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Recipes, articles and top tips to help you live healthy and happy!

Four great reasons to exercise together

Exercise and friends is a winning combination, letting you share the fun as well as the suffering as you go. ​ Here are four solid reasons to rope a friend into your workouts.

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'I feel like a changed woman since doing the course'

Dawn just wanted some ideas on how she could make some small changes at home without going on a diet and depriving herself.

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Emily makes healthy changes from the comfort of home

I hoped I would lose a little weight but mainly wanted to see if there was anything I hadn't already learned about healthy eating over the years. Find out how our team helped Linda take the next steps to a healthier lifestyle.

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Winter exercise tips

Here are some useful tips for getting outside in the colder and wetter months.

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Linda gains confidence and loses lockdown pounds

It has given me the reset I needed to look forward to a healthier and more active retirement.  Find out our how team helped Linda create healthy habits.

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Jeanette gets tools to change her relationship with food

After being diagnosed with Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraines, Jeanette found BeeZee Bodies to help her lead a healthier lifestyle.

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Kidney diagnosis meant David had to change

David, from Brighton, was told by his GP about BeeZee Chat after he was diagnosed with kidney disease — and needed to make some lifestyle changes. 

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Dana and Rob get over the weight-loss wall 

Married couple, Dana and Rob, went on a weight loss journey together.

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Childhood Obesity: It’s not as simple as “eat less and move more”

Childhood obesity affects 4.3 million children in the UK, with 1 in 3 children either overweight or obese. The truth is that obesity and human behaviour are complex matters.

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Nathan and his family eat better together

BeeZee Families helped Nathan and his family make positive changes to their health and wellbeing.

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A Parent's Guide to.... Mental Health

In this guide, we provide you with some tips that you can easily incorporate into family life to start the conversation around your children's mental health and wellbeing.

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Graeme builds motivation with group support

Graeme learnt about portion control and how acceptance can help change.

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A Parent's Guide to... mental health and body image

How children think and feel about their bodies can have a huge impact on their wellbeing. Here are our top tips for promoting a positive body image in your child.

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A parent’s guide to…Modelling Behaviour

Be a positive influence on your child's healthy habits, choices and behaviours.

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"I have made so many positive changes to my life"

Fleur found small changes that worked for her lifestyle, lose 20lbs and feel so much better!

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Learning about traffic light labels helps 8 year old Billy choose healthier foods

Billy was feeling a bit anxious over his weight, so he joined BeeZee Families to learn how to make healthier choices.

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A Parent's Guide to.... the 'Always Hungry' Circle.

How many times a day do you hear “Muuuum I’m hungry!” or “Daaad can I have a snack?”. We get it, and we got you – here's how to bust the ‘always hungry’ circle.  

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Healthier Fish & Chips

Swap the greasy takeaway for this homemade, healthier version, with fibre-filled sweet potato fries and a crunchy breadcrumb-coated fillet o' fish! 

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5 things to do before attending your first BeeZee Families sesh!

So you’ve signed up to BeeZee Families! Here are 5 things to do before attending your first session....

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5 reasons to try Dry January 

Quitting the booze for a bit can lead to a whole host of lifestyle benefits for your skin, sleep, and savings!

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Healthy discussions lead to healthy decisions for 11 year old Emillie

Coming to BeeZee Families helped Emillie and her mum have more positive conversations around healthy choices.

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A Parent's Guide to... Bullying

It can be tough to know the right words to say or how to handle certain situations when your child is being bullied about their weight.

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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Swirls!

Imposter pastries made from sweet potato, these sweet treats are nutritious and delicious!

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Flying Fish and cou cou

The final destination on our whistle-stop tour of African and Caribbean food is the national dish of Barbados... Flying Fish and cou cou! 

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Sugar at Halloween; Trick or Treat?

What if we told you that we can enjoy sugary treats and still be healthy? It's no trick! It's all about balance!

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Fruity Moroccan Cous Cous Salad

Our celebrations of Black History Month continue as we take our next pit stop in Morocco, with this fruity cous cous, filled with a flavorsome five-a-day!

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Mieliepap - a South African breakfast!

Mieliepap is a South African breakfast similar to porridge, served with a yummy maple butter sauce!

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Nigerian Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice is one of West Africa's most famous dishes, where the rice is boiled up in a flavourful tomato and pepper broth.

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Footie-mad Duane achieved his goals at Gutless!

Footie-mad Duane piled on a few extra lbs after a knee op, but he lost weight and found unexpected camaraderie at Gutless.

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Dino ditched the belly with help from the Gutless guys

Dino from Devon joined our men's only, online weight loss group, Gutless. Hear from the horse's mouth how he found the whole thing...

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11 year old Hector makes small changes to his snacks, and a big difference to his breakfast!

"Change doesn’t have to be big to be beneficial. Small changes give confidence to move to bigger ones." 

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Apple Cider Vinegar - a weight loss miracle or just a sour taste in your mouth?

BeeZee Bodies busts myths on Apple Cider Vinegar's health benefits.

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Let's talk about Obesity. How to talk to your children about their weight

Raising the issue of obesity may sound challenging, but talking to your children about their health is important. Here are some tips for having this sensitive conversation.

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Making new friends and trying new foods a BeeZee Families

Lorraine and Maria (8) came to BeeZee Families in Kings Norton to learn about healthy eating and make new friends!

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Your Carb Questions, answered!

Are carbs bad for you? Do carbs make you fat? Should I cut out carbs to lose weight? (Spoiler alert - no, no and no)

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Family make healthier choices by using their new motto: “What would BeeZee Bodies say?”

10 year old Zacha has become more conscious of his food and exercise decisions, and his big sister Jazz volunteered with us to complete her DofE award!

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