Boogie Bounce Southampton - Fitness Fairy

1 Day till Christmas
12 midnight Santa will be flying around the world dropping off presents for all the boys and girls. Do yourself a favour and get yourself prepared for the big day tomorrow. Prepare your veg, put out the carrot for Rudolph and the mince pie for Santa and then get yourself to bed. Get a good night's sleep because tomorrow will be full-on. Happy Christmas

1 Day till Christmas
12 midnight Santa will be flying around the world dropping off presents for all the boys and girls. Do yourself a favour and get yourself prepared for the big day tomorrow. Prepare your veg, put out the carrot for Rudolph and the mince pie for Santa and then get yourself to bed. Get a good night's sleep because tomorrow will be full-on. Happy Christmas

2 Days till Christmas
Eleven Maids a Milking - they must have known something with this one. Milk is amazing stuff, full of creamy goodness. It's packed with important nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, potassium and vitamin D. Plus, it's an excellent source of protein. Drinking milk and dairy products may prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures and even help you maintain a healthy weight. Although milk alternatives don't have the same nutrition, if you are eating a balanced diet, plant-based milk will be fine.
No wonder Santa Claus likes his glass of milk while he is delivering the presents.

2 Days till Christmas
Eleven Maids a Milking - they must have known something with this one. Milk is amazing stuff, full of creamy goodness. It's packed with important nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, potassium and vitamin D. Plus, it's an excellent source of protein. Drinking milk and dairy products may prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures and even help you maintain a healthy weight. Although milk alternatives don't have the same nutrition, if you are eating a balanced diet, plant-based milk will be fine.
No wonder Santa Claus likes his glass of milk while he is delivering the presents.

3 Days till Christmas
Ten thousand steps a day is an ideal goal to improve your health and your mood. Did you know that one Boogie Bounce class is around half of that target and with it's wonderful music and fun moves it will definitely help your mood. If you can't get to a Boogie Bounce class, take a walk around the block. 10,000 steps is roughly equivalent to a 3 mile walk. The average person walks 1 mile in 20 minutes, so that's about 1 hour to walk 3 miles, so if you don't have that much time getting 5,000 steps in with a walk around the block will help your health and being outside is proven to help your mood.

3 Days till Christmas
Ten thousand steps a day is an ideal goal to improve your health and your mood. Did you know that one Boogie Bounce class is around half of that target and with it's wonderful music and fun moves it will definitely help your mood. If you can't get to a Boogie Bounce class, take a walk around the block. 10,000 steps is roughly equivalent to a 3 mile walk. The average person walks 1 mile in 20 minutes, so that's about 1 hour to walk 3 miles, so if you don't have that much time getting 5,000 steps in with a walk around the block will help your health and being outside is proven to help your mood.

4 days till Christmas
Winter Solstice - shortest day
From this day until 21st June we will get an extra 2-3 minutes more daylight every day. So in just 9 days we will have about 20 more minutes of daylight than we do today. How cool is that? It keeps going like that for the next 6 months when we will have the longest day. Even in the depths of winter we can look on the bright side and see the summer.

4 days till Christmas
Winter Solstice - shortest day
From this day until 21st June we will get an extra 2-3 minutes more daylight every day. So in just 9 days we will have about 20 more minutes of daylight than we do today. How cool is that? It keeps going like that for the next 6 months when we will have the longest day. Even in the depths of winter we can look on the bright side and see the summer.

5 days till Christmas
8 hours of sleep - this is the ideal amount of sleep you need for your body and mind to function well. While you sleep your body repairs, grows hair and nails and allows your brain to rest. Some people claim to manage on less, but repeated studies say that eight hours is best for our physical and mental health. If you don't normally get enough sleep, try to set your bedtime a little earlier and get in the habit. Try to have your bedroom at the optimum 19 degrees during the night as heat or cold can wake you during the night. Cut down on caffeine before bedtime and try not to eat to late before going to bed. Don't take technology to bed with you as the blue light from TVs and phones keeps your brain awake and therefore takes longer for you to be able to go to sleep.
Sweet dreams

