Episode 32 - 5 Healthy Habits for 2021

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Welcome

• Hello and Welcome to Episode 32

Quiet

• It has been fairly quiet as most distilleries took the time after Christmas to regroup and have a rest.
• I have also taken the time to have a bit more of a relax.
• I am hoping to have more to report next week.

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Weekly Gin RecommendationLAW Gin

• This gin was introduced to me by Andie Riches when she was a guest on the podcast in episode 14.
• I got in touch with Luna (the L in LAW) and we arranged a date to speak about their gin. Luckily it was a bit ahead of time as they very kindly gifted me their gin.
• This meant that I was fully prepared before our chat.
• The nose of the gin has a subtle aroma of lemons
• The tasting profile starts slightly sweet before going dry and then you get an elongation of a lemon but with a sweetness which is just the right balance. At the end of the profile you get heat from the alcohol and finally to a subtle sweet flavour. You also get an interesting flavour and sensation on the tongue which I think is something to do with the prickly pear.
• It is a very unique taste and I think this comes down to LAW’s use of the alembic still. 
• On adding to Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic you get a very pleasant G&T which has really interesting taste profile. The lemon is somewhat dialled back.
• To me this is best gin to add to a dirty martini. It just bonds to the olives and creates a fantastic taste.
• This gin is also suitable to use with a variety of cocktails. I have tried a number that particularly play towards the orange or the lemon botanicals.
• It has a very proud place on my gin shelf.

5 Healthy Habits for 2021

Introduction

• So today 1st January 2021 marks the start of another year.
• Hopeful that Covid might be more under control during this year but don’t know when
• First lockdown a lot of people put on weight.
• As in the UK we are effectively in the third lockdown I am determined that we all need to start thinking about our weight. 
• Me included. Before we go the same way as lockdown 1 and 2.
• Weight loss is a almost a taboo subject and one which sparks a lot of controversy on how to successfully to manage it.
• The truth is you need to find a technique or programme or both that works for you.

1. Planning

1. Planning weekly meals -> Know what your having
2. Planning -> Shopping List
3. Utilise Ingredients - 2 meals
4. Frozen Items
5. Additional Condiments
6. Use Water
7. Rewarding within calories

2. Monitor your statistics

1. Weight yourself
2. Count your calories
3. BMI
4. Body Fat %
5. Steps 
6. Heart...