 excuse for not working out? Lack of time. Sure, we’re all busy handling multiple priorities and rushing around from here and there every day. Whether its ‘got to pick the kids up’ or ‘too much washing and cleaning’ there is always an excuse. We...
Weight Loss Activities
Exercise does not have to take up hours of your time each day for weight loss. We have found some great weight loss activities to fit in your busy day. Vibration plates Drop a dress size in just one month…and without stepping foot in the gym! Shake yourself thin with...
VOGA…
Do you enjoy Yoga, but wish it was more energetic and upbeat? Well you’re in for a treat! Voga is a new fitness craze which is the fusion of Yoga and Vogueing – the 80s dance form of striking dramatic and expressive poses. Juliet Murrell, who developed the fitness...
Skiing: The Wonderful Winter Workout
Gliding down the slopes with the wind in your hair, with your family and friends just in front or behind, and a breathtakingly beautiful view laid out ahead of you. Skiing is a very popular leisure activity for many reasons, but what we don’t often think about is the...
Slimming Summer Smoothie Recipe
Cool down the summer with a refreshing and fruity Strawberry, Mint and Cucumber Smoothie. This truly sensational drink will add great nutritional value to your diet: the milk and avocado providing you with the healthy fat you need, the cucumber and mint will keep you...
Don’t Blame Fat People For Obesity
Who Is To Blame For The Obesity Crisis? Headlining in The Times today was an article on not blaming the obese for the obesity crisis. It goes onto read; ‘Fat people should not be held responsible for their weight because it is mostly down to genes and the abundance of...
Why slimming medication is better…
Slimming down and losing weight is something that most people aim to do at least once in their lives. With so many treatments out there – how do we know which method is best for us? Slimming treatments are spilt between invasive and non-invasive methods. Invasive...