I regularly get emails saying that person A wants to lose weight, get fit...however they are their 'own worst enemy'! Starting with a 'diet' only to sabotage this after a couple of days and then binge! Motivation for exercise is low, and given the option, they would take a lazy evening after work rather than workout. My … Continue reading DON’T LOSE FOCUS

Some of my clients will have been subjected to my 'toy box' of various items.  I thought I would post list of all I believe you need for a good home-based workout. When you're short of time or space, there is no excuse! Bands You can get loop bands such as these Good for putting around … Continue reading TOOLS OF THE TRADE

I was away on holiday recently and DETERMINED to keep my exercise and enjoyment in balance (I was in Italy...pizza and prosecco anyone?). I was reminded while I was away of a little thing called NEAT - Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (the energy expended by everything we do which is not sleeping, eating or deliberate exercise) This can … Continue reading That’s NEAT!

Some of you may have noticed the benefits of undertaking an exercise programme on your mental health: Physical activity is proven to have positive effects on DEPRESSION, SLEEP, RELAXATION, ANXIETY PROBLEMS, SELF-ESTEEM AND STRESS MANAGAMENT.  We all have 'bad' and 'good' days, and these can be for many reasons. I like to encourage in myself … Continue reading Exercise for your mood

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and so I wanted to write a little something about Mental Health when it comes to exercise.  I absolutely LOVE MY JOB. I get to meet so many different people, with different jobs, interests, families and outlooks on life. The more folks I meet, the more reasons that emerge for … Continue reading The importance of being active

  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