5 days till Christmas
8 hours of sleep - this is the ideal amount of sleep you need for your body and mind to function well. While you sleep your body repairs, grows hair and nails and allows your brain to rest. Some people claim to manage on less, but repeated studies say that eight hours is best for our physical and mental health. If you don't normally get enough sleep, try to set your bedtime a little earlier and get in the habit. Try to have your bedroom at the optimum 19 degrees during the night as heat or cold can wake you during the night. Cut down on caffeine before bedtime and try not to eat to late before going to bed. Don't take technology to bed with you as the blue light from TVs and phones keeps your brain awake and therefore takes longer for you to be able to go to sleep.
Sweet dreams

6 days till Christmas
Seven benefits of Exercise
Exercise controls weight. Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. ...
Exercise combats health conditions and diseases. ...
Exercise improves mood. ...
Exercise boosts energy. ...
Exercise promotes better sleep. ...
Exercise puts the spark back into your s*x life. ...
Exercise can be fun … and social!

6 days till Christmas
Seven benefits of Exercise
Exercise controls weight. Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. ...
Exercise combats health conditions and diseases. ...
Exercise improves mood. ...
Exercise boosts energy. ...
Exercise promotes better sleep. ...
Exercise puts the spark back into your s*x life. ...
Exercise can be fun … and social!

The British Heart Foundation recommends a maximum of 6 grams of salt per day which is about one level teaspoon. This is a great reason to avoid overly processed food and cook from scratch as much processed food contains an unhealthy amount of salt and sugar to add flavour. In fact, 75% of the salt we eat comes from processed foods. So, you can reduce your salt intake by cooking from scratch and by adding flavour with herbs and spices instead.

The British Heart Foundation recommends a maximum of 6 grams of salt per day which is about one level teaspoon. This is a great reason to avoid overly processed food and cook from scratch as much processed food contains an unhealthy amount of salt and sugar to add flavour. In fact, 75% of the salt we eat comes from processed foods. So, you can reduce your salt intake by cooking from scratch and by adding flavour with herbs and spices instead.

What veggies will you have with your Christmas dinner? Brussel Spouts, Parsnips, Peas, Potatoes, Cabbage, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, etc. It's easy to get your 5 portions in on Christmas Day, but what about the rest of the year? Veggies are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to help boost your immunity. Great for this time of the year with all the seasonal bugs, but also essential for the rest of the year. Veggies can help keep your hair shiny, your nails strong and your skin clear. Try to eat seasonal veggies to help the planet too.

What veggies will you have with your Christmas dinner? Brussel Spouts, Parsnips, Peas, Potatoes, Cabbage, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, etc. It's easy to get your 5 portions in on Christmas Day, but what about the rest of the year? Veggies are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to help boost your immunity. Great for this time of the year with all the seasonal bugs, but also essential for the rest of the year. Veggies can help keep your hair shiny, your nails strong and your skin clear. Try to eat seasonal veggies to help the planet too.

Christmas isn't always non-stop happiness. Give someone a call over the Christmas period. Especially think about people who may be on their own over the festive season. If you are the one who needs a little support, reach out to a friend, they will be pleased to hear from you.

Christmas isn't always non-stop happiness. Give someone a call over the Christmas period. Especially think about people who may be on their own over the festive season. If you are the one who needs a little support, reach out to a friend, they will be pleased to hear from you.

3 French Hens. Well they don't need to be French and we only want the eggs.
Eggs are a perfect food, especially when you want a quick snack. They come in their own case and are really portable. They have almost every nutrient we need. They also contain loads of vitamins and minerals including calcium, which is especially useful for older women. They are a great source of protein which makes them great for keeping you feeling full for longer and for soaking up alcohol.

3 French Hens. Well they don't need to be French and we only want the eggs.
Eggs are a perfect food, especially when you want a quick snack. They come in their own case and are really portable. They have almost every nutrient we need. They also contain loads of vitamins and minerals including calcium, which is especially useful for older women. They are a great source of protein which makes them great for keeping you feeling full for longer and for soaking up alcohol.

Two glasses at a time!
If you're drinking alcohol, alternate with a glass of water. So for every glass you have 2! This will keep you hydrated which will mean less chance of a hangover and it will slow down your alcohol intake so you can enjoy yourself again the next day.

Two glasses at a time!
If you're drinking alcohol, alternate with a glass of water. So for every glass you have 2! This will keep you hydrated which will mean less chance of a hangover and it will slow down your alcohol intake so you can enjoy yourself again the next day.

