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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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How my naturopath & I healed my gut

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Firstly, I am not a naturopath or doctor, and this is does not take the place of medical advice. This is my personal experience.   If you have low energy, have pain after eating certain foods, have been told you are gluten/lactose intolerant or deficient in...

What to wear to the gym…

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Wondering what you should wear to the gym?   Check out the following article from Ashbourne where I was asked to comment on what is best to wear:   https://www.ashbourne-memberships.co.uk/ladies-this-is-what-you-should-actually-be-wearing-to-the-gym

Why Should I Take Risks?

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  Today is my second-to-last day of my office job and I'm really really excited. Like I'm so pumped, but I just wanted to talk about the risk that I had to take to get to that point. Quitting your job is not an easy thing, and I had a lot of people doubting me,...

How to use your mindset to achieve better results

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Changing your mindset could be the key to changing your life. What if I told you that your success has nothing to do with where you’re starting from right now, but is all about having the right mindset?   What is mindset? (And does it really matter?) Quite simply,...

Top 5 tips to avoid stacking on the kgs over Easter

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How to avoid Easter weight gain   1. Set yourself a reasonable chocolate limit. There's no need to deny yourself a few treats, but remember that Eater is just one day. Enjoy a hot cross bun or little chocolate without guilt, but don't go overboard on your...

Healthy Easter Meals

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Don't want to sabotage your goals for one weekend of overeating & regret? Will you be staying fit & healthy over the long Easter weekend? I certainly will!   I'm not going to let a four day weekend de-rail me, and you shouldn't either. I'm going to take...

What to give for Easter..

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It's common for most people to think, 'what do I give for Easter?' Well, to me, Easter really is all about giving. And giving has a different meaning to me, than to most. Most see a chocolate egg at the shops, buy it, wrap it & give it to someone.. For me, it's...

5 Inspirational Women to follow

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Happy International Womens Day!!!   To celebrate some amazing women on this day, I’ve made a list of 5 inspirational women to follow on social media: Kaisa Keranen @Kaisafit I’ve been following Kaisa since her & her previous training partner, Jennifer, had a...

How to know if your fitness is improving

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Are you getting frustrated and feeling like you’re putting in all the work but aren’t seeing the results you’ve been expecting? Yet? Here are four ways that your fitness is improving that you may not have even noticed:   You have more energy. You’re finding it...

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