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E O – If I don’t exercise, it’s like when I’ve skipped a meal, I’m tired and irritable! I find exercise brings balance to my life, it relieves stress and boosts my energy levels. It’s also a time to myself and it’s fun ? I’ve heard most excuses before… Even Michelle Bridges has admitted to…
Read MoreSummery smoothie
Smoothie: The frozen banana gives the smoothie a delicious thick and creamy texture. It’s a healthy use of the overripe bananas lurking in your fruit bowl – just peel, break into chunks and pop in the freezer ready to use. The addition of yoghurt adds a protein hit which will keep you feeling fuller for…
Read MoreExercise, depression and anxiety
Exercise, depression and anxiety Many of my clients have struggled with differing levels of anxiety and depression and since one in five women and one in eight men will experience depression at some point in their lives, I thought it would be useful to explain just why exercise can be helpful. Depression is more than…
Read MoreThe power of POSITIVE
The power of positive thinking is stronger than you may realise. I have experienced this myself. I changed my business mindset and set out to put more effort into my training business. Since then I’ve gone from strength to strength, with attendance numbers rising steadily, even as the temperatures are dropping. Yes, I’ve put in…
Read MoreMe-time
It’s time to make it about YOU Do you feel guilty and selfish when thinking about taking “me” time. Why not think about it this way – taking a bit of time for yourself everyday will refresh and reboost you enabling you to keep up with the rest of your busy life and the various…
Read MoreFood labels explained
Reading food labels is important if you’re interested in what ingredients / additives you’re buying and feeding yourself and/or your family. Besides the expiry date, the Australian Government requires all processed foods to have full ingredient lists, nutritional breakdown and allergen information on the packaging. But, do you know what you’re looking at on the…
Read MoreSugar makes you old!
Wow! you look amazing vs Are you ok? You look tired? Which would you prefer? Daft question I guess – nobody wants to look old before their time, in fact we’d probably all prefer the “Wow, you don’t look old enough to…” type of comments. Most of us know the usual suspects in the ageing…
Read MoreGet pumping!
Do you shy away from the weights room at the gym? Ever wondered how to use the odd looking equipment in the park? Or maybe you’ve noticed a growing trend in women lifting weights in the gym or doing body weight training out in the park. Whatever your level of knowledge or experience, it’s important…
Read MoreWake up sleepy head
Always tired? No energy? Could one of these be the reason? You’re buzzed Keep the phone, iPad etc out of the bedroom. Researchers in Sweden have found that using a mobile phone an hour before bed may interfere with sleep patterns and lead to less time in the deeper sleep stages. You’re dehydrated Dehydration reduces…
Read MoreExercise and appetite…
Does more exercise = increased appetite? First of all, we need to clarify the difference between hunger and appetite. Hunger or the need to eat, is controlled by signals from the gut; signals from energy stores carried by the blood, hormones and body temperature. Appetite is the desire or liking to eat rather than need…
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