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Classes in and around the Cambridge area
New Wicken Beginners Mat Pilates Class – due to start 23 Sept 2010
Jul 17th
Hi,
You may be excited to know that a new mat beginners class will be starting on 23rd September in the Wicken Village Hall, Wicken, Cambs at 7.30 pm. If you would like to join, then please call to book your space on 07768 155278 or 01353 749611
You will need to bring your own equipment – thick mat and yoga block essential. If you have any queries or questions about the class then feel free to pick up the phone and have a chat.
Liz
Pilates Power Ring now being used in mat classes
Jul 4th
The Pilates Power Ring is now being used in some of the mat classes to add a variety to the pilates workout. The Ring is a sprung circle steel measuring 13 to 14 inches in diameter and weighs about 1 kg. It is used as a resistance-training tool to supplement your pilates workout. By squeezing the circle between your legs or hands you work your thighs, chest or upper arm muscles to develop strength and improve muscle tone.
If you want to purchase a double handle ring – the cost is £15.00 which is cheaper than what you would pay on the high street.
Hope you enjoy your workout and seeing all your muscles tone up!
10 ways to avoid weight gain
Jul 4th
Eatwell Plate
I am always being asked how to avoid weight gain over this festive time of year. In fact you should be able to follow this simple ways all the year round:
1. Eat your normal portion size! Fill up on vegetables rather than all the foods that are high in fat. Remember a Christmas day dinner is loaded with calories – 1500 and above. Nigella’s Christmas day lunch was the highest in calories and the lowest was Jamie Olivers.
2. Don’t stay too close to the buffet table - try and stay away from these types of foods as they are loaded with calories – try and eat before you go and just have a little nibble instead.
3. Drink lots of water - try and drink lots of water – have a glass of water inbetween the alcholic drinks – this will help to keep the headaches away as you will be hydrated.
4. Eat before you go out - try and eat during the day as it is important to keep your metabolism up.
5. Drink sensibly - if you go out don’t binge – drink sensibly and remember the water!
6. Try and not eat after 8pm - if you eat late at night then you tend to go for the fatty foods which in turn are stored as fat. Try and eat little bits all day long so that when you do go out you are not really hungry.
7. Don’t buy goodies - try and not purchase lots of snack type food – crisps, biscuits, etc as you only end up eating them and feel guilty afterwards.
8. Focus on friends rather than food - If you have friends over try and focus on conversation, games etc and that will keep you away from the food table.
9. Exercise - try and keep up the exercise during this time of year – I no its hard when it is snowing, raining, foggy and frosty. You can always grab the neighbours dog and take it for a lovely brisk walk – you will feel better and the dog will love it.
10. Finally if you have put a few pounds on - then start thinking about eating properly again – get out low gi cookery books and start planning your meals. Remember the eatwell plate and visit http://www.eatwell.gov.uk for lots of good tips.
Do you suffer from gluten intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome or thrush?
Jul 4th
Bread, Bread, Bread
Bread has always been made the same way with flour, water, salt and yeast. In 1961 a new method was introduced called the Chorleywood Process which reduced the time to make bread and labour input, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. All the bread that is produced is made in this way and it has affected many people in different ways:
• The wheat is milled at high speed so that it can absorb more water – so when you buy an 800g loaf you are paying for a higher water content – nearly half of the bread is water. Wheat flour is mixed with ascorbic acid and yeast and when the gluten in the wheat is released it creates a very stiff dough in a small fraction of the time compared to the normal proving process. This process is being linked to the increase in Coeliac disease – a serious gluten intolerance.
• The Chorleywood Process also uses hard fractionated fats which are very similar to hydrogenated fats – these fats are linked to heart disease
• Two or three times the usual amount of yeast is added compared to traditionally made bread. This extra yeast creates a large volume of gas and you get a spongy loaf.This large amount of yeast we consume is being cited as one possible cause for the growth of yeast intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome and thrush (candidiasis/candida albicans) disorders over the past few decades.
• To help the fats bond to the wet flours, emulsifiers are added to the mix, plus vinegar (acts as a preservative) and large amounts of salt about double to that of a normal recipe. High salt intake being linked to heart disease and raised blood pressure.
• Finally as it has a high water content, just to stop if going mouldy, it is often dosed with anti-fungal compound.
So after reading this, perhaps we should all be making our own bread again! What to you think?
Sunday class started and numbers are growing…
Jul 3rd
Hi to you all
The new Sunday class started on 13th June with 8 people. We are now 3 weeks into the 7 week course and already have had another new lady join us. If you know of any friends who would like to join this class then there are still a couple of spaces to be filled.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Liz
New Mat Beginners Class starts in Aldreth on Sunday 13 June 2010
Jun 8th
Hi,
This class starts on 13th June 2010 at Aldreth Village Centre. If you would like to join, then please call to see if there are any spare spaces – at the moment there are only a couple left. Also ring me on 07768 155278 as you will need to bring your own equipment – thick mat essential. Look forward to seeing you at the class.
Liz
Spare Spaces at Aldreth Beginners Class 5th May New Term Restarts
May 3rd
Hi
If you know of anyone who is interested in joining the next session of the Aldreth Beginners Mat Class which restarts on 5th May, then can you ask them to send me an email urgently. Contact details are liz.dolman@lovepilates.co.uk.
Best wishes
Liz
Links added
May 3rd
Hi, to you all
If you or know of someone you have used and would like them added to my links, then please do email me with the details (including weblink).
Look forward to hearing from you all.
Best wishes
Liz
New Sunday Aldreth Beginners Class any one interested?
Apr 2nd
Hi, Thanks to all of you who decided to join the beginners mat class on a Wednesday evening in Aldreth. 16 people joined the class (now full) and I do have a waiting list for those who would still like to join.
If any of you are interested in attending a new beginners class on a Sunday morning at 10 am at Aldreth Village Centre, Aldreth, then please send an email to liz.dolman@lovepilates.co.uk or phone me on 07768 155278 to register your interest.
Look forward to hearing from you all.
Best wishes
Liz
New Haddenham/Aldreth Beginners Mat Class starting…
Apr 2nd
Many people have contacted me who want to join a beginners class. From 3rd March 2010 there will be a new beginners mat class starting in Aldreth at 6pm in the Village Centre, If you would like to join or know of someone who would like to join, then please contact me on 07768 155278 or email liz.dolman@lovepilates.co.uk
Look forward to seeing all new members there on 3rd March.
Best wishes
Liz