Why when you eat too much it does NOT make you gain weight
I know what you’re thinking is she crazy? But let me explain why when you eat too much it does absolutely not mean you’ve ruined your diet. It takes 3500 calories to add 1lb of fat (1/2 a kilo ish). Let’s say you’ve been super ‘good’ with your healthy eating, cutting out all […]
Continue readingTreat Trunk Healthy Snack Box Review
If you’re like me then finding snacks for the family that are both healthy, but also are tasty and feel like a treat is a tricky balance. So the Treat Trunk healthy snack box range could be a good way of trying new products and introducing the kids to new snacking ideas. Finding healthy […]
Continue reading10 Reasons Pole Dancing has made me feel like a woman again
Who has time to feel sexy as a Mum? Stretchmarks, cellulite, jelly belly, greasy hair (where would we be without dry shampoo?!), post-breastfeeding boobs (read; low, saggy), and little people who zap all our energy before we even put our winceyette pyjamas on the right way around. But I hadn’t forgotten what it was […]
Continue readingHealthy Meal Delivery – Equals Health Review
Ever tried a healthy meal delivery company and been disappointed with the bland, over cooked tray of overpriced sludge? Equals Health are determined to change that, so I ordered myself some meals to review. If you watched BBC’s ‘Apprentice’ with Lord Sugar in 2017 you’ll remember Harrison Jones, who was in his element when […]
Continue reading5 Day Habit Change Challenge
Do you have some unhealthy habits that need changing? Join this FREE 5 Day Habit Change Challenge and see how easy it is to swap bad habits for good ones, without feeling overwhelmed or confused with too much information. Strict diet plans with set meals and workouts are a great kick start for some, but […]
Continue readingNutrition Basics with Mark Sleight (podcast)
Chances are you’re making this whole healthy eating, diet and weight loss process way more complicated than it has to be, so in this podcast Mark and I cover all the nutrition basics, and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to hear how simple it is. Mark and I share a lot of values when […]
Continue reading10 absolute must-do’s for staying mentally well and happy
My medical notes are piled high on the consultant’s desk. Complex, is a very mild way of putting my mental health history. In fact I was even used as a ‘demonstration’ at Southampton University, giving talks to psychology students about my experiences, to help them with their studies. I shouldn’t really be here at all, […]
Continue readingAvoid Antidepressant Withdrawal
It’s no secret I’ve battled mental health problems for years and have taken medication for it, but I’m very thankful I didn’t suffer with Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms like many people do. In fact 4 million people are at risk of withdrawal symptoms in England every year, yet only 25% say they got advice on […]
Continue readingHow to do a Healthy Kitchen Clearout
Do you look in your fridge on a weekday evening only to default to frozen pizza or spaghetti and cheese, again? Maybe you’ve got all the right intentions to eat well but despite a well stocked pantry you still end up munching on crisps and wine while you cook. It’s time for a kitchen clearout. […]
Continue readingNew #FITFAM Fitness Magazine!
This is a fitness magazine put together by a student I helped out recently. It’s packed with great, valuable, celebrity and professional endorsed entertaining content, and I know you’re going to love it. Amber Lovell is a talented University student who’s own health and fitness journey inspired a health focussed magazine for her dissertation; […]
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