Category Archives: Nutrition

Going Bananas?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

The expression ‘Going Bananas’… comes from the effects bananas have on the brain (see below how).  Whatever you do, don’t put bananas in the fridge as the skin will go black! Bananas provide good energy and plenty more… below details … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Marathon Tips

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

With the marathon season coming up, I thought I’d put some top tips together to help you get through the 26.2 miles that is the marathon. Some of it you’ll know already, and some of it might be new to … Continue reading →

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Supersized vs Superskinny blog feedback

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

After I posted about the Supersized vs Superskinny Channel 4 programme the other night, I got a comment from a guy who has done a rather entertaining review of the show, you can read it here.   Here’s his comment: … Continue reading →

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Enjoy a Coca Cola … (or not!)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I read an interesting article about the effects Coca Cola has on the body - scary stuff. I’m not saying I believe everything this says just trying to get some debate going. The effect of Coca Cola on your body In The First 10 … Continue reading →

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I eat around every 2 hours…

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I’ve written a little about what (and how regularly) I eat before on here and I thought I’d give you a taster of what an every day of eating is like for me.  The premise of my eating is:  A … Continue reading →

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Ditch the fizzy drinks and drink water instead…

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

I’ve posted about me not drinking fizzy drinks and drinking water instead, before: Why I don’t drink Diet Coke or Coffee anymore… Water & Hydration However I came across this the other day in the Metro: It’s common sense really… but … Continue reading →

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Make your own Smoothies…

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

After a long run, the last thing you may want is a big meal.  Smoothies are great for runners, as they pack in the carbs and protein for muscle repair.  But beware, bottled brands are often low in minerals and … Continue reading →

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1,000 days off the booze!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Today is the 1,000th consecutive day that I’ve been off alcohol! (2 and 3/4 years) It has now become very easy to keep alcohol out of my life, and although I don’t think that everyone should cut out alcohol, I’m pleased that I’ve managed … Continue reading →

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Two Week Food Test Results!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Two weeks ago I changed what I ate and started my Two Week Food Test.  I did this in order to: Challenge myself to try new foods and come away from the habitual norm of my diet. See what impact eating … Continue reading →

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Anyone fancy cucumber water?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

I fancied trying to make water taste a bit different and came up with this simple idea: Put cucumber in water to make cucumber water. Here’s what you do: Cut up 4-8 slices of cucumber. Put it into a bottle of water. Leave … Continue reading →

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