Fat burning tips from the fitness team at This Old Hand

8 must know secrets to dieting

6th March 2016 by This Old Hand

Dieting can be extremely tough, but there are lots of ways you can make it easier and stay motivated throughout. No matter what the reason may be for dieting, these 8 handy tips will not only help to keep hunger at bay, but will provide you with that little extra boost you may need when … Read more

7 Reason Why You Should Lift Weights

3rd March 2016 by This Old Hand

Weight lifting can often sound like hard work, and unless you want to look like Mr Universe, it isn’t really worth it – or is it? There are numerous benefits to weight lifting, and it’s not all about getting a huge chest and biceps. Adding weights to your diet and exercise regime is not only … Read more

5 reasons why your diet will definitely fail

25th February 2016 by This Old Hand

Although there are lots of amazing diets out there to help you lose weight, the hardest part is actually sticking to one! There are lots of reasons why people struggle with dieting, and knowing the problems beforehand may just be what you need to be successful in shedding those extra pounds. Here are the top … Read more

How to guarantee your diet works in ten awesome steps

3rd February 2016 by This Old Hand

Millions of people all around the world struggle with their weight, and just can’t seem to stick to a diet. We’ve all been there, and it can sometimes be so difficult when there are so many unhealthy options around us all the time. However, you should never give up, and to help you keep on … Read more

Celeb diets – which one is right for you?

28th November 201927th January 2016 by This Old Hand

We often read about celeb diets and how amazing they are, but choosing the right one can be very tricky! So to help you decide, we’ve chose what we believe to be the best celeb diets out there right now. Here are our top 3 celebrity diets: Weight Watchers – chosen by Patsy Kensit The … Read more

Do fat burning pills really work?

28th November 20196th January 2016 by This Old Hand

Fat burning pills are often sold as a quick fix to weight loss but they don’t work that way. There is some evidence that they can help you burn fat, but you’ll need to take them at the same time as dieting and exercising. So before you order the latest faddy pills, give some thought … Read more

Counting calories – the dos and don’ts

28th November 20193rd March 2015 by This Old Hand

If like me you’ve tried numerous diets over the years and failed, then make sure you read on as I’m going to explain where you might be going wrong and what you can do to make sure you lose weight – and for good this time!

Dieting secrets – what the doctors don’t tell you

19th February 2015 by This Old Hand

You’ve probably read a million and one articles on how to lose weight, but did they ever really work? Millions of people around the world struggle with their weight, and no matter what they try they just can’t seem to stick to it. Does this sound familiar?

Everyone has good intentions when they first start to diet, but after a couple of weeks (sometimes even days), the cravings come back and so does the weight. Dieting is all about changing your lifestyle and not just your current eating habits.

Katie Hopkins: to be, or not to be, obese

28th November 201916th February 2015 by This Old Hand

Most of us love to hate Katie Hopkins the apprentice star turned outspoken celebrity, who continues to cause uproar among the general public with her opinions and in some cases downright rude and inappropriate remarks about very sensitive issues.

The list of topics that Katie has commented on ranges from the working class, to the Ebola virus, right through to the obese. And it’s the latest weight gain/loss regime that she’s put herself through that I’d like to talk about and to try and tackle the question that’s on everybody’s lips – is she right?

How to lose weight after pregnancy

15th October 202122nd January 2015 by This Old Hand

In this article I’m going to give you an easy way to lose your post-baby weight without any silly crash diets, slimming pills or ridiculous exercise regimes. I’m a 37 year old mum-of-four and when I’m not pregnant, I’m a size 10. I had my last child 11 weeks ago so I’m using this routine again to regain my pre-pregnancy figure and I can tell you it works. I’ve had 3 natural births and a C-section for my fourth delivery.

L-carnitine

17th October 2014 by This Old Hand

L-Carnitine (carnitine) is an essential, non-toxic, natural nutrient that helps burn fat for fuel by transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria – our internal power plants – to produce energy. How Carnitine works Carnitine has an essential role in transporting fat into mitochondria (the furnace of the cell). Therefore, carnitine has been marketed as a … Read more

Guarana

15th October 202117th October 2014 by This Old Hand

What is Guarana? Guarana is a climbing plant that belongs to the maple family, Sapindaceae. It can be found in the Amazon basin and is often found in Brazil. Extract of Guarana seed has a number of uses, including weight loss and energy supplements. Aside from taking the guarana seed itself, there are no natural food … Read more