by janet | Mar 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Yesterday was UN International Happiness day. Some might wonder why such an organisation is spending money on promoting a day of happiness when there is conflict all over the world and victims in need of financial aid. Perhaps the very fact that they are, gives some...
by janet | Mar 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
I used to write for a national slimming magazine. One January they asked me to reply to a reader’s letter who stated “I gained 7lbs over Christmas because I lost my willpower” My reply went something like this: Will power is not a “thing” therefore (unlike car keys)...
by janet | Mar 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Have you ever done something that at the time seemed absolutely the right thing to do, you were certain it was a good decision, and then later when things didn’t quite work out as expected thought “what on earth was I thinking?” It seemed so obvious after the event...
by janet | Feb 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
This week there was a call from the Academy Of Medical Royal Colleges to ban fizzy drinks to help prevent obesity. Is it just me or does this smack of desperation? I am reminded of the pointlessness of putting an Elastoplast on a horrific injury. It’s not that...
by janet | Feb 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
This week we heard that many women buy large handbags in order to cover up their extra bulges! Goodness me first it was leggings, elasticated waists, Spanx and baggy jumpers, what next – giant umbrellas? lets just all pull on balaclavas so that the lumps on view...
by janet | Feb 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
What a great time I had on Tuesday chatting with Steve Wright in the afternoon along with Janey and Tim on The Big Show on Radio 2 about the importance of mindset when it comes to weight loss, based on my book Think More Eat Less (Hayhouse). It’s eight weeks...
by janet | Jan 11, 2013 | Janet's Tips
Well it’s the 2nd week of January and allegedly the week when most people give up their new years resolutions; I have witnessed real evidence of that: on Monday I did a radio day with Anna Richardson from Channel 4’s Secret Eaters, and we were chatting about a recent...
by janet | Aug 30, 2012 | Janet's Tips
DO YOU WANT A PENNY OR A MILLION POUNDS? After all the excitement and the amazing displays of excellence – everyone keeps talking about the “legacy” of the Olympics and asking what it will be. I hope it is that we all (whatever our age) have been reminded that...
