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Perfection! What the hell is that anyway?

We live in a world where social media is virtually unavoidable.  We have various platforms which allow us to view people’s lives as they post them.  The notion of a perfect body is constantly on display.  So many people fall victim to online expectations of what we should look like, how we should behave and feel […]

Goal setting

I am very much a goals oriented person. I like having something to work towards.  It gives me structure, purpose and focus to my training.  It also keeps me motivated to keep working until I achieve whatever the current goal is.   Goal setting is very important and doesn’t have to be something huge and outrageous. […]

The numbers on the scales are not always important! Muscle does weigh more than fat!!

I was planning on writing this anyway but a recent conversation with one of my clients reminded me to get on with it! She told me how one of her friends was complaining about not losing weight and my client told her not to worry too much about what the scales were saying and promptly […]

Cardio vs Lifting weights…and why strength training is important for everyone.

With so much information around regarding exercise, diet and weight loss, it’s no wonder so many people are confused and overwhelmed when it comes to knowing what kind of exercise they should do – cardio or lifting weights. Benefits of lifting weights Strength training has many benefits including assisting with weight loss. Strength training uses […]

Savoury Muffins

It’s recipe time! If you need a stash to reach to for a healthy snack or you’ve slept in and have no time to eat before you run out the door, these savoury muffins are the perfect thing to have ready to go! Savoury Muffins Ingredients: – 1 cup carrots, grated – 1 cup zucchini, […]

“I eat well, it’s the snacks that get me!”

When I ask my clients who want to lose weight what their diet is like, this is a common response! They tell me their 3 main meals are reasonably good, but when they feel like snacks that’s when they fall off the wagon!  They don’t prepare anything so they go to the work vending machine, […]

How to make clean tomato relish :-)

I have to start by saying that I cannot take credit for this tomato relish recipe.  I found it about a year ago online and have been consistently making it ever since!  It takes about 10 minutes of prep time, 5 minutes of actual standing over the pot time and 20 minutes of leave it […]

BREAKFAST IS MY FAVOURITE MEAL!

I am a firm believer in a good breakfast.  Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t always been this way, but since experiencing the benefits I have never looked back.  This is what I eat most mornings for breakfast! It’s a favourite because it’s delicious, nutritious and quick and easy to make.  It contains protein, iron […]