Let’s be honest, we have all been there… No cash and struggling to make ends meet until payday! When our son was first born and I stopped working, we lost an entire income, this meant that we really struggled to make ends meet and I am not ashamed to say so! Since we didn’t really […] Read more…
A Week of Healthy Smoothie Recipes
The husband and I have been on the smoothie kick, he has been my willing guinea pig and now we have settled into a bit of a routine with these smoothie recipes! I experiment with a new recipe, pop it in the freezer overnight and then first thing in the morning my husband takes it […] Read more…
Cheap Ways to Enjoy Your Summer
I want a cheap summer! But with kids clubs and entertainment, peak holiday costs and everything costing money it seems impossible! The worst part about summer is how expensive it can be with all of the trips that everyone wants to take. Either you’ve been on holiday already and spent all of your money or […] Read more…
The Best Laid Plans…My Injury
Many of you will know (or seen) I have recently fractured my ankle playing netball (I only got about 2 minutes of game time too!! boo!) – it was an all round ouch! I waited to write this post until I knew the full extent of what I have done and the recovery required and in […] Read more…
Top 4 No-Equipment Arm Exercises
Arm exercises are the ones I hate the least! I don’t know why but I have very little upper body strength and so it is always a chore to work them out! I think because I use my arms every day, I just assumed they would take care of themselves, but shockingly this is not […] Read more…
Nutrition Advice for Busy Parents
Let’s be honest, we are all very busy, and sometimes a cereal bar has just had to qualify as breakfast! or the kids are running around screaming and you can’t find a matching (clean) pair of socks and the last thing on your mind is ensuring you’ve all had your fruit first thing this morning […] Read more…
3 Skin Care Gym Essentials For After A Workout
Add these skin care gym essentials to your after workout routine and avoid the need for lots of work later! So, you’ve just done a killer workout in the gym and you hit the showers! it’s tempting to just get dressed, go home and get some dinner in you BUT taking care of your skin […] Read more…
How To Detox Skin Naturally Without Products
Detox skin naturally without spending fortunes on the latest products, fads or crazes! Skin Breakouts and spots are something that we all have to deal with at one time or another and although there are loads of products out there that can help, there are some ways that you can naturally reduce the likelihood of […] Read more…
Valentine’s Day 10k 2016 P.B Recap
So this Valentine’s Day was a bit different because I decided to start my 10K season early with a new event that I’ve never tried before!… here’s how I got on! Name: Valentine’s 10K (V10k) Where: Chessington, Greater London Distance: You guessed it – 10K Organiser: 26.2 Road Runners Club Surbiton My Time: 51:40 […] Read more…
Are You Injuring Yourself By Sitting?
Are you causing injury or hindering your fitness progression by sitting too much? Exercising is great for your health, improving your overall fitness and well-being, plus it works wonders for the mind too! However, you could be hindering your own progress and even injuring yourself by not keeping active enough at work or during the day. […] Read more…