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Here in Edinburgh, the outdoor ice rink has been set near the Christmas markets in the Princess street gardens.
Ice skating is great fun plus has the added bonus of health and fitness benefits. ‘Whether you hope to improve balance, strengthen leg muscles or gain nimbler footwork, it's time to get your skates on!’
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Studies show that keeping a food dairy, can help double weight loss.

Faddy diets do not work, nor does starving yourself all day and eating a huge meal at night.

A healthy diet is full of variety and rich in fruit and vegetables, with limited amounts of fats and sugars, ideally eaten in small amounts spread evenly over the day.

Food is one of the joys of life and taking the fun of this away will only make you miserable. So, if you want to eat some ice cream or chocolate, then why not occasionally eat a small amount of the very best and make it a treat.

An old, but true saying, “you are what you eat” and by keeping a food diary we can see how we can change things to boost your energy levels and help you achieve your fitness and weight goals.

As part of your initial consultation, we will look into your diet and how we can realistically make changes to help you achieve your goals.

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Here’s a free website and mobile apps that can help make calorie counting and food tracking easy

Click to visit www.myfitnesspal.com



Mounting evidence suggests that too much sugar in the diet can speed up the ageing process of the skin. Click for more



Thanks to John for kindly giving me Anita Beans book on food for fitness, I have spent one Sunday afternoon in a healthy muffin bakefest. 12 each of Oat apple muffins (oats provide slow release energy) Chocolate muffins (according to Anita these are fully permitted on a sport diet due to their low fat content) and Oat carrot and walnut muffins (my adaption of the apple muffins) Here's one of the recipes...
Oat Apple Muffins (makes 12)

175g self-raising flour (half wholemeal half white)
125g oats
125g brown sugar
½ tsp salt
4 tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla essence
1large egg
250ml skimmed milk
125 grated apples

Basically mix dry good, then wet goods, then all together, then divide into 12 muffin cases and bake for approx 20 minutes at 190c

• It boosts your energy levels
• Weight management
• Helps to reduce stress and release tension
• Reduced risk of Coronary Heart Disease
• It improves your circulation
• Reduces high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes
• Helps maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints
• Increased levels of High Density Lipoproteins ( good blood fats)
• Raised levels of self esteem

So what are you waiting for?
During your initial free consultation, we will look into your past and present levels of exercise and fitness, and what you are looking to achieve. This information will help me to design an individual training plan to focus on your goals.
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I have recently read that surveys have shown walking to be Britains most popular sport.
The summer is here in Edinburgh and with the festival due to start, it’s a great excuse to get out there and see all the open air entertainment on the Royal mile. For a little more exertion, there is always Arthurs’ seat, a fab get away from it all in the centre of the city. I also love to go hill walking, though the list of Munros I have ‘bagged’ is still rather short.
Tyla has been fantastic! I've lost over 2 stones and regained my zest for life due to her motivational skills, enthusiasm and sense of fun. Highly recommend her! Click for more



I have been given a book to read called The Food Doctor Everyday Diet by Ian Marber. It’s a good read and says many things that I have been telling my clients for some time. I believe that we should have a healthy eating and exercise lifestyle that is sustainable and fits in with our hectic schedules. Going on and off diets have been shown not to work.
One of my favourite principles in the book is the 80/20 rule. Eat well 80% of the time and allow yourself a treat every so often without feeling guilty. If it’s going to be chocolate for example, then make it a small bar of the best organic dark chocolate that can get.


If you are looking for an excellent personal trainer who will motivate you and ensure you get really great results , then Tyla is definitely the trainer for you!... Click for more



Mainly egg white scrambled egg, omlettes or pancakes with oats rather than flour are a great protein food, using just 1 yolk to 2 or 3 whites.

Now, from a client of mine, here’s what to do with the yolks, apart from make ice-cream that is. Mind you making homemade ice-cream is an indulgence, but at least you know exactly what’s in it. Portion control is key.
Back to egg yolks. Freeze them until needed. Mix 2-3 egg yolks, 1 dstp vinegar. Blend. Add olive oil (lighter coloured) and blend again – add enough for a smooth non-drip consistency. It can stay in fridge for up to 3 days. Coat hair and leave for desired time.
Perfect, hair conditioner!!


A pancake recipe idea from one of my clients, Kenny McGavin: Three egg whites, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, pureed blueberry and seed mix/goji berry pancake! Topped with yoghurt and raspberries... 'It was the best I've made to date!' - Kenny


I have been helping John Adams with his training and now this Month he is off to Nepal to climb Mera Peak which is the highest trekking peak in the world at approximately 21,500 feet high. He is raising money for St Columba's Hospice, as John says, "Because cancer touches just about everyone in one way or another".

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Here’s my favorite pancake mix idea. It's high protein, great slow release carbs, low in fat and tastes good too.


