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Are home schooled children leaner than traditionally schooled kids?

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I saw the article Home schooled children leaner than traditionally schooled kids and just had to share and keep it. It is just one study but it’s an important consideration. The impact of school on socialisation and health. The study makes clear these results came before the latest health standards were implemented at school but also makes clear the dependence you …

What can snooker tell us about obesity? Yes, it might actually have health benefits part two

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If you haven’t already Read Part one of this three part series. Snooker is physically a much more accessible sport than most others. Few people cannot play pool or snooker. That’s a very good thing because many who struggle with their weight do so because they can’t relate to the role models out there. In snooker I just see normal guys. Not …

What can snooker tell us about obesity? Yes, it might actually have health benefits part one

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Snooker is probably the last sport that you would consider to be in any way healthy, let alone teach you anything weight loss or how it prevent obesity. I was so surprised myself when I realised something very basic about snooker. I cannot name a single snooker number one or world champion that had serious trouble with their weight during …

How to lose weight: Is Weight Watchers any good?

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Is it any good?  As a tool to help you shift some pounds I’m actually quite impressed with what I have seen and heard of Weight Watchers. I’ve known a few people who have done it and I find it is based on fact and practical advice over hype and fashions. Does it help? I have seen it work. I’ve …

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How to lose weight: Find your weight loss dynamic

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Losing weight is all about setting up a weight loss dynamic which simply means figuring out what makes you gain weight, then changing the process to make you lose weight. The key is about constant learning by making it a part of your long term life. Something you do all the time or something you bring out when you need …