Are You In It for the Long Haul?
Being in it for the long haul means looking long term at what health and fitness really means to you and how you can sustain...
Surviving the Holidays
So there we are ticking along nicely and getting into the groove – and suddenly we are faced with a situation that could potentially de-rail...
Are You a Social Media Addict?
Taking a break from social media can be surprisingly difficult to do. And it may seem a counter-intuitive thing to do, coming from someone who...
Nitrate/Nitrite Free Home Made Bacon
Once you have made your own bacon you will never go back to shop bought! INGREDIENTS 2kg pork belly – boned and skinned ½ cup...
Have You Got 5 Minutes?
Sometimes we are just so busy that we forget to stop and appreciate where we are right now, and just be IN the moment. I...
Fibre – Necessary or Not?
It seems that fibre is always in the news – we never seem to be eating enough of it – but is it really a...
Spot Reducing… Are You Still Falling for Those Ads?
You’ve seen the ads – they are all over the internet, claiming to reduce fat in specific areas if you perform a particular exercise. “Reduce...
The Luxury of Choice
I was thinking yesterday, as I walked my dogs in the woods, about how we have the luxury of choice. Just being afforded that simple...
Why Waiting For New Year May Not Be As Productive As You Think…
Do you set New Year resolutions? How often do you actually start them? Or continue them for that matter? According to Forbes, only 8% of people...
How I Learnt to Love Running…
How many of us really appreciate the joy of movement? I like to think I always have – and particularly so after suffering from a...
A Real Treat!
Treat yourself to some orangey goodness this Halloween! It’s that time of year again! The shops are full of big, beautiful, orange pumpkins, begging to...
Pumpkin, Turmeric & Ginger Soup
This soup is super easy to make, and also has the added benefits of ginger and turmeric, which provide anti-inflammatory benefits as well as a...