BELIEVE, SUCCEED, ACHIEVE

Never doubt yourself, believe you can and you will achieve anything you set your mind to.  Self belief achieves great things in all areas of our lives and can have a really positive effect on our life and the lives of those around us. We generally self impose our own limitations when we lack confidence … Continue reading BELIEVE, SUCCEED, ACHIEVE

MAN’S BEST FRIEND…

I wouldn't be without my fur baby Castro. He plays a huge part of my day to day life, going to the loo, getting dressed, taking a shower, writing, cooking guaranteed  he will be by my side, my little shadow.  The sound of his paws walking across my wooden floors fill my house and make … Continue reading MAN’S BEST FRIEND…

SLEEPY BUTTS

https://youtu.be/8EHHZ3rcd2A For many of us, our days are spent sitting down at desks or sofas and armchairs not standing up or walking very much. As a nation we have become less and less active which is causing all sorts of problems and really is the curse of modern life. Sitting on our tushes all day … Continue reading SLEEPY BUTTS

MEDIA MISLEADING

The birth of the internet has created a very visually driven society.  The Internet and social media pages have put so much pressure on women to look and live in a certain, often unattainable fashion.  We are bombarded with images of perfection which, we all know have been airbrushed to death and are not a … Continue reading MEDIA MISLEADING

VITAMIN D

I'm seriously in need of some Vitamin D and I'm not talking about the pill variety. Sunshine I need sunshine!!! But now for some good news, the days are getting longer so we finally get some extra daylight which makes me happy. We all need Vitamin D for healthy bones and although it's naturally occurring … Continue reading VITAMIN D

NUMBERS, JUST NUMBERS…

We get so wrapped up and focused on the readings of our bathroom scales when we start our fitness journey, that we lose sight of what is important.  It's soooooo much better to be strong than skinny.  Strong, toned, feminine beautiful curves over a skinny soft body wins every time for me but above all … Continue reading NUMBERS, JUST NUMBERS…

SLEEP – we all need it

When I look back at my fitness and nutrition journey, I can see that there really have been some huge benefits for me.  There are the obvious ones, improved body shape and with that comes confidence, better, clearer skin and better focus. As well as all these benefits I also gained immense mental clarity.  Working … Continue reading SLEEP – we all need it

FOOD REVOLUTION

I am always amazed at the variety of foods that are now readily available in supermarkets and health food shops.  What amazes me the most is that as a daughter of Italian immigrants, when my parents first came to the UK over fifty years ago, the only place they could buy olive oil, a staple … Continue reading FOOD REVOLUTION

BOOST IT…

Our metabolism plays a huge part in the function of our super smart bodies.  The word itself describes the chemical process that goes on in our bodies to convert food and drink into energy. This process is known as BMR, basal metabolic rate. People often blame slow metabolism on weight gain when in fact it … Continue reading BOOST IT…