Ever thought about doing a Marathon? How about one every day for 6 days (and two on one day?). Now, how about doing that in 40+ C heat, over sand dunes, on open roads and carrying all your clothing and food? That's is just what Kim is doing in a week's time! Kim made … Continue reading KIM’S MARATHON DES SABLES

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Who's the number one important person? YOU! It's true - if you don't look after yourself, you're no good to anyone! It's all too easy to help others with their problems and make very helpful, sensible measured suggestions when it comes to other people's health, love and work lives...but … Continue reading It’s Valentine’s Day – Love YOU

  This week I have been using my juicer to the max! if you have been uhhming and ahhing about buying one - go for it! We use the Andrew James Slow Masticating Juicer and whilst it is a bit of a faff to clean, the juices are excellent. NB: To ensure you are not … Continue reading Getting Juicy!

Serves 2 Takes 30-45 mins (incl prep) Take a large, deep sided saucepan or frying pan and fry 1 onion, crushed garlic clove and a chopped red pepper in a tbsp Olive oil. Add some sweetcorn, shredded spinach and 1 tin chopped tomatoes. Add herbs and pepper to taste (I used mixed Italian herbs, medium … Continue reading Baked Eggs- my favourite dinner!

When you think of fat burning, you probably think of hitting the treadmill or the bike, or smashing some seriously sweaty classes. These are GREAT for your cardio vascular health, and absolutely contribute to fat burn. however, many of us will walk past the weights rack without giving those dumbbells a second glance. STOP!  METABOLISM … Continue reading Want to burn more fat? Pick up those weights

Sweet or savoury, have a look at the below and see if anything works for you! COCOA-NUT DATE BALLS Measurements are really to taste, but roughly chop 1kg dates (you can buy some ready chopped). If they are dry, add a little water to the mix to make them sticky. This gets messy! Add a … Continue reading Guilty-not-guilty snacks

With so much health and fitness advice out there, and a zillion different goals - tone, build, burn fat, sculpt the bottom- to a new exerciser, it can be a confusing minefield and knowing where to start is difficult. And when things are difficult, we put them off.... Sound Familiar?   Here's 5 things you … Continue reading 5 things you can do NOW to improve your Health and Fitness

There is a 'middle age health crisis' warns BBC "Desk jobs, fast food and the daily grind are taking their toll, says Public Health England. Eight in every 10 people aged 40 to 60 in England are overweight, drink too much or get too little exercise, the government body warns. PHE wants people to turn … Continue reading Don’t become a statistic!

You don't need to leave home to get these high-intensity workouts done! Pick any 5 exercises (hard ones) and complete for 1 rep, then 2, then 3...all the way to 10! (Takes approx 15 mins) For example: Burpees Press ups Squat Jump Lunge Jump Crunch OR Set a timer to go off every minute, for … Continue reading Winter Warmers

Yes its that time of year again - where food and drink is all so gosh-darn delicious and staying wrapped up on the sofa is a lot more attractive than getting up and getting moving. THE TEMPTATIONS The duvet becomes your best friend, and don't forget those comfy elasticated-waistband joggers, and sugar and refined carbohydrates: … Continue reading Avoid a ‘winter coat’!