Are new year resolutions the way to set yourself up for weightloss success in 2020? Maybe not if the stats are to be believed. More than a quarter will quit within a week and only one in 10 will keep their resolutions until the end of the year. This blog tackles the top FAQs when setting yourself up for weightloss success and try this ONE mindset shift to help your success in 2020. www.midlifemenu.com/blog/new-year-success
Read MoreDoes Christmas equal alcohol for you? And is your Christmas drinking undoing all of your healthy eating efforts? Do you know how many calories are in alcohol?! Maybe the thought of giving up the Christmas drinking is a big step too far. This blog will show you how to have Christmas drinking fun without the beer belly! www.midlifemenu.com/blog/christmas-drinking
Read MoreWe're designed to love sugar, but sugar doesn't love us back. Sugar highs followed by slumps and 'hanger' typify the sugar rollercoaster. If you're craving sugar with your morning coffee or experiencing the 3pm slump, that's not normal, it's the sugar rollercoaster messing with you. But how do you step off the ride? www.midlifemenu.com/blog/sugar-rollercoaster
Read MoreThe main reason to have breakfast is to give your blood sugar levels the best chance first thing - it’s going to set you up for the rest of the day and avoid those 10am munchies. But breakfast probably needs to be quick and really simple - there’s just no time to be sorting the school run, cooking and getting out the door. No wonder tea, toast and cereal are popular go-to options but they won’t help your waistline - my five options will though! midlifemenu.com/blog/breakfast-ideas
Read MoreYou probably know what you should be eating and that balancing your blood sugars throughout the day is key. But then real life gets in the way and all too soon your good intentions just go out the window. Before you know it afternoon snacking and post meal munchies have railroaded all your efforts and the pounds pile on, especially around the middle. That’s why I think tackling snacks is more important than even your meals when trying to beat cravings and lose weight. midlifemenu.com/blog/healthy-snacks
Read MoreMigraines are painful and debilitating and can strike out of nowhere. There are certain migraine triggers which are worth knowing including some foods and drinks that you might want to avoid. The best way to know is track the potential food and drink triggers and see if it makes any difference to your migraines. midlifemenu.com/blog/migraines
Read MoreLunch really shouldn’t be an optional extra in our daily lives. But instead we wolf down a sandwich only to find a horror story of fats, carbs and sugars when you look at the ingredients. And that’s really not much help if you are trying shift the midlife weight gain. Apart from needing a break, eating healthily in the middle of day helps keep your blood sugars level and avoids the dreaded afternoon slump when you’re more likely to be tempted by a chocolate bar to see you through. midlifemenu.com/blog/packed-lunch-ideas
Read MoreSometimes it can be hard to think of evening meals day after day. It’s fun to do the entertainment cooking for the daily dinners can feel like a drag if you’re not feeling very inspired. This blog gives you five easy dinners to see you through the week without having to use too much effort. And why not double up the portions so that you’ve got your lunch all prepped for the next day too. That’s this week sorted then! www.midlifemenu.com/blog/midlife-dinners
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