My day on a plate: what to eat while training for a marathon
byI’m going to start right here by saying I am not a dietitian or an expert on food in any way (although I would…
Health + Fitness
Which type of massage is best for you?
byWith so many massage options available how do you choose the best one for your needs (personally, I’d go for any that provide free…
Trying to be healthy is shit – why not try this instead?
byHow many times in your life have you started a new diet or exercise regimen, only to dismally fail a week later? How many…
Looking for a reason to get a massage?
byWhat do you think of when considering the word massage? Have you had a bad experience with someone who wasn’t qualified to treat your…
Do it in the pool: aqua aerobics is not just for oldies
byYou wouldn’t believe how sore I am today after doing it in the pool. Yep, I love it in the water. Aerobics, that is….
Is your job costing you your health (and is it worth it)?
byHave you ever thought that your job could be the most unhealthy part of your life? No? Me neither. But there’s new evidence to…
Six simple daily activities to calm you the fuck down
byStress – that delightful word that brings with it such wonderful connotations. It can be ongoing over a long period of time, or pop…
The best things about being a single parent are also the worst
bySingle parenting can be a scary prospect, especially if your children are still quite young. When this new role was thrust upon me, I…
Is stress making you hormonal?
byEmotions and hormones are very closely linked. When you’re feeling stressed, upset, down, anxious or overwhelmed to the point where your emotions are taxing your body,…
What would Wonder Woman eat?
byWhen that triple chocolate ice cream is calling my name, I try to ask myself, ‘What would Wonder Woman eat?’ Wonder Woman wouldn’t succumb to comfort…
3 easy ways to love yourself more
byWhen you woke up this morning, what was the first thing you did? Kiss your love hello? Wake your sleeping beauties? Hit the snooze…
Mental to Marathon: fuck it, I’m running a marathon!
byThis time last year, I was a bit mental. I was struggling with Clive my anxiety monster and generally finding it tough to get…