Having spent my entire adult life as an active female, I’m filled with gratitude I’ve been able to do so. As I approach my 39th year, I feel the same as I did at 21, only now I’m wiser (and a few grey hairs more) I can begin to ‘let […]
Mental Health
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You’ve heard the phrase ‘it takes 21 days to change a habit”. This theory came from plastic surgeon Maxwell Maltz, who observed the behaviour of amputees and claimed it only took them 21 days to adjust to the loss of a limb. From this study his logic of breaking or […]
With the mounting pressures many new mothers feel, getting back into pre-pregnancy clothes is probably in the top 3 of worries, especially when the media like to showcase images of celebrity mums who just snap back into their pre-conception wardrobe. Whilst this post isn’t to bring down the lucky mothers […]
It can be more than frustrating when you’re eating healthy and exercising regularly, to feel like your not getting anywhere or noticing any fat loss results. You have tried several diets, but can’t seem to shift the ‘middle age spread’. Did you know you have other lifestyle factors that can contribute […]
Setting goals for the new year and implementing change to your life is a fantastic way of reassessing areas that you need to work on. Writing down your plans and having a brain dump can set you off on the right road to success, but what if things don’t go to […]
How important is physical activity for your mental health? Imagine you’ve signed up to run a 10K charity race, you’ll need to train your body regularly to become fitter in order to complete the race without the risk of injury. The consistent physical training strengthens your heart, lungs, muscles and […]
Gratitude is one of the best self-help remedies you can practise to help you in almost any circumstance you find yourself in. You may find it a little challenging to begin with but if you can stick with it, the benefits are endless. I remember watching a fly on the […]
I spoke with a producer last week from the BBC regarding mental health and running. They’re filming a documentary following people who are beginner runners, had experience of mental health issues such as anxiety, PTSD, post-natal depression and are willing to train for the London Marathon. The series will investigate the […]