90 Day Challenge Update #11

Horsham District Council sent this bulletin at 30-03-2021 10:35 AM BST

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90 Day Health Challenge #11

Welcome to Week 11

Keep up the great work everyone and remember it’s not just about the weight you lose, but the healthy lifestyle you gain.

Congratulations to team Seagulls who have made it an impressive six weeks at the top! The end may be nearing, but it's still all to play for.

Don't forget that small changes can make a big difference, whether it's upping your exercising or swapping out an unhealthy snack or drink. This week we have included some top tips on reducing food waste, as well as, managing stress. Did you know that April is stress awareness month? We have included some useful ways to help you manage your stress and positive things you can do for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Attend a session in Horsham Park to be in with a chance of winning a month of OMF classes!

Anyone that attends an exercise session with Instructor Liam in Horsham Park will automatically be entered in to a draw to win unlimited OMF classes for a whole month!

To ensure the safety of participants and the instructor there will only be a limited number of places available so you will need to book your place in advance. Please email us to let us know which session(s) you would like to attend.

Monday 5^th April 6pm
Monday 12^th April 6pm

Don’t forget if you haven’t filled out the health declaration already you will need to do this before attending an exercise session.

Love your leftovers

Did you know that half of the food we throw away can be eaten? Keeping it out of the bin is not only good for our pockets it is also good for the planet.

For ideas on how to reduce the amount of food you waste and for recipes to help you use up left overs visit the Love Food Hate Waste website.

By doing some easy practical everyday things in the home we can all waste less food, which will ultimately benefit the environment.

Discover recipes

Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month aims to raise public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.

Stress is a significant factor in mental health problems including anxiety and depression. It is also linked to physical health problems like heart disease, problems with our immune system, insomnia and digestive problems. Individually we need to understand what is causing us personal stress and learn what steps we can take to reduce it for ourselves and those around us.

What can you do for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing today? Check out some of our ideas!

Managing your stress

When we are tired or stressed, our hormones get imbalanced making us prone to storing fat more readily. Our eating habits and willingness to consume more high fat and calorific foods become altered and you could begin to lack doing any exercise.

When stress is chronic, your body produces high levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. Cortisol triggers cravings for salty, sweet, and fried foods.

These can give you a burst of energy and pleasure but only for a short while so it's important to find other healthy ways to manage stress levels.

Ways to manage stress

Online fitness session

We hope you enjoyed the first outdoor fitness session with Liam yesterday. For those of you who could not attend, Liam has recorded a session for you to do in your own time.

Session Ten

Keeping Active

You will never know your limits unless you push yourself to them.

Workout Session 11

Don't forget to read the exercise disclaimer before undertaking any exercise.

Reminders

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

Don't forget next week's outdoor fitness session will be taking place in Horsham Park at 6pm. Please email us to book your place.

Support is on hand if you are struggling with your weight loss, get in touch to book an appointment with an advisor.

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!