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Sports Relief is all over the TV at the moment, with lots of celebrities taking up challenges such as ‘Let’s Dance’ and jet skiing across the English channel, but we can also play our part, and what better motivation for doing exercise than raising money for charity.

The good news is that you don’t have to do anything as challenging as swimming across the Channel (unless you want to of course), and instead you can take part in the Sainsbury’s Sports Relief Mile. The mile event is taking place across the country in hundreds of locations and any sponsorship money that you raise will go towards helping those who need our help both at home and in some of the poorest countries in the world.

If you’re anything like me, going to the gym is the last thing you want to do after a busy day at work and joining the gym can often be expensive. An alternative, which I often choose to do, is going for a jog near my home, however, with these dark nights that can often be dangerous especially if you don’t have reflective clothing. However now that I have a Nintendo Wii the problem is solved. The games available with the Wii enable you to exercise while having a fun. There’s the typical exercise games such as Wii sports where you can play games such as tennis, bowling and boxing, but other games such as Just Dance enable you to follow the moves to your favourite songs and without even realising it you’ve done a full work out. Exercising without realising it is definitely my kind of exercise.

We all love going on holiday; It enables us to get away from the day to day stresses of normal working life as well as helping us to relax. However one thing which does not benefit from a holiday is our weight. During holidays we tend to over indulge on food which usually means that we not only return back with a tan but also with a little extra fat.

So how can you combat this, whilst still enjoying and making the most of your holiday? Some tips include asking for food dressings to be served separately from your main meal; That way you can decide how much to use. Another tip is to incorporate exercise into your holiday. This might enable you to try something different, such as snorkelling or jet skiing. Above all try to relax and enjoy yourself as when we are stressed it is easy to reach for sugary treats to pick us up.

In our hectic lives we often find less and less time for sleep, but scientists have now discovered that lack of sleep could lead to weight problems. The obvious response would be that, of course those who sleep more are thinner, because they have less time awake in which to eat, but what the studies actually show is that lack of sleep, or broken sleep can upset our metabolism and hormones, which leads us to be more prone to overeating.

The statistics show that those who sleep four or less hours per night are 73% more likely to be obese compared to those who sleep 7 to 9 hours a night. So if you ever needed a reason to sleep in on morning what could be a better excuse?

Going on a diet is always tough, so rather than cutting out on all those lovely things that you enjoy, why not try doing things one step at a time, and what better time to do this than lent. Lent lasts for 6 weeks from Pancake Day to Easter day and if you can last that long going without something you really enjoy such as chocolate then you will be well on your way to success. Obviously, losing weight involves a lot more effort, such as eating healthily and taking regular exercise, but if you struggle with will power, giving something up for lent can be a great way to help improve this, which will hopefully make it easier to stick to your next diet.

It is hard enough losing weight and finding the motivation to exercise, eat healthily and avoid those delicious cakes and nibbles, especially as it comes up to Christmas. Temptation is around every corner and with parties and family visits in abundance; it’s not only the calories in food that you need to count, but calories in your Christmas tipple.

So, how do I keep my temptation at bay and be a Christmas angel, not a naughty devil? The answer is to reward yourself and you can do this by taking advantage of internet shopping and promotional codes. And what is the best present you can buy yourself when you have lost a few pounds? A pair of jeans…being able to fit snugly in a new pair of jeans will make you feel super sexy (teamed with a pair of killer heels) and give you the confidence boost to resist that last mince pie!

So you have your new jeans and want to keep on with the healthy eating you can also find superb offers in the web for slimming food, recipes and ingredients; and if that doesn’t appeal, how about going down the natural route and purchasing vitamins and supplements to assist slimming and boost your natural defences.

It is Christmas after all, go on treat yourself, you deserve it.

The tummy area is one of the hardest places to lose weight and tone up, and it is the first place where weight piles on or you end up feeling bloated after a big meal or the wrong food – think bread and pasta!

Here are 5 top tips to assist you in the flight to battle the tummy bulge!

1. Eat a balanced diet
2. Burn calories with cardio work 3 times a week for 20 minutes
3. Alternate your training – it will be more effective and give your metabolism a kick
4. Sorry but you knew it was coming – sits ups (and plenty of them)
5. Get help – it is hard to stay motivated especially when the nights are dark and cold, get a personal trainer; they won’t let you off with any excuses!

How can I lose weight quickly? How can I get a flat tummy in time for the weekend?

Are these questions that you ask yourself? I certainly do and I have tried many lotions and potions to help me achieve weight loss and a flat tummy and I have found that in a week if I went on a detox session then my goal was achievable!

There are several types of detox drinks available at Boots, which you need to incorporate with a healthy diet and this type of detox normally lasts 3 or 4 days, but believe me it is hard to get through the drinks they taste pretty hideous and with almost 2 litres to get down your neck there are easier ways!

Drink plain water, warm if possible as it is better for your digestion, fruit and vegetables for 5 days, 100 sit-ups a day and voila bring on the party dress!!

We are officially in the season of Winter and it is inevitable that you will gat a cold, of have a sore throat and cough. But, eating the right foods can help and also build up your immune system.

It is good to have a balanced diet of fruit and vegetables – remember your 5 a day – but it is also worthwhile remembering that to build your immune system you must eat foods rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

C is obvious, oranges and Satsuma’s etc. and to up your intake of Vitamin E, attack the nuts! There’s no excuse at the moment, as the supermarkets are stacked with Christmas Nuts and Satsuma’s!

A great way to get into shape this party season is to start running and it doesn’t cost anything. Now you may not have run further than to catch a bus, but it is easier than you think to get back into.

Set yourself small goals and plan a circular route that you can build upon in distance and ensure that the route you plan has gradients as this will improve your fitness levels. If you are totally new to running, wear a watch and aim to walk and jog; a good rule is to walk for 2 minutes and run for 2 minutes, it is also beneficial to include a section of sprinting for 30 seconds to increase your heart rate.

Keep at it and watch your stamina build the pounds disappear!