Better Posture Your spine supports the weight of your body and allows your body to move with ease and comfort. That’s the theory anyway. But in practice, hours spent sitting in front of a computer screen or slumped in front of a TV means that the spine’s natural S shape is lost, resulting in back […]
It’s exam time during May with SATS, GCE and GCSE’s all looming and this can be a stressful time for parents and students alike. The pressure is on to hit those grades but did you know that your diet and lifestyle can affect your exam performance? The right nutrition and exercise plans can energize your […]
Pilates challenges us to examine how well our bodies are really functioning. Even the most healthy person may have a niggle or two that causes pain and is an indication of stresses and strains on the body. For others, the effects of ignoring the needs of our bodies is all too apparent. Pilates can help […]
Pilates has so many benefits I could go on for ever! It gives you strength through the body, flexibility through your muscles, gives you an air of grace as you move. You walk taller, prouder, are more confident. You find your inner peace and become a calmer more balanced person. It is suitable for EVERYONE, […]
I’ve done something stupid, or is it brilliant? The truth is – it’s probably somewhere in the middle. Okay, so before I confess, you have to promise me that you’re going to do it with me, OR at least support me in my quest. Sooooooo, I signed up for a Press Up Challenge – 100 […]
I hope you had a lovely long Easter weekend (and the nice four day week that followed) whether it was spending time with family and loved ones or just chilling and taking time out before the return to school, work and ‘normality’ on Monday. This weather has been very kind to us and apart from […]
In ancient times, green tea was used to treat a wide variety of ailments from depression to headaches. Belief in its medicinal value has been present for centuries and continues into the present. A belief in its antioxidant benefits has created popularity for its use in many areas of the world. Today, some of the […]
Appreciate how hard you are working to become fitter and healthier everyday in mind and body. You’re doing a fantastic job. Take a moment to realise just how special you are. Love and hugs
There is a huge amount of confusion when it comes to weight loss and healthy eating. So much conflicting information given to the public means that people simply don’t know what to do for the best. People are tired of attempting diet after diet and working hard only to end up heavier and unhealthier than […]
When asked the question ‘What do mindfulness and meditation mean to me?’ my initial response is, ‘Where do I start?’ It means different things to different people, for example when I asked a work colleague that very question, his response was, ‘That’s when you sleep, relax and dream about stuff.’ The differences between mindfulness and […]
