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Luxury department store group Brown Thomas & BT2 are delighted to announce the return of the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer™ Ireland Campaign for 2013, marking its 8th year. This year, the iconic FTBC target T-shirt, fronted by Super Model Karolina Kurkova, will exclusively go on sale at Brown Thomas & BT2 stores on Fashion Targets Thursday, April 18th 2013. Karolina Kurkova commented: “As a woman and a mother, I am proud to give a voice to the 1 in 10 women of all ages affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. By purchasing the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer t-shirt, you too, can lend your support to raise awareness and funds for patients, their families, and friends. And, it’s a fashionable…

We are so delighted for Kathy Levick Kinsella from the Unislim Gorey Class as she receives her 9 STONE weight loss cert! Kathy was referred to a weight management clinic, but while waiting for her appointment, she joined her local Unislim class.  She has taken every pound in her stride, only missing 3 Unislim classes in 3 years.  Kathy is proof that with perseverance, determination and belief, anything is possible! Kathy's Story My story started in 2007 when I approached my local GP for help with my weight. I had explained that I had dieted and failed so many times and I felt my weight had reached a crisis point. I knew I was in the 19 stones and with my…

A delicate flower known for its calming and soothing qualities, Camomile Tea has now been crowned King of the Cancer fighters! Scientists in Ohio State University have found that the chemical Apigenin, found in camomile tea can actually halt the spread of cancer cells and can result in patients becoming more sensitive to drug therapy.   It is believed that apigenin can actually kill off the "superpowers" of cancer cells. High levels of this fantastic chemical, which also acts as a natural anti-inflammatory can also be found in parsley and celery. Although camomile tea has a very acquired taste, the health benefits alone are worth the effort of getting used to.  Here are some more fantastic reasons why you should…

My Friday Night Dinner ! I'm a big fan of one-pot wonder meals! Which is why this yummy dish is a particular favorite of mine. It works brilliantly with the whole family clambering to dive into the juicy sauce at the end of the dish as all the flavours marry together to create an oh-so yummy quick and easy meal. To start off I really believe that every chef should be well looked after in the kitchen! Especially on a Friday night! So pop open a bottle of icy cold fizzy sparkling water and pour it into a really special glass, add lashings of ice, slices of lemon and lime and if you have a sprig of fresh mint to hand throw that in too for a totally divine healthy tipple as you merrily cook up this tasty dish. Now I bet you thought I was going to say you should open up a delicious cold bottle of white wine! But you'll have to read on before we get to that bit! Next, hit the tunes in the kitchen, close the door and dance as you chop for added yums and to work up an even better appetite! This dish serves 4. Turn oven on to 180C. Heat a dish. You'll need some baby boiled potatoes, asparagus, mushrooms (a variety if possible), garlic, 4 chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, a little honey, a little low cal oil spray, wholegrain mustard, a lemon, a sprinkle of paprika, flat leaf parsley and some seasoning. First off, par boil the baby potatoes as you prepare your marinade for the chicken. Season the chicken with a little salt and pepper and add a marinade of juice of one lemon, 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped, a good dollop of wholegrain mustard, a small squeeze of honey - all mixed together and set aside while you prepare the veggies. Chop the mushrooms - shitake if you have them they work brilliantly as they're bursting with flavours and portobello are super juicy and tasty too. I rummaged around the cupboard and found a packet of porcini mushrooms which add a really earthy Italian flavour. You can soak them for a few minutes and add all the mushrooms with some chopped asparagus to your pre-heated dish and throw the water from the porcini mushrooms on top and toss them up with some chopped garlic and a little salt and pepper. Quarter the par-boiled potatoes and add them to the dish with a sprinkle of paprika for added colour (or use cayenne if you'd like an extra kick) and add a good portion of juicy cherry tomatoes to the dish. Then place the marinated chicken into the dish and pour any left over marinade over the chicken. Add chopped flat leaf parsley and use a spritz of low cal oil to lightly coat the top of the dish. Toss it in the oven for approx 15 minutes until the dish is screaming hot and the chicken is cooked to tender. While cooking sit down and relax. Now finally, (if you haven't succumbed already!) pour yourself a nice glass of white wine (if you've earned those yums of course) and Voila! Delicious one-pot meal for the whole family to tuck into and enjoy. Have a lovely evening and a great weekend. Lots of love, Fiona xxx  

  Run and have fun with Unislim's brand new Run With Us 8 week, couch to 5k courses. This course has been specially designed to cater for complete beginners. Our professional trained team will carefully guide and inspire you to get you off the couch and go from nothing to running! We are rolling out classes across the country, click here to find the course closest to you. For only €99, you will enjoy two classes per week, for 8 weeks (this means classes work out at less than €6.50 per session!). Don't miss out, book your spot today. Come join the fun and run!  

