Sugar v Fat

If you didn't get to see the horizon program about sugar V fat last night, it is worth watching. There are some interesting and unexpected results about diabetes and how you won't loose much weight by cutting out fats or sugars. Here is the link www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/.../Horizon_20132014_Sugar_v_Fat/
What's worse for us: sugar or fat? Doctors Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate.
If your New Year's resolution was to lose weight then watching this is a must.

Happy New Year

I hope you had a nice festive season and that the western New Year has started well for you. If it hasn't you can start all over again with the Chinese New Year.

Year of the Horse

So what were your goals dreams and aspirations at the beginning of January? 

Have you taken any steps to make them come true? If you haven't then they will just remain dreams.

You must take action if you want things to change and in many cases you must take at least one different action, because as Henry Ford put it: If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

Now have a think.... what is it that is getting in the way of you taking that action?....  Fear? It usually is, either fear of failure or of success. The latter often surprises people but many either consciously or unconsciously wonder whether they can live up to success and deal with everything that comes with it. (More on fear of success)

Whichever it might be for you, if you want your dream to come true and you keep finding umpteen reasons why you can't start the change NOW then contact me for a free 30 min consultation (via skype, phone or in person).  I can show you how easily you can get rid of all the blocks, unhelpful beliefs and fears that are getting in the way of you making your dream a reality, so you can live the life you want, whatever that may be. Have a fantastic journey

Darwin Vs Freud, nature or nurture, biology or psychology

Just read an interesting article about epigenetics see link below.  It is not just through changing our genes that we can change, our genes can stay the same yet our characteristics change.

So to me, no matter what trait you have that is getting in the way of you living the life you want, it can be changed, you have to be willing though.

If you are willing to change and feel you need help then I would be glad to share ways that I have seen work over the last 20 years.

Dicover magazine article: Grandma's experiences leave a mark on your genes.

Feel great in 15 Minutes!

My friend from Holland sent me this video link in the best wishes to me for 2014.

It so happened, the day I watched it, I was feeling somewhat overwhelmed about the way forward for me.  What happened next surprised me, even with everything I know about the connection between the body and the mind and their powerful interaction. 

Having watched this video, although nothing had changed regarding the tasks I need to to do and still was no clearer about direction, I felt much better. It didn't matter so much that I felt I had lost my way, I was able to be OK with that and patient, waiting for the answer to become clear.

This is why I'm posting this link,  I hope it makes you feel great too whatever might be going on in your life. It's just 15 min long and it can change the whole feel of your day and who knows maybe your life. I hope you enjoy it.

This is what I would love to see hear or feel in everybody.

Watch this 15min video and see how you feel afterwards!
Smiling releases powerful chemicals in the body and it can change your life - see / feel for yourself!

Taking care of yourself is good for your business

I always practice what I preach, so looking after myself is No1 priority for me.
So many of my clients feel it is a luxury, that is till they get to see the results, then it is just a necessity like servicing a car and brushing your teeth.
Here are some reasons why it isn't, especially if you run your own business. Don't just take my word for it, here is what Michele PW says:  Taking care of yourself is good for your business.

If you don't even know where to begin looking after yourself, then give me a call and book a 30 min free consultation (on skype or in person) to see how I might be able to help you, help yourself.

Relaxation for better sleep, pain releif and a happier life

Did you know that the process involved in getting stressed is the same as the ones we use to relax?  If you find one easy then the other is easy too, it is just a matter of understanding how to do it.

De-Stress - the Body~Mind Coaching way


This workshop is for you if:
*You get stressed easily, yet find relaxing difficult.
*You would you like to ease back tension without the need for a massage.
* You find it difficult getting to sleep.
* Your neck and shoulders are tight and /or get headaches
* You want to know easy ways to relax properly especially if your idea of relaxing is watching TV.


There will be no sitting cross legged, meditating or chanting as these are not suitable everywhere and anywhere. The simple tricks and tools you will learn will help you in your everyday life.


Be warned, this could change you life!
Knowing how to reduce pain levels,  how to get a better quality sleep, how to go about daily life chores with less effort means you will have more energy.
Who knows what you could do with it!

Workshop Sat 2nd Nov 2013, 1pm to 4pm,
Integral Yoga Centre, Stratton, Swindon, Wilts, SN3 4PU

£38 Booking is essential as numbers are limited.
Book & Bring a friend: get £3 off

AND Save min £100 on private consultations.

To book contact Julie on 01793 495551 or If you click on the Julie link you will be sent to my contact page where you can  let me know how many places you want to book. Please put 2nd Nov in the subject line and you will receive an email to pay online if you wish.

5 habits to help or hinder you!

 I have just read an article about the 5 habits that cause depression 

1) Waiting for pity from others and feel sorry for yourself 
2)The habit of doing unpleasant things 
3)The habit of living in the past
4) The habit to compare yourself with others 
5) The habit to consider yourself worse than others

You can replace them with the 5 good habits for well-being: 

1) Cut down on coffee, tea, alcohol, chocolate and smoking as they suppress what you are really feeling and means you don't tackle the real issues that are causing  problems.
2) Eat less carbohydrates (white processed foods), have a min 12 gr protein per meal lots of veg and nothing other than water between meals.
3) Take some form of exercise every day-15min bike ride to work or a brisk walk at lunch time walk up the stairs every time rather than take an elevator will do.
4) Once a week have 90min just for yourself -a soak in the bath, read a book, go to a dance, yoga or pilates class, take time to meditate or fully relax (for help with this you could listen to my relaxation CD.
5) Treat yourself as if you were your best friend. Listen to what you would say to yourself if you were talking to your best friend about your situation.

All this will help you avoid the highs and lows of sugar peaks and help you get much better sleep, which is absolutely essential for well-being.

If you want more help, then come along to one of my talk demo's on EMDR, attend my relaxation workshop or book in for a 30 min free taster session, to find out how I could help you.

You can watch this video of how EMDR works.