Our bodies become susceptible to common infections as temperatures drop. It is not unheard of that a neighbour or an officemate caught the flu or at least has a runny nose because the low temperature naturally triggers our bodies to slow down to conserve more energy and heat. But it likewise encourages the proliferation and […] Read more…
Best After Run Food to Refuel
Long runs are my favourite at the moment ( not that I get much time for them currently) but with a toddler and other life commitments I have to come home, shower and then resume the day to day activities that I have going on! In order to avoid the 4 oclock need for a […] Read more…
5 Reasons You Need A Workout Plan
While it is true that any type of physical exercise is better than no exercise at all, it is also true that following a workout schedule can become a deciding factor in your toning up or weight loss success recipe. Hopping on the cardio machine for a couple of minutes, trying out all the available […] Read more…
11 Perfect Healthy Snacks for Work
Hitting the gym after work? the kids have got a club to go to? or do you just have an extremely long day? Snacking regularly can stop you from overeating during meals and keeps you from those horrible hunger cravings! You should have 2 small snacks a day (excuses to eat? you’re welcome). The best […] Read more…
6 Tips on Finding the Right Fitness Class for You
What is fitness? When we talk about fitness, we don’t only refer to being physically fit or having toned muscles and abs. The mental state of a person is also included in fitness. When a person looks fit but is mentally troubled, that person still won’t be able to properly function. And the only way […] Read more…
6 Ways for Asthmatic People to Combat Congestion During Winter
Asthma affects a lot of people and can be set off by even the smallest triggers. People with the chronic condition usually avoid the triggers to avoid any flare-ups. But one particular trigger that they can’t avoid is the drop in temperature when cold seasons start. This is even more pronounced during the winter where […] Read more…
Five Reasons You’re Skipping The Gym – And How To Stop!
Have you been skipping the gym? When you don’t want to do something, it’s easy to find a thousand excuses to skip the task you’re dreading and spend your time on other things. However, if that thing you’re skipping is the gym, you’re doing yourself a huge disservice. Physical exercise is necessary for personal fitness, […] Read more…
Exercises to Avoid with Postpartum Diastasis Recti
We are looking at the ab killer for new mums, diastasis recti Congratulations! You have your little bundle of joy (this could be recent, a few months or even years ago) and you’re loving being a mummy. The one thing that you may now be feeling is that when you look in the mirror all […] Read more…
Beat The New Year Bloating & Get Back on Track
Let’s beat New Year Bloating together! I’m not afraid to say, I ate a ton over Christmas and New Year. Most of it unhealthy, although I did throw a few fruit and vegetables in there. When Victoria (who has guest posted on TMT before) approached me with this article, I snapped up the opportunity to […] Read more…
5 Natural Home Remedies to Improve Your Sleep & Health
*Guest Post* A Bit About Derek: Derek Lotts is a regular contributor to Smooth Decorator and writes about décor, gardening, recycling, ecology and everything related to home improvement. He thinks all of these topics fall under the self-improvement category. He believes in the power of sharing ideas and communicating via the internet to achieve betterment. […] Read more…