Inflammation, is it just a Buzzword
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, our bodies are supercomputers! One of their main jobs is to protect us from some nasty outside influences (not the ones we wish our teens avoided), and they do have some fabulous processes in place to help us stay healthy and...
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The Perfect Season to get in the Auntie O’s
You’ve probably heard that antioxidants are really important for your health, but do you know exactly what they do? There are lots of different antioxidants and some of them are known for giving fruits and vegetables their distinctive colours (yes yes and in red wine...
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The Power of Positive Thinking and Weight Loss Success
Did you know that science now agrees that our beliefs, thoughts, actions, and mood hugely affect our general health and wellness? So, logically it makes sense that you can help yourself meet your weight loss goals by building a positive mindset, doesn't it. So, taking...
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Busten Helter or Bust
How’s your Support Network? I don’t mean your hubby, family, friends, colleagues, other mums with little ones, we mean your BRA !! Yes I said it out loud – shouted it even. Underwear is a funny thing to talk about as for some, it can be embarrassing and for others...
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10 Factors That Make You More Likely to Store Tummy Fat
People talk about 'belly fat' all the time but, can you say the word 'belly', I can't . I have no idea why, I just have a MAHOOSIVE aversion to it. Anyway, a little bit of abdominal fat isn’t such a bad thing. It does help to protect our vital organs, after all! ...
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Who Let the Woofs Out
This week, we got a new fence put up – NOW THAT’S EXCITING, is it not? Lol. Not so much BUT, there’s always something that gives me a little food for thought. Bare with or is it bear with …? As the boy is back from his first year of uni, he had taken ownership of my...
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It’s not just Physical, it’s Mental
This week has been Mental Health week in the UK and today (Friday), I woke up and decided I wanted to share something that I haven’t shared before. It is very personal and some people would say I share too much but if it helps just one other person, then I don’t...
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Last Week Was My Birthday. ‘What age are you now Mum?’
Last week was my birthday, I bloody love birthdays! I know lots of people don’t, but I do, I love everything about them. "So what age are you now?" ...the Girl said. To most, that would be a stupid question, why doesn’t my 18 year old daughter know what age I am. Of...
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I Ate A PIZZA!
Did you know that when film stars need to put on weight for a role, they are told to go eat pizza? Anyway whether you did or not, or whether you agree or not, that ISN'T why I'm going to tell you about me eating a pizza.The thing is that I'm intolerant to wheat, I'm...
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Can the Mediterranean Diet Improve Your Health?
Since I’m currently typing away looking at the Mediterranean Sea ( oh so so lucky, I know but this is our summer hols lol in March), that pic is actually what I’m looking at and the top pic was our lunch yesterday – amazing – I thought it a most appropriate time to...
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6 Reasons You Can’t Lose weight after 40
If you notice your weight starting to creep up once you hit 40+, it’s not always just about food (although if you spend all day eating crisps and chocolate it will have something to do with it, let's be fair), your LIFESTYLE could be having more effect than you think....
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How to STOP Snacking at Work
Struggling with snacking while you’re at work? Deep down, you probably know that you’re not genuinely hungry but you snack anyway. Ready to start breaking the cycle? Here are some tips for beating snacky eating at work. Don’t Eat Lunch At Your Desk Always tend to...
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How Food Affects Mood, Sleep & Concentration
What you eat can affect many areas of your health from your mood to how well you sleep. Your body needs a wide range of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to keep you in great physical and mental condition so it’s important to nourish it with the right foods and...
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How is SLEEP affecting your health & what you CAN do about it?
Sleep is one of the best things you can do from a self-care perspective but it’s also one of the areas that is most likely to be neglected. The recommended amount of shut eye is eight hours a night (preferably more!) but lots of us are falling far short of this and...
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It’s Just Another Step
Some days I miss my old life in the sun! I miss my friends I miss my old business partner Catherine & our women's fitness & wellness business Pure Fitness I miss my ladies who came to my classes I miss teaching classes in the park in the sunshine I miss the social...
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“I’m so stuffed”, “I’ve eaten too much!”, “OMGoodness why did I eat so much!”
Is this you? Is this someone you know? I’m sitting here in my jammies and having happily made various of my weekly go to recipes – seed crackers, roasted nuts, quinoa (to make into who knows what) and also my breakfast, a beautiful morning bowl of Greek Yoghurt, my...
