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Am I experiencing muscle soreness (DOMS), or am I injured? 

Am I experiencing muscle soreness (DOMS), or am I injured? Injuries are usually instant pain, or very soon after finishing exercise. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) usually kicks in the day after, sometimes even two or three days later. DOMS can hang around for a...
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Supplements That I Take

Lately we've been having conversations around supplements and I've been asked what I use. So I will give you a run down of what I take. Please note that these are supplements - meaning they are supplementing my diet. Supplements are not a magic pill and can not 'fix'...
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“What do I do about my biggest problem area?”

"What do I do about my biggest problem area?" For some, it's their arms or 'bingo wings'. Others would probably say their legs. And majority of people are going to say it's their tummy. So what can you do about your biggest problem area? I'll tell you. Apologise,...
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The Best Options When Getting Takeaway…

Want to get takeaway or eat out, without sabotaging your health and fitness progress, AND still enjoy your food?   Here are the 5 biggest impact ways to do so:   1. Prioritize veggies. Try to look for and choose a dish with loads of veggies. This doesn't mean you have...
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3 Easy Ways to Stop Stress Snacking

Stress snacking usually sneaks up on us, and before we know it, we're licking our fingers clean, and looking for another packet or two... But when things around us are changing and life feels like it's almost stopped, yet our minds are going at a million miles an...
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5 Ways to Calm Down Quickly When You’re Overwhelmed 

It's normal to get upset and worry at times, but when you feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed, what can you do? It usually happens so fast that it feels like a sneak attack that we didn't see coming, so it's good for you to be prepared and have a few strategies to...
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Protein… Why all the hype?

Generally when someone hears that I am plant based, they ask me if I'm eating enough protein. Or they ask where I get my protein from.. Let me start by saying this: Meat is not the only, nor the best, source of protein. Yes, protein is important in our diets, but you...
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How do you get rid of cellulite?

How do you get rid of cellulite? Creams? Special brushes? Laser or surgery? Who honestly knows? I don't. What I do know, is that cellulite is not something to be hated, just like you shouldn't hate your leg for being your leg. Know someone who doesn't have it and...
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Confidence and happiness

Does confidence make you happy or does happiness make you confident? If we are confident, we aren't always necessarily happy, but if we are not happy, we generally aren't confident. So when we drill down, confidence is a big driver behind happiness. And to be...
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How many times per week should you work out?

Ask your friends, family or even your doctor how often you should work out to get results and you will receive different advice. In short, they will all tell you to either eat less, move more or both. It's technically correct, but not helpful advice. But if we just...
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Meal Prep Tips

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With the new year now in full swing, you are probably working towards your new goals. If one of your health and fitness goals is to eat more healthy, preparing your meals in advance will help make sure you stay on track and moving forward! Here are five tips to help...

How to actually keep your resolutions this year

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As this year draws to a close, the new year is just around the corner. If you’ve struggled in the past with setting and sticking to your New Year’s resolutions, try these tips! It’s important to follow all of the steps in order to reach your goals. Each one makes a...

Stress during the holidays…

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Managing stress during the holiday season... Being stressed is a common thing when it comes to the holiday season. If you feel stressed during this time of year, know that you are not alone! But stress can have a negative impact on your health, and can affect your...

What to say when food is pushed on you…

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Staying true to your healthy food and fitness routines are hard with all of the extra temptation during the holidays, and it can be hard to stay on track when you might be facing pressure from friends and family that are encouraging you to “take a break from your...

Stay on track over Christmas

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Christmas is just 24 sleeps away (umm, how did that happen!?), and if you’re anything like me it can be hard to stay on track with your health and fitness when there are so many other things taking up your time and attention. But this is the best time to focus on your...

How to rev up your metabolism

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5 Easy Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism!   Everyone hear about metabolism and how you can have a fast one or a slow one, right? But do you know where it is in your body? Can you point to it? Well, no. Metabolism is a completely normal bodily process that converts...

3 tips for sore muscles

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If you are starting a new fitness routine, muscle soreness can hang around like a dark shadow. If you are anything like me, sore muscles can easily steal all of your motivation to working out. Its uncomfortable, and you don’t feel like doing anything but curling up on...

Not seeing results? Here’s why…

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No doubt that when you started a fitness program, you had a specific goal in mind. Everything was great at the start, you started feeling how great it was (even if it was that post exercise high) and you knew you were on the right path. You'd found your groove. But...

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