As a female myself entering the 3rd Age of life, the above question terrifies me. It’s one of the most common complaints I hear regarding menopause, so what exactly is causing it and how can we prevent it? You could try typing the words ‘flat tummy’ into google, but be […]
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It’s difficult to write about anything other than COVID-19 when you’re in the middle of a pandemic and concerns about what is happening around us is overwhelming. Undoubtably there are going to be concerns about the health of ourselves and loved ones, the virus spreading and the finacial impact it […]
You only need to walk down any high street to see we are a nation of coffee and tea drinkers. Superstores are franchising in popular coffee shop chains to serve customers their favourite beverage, but just how aware are we of what we are consuming and the affects it has […]
You read that right…. High calorie snacks we should all be eating regularly. Why? Not only are they high in calories, they’re also high in nutrients that will nourish your body, provide you with energy and assist in fat loss. This will seem crazy stupid if you’re the kind of […]
Born in 1979 can only mean this year I turned 40! I’ll be honest, I wasn’t really looking forward to it, but since being here, it’s actually ok. In fact, I’m grateful I made it and look forward to what is said to be an amazing decade (according to many […]
It’s an embarrassing subject for sure, and certainly not something you’re going to admit to at the beginning of a fitness class when the instructor asks if anyone has any injuries or ailments. The statistics show pelvic floor dysfunction is highly prevalent in active females (and I would estimate a […]
We have all seen the ‘Gluten Free’ label stamped across many food products haven’t we? There is even a ‘free from’ section in most supermarkets, with everything from gluten free, dairy free, wheat free, sugar free and soy free. But, are these foods healthy and should we be choosing them […]
Now the weather is changing and the days are becoming longer, you have more opportunity to improve your phyical and mental wellbeing by getting outdoors and walking more. There are huge benefits to walking outside like, increasing your daily step count, burning off calories, maintaining a good level of fitness […]
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight in the past and have been unsuccessful, try looking at WHY and HOW you are eating, aswell as WHAT you are consuming. When you start to become mindful of these simple steps, you begin to improve your relationship with food. Rather than using […]
It’s that time again. Christmas is well and truly over and we’re in the throes of January. The month is long and cold yet good intentions of better health and fitness are upon us once more. January is a very busy month within the fitness industry. Many New Years Resolutions […]
It’s normal to have chocolate and champagne for breakfast on Christmas day isn’t it? Followed by Christmas dinner, pudding and a cheese board the size of a small car. But does that really lead to the average weight gain of 7 lbs? No, but it could if you did this every […]
It’s that time of year when all the coughs and colds start to come about so you may want to think about boosting your immunity now before the festive season arrives. There’s nothing worse than waking up on Christmas Morning feeling like you’ve just been dug up. I swear by […]