12 days until Christmas
With all the socialising you are about to do over the next few weeks (hopefully), don't be worried about taking a little time for yourself. Recharge your batteries so you are ready to go again.

12 days until Christmas
With all the socialising you are about to do over the next few weeks (hopefully), don't be worried about taking a little time for yourself. Recharge your batteries so you are ready to go again.

Are you a believer?

Are you a believer?

Self care on Sunday - It's a busy time of the year and as women the burden is often on our shoulders to get all the little jobs done. Make sure some time is spent looking after yourself.

Self care on Sunday - It's a busy time of the year and as women the burden is often on our shoulders to get all the little jobs done. Make sure some time is spent looking after yourself.

It's just 14 sleeps till Christmas!!
It's the most wonderful time of the year!

It's just 14 sleeps till Christmas!!
It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Wonderful Christmas Jumper Day!!!!
Drop me a photo in the comments of you in your Christmas Jumper. Let's see the feed flooded with Christmas spirit.

#ChristmasJumperDay #christmasjumperday2021

Wonderful Christmas Jumper Day!!!!
Drop me a photo in the comments of you in your Christmas Jumper. Let's see the feed flooded with Christmas spirit.

#ChristmasJumperDay #christmasjumperday2021

New research suggests that eating a plant-rich diet helps improve immune system function Over 600,000 contributors took part in this research, making it the largest study of its kind.

People with the highest quality diet, such as those containing more plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, oily fish, and fewer processed foods and refined carbohydrates, were around 10% less likely to develop severe viral infections than those with the lowest quality diet, and 40% less likely to become severely ill.

The research also looked into gut microbiome and the results suggest that people who eat a higher-quality diet generally have a healthier and more diverse gut microbiome, and better markers of health, including lower levels of inflammation and body fat, and healthier blood fat and sugar responses.

That's all great news and a positive move towards promoting a healthier diet for everyone.

#immunesystem #immunesystemsupport #inflammation #plantbaseddiet

New research suggests that eating a plant-rich diet helps improve immune system function Over 600,000 contributors took part in this research, making it the largest study of its kind.

People with the highest quality diet, such as those containing more plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, oily fish, and fewer processed foods and refined carbohydrates, were around 10% less likely to develop severe viral infections than those with the lowest quality diet, and 40% less likely to become severely ill.

The research also looked into gut microbiome and the results suggest that people who eat a higher-quality diet generally have a healthier and more diverse gut microbiome, and better markers of health, including lower levels of inflammation and body fat, and healthier blood fat and sugar responses.

That's all great news and a positive move towards promoting a healthier diet for everyone.

#immunesystem #immunesystemsupport #inflammation #plantbaseddiet

Sleigh your workout

Sleigh your workout

Meanwhile, in the group therapy session ....

Meanwhile, in the group therapy session ....

If you're aiming for a little slinky number for Christmas, there is still time to get a few classes in before the big day. Either way, a Boogie Bounce class is a great way to feel good and have fun with friends whether you are bouncing at home or in person.

If you're aiming for a little slinky number for Christmas, there is still time to get a few classes in before the big day. Either way, a Boogie Bounce class is a great way to feel good and have fun with friends whether you are bouncing at home or in person.

They only come out at Christmas time, but do you love them or hate them?

They only come out at Christmas time, but do you love them or hate them?

So here we are again at the beginning of December, wondering if we are going to have a 'normal' Christmas. Have you got your contingency plans in place?

So here we are again at the beginning of December, wondering if we are going to have a 'normal' Christmas. Have you got your contingency plans in place?

In your opinion, what is the best Christmas song ever?
#christmassongs #BestChristmasSong

In your opinion, what is the best Christmas song ever?
#christmassongs #BestChristmasSong

Criticism can be useful sometimes. Take those criticisms, turn them around and achieve your goal.

Criticism can be useful sometimes. Take those criticisms, turn them around and achieve your goal.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
Have a wonderful Sunday

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
Have a wonderful Sunday

We're swiftly moving towards the end of the year with December starting next week. It seems that now is a great time to knuckle down and try to achieve those goals you set yourself at the beginning of the year before you run out of year and you're setting new goals again. What was your biggest achievement this week?

We're swiftly moving towards the end of the year with December starting next week. It seems that now is a great time to knuckle down and try to achieve those goals you set yourself at the beginning of the year before you run out of year and you're setting new goals again. What was your biggest achievement this week?