Why I Like Cycling

Recently I've been doing a fair bit of cycling. There are many reasons for this...firstly, I wanted to get a bit of aerobic work in and found that cycling is something I liked doing, which is a big plus in terms of actually ever doing it! Also, it is a good and easy way to get about if I don't need to carry too much stuff.

I've had some really enjoyable cycles recently by just sticking on an ipod with some nice heavy music and hitting the streets for a nice fast ride! Believe it or not, there are some very good cycle paths that make it quite easy to get about in London, but even when there aren't I love the freedom of the bike.

So many things that annoy me when driving are irrelevant when cycling...traffic jam? No problem - weave in and out and get there before the cars! One way street? For cars maybe, I'm off! Traffic light on red and nothing coming? Seeya! (Of course I'm joking, I always stick to the highway code, officer!)

Hopefully this has inspired you to dust off the old bike and get riding. Now go and hit the streets!

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How To Ruin A Meal

1) Add brown rice protein
2) Mission accomplished.

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Diet, Stress and Mood

Here's a little tip for everyone who is busy and/or stressed - keep eating well! Many times when everything is going well it is easy to eat well, but once time gets short and stress levels increase it's very tempting to turn to the junk food for convenience. The problem with this is what you eat can effect not only your body composition (amounts of muscle and fat), but also your mood, energy levels, sleep and basically your whole life!

The times when stress is high, time and sleep are short are exactly when your body most needs good food packed with nutrients in order to cope - if you turn to the junk food at this time you may end up in a downward spiral of sugar spikes, cravings, mood swings, weight gain and poor health! Therefore next time your life gets busy, prioritize good eating and you will find you can cope with what life throws at you much better!

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