3 eggs whites, 1 yolk, 1 small banana, 3 rounded desert spoons of fine milled oats, 1 rounded Linwoods fine milled nuts and seeds, use extra virgin spray oil in pan, cook slowly. Top with mixed berries and low fat yogurt


Pancake mix as above minus the banana. Topping ideas: tomatoes, spinach, watercress, rocket, cottage cheese, salmon, parmesan shavings. Try some different combinations.


There is strong evidence that links our current high salt intakes to high blood pressure. The recommended limit for adults is 6g a day and if you eat processed foods, crisps and ready meals it’s easy to go over that. Have a look at the link to find out more.
Click to view the Consensus Action On Salt And And Health website


Clocks go forward on Sunday 27th March so that will give us more daylight to get out there and enjoy the parks and cycle paths of Edinburgh and get some great exercise in at the same time.


Here’s a new study giving yet another great reason to get training.
"Regular exercise can delay the aging process by Lin Edwards" from Physorg.com.
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A combination of hand - eye coordination, balance and timing in a fun and energetic class, open to all abilities.

Price: - £6 per session.

Must be pre-booked, limited places available Call Tyla on 07802 749 901 to find out more and to book your place.




New boxed Massage Therapy and Personal Training gift vouchers available to buy online with PayPal / Credit / Debit Card, or by Cheque (payable to Tyla Wilson and mailed to Therapie, 36 Sandport Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6EP)
A great Christmas gift with £5 off all Massage Vouchers plus up to 15% off for Personal Training packages.

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FITNESS GURU!! I first went to Tyla after I failed a number of fitness tests at work, I was desperate to improve my fitness levels and fast. I was instantly impressed with Tyla's energy and professionalism, she was just what I needed. The sessions I have with Tyla never feel like a chore, I look forward to them as she is always giving me new things to try. Tyla's personal work space is great as it gives you privacy to work out, knowing no one is watching you. Tyla is full of energy and her love of fitness is infectious, I certainly aspire to be like her. After seeing Tyla regularly for only 6 weeks I passed my fitness tests at work and more importantly regained my confidence in my fitness ability. I couldn't recommend her enough as a personal trainer and all round fitness/healthy living guru!! MORE

It’s good to see that dark chocolate and red wine is in there too. MORE


Boxercise have posted a useful video of how to wrap your hands on YouTube. Here is the video for short hand wraps Here is the video for long hand wraps (including duct tape) MORE


Although the whole population can benefit from a physically active lifestyle, in part through reduced obesity risk, a new study shows that individuals with a genetic predisposition to obesity can benefit even more... MORE

Book a free consultation and try a taster session in my studio www.therapieworks.com or the great outdoors as my studio backs on to the Water of Leith Cycle path at the historic dry dock grassed area. We can go Jogging, try kettlebells, Boxercise/Kickboxing or TRX training working on cardio fitness, core training, strength and flexibility all without going anywhere near a gym. Call Tyla on 07802749901 to book your place.


Drinking more water before meals can help promote weight loss. Credit: Mammamaart Has the long-sought magic potion in society's "battle with the bulge" finally arrived?

An appetite-control agent that requires no prescription, has no common side effects, and costs almost nothing?

Scientists today reported results of a new clinical trial confirming that just two 8-ounce glasses of the stuff, taken before meals, enables people to shed pounds.

The weight-loss elixir, they told the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), is ordinary water... MORE


The Edinburgh Festival is here so have a walk up and down the Royal mile taking in the sights. After a hard days exploring come to Therapie on the Shore to relax and unwind with a pampering massage, try Swedish, Sports or Hot Stone Massage Therapy... MORE



Apart from the sunny weather, here is another good reason to get out and explore the Water of Leith cycle paths. Figures of 6: Antony Gormley's 6 Times 6 Times, a sculptural project by the celebrated British artist Antony Gormley and commissioned by the National Galleries of Scotland, comprises six life-size figures positioned between the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the sea. Four of the figures are sited in the Water of Leith, acting as gauges for the height of the river as it swells and recedes. This is the first time that a work in the National Galleries collection has been permanently located across the city of Edinburgh itself... MORE


One of the best post-exercise recovery drinks could already be in your refrigerator, according to new research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine conference this week. In a series of four studies, researchers found that chocolate milk offered a recovery advantage to help repair and rebuild muscles, compared to specially designed carbohydrate sports drinks... MORE

Experts agree that the two-hour window after exercise is an important, yet often neglected, part of a fitness routine. After strenuous exercise, this post-workout recovery period is critical for active people at all fitness levels - to help make the most of a workout and stay in top shape for the next workout.

For information about personal training and for nutritional advice please call Tyla on 07802 749 901 or email info@tylawilson.com


Just five minutes of exercise in a "green space" such as a park can boost mental health, researchers claim.. MORE

Book a free consultation and try a taster session in the great outdoors, making the most of the sunshine now Summer is just around the corner. We can go Jogging, try kettlebells, Boxercise/Kickboxing or TRX training working on cardio fitness, core training, strength and flexibility all without going anywhere near a gym. Call Tyla on 07802749901 to book your place