Knowing when to quit

Knowing when to quit

Should you ever quit? If you read self-help, business, or history books, you will almost certainly have read Winston Churchill’s quote – “Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never.” Churchill spoke these words in his second address to Harrow School in 1941. It certainly is an inspiring quote and one I have printed off and framed in a little plaque on my desk. If ever I am flagging, I just look down at this quote and the bulldog features of Britain’s finest stare back at me. I somehow find the resolve I need to follow through with whatever endeavour I am struggling.

What many people do not realise is that there is a second part to this quote. Continue reading “Knowing when to quit”

2. TO BE HEALTHY

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TO BE HEALTHY

The second great reason to lose weight is because it will make you become more healthy. Here’s how.

Less chance of disease

Diseases such as cancers, diabetes and heart disease are preventable. There are countless studies into the effects of obesity on health. The NHS website lists the following risks of obesity on health.




 

  • Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistant diabetes.
  • Heart disease.
  • Some types of cancer, such as breast and colon.
  • Stroke
  • Depression
  • High blood pressure
  • Osteo-arthritis
  • Liver disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Problems with sleep due to sleep apnoea

Less chance of injuries

Slim fit people are less susceptible to getting injuries.

1. Feel Good

Why Lose Weight – to Feel Good

If you’ve reading this, then the chances are you are serious about losing weight. What better reason than to feel good? Firstly let’s be more accurate – lose fat; when people say they want to lose weight what they are really saying is they want to lose fat. Continue reading “1. Feel Good”