Pollyanna is such an inspiring lady, she does so much, makes so much happen and still has time to ba a fabulous Mum. She is a wonderful trainer and makes you realise what can be achieved in a day/week/month..!
You might not feel inclined to go running at 6am when it’s snowing and dark outside. But as it’s lighter, drier and warmer, now is the time to consider moving …
If you’re bored of working out alone or need some healthy competition to ramp up your motivation, how about getting a workout buddy and completing some fitness challenges to keep …
In one camp we have the ‘clean eaters’ who focus on the types of food you eat, prioritising quality over quantity. In the other camp there’s the IIFYM crew who …
Eating Disorders can be a serious and devastating illness, but like many illnesses chances of recovery are far better if they are caught early. So knowing the signs of an …
Every woman secretly wants a perfectly round, pert bottom, even if they don’t admit it. But few will know the power of the weighted hip thrust, or even a body …
In Part 1 yesterday I explained how it is very possible to follow a great one week low carb diet plan for weight loss. Here is your seven day eating …
It’s getting colder, darker, the days are getting shorter, and with it your energy levels plummet and we feel tired more than usual. It’s the same old story, as we …
Is there such a thing as an easy one week low carb diet plan for weight loss? Of course there is! So lets have a proper look at this with …
Creating and maintaining a few strategic healthy morning habits could be the simplest way to start your day right, feel and perform at your best. With only so many hours …
After yesterday’s Part 1 WatchFit Expert Polly Hale continues here with more superb bodyweight exercises you can do anywhere. Core Exercises It’s a misunderstanding that you need to do 100’s of targeted …
Having a trusty list of bodyweight exercises in your repertoire is vital to enable you to get a good workout in wherever you are and whatever circumstances you’re in. Always …
Healthy and comfort food aren’t usually paired together in the same sentence. Comfort food suggests unhealthy, calorific, giant sized plates of fat and sugar designed to trigger dopamine in the …
If you are overweight or can’t lose weight, you are eating too many calories – it’s as simple as that! Maybe you know this already… It’s a simple mathematical formula …
The worst thing when you’re trying to cut calories and eat less is the continued cravings for food! But don panic, it’s not your fault! In fact it’s your brain’s …
We’ve seen so many diet fads emerging in recent years, The Military Diet, the HMR diet, cleanses…but do any of them actually work? In Part 1, Pollyanna takes on the …
It’s a sorry fact that today more people in developed countries are either overweight and/or dieting than those who aren’t. Being on a diet is so common that we are …
When you’re really busy (and who’s life isn’t these days?) exercise might be the last of your priorities. If you can’t commit to going to the gym three times a …
Some of the smartest inventions of the 20th Century have also become the most damaging to our health. I’m not talking about illegal drugs, or airplane crashes or even the …
Friday night at the Movies… with loads of tasty munchies! What could be more fun than a relaxed afternoon or evening out with friends while you sit back and be …
A study suggests a link between potatoes and gestational diabetes ‘Potatoes and Pregnancy;’ the headline amused me – the paper has picked up on potatoes like there’s something inherently wrong with …
So you’ve established your goals in Step 1, here’s what to do to personalise your diet, get results and feel great. You’ve gained weight Have you also gained muscle (shown …
Sorry, there is no such thing as the perfect diet plan. Or let me rethink that… There is such thing as an almost perfect diet plan for a particular person …
Work, studies, children, parents, significant others, family life… it’s no wonder we don’t have all the time we’d like to dedicate to exercise. It seems pretty reasonable to put your …
Conventional wisdom will tell you that you need eight glasses a day. Or two litres, whatever way you look at it. Is that really accurate for everyone? Water is needed …
British soils don’t hang up their coats for winter Rather they switch to providing us with hearty, sustaining produce that offers us the energy and warmth we need to keep …
Hands up who has carving faces into pumpkins on the ‘to-do’ list this week? Us too! My kids have a great time with Daddy (it’s a yearly ritual) designing, drawing, …
Introducing Polly! Pollyanna Hale – one of our most delightful Expert Contributors – sits down with WatchFit to share a little of what makes her tick. Pollyanna is a mother, …
What are the benefits of grass fed meat? Grass fed or grain fed? Do we really know what we are eating when it comes to meat, poultry, eggs and dairy? …
If you’ve got small kids as I have, you’ll know how hard it is to find ‘me time’ for simple things like a bath by yourself let alone making time …
Cocoa’s history goes back to 2000BC when the bean grew in the Amazon. The Mayans and Aztecs were the first to really embrace cocoa, consuming it as a bitter drink …
Some people want leaner legs, others might strive for broader shoulders, but one thing almost everyone wants is a good set of abs… and to find a great muffin-top workout! …
There’s nothing like a fresh, tasty, light and healthy salad to remind you that, rain or shine, the calendar confirms it is indeed Summer here in the UK. Having said …