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Natural Remedies for Cold/Flu
Feeling under the weather? When the temperatures drop, we tend to spend more time indoors, consume more indulgent, comfort foods, get less sunshine and fresh air, and even when we do go venture out there is a tendency to be sneezed on by some lovely, but cold...
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You’re Always Someones Inspiration
You know those days when you’re a wee bit down or a wee bit unsure of yourself, I want you to remember that you’re always someone's inspiration. I was having a bit of an ‘ugh’ few days a couple of weeks ago and I messaged my lovely sister for a moan and said that I...
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Fat – yes please!
Why you need more (healthy) fat in your life! If you’ve been scared to eat much fat because you think it’s unhealthy, it’s time to get your head around which fats are actually bad for you & which are actually good. It’s true that some fats are definitely best kept to...
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Have You Ever Disappeared?
I did this morning, unintentionally, only for a short time and I didn't actually know I had. Nothing dramatic lol, I just took myself out for a bike ride before anyone else in the house was awake. I had various things on my mind; conquering the Health & Wellness...
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What is this HEALTH COACH work you talk of?
I thought it was maybe time to actually tell you what I do as opposed to just throwing out some of the musings that come across my, at times, bonkers brain and as some of you know, I do like to share. You can always check out who I am properly on my website...
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Bountiful Bone Broth
Does your body need some TLC? A quick, easy, cost effective way to get nutrient dense goodness into your system to heal the digestive system, keep your body and brain strong or sustain already good health. Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 2 hours Ingredients: 1 Organic...
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Farting in Yoga Class
Did that catch your attention?? Oh My !! Well, you know that feeling when you’re in your down dog and the instructor says ”Stop clenching!” and all you can think of is ‘Oh my goodness, please don’t fart !!!”. Maybe not, but try and imagine! So, it’s been a long few...
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The G Place (not the G Spot, thank you very much!)
Hello lovelies, I know I don't normally post this much, has it been a bit much this week ? There is just too much stuff coming out of my wee head these days so may as well bore you with it. So, todays' ramblings - 'dun dun dah' (not so easy to immitate those noises...
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To Pull or not to Pull? Coconut Oil that is!
How does swishing coconut oil around in your mouth every morning sound? COOL OR GROSS? Hmmm... So my lovelies, how are we today? I’ve had one of those super exciting CLEANING mornings – ugh, I really was not born to be a housewife. Yes, as usual, it has been in...
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Shhhhhh……
Yesterday I did a couple of things that were new to me. I was silent in an exercise class for the whole hour I managed to concentrate in said class for the whole hour I loved every minute of both of those things (yes that's new too) That may sound weird to you but I...
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RUN Darling RUN….
If you know me at all, you'll know that I am not a runner/jogger, EVEN at my fittest it has never been 'my bag'. Don't get me wrong if anyone was in trouble or there was some bubbles, smoked salmon and raw spinach at the finish line, I would sprint that 30 metres tops...
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The Power of Music to get you OUT of your PJ’s
Do you ever have those mornings / days where really, everything just seems 'TOO HARD'. I had one of those this morning (excuse the picture). The kiddies going back to school which can be a touch traumatic, every room in the house is a (excuse the language), shithole,...
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Why You Need A Health Coach
It’s 2017 and we have the most advanced medical technology at our fingertips that’s ever been available, so why are so many people still chronically ill? According to the International Diabetes Federation, there are 387 million people living with diabetes; one in 12...
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How to easily get 5+ servings of Veg in everyday
Only about 25% of adults get enough vegetables in a day – if you don’t include French fries, that is. Maybe it’s the fast food mentality that’s so prevalent or maybe it’s pure laziness. There are tons of reasons people don’t eat vegetables, but today I’m more...
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Take a Technology Timeout
It seems like there’s another social media platform popping up every day – Periscope, Facebook live, Twitter, Instagram, Yik Yak, – and many more. Yikes! All this social media can be overwhelming. It might be time to take a break from all your technological...
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How to Detox your Mind & Body
Detoxing is talked about everywhere, but it goes beyond doing a juice cleanse to lose a few pounds and get glowing skin. You can renew your body, mind, and home any time of year – you don’t have to wait for the seasons to change or a beach vacation where swimsuits are...
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