90 Day Health Challenge #7

Welcome to Week 7

We are now over half way through the challenge and everyone is doing incredibly well. Remember, even the smallest actions are steps in the right direction. Keep going! 

Congratulations to the Seagulls who have made it to the top again this week! But which team can up their game and knock them off their perch?!

This week's top tips will be all things sleep. Did you know sleep deprivation can have detrimental impacts on your body and your overall health & wellbeing?

Sleep Deprivation Symptoms - How could this affect me? Being sleep deprived and having feelings of stress and anxiety can lead us to be at a much higher risk of developing diseases and feeling generally unwell. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and strokes. Find out more   Symptoms

Sleep Better

Sleep is a vital, often neglected, component of every person's overall health and wellbeing. It is important because it enables the body to repair and be fit and ready for another day.

Getting adequate rest may also help prevent excess weight gain, heart disease, and increased illness duration.

The One You website has a range of resources and information about sleep available: 

Every mind matters: Sleep

Are you off your game?

Just as your physical health can change so can our mental wellbeing. Every year, one in four of us faces a mental health challenge and in any given week, one in six experiences a common mental health problem such as anxiety or depression. These odds mean we all know someone affected, and that not feeling great is common.

Sometimes through lack of understanding we shy away from talking about our mental health challenges, but if we don’t talk about it and ask for help when we need it, they can get very serious. So, if you are struggling try and talk to someone you trust, whether that’s a family member, friend or doctor, or if you don’t want to talk to someone you know there are organisations you can contact such as MIND, SHOUT and the Samaritans.

Online Exercise Sessions If you missed this week's online outdoor fitness session, you can access it here and give it a go in your own time.  Session Six   Recap Session Five

Useful Resources

BHF Sleep and Your Heart: How does sleep affect your heart?

Men's Health Forum: Your Body, Your Health

One You: Sexual Health

Keeping Active We've added an extra 30 seconds this week on to each activity, meaning each one lasts 1 minute! Keep going! ''Motivation is what gets you started; habit is what keeps you going'' Workout Session 7 Don't forget to read the exercise disclaimer before undertaking any exercise.

Q+A Session 3 What do you want to know more about? Is there anything that is stopping you from achieving your weight-loss goals?  It's Q+A session three on Wednesday 10th March at 6pm. If you have any questions, you can let us know in advance by email then tune into the session to find out all the answers!  Let us know

Reminders

Visit the dedicated webpage to keep up to date with all the 90 Day Challenge News

Don't forget your mid-way MOT appointments are this week. This is your opportunity to ask any questions and for us to see how you are getting on with the challenge. 

Spotlight On Our Services One-to-one appointments are available with our Wellbeing Advisors who can offer information, advice and support across a range of lifestyle areas: Losing weight Healthy eating Prediabetes Emotional Wellbeing Stopping smoking If you would like to book an appointment, get in touch!  Contact us