Posts by Anja
To treat or not to treat
When it comes to food, do you try and stick to a rigid plan or do you allow yourself treats?If so, how much should you treat yourself?How often should you treat? When it comes to food and weight management, including an occasional treat meal can make the difference between overall diet compliance and “falling off…
Read MoreWhat is convenience costing you?
Why midlife women need to move more for healthy aging Are we getting lazy? Or just too busy to notice? In a world where your groceries arrive at your doorstep, your car boot opens with a wave of your foot, and you can order dinner without standing up, it’s worth asking: Is all this convenience…
Read MoreFood and exercise – what to eat before you work out
I often get asked if I eat before a workout, and what the best foods are to ensure you get the most out of your efforts. It’s a good idea to give your body some fuel for a big workout or sports game so that you have the energy levels for sustained endurance. Food and…
Read MoreRaw Christmas pudding balls
These festive raw Christmas pudding balls are packed with festive flavour and are super simple to make. Store them in the fridge if they don’t all get devoured at once. ingredients: 8 dates8 dried figs1 cup raw almondszest of 1 orange1/3 cup currants1/3 cup pecans (or walnuts) coursely chopped1 tsp mixed spice (cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg,…
Read MoreMotivation isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
That’s a big call, but here’s my reasoning: Motivation is GREAT to get you started Motivation is there when you’re getting results BUT, what happens when it’s cold outside? you just don’t feel like moving? results are slowing down? Where’s motivation then?That’s when your REAL friends DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT are there for you It’s dedication…
Read MoreZoom fitness class
🎄🎄 Surviving the Silly Season 🎄🎄
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you’re likely to have a few more social events at this time of year. In fact, you can apply these tips anytime you might have to navigate the bar and plates of delicious-ness. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here are my top 10 tips on surviving the Silly Season…
Read MoreGet out of your head…
Worry, anxiety and depression can dig their claws into you leaving you unable to focus anything else. It can be a frustrating feeling of being stuck inside your head. So how do you break free from the cycle of worrying thoughts? Whilst mindfulness and meditation can help, today I’m focussing on another tool to add…
Read MoreWhy size matters
We all come in different shapes and sizes which means a different healthy weight for each of us. Much of this is down to genetics so it’s impossible to say a woman aged in her 40s should weigh “x” kgs. BUT, it is still important to maintain a healthy weight, so how do you go…
Read MoreBest tomato salsa
I found this recipe on Recipetineats.com recently – it’s a powerful flavour hit (with a great chilli-heat-punch which I love) Ingredients ▢ 1/4 cup chopped onion (white, brown or yellow) ▢ 1 tbsp jalapeño pepper , seeds removed, roughly chopped (fresh best, canned ok) ▢ 400g / 14 oz canned crushed tomato , best quality…
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