The one thing I often hear people say about adopting a “diet” or a starting a new “food plan” is that meals are boring and unexciting. My response is usually – they are only as boring as you let them be. Yes, sure a couple of meals every day might be straight from a tupperware … Read more
“Caring for the mind is as important and crucial as caring for the body. In fact one cannot be healthy without the other…..” With Mental Health Week taking place this week I thought it would be a perfect time to write a little about how exercise is not only good for the body – but … Read more
I often get asked “Is it OK to have a drink when following a healthy food and fitness plan…?” My answer is always the same. Life is for living – so enjoy everything in moderation. That said however – it might be helpful to understand a little about the effects of alcohol on the … Read more
What happens when you have no time to prep food for a busy day ahead? So many of my clients tell me that this is a big concern for them. Between work, gym, family life and day to day stresses, finding time to prepare food is something many just can’t get around to. So what … Read more
My fitness journey truly began way back in my college years but I really only began taking it seriously a little over two years ago. This first picture (below) is one of the first “progress pics” I ever took. Now I will say that I never … Read more
You’ve decided to “diet” and temptation just seems to be EVERYWHERE. Does this sound familiar? So how do you resist the urge to undo all your hard work? How do you look temptation in the face and then turn away? Here’s a few little things to try. 1: Be Prepared A little obvious you … Read more
September is such a busy month for fitness. Summer is officially over, the kids are back at school and many people look at the new month as a means of upping their fitness game. For many the intention is well and truly there – but the question looming stands – where do you start? This … Read more
The IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) diet plan is something I am being asked a lot about at the moment so I thought I’d dedicate this weeks topic to talking about it. In sitting down to write about it my biggest issue is – where to start? So lets start at the very beginning…. … Read more