Why do I feel that every time I switch on the television, radio or flick through my daily newspaper I’m constantly being told that we are a nation of ‘fatties’. Doctor This and Doctor That explain in their daily columns that we eat far too much crisps, chips, fatty meats and devour unhealthy amount of takeaways. Then there are the blatant advetisements to join the latest “fat-fighter” groups in your area – with photoshopped individuals proclaiming that they lost “21lb in 6 weeks” and “I used to be 30 stone look at my size 12 body now”.

Most of us know that we do carry a few extra pounds and need to exercise more, but if your like me, then you don’t like to be told you must take action ‘Now’ but prefer to accomplish things in your own time.

If and when I’m ready to start my new ‘healthy me’ regime then my preference will be Cycling. Cycling not only helps you get fit but it’s also a great way to meet new friends. Cycling also helps you explore alternative ways into your work instead of the tedious ‘A’ roads and motorway tailbacks you meet on a daily basis as you drive to your workplace. However, one of the biggest problems is that when you leave your car at home or you bike at work it becomes vulnerable to opportunistic thieves.

Help protect your possessions by using some of the Vehicle and Cycle security products available from www.c-p-p.co.uk.