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I can't count the amount of times people have either said- you're mad running all the time, or, I wish I could just run, but it hurts soooooo much! My stock answer is, I might be a little mad, but believe it or not, I actually ENJOY running! Why else would I do it? The answer to the second statement is, yes, it hurts a little at first, but stick with it and you won't regret it! These  top tip s  will help getting into running that bit easier! 1). Little and Often.  I remember the days when I was a little fat pudding. Having been fit at school, I decided enough was enough. I strapped my trainers on, drew a line under my old ways, and headed out into the freezing cold night. I'll never forget that day as long as I live. I was determined to do this properly, so at first I simply went round the block. I hadn't gone far, but the feeling of achievement was incredible. The next day I went slightly further, then slightly further again. Sure enough, with a gradual b

The Author Steven here- the author of Healthercise. In my normal life I am a husband, primary school teacher, writer, public speaker, runner, reader and learner. I am receptive to new thinking and ideas. I am a studier of human beings, a Fitbit user and a veteran of 1 marathon and 5 half marathons. The Blog Obesity... a ticking time bomb waiting to go off... but nobody knows when...At Healthercise we are diffusing the bomb post by post. We are supporters of a healthy lifestyle choice encapsulating healthy meal recipes, nutritional tips and fitness advice. We aim to motivate in a friendly, manageable way and of course we celebrate every success! Change your life... change the world... join the movement. Subscribe to our blog Join our  Facebook group Like our page on Facebook  Health, Fitness, Motivation

You may have come across many different fitness wristbands- Garmin, Apple Watch, Nike, Jawbone... the list is endless. However, step forth the Fitbit Charge 2: the fitness wristband that has genuinely changed my life, and aided my healthy lifestyle choice, I am moving more, it has helped my weight loss and most importantly, it looks really cool. I am simply not going to tell you the features the Charge 2 is capable of- that is what the video above is for- the guys at Fitbit marketing can do a much better job than I can! What I will tell you is how it has changed the way I live; the way I function. Simply put, I am definitely moving more. You cannot put a price on seeing the sunrise whilst running in the park on a crisp winter's morning. I cannot describe how refreshed I feel walking in the cool breeze during my lunchbreak. Feeling the beads of moisture on my cheek as I triumphantly complete another mile is indescribable. This is where the Charge 2 comes in- I a

We all love burgers! As you sink your hungry teeth into the succulent meat, the juices and flavours run riot in your mouth! The relish and cheese only add sumptuous flavours. However, in the back of your mind, there will always be the nagging pain that these burgers are NOT  good for you! Well... Fear not!!! My burgers are not only tasty, but very healthy. The best of both worlds! Ingredients:- Lean beef mince- 250g will make 4 burgers. Small white onion, finely diced. 1 large egg. 1 glove of garlic, very finely pressed. A dash of Worcester Sauce. Lettuce One beef tomato Salt and pepper 4 bread buns Optional extras:- Cheese, sliced Method:- - Place 250g of lean mince into a mixing bowl. -Work with your fingers until the meat has broken up -Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. -Finely dice a full white onion, and add to the beef mixture. -Add 1 large, beaten egg to the mixture -Add garlic and the Worcester Sauce -Mix thoroughly

Onions are a great food with health benefits to match, however, well, they are a little unpalatable! Besides frying them, what can you really do with them? Well, look no further... You are about to read and see just exactly what you can do with onions to make them tasty and kind to your waistline. Ingredients:- 1 whole white onion 1 table spoon of finely chopped mint 1 table spoon of finely chopped coriander 2 tea spoons of paprika 1 tea spoon of sugar 1 green chilli with seeds removed. a dash of lemon juice Method:- Chop the onion as finely as you can, and place in a serving bowl... Mix the paprika and the sugar with the onions... Finely chop the coriander and mint, then add to the mixture De-seed the chilli, chop finely, then add to the mixture along with the lemon juice. Stir vigorously to provide the best onions you have never tasted! The perfect accompaniment to poppadoms and any Indian dish!

Being Inefficient to be Effective... Save time here, kill two birds with one stone, two jobs at once, park in the best spot, don't waste time...  Sound familiar? Well, simply put, FORGET about those pieces of 'advice'. Sure we live in a best paced world, but this world is also one of heart disease, expanding waistlines, diabetes and obesity. We are constantly told to MOVE MORE! Yes, we all agree, but how do we do it in this fast paced world in which we call home? We drive everywhere, park in front of the TV all evening and fast food is so dangerously, well, fast... Yes we are all gym members, but do you actually go... really... thought not! Never fear, Health , Fitness , Motivation are here to help. One of our mantras is.. Be Inefficient to be Effective...  We appreciate that this flies in the face of modern living, but making small changes to your daily routine can and will produce MASSIVE  effects! The point is, how do we actually MOVE MORE when w

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