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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...

Post workout recovery tips

Cooling down and allowing your body to start the recovery process is just as important as the workout itself! If you want to be able to give 100% every workout, you need to allow your body to properly recover. First, be sure you are stretching after your workout....

Food myths you need to ditch

There are three food myths that you need to ditch right now. All three and damaging and do not have any place within your mindset while you are on your journey to be the healthiest and fittest version on yourself. The diet industry has been telling us what to eat and...

We are halfway through 2017!!

It’s already the end of June, and we are halfway through 2017! Can you believe it? Time is going by so fast! Mid-way through each year, I like to take the time to reassess where I am at with my goals. At the beginning of each year, it seems that everyone sets big and...

Why drink MORE water??

Why drink more water? How much should I drink? Do I really need 3L per day? Sounds familiar right... In the health and fitness world, the phrase “drink more water!” is said so often that it can be easy to overlook the importance of it. But drinking water actually...

Why you SHOULD be journaling!

What do eating healthy food, exercising regularly and journaling every day have in common? They are all cornerstones of living a healthy lifestyle! Mental clarity and emotional health play a significant role in your overall health, and can actually help improve your...

3 tips to rock your week and stay organized!

3 tips to rock your week and stay organized! I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” As cliche as this quote can sound, when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, it’s true. The biggest indicator for success when you’re...

The benefits of meditation

Meditation has become a trend over the past couple of years, and although those who do it rave about the benefits, it can be confusing. How do you get started with meditation? What if you think too much? What if you can’t sit still for hours on end? Do I have to sit...

The best healthy snacks for work

If you want to fire up your metabolism and keep it running at top speed, you probably need to eat MORE. Yes, I said it. Eat more... Having snacks throughout the day will keep putting your body back into burning mode rather than a resting mode. But what does that mean...

Is boxing good for weight loss?

Boxing sure is a fun way to get your sweat on, but is it actually good when you are wanting to lose weight? Answer: It definitely is! The foundation of boxing is that your body is in a constant state of motion. Between all of the jabs, hooks, and kicks, boxing torches...

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