This week we are sharing Lindy’s Story, she’s taking part in a Sponsored Slim with reasons close to heart. What motivated you to start in the first place? I was motivated by my employers, Age Concern hosting a Sponsored Slim to raise money for the building we...
Dr Richard Pile, a doctor and GP, shares his thoughts on how making a plan contributes to long-term lifestyle changes. When broaching the subject of making a plan in my early days as a GP, I decided that many of my patients who needed to make...
There’s no hiding from it, our worlds revolve around it… so why do many of us really struggle to get enough quality sleep? Sleep is so important for all aspects of our health but sometimes our busy lifestyles often take their toll, leaving us struggling for...
Nadine, our in-house nutritionist, shares her nutrition know-how using classic recipes that keep food fun and won't leave you wanting more. Chilli is one of those meals that is just pure comfort. It’s like a cuddle in a bowl (ok, so that may be over-egging it...
Stoptober 2019, the 28 day stop smoking campaign from Public Health England, is around the corner! So far it has driven over one million quit attempts. It is based on research stating that if you can stop smoking for 28 days, you are up to...
Sandy Goodie, a resident who stopped smoking with One You East Sussex, shares her story with ITV News. The feature supports a new TV advert, as shown on ITV News, with the message "Be There Tomorrow", which highlights that half of all smokers will die prematurely...
This week we are joined by a Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor, Arjun as he uses his expertise, we're discussing our take on the Active 10 Campaign and ways to combat a smoking habit. If you were to think, what do you really like about smoking cigarettes...
Our latest blog is part of the Active 10 National Campaign, we’re looking at the importance of Behavioural Change to achieve 10 minutes of healthier habits. What do we need to realistically change our behaviour? Conscious effort. Has someone ever mentioned to you before about starting something new...
Is Making Every Contact Count training right for you? Do you work face to face with clients or patients? If so, you’re probably already having conversations with them about how they can make changes to their behaviour. Influencing people to make change is really important, but...
This week we are lucky enough to be joined by Alan, one of our Man V Fat clients in our Eastbourne League. We wanted to ask Alan a few questions to share his story and success. What led you to sign up to MVF? I had just turned...