Happy Sunday!

Sundays are made for lounging and baking and given this bbbrrrrr weather, comfort food is going down in my kitchen today.  What better way to keep warm than with lots of warm tea which wouldn't be complete without cookies so here is my quick and easy banana choc chip recipe.  Soft oaty banana gooeyness... Happy … Continue reading Happy Sunday!

Booze

Your alcohol consumption may be sabotaging your fitness goals not to mention your sleep and food choices.  Calories coming from alcohol are made up of  what is commonly referred to as "empty calories" which means they hold no nutritional value at all other than serving as a sedative!  High in sugar/carbohydrates drinking alcohol will more … Continue reading Booze

MOTIVATION

Be it to get up, to go to work, to go to the gym, or to make a lifestyle change, I always set myself goals, these goals are my motivation.  I don't believe in starting the new year with a goal in mind, but instead set achievable targets throughout the year.  Reaching the goals I … Continue reading MOTIVATION

PROBIOTICS  HEALTHY GUTS FRIENDLY BACTERIA

The word "probiotic" comes from the Greek term meaning "for life."  They are live bacteria that are actually good for you health.  They restore the natural balance of the gut bacteria after taking antibiotics or a bout of diarrhoea or illness. So what are the benefits of taking probiotics?  They aid digestion, weight loss, boost … Continue reading PROBIOTICS  HEALTHY GUTS FRIENDLY BACTERIA

CRUCIFEROUS VEG

Love them or hate them, they are the superheroes of the vegetable aisles. Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, bok choi, cabbage, radish, turnips, broccoli and arugula some of the verb you should try and incorporate into your diet. They are high in antioxidants, low in calorie meaning you get more bang for your buck.  They are … Continue reading CRUCIFEROUS VEG

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

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…