Tuesday 23 September 2014

Pyjama Crew

OK – what I am going to say next may upset some people – brace yourselves.
I have a theory, its anecdotal and unproven – but it’s a theory none the less.
‘If you spend the time that you get in from work / school / college until bedtime, in your pyjamas, then you are more likely to be overweight’
‘Rubbish’, I hear you cry. Actually, no – and I am going to tell you why.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is suggesting that we limit the amount of time we spend sitting down watching TV / playing on screens of some sort. (Reported in The Guardian 23.09.14) NICE are suggesting no more than 2 hours a day in front of the TV and even go as far as recommending TV free days.
So, in from work, pyjamas on and slob out – it’s a recipe for disaster – a sure way to pile on the pounds. NICE recommend that ‘The general rule for maintaining a healthy weight is that energy intake through food and drink should not exceed energy output from daily activity’ – common sense really. Basically if you slob out on the sofa and pick at treats all evening then you are likely to put on weight. And we all know that carrying extra weight increases the risk of heart attacks, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.
Ditch the PJs – they are for bed, switch off the telly – move around a bit, go for a run, a walk, slope off down to the gym – you know you’ll feel better!

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