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Little changes that make the difference
2 months ago, I suggested that setting aside time for yourself might be a good idea. So, how are you all going? Have you managed to find that space in your day wherein you can sit and eat lunch rather than cram down a burger, or worse still, skip it? Have you been able to ...
The right balance of exercise
Finding the right balance of exercise for the human body really is a science. There are so many factors to take into account when training for a goal, be it sport specific, increasing fitness or weight loss. So, let’s look at a very commonly neglected area of sports and training: rest and recovery. Firstly, what ...
Oh Sugar!!!
The dangers of sugar in the diet. This is something we’re all aware of, right? Too much sugar and we gain weight, risk obesity, run the gauntlet that is diabetes? There is a load of information, medical journals, blogs, diet books, nutritional advice columns and naysayers out there that yelp the evils of sugar, but ...
Feel good – Feel better
In my role as massage therapist & trainer, after asking the question, “Why are you here?” or “What do you want?” all of you at some point have responded with “I want to feel good about myself” or “I want to feel better”. The problem however, is what does this mean? What do the words ...
Top 10 things to change to get healthier
So, it’s 14 days since my last post, the post suggesting you try adding a little something different, fun, happy or healthy to your daily “stuff”. Have you succeeded? Have you found your sunny spot in the garden that helps you unwind and feel a little less overwhelmed? Did you take your lunch break every ...
High Protein Diet – Part 3
And here is the final instalment in looking at whether or not a high protein diet is right for you. Remember, if you’ve missed anything so far, just email me for an update! Enjoy and I do hope you find this information useful. A Diet Aimed at Dieters High-protein diets may help people lose weight ...
High Protein Diet – Part 2
Hopefully you’ve all had the chance to have a look at the last email about high protein diets (if you missed out, just let me know and I’ll email you part one!). Read on to find out a little bit more about some of the ins and outs, the shoulds and shouldn’ts of upping your ...
High Protein Diets – Part 1
There are so many advocates for high protein diets, yet there seem to be just as many people screaming the dangers of them. The key, I think, is moderation and finding what works for you. Read on to learn a few little tidbits on the pros & cons of high protein diets in Part One ...
Three great reasons to exercise
A good night’s sleep can improve your concentration, productivity and mood. And you guessed it — physical activity is sometimes the key to better sleep. Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. There’s a caveat, however. If you exercise too close to bedtime, you may be too energized to ...
New Year and Positive Attitude
New Year? You Don’t Need Resolutions, Just a Positive Attitude! It can be incredibly de-motivating when, every year, people around you are proclaiming New Year’s Resolutions only to fall off the wagon. Why bother making a New Year’s Resolution? What makes January 1st so special that you feel you need to change your life every ...
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