You’re on a mission to be active so you hit the gym every day. You feel really proud of yourself for managing to stick to a routine and finally feel like you have the ‘exercise bug’ and can adhere to it. But 12 months on you’re not getting the progressions […]
Sharon Morrow
You want to eat healthier, but you’re super busy. You eat out several times a week because that’s what you have to do due to work and social commitments. But you probably realise it’s not working great when it comes to your health and fitness goals. You want to eat […]
Is willpower and self control the reason for low energy and increasing weight? Maybe not…. It might actually be your hormones. I’m talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism, and appetite. Things that actually control your energy and weight. Let’s go over a few of the critical links […]
It seems everywhere you turn health and wellness experts are telling you to eat more fruits and vegetables. Yes, they’re full of nutrition (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre, etc.). Yes, people who eat more fruits and vegetables live longer, healthier lives. Not to mention protecting their bodies and minds from just […]
Traveling soon? Perhaps a long-awaited holiday? Business trip? Something completely different? No matter where you’re going, you’re probably going to appreciate some quick and easy healthy food ideas. These can help you stay on track and help you bring, and find real food. While these tips can all be used […]
On Saturday 29th July myself and 7 members, recently completed the 24-mile long trek of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, (which included a huge 5,200ft/1,585m of ascent) to raise money for Niamh’s Next Step. Sam Curry (Niamh’s Mummy) was also part of our amazing team in which we managed to complete the challenge […]
The sun is out, the temperature has been soaring (and according to reports it’s going to be a similar story for the rest of the summer), one of the most important things to ask yourself is “Are you drinking enough?”. Iced cocktails? Pimms and prosecco in the sun? A trip […]
Did you know that in the past 10 years, the number of people with diabetes in the U.K has doubled? In fact, there are currently 4.5 million people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and it’s believed at the current diagnosis rate, by 2020 there could be as many […]
The sun’s out, summer is on the horizon and, naturally, it’s that time of year when you think about summer dresses, tan lines, pretty tops and shorts and getting out more. Like many of us, our beach bodies are still in hibernation mode from winter! More sofa ready then surf […]
Managing Those Oops Moments – Why bladder weakness isn’t an embarrassment, and how to cope. You may know the feeling, laughing with your friends, a sudden coughing fit, or you are exercising, maybe on the trampoline with the kids, and you realise you’re suffering from stress incontinence. There is no […]
Starting a fitness program can be daunting! If you haven’t done any fitness work for some time, you may worry where to start, how you will manage and how you will motivate yourself. Well this Spring, there is no better place to start than 20 minutes walking a day for […]
You know the feeling – you’ve been sat at your desk all day, you’ve still got a drive home from work ahead and all you can think about is sinking into the couch, putting on Netflix and falling asleep. In the back of your mind, that just means counting down […]