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Well, would you believe it! This week is our One Year Anniversary of publishing our Newsletter! Little did Mary and I know quite how popular our weekly message would prove to be. A big thank you to everyone who messages us with feedback, kind comments and appreciation. It is always a real encouragement to us.
Looking back to April 2021, no one could have anticipated how life-changing the following 12 months would have been. During that time, I think we have appreciated more than ever how critical it is for us to look after our health and wellbeing. Hopefully, you will have learned and been encouraged by the information we have shared with you, and managed to develop lots of healthy habits.
My single most important healthy habit that I have developed has, without question, been going for a 30-minute walk every morning. Now, 12 months later, my legs are stronger because, thankfully, I can now cope much better on the exercise bike at the gym - something I used to loathe because my legs were so weak and I felt pathetic!
Not only does my walk put 3-4000 steps on my FitBit, but it wakes up my arthritic feel and keeps my knees and hips mobile. Interestingly, BB and Sky, our elderly black Labs, look better for it too. They are trim and really agile for their 12 years.
I am often asked to do interviews for radio or magazines (usually for publications for readers of a certain age!) and radio presenters and journalists regularly ask me for my Top Five Tips to stay fit and healthy. Without hesitation, I always say:
- Go for a 30-minute walk every day
- Lose any excess weight
- Eat healthy foods and drink in moderation
- Stop snacking between meals
- Do strength exercises three times a week
If we follow these simple rules the chances are we will live a longer, healthier and happier life.
It is important for us to acknowledge that we now live in a very different world from what it was a year ago – domestically and globally. Whilst there are many things over which we have no control, there is much that we are able to control. We are in control of the amount of exercise we choose to take and we are in control of what we eat and how often we eat it. So, let’s give ourselves a pat on the back if we have managed to make some progress over the last 12 months – and let’s keep it up!
 Look out for next week’s issue of the Newsletter when we will launch the first of our brand-new Ballet sessions. In the coming weeks, Ballet Teacher Rosie Cambridge will be leading me through three different workouts – elementary, intermediate and advanced – so, hopefully there will be a one that’s suitable for you!
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Tempeh (originally from Indonesia) is very similar to tofu but has a higher protein content. It is made from whole soybeans, which are softened by soaking, and dehulled, then partly cooked in a fermentation process into a firm compact cake. It has a light smell which is subtly sweet and resembles the aroma of mushrooms.