  Put the excitement back into your lunch with the new Lunchtime cracker from McVitie’s Introducing the delicious ‘Lunchtime Flatbreads’ from McVitie’s, the new great tasting lunchtime essential! Made with McVitie’s passion for baking using the finest ingredients, McVitie’s Lunchtime Flatbreads taps into the growing ‘Healthier Choices’ eating occasions. With only 43 calories per cracker, these thin and crispy crackers are a delicious low calorie alternative you can dip or top for a seriously tasty lunchtime experience. The new range is available in two scrumptious flavours – Mixed Seeds (pumpkin, caraway and black onion seeds) and Salt & Black Pepper – and McVitie’s Lunchtime Flatbreads ensure you don’t compromise on taste. 

  Now and again we all get a little case of the lazies when it comes to exercise.  And it’s easy to see why. For a start it’s been freezing outside and staying wrapped up cosy at home can be so inviting, what with all that Sky Plus TV to catch up on, not to mention Facebook and Twitter to distract us, heck, even the laundry can be an attractive option when you have a bad case of the lazies.  I should know, I suffered from a bout myself recently but quickly shook off the infliction by reminding myself how much better, happier and healthier I feel even after a little exercise. So I’ve put together this three-step plan to help anyone who needs a little “de-lazy-ifying”. Firstly, you need to tune in your ‘Lazdar’ (a fancy name for your lazy radar) and notice the telltale signs. Being able to spot an excuse from 10,000 paces is the kind of distance you want to maintain so you have plenty of time to will give your motivation a good kick in the pants. Secondly, identify when a bout of the lazies usually hit. For me it’s the evening, after work, when all my good intentions can fly out the window faster than I can kick of my heels and hit the sofa.  It’s okay every now and again to skip your exercise but if it’s becoming a habit (and we all know the difference!), then switch your routine around and get up early in the morning to get a session in.  Remind yourself that exercise really is as essential as brushing your teeth. We don’t all necessarily feel like doing it but we all feel a lot better afterwards. And finally, remember that even a little is better than nothing. Sometimes we just don’t feel like going out for a brisk walk or going for a jog.  We may even be short of time, but even the smallest of exercise accumulates and your GoYums will mount up, helping you to tone, lose more weight or just allow you to enjoy an extra treat or glass of wine on the weekend. Kick the lazies aside and get involved with our fab new Run With Us couch to 5k courses, opening nationwide in the next few weeks.  Register your interest here and go from nothing to running, with Unislim. Have a super week, Love Life More, Fiona x    

Summer is finally here, so ladies, clear out those wardrobes and make room for your brand new season looks! Unislim are delighted to be teaming up with the Down Syndrome Centre for the 4th year running, for the Buy My Dress event. We are calling on all of our fabulous Unislimmers to donate a pre-loved dress (that may be a little too big on you now) to the BuyMy Dress event.  Over the next week (commencing 6th May), Unislim leaders in Dublin, Gorey, Wexford, Cork, Galway and Waterford will be collecting dresses at their Unislim classes, which will then be sold in aid of the Down Syndrome Centre at Ireland’s largest one day Charity Dress Sale. A perfect event in this…

Fancy a FREE weigh in at your next Unislim class? All you have to do is bring a friend along with you to your local Unislim class and we will give YOU a FREE class! The great thing is, the more friends you brings along, the more FREE classes you will get! There is support in numbers, 66% of people who lose weight with the support of a friend or group will maintain their weight loss. So, enlist the help of your friends and family, lose weight together and enjoy the benefits of a slimmer, healthier new you in no time. New members can also avail of this fantastic offer. Simply pay your first weeks joining fee and then get…

Want to lose weight the easy way? Follow our top 5 steps to help you secure that first Stone weight loss! Starting out and looking at how much weight you want to lose can be daunting.  We put huge expectations on our heads, set ourselves crazy targets and can end up falling at the first hurdle.    But, really, losing weight doesn't have to be that hard.  With Forever Free, losing weight is a breeze.  Our members all agree that they eat more food while living the Forever Free lifestyle than they did pre-Unislim.  Its all about making good choices, thinking positively, eating well and feeling great in yourself.  Here are our top tips to help you lose that stone,…