So many people have been asking the question – what is best to eat before and after a workout? So today’s blog is aiming to answer just that. There are a few things we have to take into account here: 1: What time of the day you are exercising 2: What type of exercise … Read more
Are you thinking of signing up for the Barrington’s Hospital Great Limerick Run 10km on May 3rd? Have you signed up but have yet to kickstart your training plan? Then my new SATURDAY BOOTCAMP is for you!! Kickstarting on March 21st this 6 week course aims to get you fighting fit for the big day. … Read more
Are chin up’s on your wish list? Well they are ALWAYS on mine! A few months ago I made a solid decision to include a few exercises in my gym routine that would directly help me master these bad boys. So what did I do to progress and improve? Here are a few tips and … Read more
A very moreish recipe for whip up for a special dessert! Try this Chocolate Mousse Cake! What You Need: (For the Base) 1/4 Cup Walnuts 1/4 Cup Crushed Almonds 2 Tblspns Agave Pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt (For the Mousse) 2 Avocados 8-10 Dates 4 Tblspns Agave 2 Tblspns Raw Cacao Powder What To … Read more
It’s just another manic Monday….. Quoting The Bangles – now I’m showing my age! Do you find Monday’s sluggish and slow? Do you want to put a little pep in your step? Then these FOODS could be just the help you are looking for. ENERGY BOOSTING FOODS Coconut: These little beauties are packed with oils … Read more
Wednesday is possibly my BUSIEST day of the week beginning at 4.45am and ending sometime after 11pm. But it was also Day 1 of The A Department’s #ECC44 so today I’ve decided to write a post on how I manage to prep for a long day out of the house with little access to a … Read more
So tomorrow is the official start of Lent and whether you are inclined to give something up or not – here’s an idea we can all get on board with – The A Department’s 44 Day Eat Clean Challenge – #ECC44. So why 44 days? Well lent 2015 officially runs from Wednesday February 18th to … Read more
Let’s face it – we all have great intentions Monday to Friday (lunchtime) but then somehow it all goes out the car window on that commute home from work. So how do we keep our mojo through the weekend so we don’t undo all the good and ruin all the progress we’ve made? Here are … Read more