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It’s acknowledged that people are more motivated to stick to a diet or exercise plan if they are part of a group than by trying to do it alone, but which weight loss program is best for you? Before you sign up to a program you have to consider how it will fit in to your lifestyle. Here have highlighted a few of the most popular UK weight loss programs to help you decide.

Christmas gifts don’t have to be unimaginative books, CDs or socks. Today Gifts For a First Time Marathon Runner, from training schedules to motivation, food to pampering we have stocking filler ideas for every budget.

Chocolate doesn’t have to be a thoughtless last minute Christmas gift, and if you chose quality high cocoa chocolate it doesn’t have to be unhealthy. We have suggestions for every one from Diabetics to Vegans.

Today check out our review of the new 9Bar, a deliciously nutritious seed bar, and find out how you can win your own box of bars.

Read our review of 9bar a nutritious new energy bar made with a unique mix of seeds. Each bar provides a valuable source of energy for both physical endurance and immediate impact, great for athletes and active people.

We review a new Organic Milled Hemp Protein from Higher Nature, an alternative product to animal, whey or soya protein. Powerful enough for athletes and bodybuilders but also excellent protein source for vegans, vegetarians and dieters. Find out also how you can win a pot for yourself.

It’s been 10 days since I started my Fitbug challenge. Read how I have got on and learnt to make all my steps count. Also find out how you can join in being motivated to eat healthily and be more active.

Fitbug is a web based service described as ‘a personal health and well-being coach’, and aims to keep you motivated to keep moving. Read as I road test the ‘bug’ to see how it will work with me.