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Log in / Register STRESS ? Stress is when we have an imbalance between demands and our ability and resources to cope this these demands. Stress comes in all different shapes and size – be it hitting every red light on the way to work, all the way up to significant life events such as illness, employment, and finances. Stress affects our body – it makes us release all sorts of chemicals to help us try and cope. While this can be helpful in the short-term, too much stress can cause cardiovascular problems ?, weaken our immune system ?, and cause concentration and memory problems ?
In a time where things are all a little uncertain and scary, we wanted to give some helpful tips for those of you who are worried about being able to stick to your usual eating habits. ?
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‘What are your goals?’ ? This is a question that gets thrown about a lot, especially when it comes down to promoting physical activity and weight loss. However, goal setting may not necessarily be the best approach when you start on your journey to a healthier, sustainable lifestyle. A group of researchers have looked at all the evidence around goal-setting and physical exercise and found that it relies on 4 things:
Ability ? You need to have the knowledge and understanding of what needs to be done to be able to do it.
How many of you always eat to be full, rather than eat to be satisfied? Here at SCALE Plan, we’ll put our hands up and say ‘that’s me’! ??♀
Did you know that it takes around 15 – 20mins for your digestive system to tell your brain you’ve eaten enough? ? .
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Hi everyone,
There is a wealth of evidence to suggest the benefits of both eating or skipping breakfast (known as intermittent fasting). If you are someone that does like to eat breakfast, eating protein-rich foods will leave you feeling fuller for longer. This will help keep off the hunger and cravings and make it easier for you to keep to a calorie deficit. ?
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What do you like to eat for breakfast Tell us your favourite recipes in the comments below!⚖️