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Am I experiencing muscle soreness (DOMS), or am I injured? 

Am I experiencing muscle soreness (DOMS), or am I injured? Injuries are usually instant pain, or very soon after finishing exercise. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) usually kicks in the day after, sometimes even two or three days later. DOMS can hang around for a...

Supplements That I Take

Lately we've been having conversations around supplements and I've been asked what I use. So I will give you a run down of what I take. Please note that these are supplements - meaning they are supplementing my diet. Supplements are not a magic pill and can not 'fix'...

“What do I do about my biggest problem area?”

"What do I do about my biggest problem area?" For some, it's their arms or 'bingo wings'. Others would probably say their legs. And majority of people are going to say it's their tummy. So what can you do about your biggest problem area? I'll tell you. Apologise,...

The Best Options When Getting Takeaway…

Want to get takeaway or eat out, without sabotaging your health and fitness progress, AND still enjoy your food?   Here are the 5 biggest impact ways to do so:   1. Prioritize veggies. Try to look for and choose a dish with loads of veggies. This doesn't mean you have...

3 Easy Ways to Stop Stress Snacking

Stress snacking usually sneaks up on us, and before we know it, we're licking our fingers clean, and looking for another packet or two... But when things around us are changing and life feels like it's almost stopped, yet our minds are going at a million miles an...

5 Ways to Calm Down Quickly When You’re Overwhelmed 

It's normal to get upset and worry at times, but when you feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed, what can you do? It usually happens so fast that it feels like a sneak attack that we didn't see coming, so it's good for you to be prepared and have a few strategies to...

Protein… Why all the hype?

Generally when someone hears that I am plant based, they ask me if I'm eating enough protein. Or they ask where I get my protein from.. Let me start by saying this: Meat is not the only, nor the best, source of protein. Yes, protein is important in our diets, but you...

How do you get rid of cellulite?

How do you get rid of cellulite? Creams? Special brushes? Laser or surgery? Who honestly knows? I don't. What I do know, is that cellulite is not something to be hated, just like you shouldn't hate your leg for being your leg. Know someone who doesn't have it and...

Confidence and happiness

Does confidence make you happy or does happiness make you confident? If we are confident, we aren't always necessarily happy, but if we are not happy, we generally aren't confident. So when we drill down, confidence is a big driver behind happiness. And to be...

How many times per week should you work out?

Ask your friends, family or even your doctor how often you should work out to get results and you will receive different advice. In short, they will all tell you to either eat less, move more or both. It's technically correct, but not helpful advice. But if we just...

Top 5 upper body exercises

The 5 best exercises for upper body strength that anyone can do!!   Looking to tone your upper body and look leaner? These five upper body exercises will improve your strength, and help you tone up those arms and chest. The best part is you can even do most of...

How to burn fat, gain muscle & get lean

Are you looking to burn fat plus look leaner and more toned? The best way to is to build up your muscles! Here are my three best tips for burning fat, building your muscles and start looking leaner:   Healthy diet You know that eating a healthy diet is important,...

5 easy ways to get fit and healthy

I wanted to share my best tips with you for how to live a more active, healthy life. These are all super easy to add into your day. Although simple, it all adds up and could be the difference you see in your clothes/on the scale. When watching TV, add in 10 star jumps...

15 of the best foods for weight loss

Looking for the best foods to eat to help you lose weight? Here are 15 different foods that will do exactly that! Keep in mind though, that in addition to what you eat, your fitness is still just as important. Make sure you’re keeping consistent with your workouts,...

Common Excuses for Not Working Out

There are many excuses that we use when it comes to working out. Here are five common excuses you might be using when it comes to working out, and how to overcome them so you can stay on track with your fitness goals!   “I’m too tired” Working out gives you an...

Creating habits that STICK!

How to make working out a habit that STICKS!   If you pick up a book on goals, the biggest tip is usually to create a habit. But if you’re anything like me, sometimes you skip this step, go full bore for a bit then fall off the wagon. Then start again... It can...

Are you doing enough exercise?

Is it possible to not exercise enough?   There are a lot of claims going around about the “required” amount of exercise you should be doing each week. Some experts swear by three times per week, some by five, and some by six! The information can make it confusing...

How often should I workout?

How often should I workout? Everyone knows that working out is important for your health, but how often should you actually be exercising? Some say 5-6 times per week, others say only 2-3 times per week. So let’s look at the different factors that go into your...

Will lifting weights make me bulky?

There is a big misconception going around about lifting weights. The notion is that women will get bulky the instant that they start weight lifting, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. The truth is that weight lifting and strength training will help you get...

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