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Maintaining a healthy weight depends on two components: diet and exercise. While it’s technically possible to lose weight just by cutting down on calories, the most effective long-term strategy is to create a combined diet and exercise program. An important caveat: It might be tempting to embark upon a rigorous gym routine to get a […] Read more…
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…
I am pleased to report that I have inspired my husband to experiment with smoothies so here’s his chocolate cherry protein smoothie creation!! As I have been freezing more and more fruit (which I discuss in my “Fun ways to use Frozen Fruit post” last week) it means he’s been eating healthier too! bonus! What husband […] Read more…
Combining two of the husband’s favourite flavours, this banana and honey smoothie is easy, delicious and was a complete accident! The husband is REALLY into smoothies at the moment and this was something he happened across while trying to find a new flavour. He had a sore throat and was making a banana smoothie and thought […] Read more…
When is it too late to start running? And when are you too old to run? From what I have seen, the answer is never. I am constantly overtaken at races and events by the mature runners more often than the “young and spritely” looking ones. This definitely inspires me to improve as I get older […] Read more…
New scientific studies have been developing and proving what an important role sleep can play in both weight loss and staying healthy. Sleep makes you skinny – (at least you’re more likely to be according to recent research)- although it can’t do it all on it’s own, good sleep increases Leptin, which is the hormone […] Read more…
Once you learn about artificial sugar and the effects it can have for your health it starts to make you re-evaluate what you are feeding your family. I was astounded at the amount of sugar we were eating and since it contributes to weight gain, unhealthy attitudes towards food and a host of health […] Read more…
What are plyometrics? How can they help you and what to watch out for! Plus some exercises to get you started! Ok, so what am I talking about? Plyometric exercises are moves that focus on increasing your speed-strength (or power). They are also known as explosive exercises and these are particularly useful for those who play […] Read more…
Food and exercise are the foundation of weight loss so here are some food hacks to put you ahead! Food was always something that I struggled with and sometimes it can be difficult not to fall back into old habits and fall off the food wagon. These are a few of the ways I found […] Read more…
*Guest Post* This fabulous recipe was shared by Alicia Lewis at Kitchen Takeovers. Alicia aims to make “cooking fun, simple and achievable”. These bites would be perfect after a long run or a late night gym session so check out her recipe and get making! Truffles, energy balls, energy bites – call them what you […] Read more…