As we hear that the lockdown is not ending anytime soon, the novelty of not going to work, lack of freedom and socialisation will hit us even harder over the coming weeks. So now it gets tough, but is a really good time to take a step back and focus on staying healthy to keep our immune system strong. SkinnyJab is operating normally, all our clinicians and advisors are working from home taking calls, so apologies in advance for noisy kids and barking dogs in the background! We are offering discounts for NHS staff and key workers who are helping so many others through this crisis. Its a prior ..read more

Keep moving in lockdown. Its good for physical and mental health to stay focused during this difficult time. We will be adding more survival tips and fantastic recipes to keep your immune system strong, so watch this space ..read more

During this lockdown, we are all finding that our usual food shop is becoming more and more difficult. It is now the normal to be queuing for over 45 minutes to even get into a supermarket and then another hour queuing at the till. So with this in mind, I have looked at some alternatives and found that we can actually grow own vegetables from leftover scraps. I do not have 'green fingers', but I think that even I could manage this!! Here are a few left overs foods that can easily be regenerated and grown in your garden Lettuce, Bok Choy and Cabbage Place the leaves in a bowl with just a bit ..read more

With the world feeling dire right now, gyms closing and a lot of uncertainty in the air – you may feel disheartened regarding your weight loss. Almost as though there are too many obstacles now for you to achieve your goals! Well, that’s not true, now is the perfect time to really practice your self-discipline and smash out your goals without worrying about commuting to the gym or having the temptation of a naughty meal at a restaurant! Latest news has also shown that those who are obese or overweight are more prone to contracting the Coronavirus than those at a healthy weight. 7 in 10 pati ..read more

Eating healthy is a perfect way to try new cuisines that you may not have considered before, all whilst watching your calorie intake. Delicious meals don’t have to be calorific, which is why we have put together a list of fine-dining favourites which are also healthy choices too - so you don’t have to feel bad for eating them! Take a look at our tasty favourites below! Roasted Tomatoes, Peppers, Thyme & Feta Gnocchi Starting with an Italian dish, Gnocchi can be a very healthy dish by infusing it with delicious vegetables like tomatoes and peppers, adding a touch of thyme also gives the ..read more

Click on the picture to get a simple summary of what we must do to limit the spread of this virus and keep ourselves safe ..read more

In light of the decision to close gyms and limit exercising outdoors, SkinnyJab have sourced a really fantastic 7 minute work-out, that is quick easy, but very effective. Can also be downloaded as an App TO START - CLICK HERE ..read more

I took the decision, in light of current events, that all my staff should self isolate. We need to keep this virus contained and seems like the sensible option as some of my ladies are looking after elderly parents, whereas others have young children. So all contact within our offices and retail premises has ceased from today. However business will continue as usual, only difference is that all staff have been set up with phones and computers in their own homes. We have experienced a few IT issues with our systems, but these should be resolved now. We also have an answer phone service and the ..read more

So its a really bad state of affairs with this Corona virus. I contracted it two days ago so it has become very real indeed. I'm ok, but very short of breath and on strong medication to help with this. I will recover, but I can really see how the elderly and those in not the greatest health could wind up in a very critical and life threatening situation. So maybe this is a time to reflect and take stock. Our busy crazy lives have been abruptly stopped. All the activities that we normally do are, in a blink of an eye, have suddenly, become not normal at all. This dramatic change has caused a ..read more

Let’s face it – there are few things as regularly stressful in life as cooking for several people. Trying to factor in a diet while keeping everyone happy can be tough and many diets have been derailed by the need to cater to fussy eaters, different tastes or even a lack of time in the day. We’ve picked out 6 of the easiest, healthiest and, most importantly, tastiest family-friendly meals to make sure your diet isn’t sabotaged. Here are some meal ideas to look up that will keep your weight loss on track with minimal fuss. 1. Healthy Bolognese Often the best place to start is by adapting a fam ..read more