Run Preston!

Ok... so running may not be your idea of fun (or at worst, it may be your idea of torture!), but when you think of the benefits- improves cardiovascular fitness, relieves stress, helps tone you up all-over, assists weight-loss- it's hard to say a bad word against it.
It can be tough when starting out but once you get going there's often no stopping! After a few weeks you'll feel fitter, start running further and wa-laa... you're ready for your first challenge! And what better challenge to set yourself than the annual 'Run Preston'! There's a 5k and 10k and it's on Sunday 26th September, giving just under 4 months to prepare. It needn't be too daunting; simply set little goals along the way, gradually increasing distance, and you'll be amazed at how quickly you progress (whilst losing weight and/or shaping up in the process). It really is a great day and though it can be tough in places, the support of the spectators helps get you through. Click here for more details/application form, or contact me for details of training packages... Go on, you never know until you try!

Feel fab loves...

...Cadbury's Highlights Hot Chocolate!
Love chocolate but hate the calories? Then these little gems are just for you. Imagine all the yummy-ness of Cadbury's chocolate but with a lot less guilt! You can buy it in tubs also but I find individual sachets are much handier and are perfect for popping in your desk drawer or bag (great for emergency chocolate cravings!). They contain just 40 calories and 1.4g fat per sachet, that's approx 200 calories and 10g less fat than an actual bar! They're still high in sugars though so once per day maximum is best, though an extra sachet fine if you need more.... afterall, they're still much better than giving into the real thing. They're also a great substitution for tea and coffee if you're trying to cut down on the caffeine, and can be a good distraction from eating biscuits if that's your downfall too!
So next time you're getting the groceries in (all healthy i'm sure!?), why not pop a few sachets into your trolley and see if they do the trick for you!