One heart, 10,000 steps

This year we’ve enlisted the help of the British Heart Foundation and together we want to get the nation walking its way to a healthier heart. Throughout 2012, we’ll have advice, support and real life stories to show you how easy it is to look after your heart. We’ll be following the progress of our volunteers, as they endeavor to make the little changes that make a big difference. Find inspiration through their experiences and discover practical tips and advice for yourself below…

Our heart makeover candidates

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The Couple

Meet David and Nicole who would like to improve their diets and become more knowledgeable about the food they should be eating.

Final update:

Our couple are on the right track with their health plans but will need to keep motivated during the colder months that lie ahead 

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The family

Meet the Mickley family. Paula and her husband Graham have three children aged 8-14 and would like to work together to reduce stress, stay motivated and get fit.

Final update:

The One Heart challenge has come to an end, but the Mickleys intend to continue their efforts to improve their health

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The colleagues

Meet the wonderful women who work at the Renfrewshire job centre in Scotland. They want to get fitter and feel better with the help of our experts.

Latest update:

The ladies are feeling more energetic and healthier but Nicki Waterman suggests they sign up for a charity race

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The individual

Meet Hayley Cunningham, 31, who would like to stop smoking and improve her overall well-being.

Final update:

Despite temptations, Hayley has continued to stay off the cigarettes and hopes to turn her health around for good

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Get more steps in your day

Discover the health benefits of walking more and find out how to fit more steps into your life with our top tips and guidance.

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How healthy are you?

Find out instantly by calculating your BMI (Body Mass Index) and measuring your hip to waist ratio with our handy online tools.

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Most recent One heart articles

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Top 10 healthy living motivation tips

Well-being

Starting a healthy eating and exercise plan is easy, sticking to it is the real challenge. Check out some top tips from the experts at Tesco Diets to help keep you motivated…

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Readers make their fitness pledges

Fitness

Feel inspired to get fitter and healthier this summer? Discover what motivates these readers – and get yourself moving!

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One Heart: Tips on exercising

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Get active and increase your steps with fitness guru Nicki Waterman's top tips

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One Heart: How to quit smoking

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Gillian Riley, author of top selling How to Stop Smoking, providesa week-by-week guide on how to stop the habit for good

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One Heart: How to tackle stress

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Counsellor and life coach Corinne Sweet provides some top stress-busting tips and techniques for those trying situations

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