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...
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...
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...
Committing To Self-Care
What IS self-care? And why does it seem so hard to commit to? Many people prioritise others above themselves. This is particularly normal behaviour when...
Feast or Famine? How fasting can be beneficial for health.
In today’s developed world food is all around us, available at every corner it seems. We are told so many contradictory things – from eating...
Alcohol – A Touchy Subject?
I used to drink quite a lot – and quite regularly. Over dinner, and then into the evening, my husband and I could quite easily...
The Tortoise and the Hare – Can You Be Both?
HIIT vs LISS Training…it is an emotive topic! Which is the most effective way for fat loss – High intensity interval training, or low intensity...
A Sedentary Life
So, I have done my civic duty – 4 weeks of it to be precise!! When I received a jury citation I thought that it...