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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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5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

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Top 5 Tips to Help You Avoid Holiday Weight Gain 1. Start your day off right! Starting your day off on the right foot with a good workout will help you stay on track the rest of the day! Even if you have an ugly sweater party or big family dinner that night, starting...

Five things to replace to get lean, fast!

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I get asked a lot about losing weight, getting lean and toning up. I also get asked how to do this, fast. So I put together a list of the five ways you can lose weight, tone up and see results really fast. Warning: Every one of these will make a HUGE impact on not...

Can You Lose Weight Without Exercise?

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If you are constantly pushing yourself to exercise and dieting to lose weight, I’m here to tell you you can stop starving yourself and getting frustrated. Throw away the diet and detox plans, as changing your habits is what gives you permanent success. And stop...

Will I Lose Weight By Eating Smaller Portions?

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If you simply shrink the portions you are eating, most probably. If you are eating smaller portions, but changing the types of food, probably not.   For example, if you are currently eating a veggie stir-fry with rice, and you change this to just the rice,...

Why You Aren’t Losing Weight…

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Why you aren’t losing weight... Warning: Rant ahead!!   First of all, the diet industry does NOT want you to be successful. What they actually want is for you to continue buying their products. Most fat loss products are nutritionally unbalanced and some are...

3 Wrong Ways To Lose Weight

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3 wrong ways to lose weight, and what to do instead...   1. Diet pills / slimming teas / laxatives Quite simply, these do not work and can even damage your liver and gut. Usually the diet pills, slimming teas or laxatives completely replace or force meals to be...

The Three Biggest Mistakes With Nutrition

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The Three Biggest Mistakes With Nutrition   Having 'Rules' For the Wrong Reasons I don't eat carbs after 5pm. 2000 calories per day is my limit. I eat clean during the week so I can eat what I want on the weekend. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever followed rules,...

Lower back stretches for lower back pain

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Get lower back pain? Maybe it's from bad posture? A weak core? And now you're exercising and your back is getting upset...   The good news is, if you haven't injured yourself, you can relieve the pain fairly quickly! Muscles can become sore after exercise which...

4 supplements you should be taking

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Wondering what supplements you should be taking to help you train better?   Looking to improve your performance? Speed up your recovery? Maybe your cupboard or shelf is full of so many different things, and you're not even sure which ones you should be taking?...

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