MATCHA MAGIC!

Matcha really is the power house of the beverage world.  It is a stone ground powdered green tea from Japan?  It has amazing cancer fighting properties and is said to be beneficial in aiding fat loss.  Packed full of antioxidants, it boosts immunity and increases metabolism. It calms your mind and relaxes your body and … Continue reading MATCHA MAGIC!

REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE

You must have had your head buried if you haven't yet understood the dangers of a high salt diet. All the information you need to know about Government guidelines (GDA) are readily available on line and from the British Heart Foundation leaflets at your GP centre.  Adults should try not to consume over 6 gms … Continue reading REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE

FITNESS FEAR

The hardest barrier to overcome when thinking of getting fit and healthier is the prospect of stepping into an often male dominated sweaty gym.  It can be so daunting if you feel overweight or uncomfortable to begin with and your goals feel so unattainable. One simple thing to remember is EVERYONE starts somewhere.  I remember … Continue reading FITNESS FEAR

CHOLESTEROL

Regular physical activity has been proven to improve your cholesterol levels.  The Government would recommend aiming to do at least 150 minutes of activity a week.  This activity should take you out of your comfort zone and have your heart rate elevated to get the maximum health benefit from it. If you follow this simple … Continue reading CHOLESTEROL

GOOD FATS BAD FATS…

Fats are a key component in nutrient absorption and the functioning of healthy cells and are a must in keeping our bodies healthy.  As with carbs, there are good fats and bad fats, something that the Fitness Food Fairy can help you understand. Fats come in four forms and although quite complex to understand, can … Continue reading GOOD FATS BAD FATS…

OPEN LETTER TO THE MAILOnline

Artlicle posted in The MAILOnline By Julia Lawrence For The Daily Mail ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: 22:04, 11 April 2017 Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4403000/The-50-bikini-braggers-love-flaunting-bodies.html Dear MAILOnline I read your piece on "over fifties bikini bragging" and felt it to be extremely negative.  These women have taken positive steps to take care of themselves.  No doubt this isn't just because of … Continue reading OPEN LETTER TO THE MAILOnline

LIFE IS NOT A RACE

Stop for a moment.  Appreciate everything you have, no matter how small.  Be grateful, be present and be mindful... Too often, we spend our days rushing from place to place, meeting to meeting, pick up to pick up to drop off, switching from one mobile device to another and never really taking the time to … Continue reading LIFE IS NOT A RACE

MIDDLE AGED SPREAD, MENOPAUSE, HORMONES

All of these things can be attributed to weight gain but treated correctly, they need not be a burden or a time to give up on yourself or on life.  Life isn't over when you hit middle age or when menopause is knocking on your door.  This should be a time to reflect on all that … Continue reading MIDDLE AGED SPREAD, MENOPAUSE, HORMONES

DO MORE OF WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY

Travel more, spend more time with people that make you smile and bring happiness and joy to your life. Laugh more, love more. Buy those shoes, to hell with it, buy two pairs if it makes you happy. Society and conditioning often force us into the trap of doing what we are "meant" do instead … Continue reading DO MORE OF WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY

AND BREATHE…

Our adrenal glands are responsible for making our body's hormones.  If we are under stress our bodies really struggle to regulate and to release important hormones like cortisol, adrenaline and norepinephrine. The key is to try and manage your stress levels before you hit adrenal fatigue.  Exercise as well as getting enough sleep has been … Continue reading AND BREATHE…