sunshine daydream woman with white bikni and sarong at sunrise on beach vacation on akumal beach, quintana roo, mexicoEveryone loses and gains weight at different rates because of the body type you’re born with and the way each type responds to hormones and foods. Recognising your body type is the key to losing weight and feeling healthy. Here’s what to do… Credit: Getty Images Apple shape If you have an apple body shape you tend to carry all or most of weight through the belly area. With the legs and arms staying fairly slim. Typical cravings – starchy foods like bread and pastas as well as ..read more

Credit: David Cummings | Image suppliedPick up a copy of Woman magazine for your Slimming World voucher – on sale Dec 31 We’re offering you the chance to join to Slimming World’s 19,000 groups across the UK and Ireland before Monday 13 January 2020 and enrol for FREE, saving £10/€18, so you pay only the standard weekly fee of £4.95/€9 in your first meeting. All you’ll need to do is pick up a copy of Woman magazine which goes on sale on Dec 31, and complete the voucher inside. You’ll then need to give it to your Slimming World Consultant when you join a group. We’re also offering Woman readers ..read more

This warming liquid diet will help you lose weight fast Smiling woman enjoying Thai soup in blue bowl.Juice fasting is celebrated for its weight- and toxin-busting benefits, but it can be tricky to stick to. Hands up who hankers after warm, hearty meals in the autumn months? The good news is that with bowls of steaming soup, it’s possible to get on board with liquid cleansing, without foregoing hot food. Credit: Getty Images ‘You can have the same vegetables and proteins as in a juice cleanse but in a hot soup, which is more sustainable as you’re getting a proper meal,’ explains nutritionist ..read more

Giving the 5:2 diet a go, or thinking about it? Our 500 calorie meal plans for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks will make your fasting days a breeze... Looking to slim down in 2019? What is the 5:2 diet all about, and how can it help? It’s simple. For two days each week, you eat no more than 500 calories. The other five days, you eat normally. That’s it! You should lose around 1.5lb a week – more if you have 
a lot of weight to lose. The two days fasting also helps you to 
eat normally on other days. Simply carry on with the plan until you’ve achieved the weight you’re happy with. At this p ..read more

Oh to be a cat. They’re independent, spend all day snoozing in the sun, and they’ve got the whole stretching thing down to a T. They do it to get their blood flowing and muscles moving after periods of inactivity, so they’re ready to pounce on the next mouse they come across. Although we’re not on the lookout for the next rodent, stretching is key 
for our health, and we 
need to do it more. ‘Stretching plays a crucial role in overall health, fitness and function, and it’s vital to keep muscles flexible, strong and healthy,’ says celebrity Pilates instructor Gaby Noble, who teaches stars suc ..read more

Short notice holiday coming up? Keen to beat the bloat and shed some weight? Don’t panic – follow this simple eating plan and lose 4lb in just four days… The quickest way to lose weight: lose 4lbs in 4 days on the last-minute diet plan The first day is a liquid-only, fast-style menu that’s easy on your digestive system and free from added salt to help you quickly de-bloat and fight water retention. You’re then restricted to a maximum of 1,000 calories a day for the next three days – but our low-sugar and low-salt meal choices are packed with fibre-rich plant-based foods and protein to fight h ..read more

Carol Vorderman has revealed the secret behind her enviable curves. The former Countdown, 58, host joined Lorraine Kelly as part of the ITV show’s Body Confidential series this week, and opened up about her fab figure. Carol, who is no stranger to showcasing her frame in a variety of form-fitting looks, said she does over 20,000 squats a year! “In terms of squats, or the equivalent of squats, I probably do over 20,000 a year… that’s a lot.” She also credited hiking and walking 12-20 miles twice a week for helping her stay in shape. The body confident BBC Radio Wales presenter admitted she ha ..read more

The recent hot weather means it's officially summer in the UK - woohoo!Okay, let’s forget about the occassional downpours of rain that threaten to dampen (literally) our spirits – and focus on the upcoming days of BBQ’s, parks and beaches in the sun. Because what’s better for a day spent lounging in the rays than an ice-cold cider to enjoy? MORE: Drop a dress size for summer with this fast-track slim-down diet And if that’s right up your street, you’re in luck, as Aldi have just launched a range of delicious sounding fruity ciders, which will be ideal for the months ahead. The Alska ciders co ..read more

Promotional feature with Mazola There’s always something we could or should be doing to make our lives a little healthier, isn’t there? While taking up a 10k run regularly or eating no sugar ever again might sound like a stretch too far, there are simple swaps you can make at mealtimes for a quick health boost. We’re talking about oil. Switching to rapeseed oil in place of your usual store cupboard staple could help boost your Omega 3 intake. Replacing olive oil with rapeseed oil can also help lower your saturated fat intake, so it’s a win-win! Rapeseed oil comes from the tiny black seeds of ..read more

There’s a lot to be said for slow, steady weight loss, but if you’re looking to kick-start your diet or slim down for a holiday, nutritionist Fiona Kirk’s new diet plan, based on 
the latest fat-burning research, may be your go-to guide. Johner Bildbyra AB +46 8 644 83 30 info@johner.se sales@johner.seBy following her rules as well as 20 research-backed diet and lifestyle changes, you’ll be well on your way to a slimmer you by summer. The fastest way to lose weight The plan recommends 20 research- backed diet and lifestyle changes. Think about increasing your fruit and veg intake, cutting out ..read more