Author: Catherine
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The Anatomy Of A (Truly) Balanced Meal
We know that a meal should be “balanced” – it should have portions of starch, protein, fat and fruit/veg. We have the general idea – but most of us are actually doing it wrong. The above is a picture of a secretly balanced meal and we’ll tell you the 3 things why this meal is…
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5 Mistakes All Dieters Make
Dieting sucks. We all hate it. Even those who have been “successful” at it – have to keep doing some of the things they did at first. Those who are successful at it though, recognise the mistakes and work around them. Getting started is even harder. Here are 5 things common to ALL dieters –…
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Think Healthy – Why Your Self Image Is Important In Your Health Journey
Your Self Image – And Why It’s Important
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A Strong Core For Life – Part 1
Got backpain? Want some shape? Need some flexibility? Want to look good in a bathing suit/bikini? The answer to all these queries lies in a simple solution – having a strong core. In fact having a strong core plays a very underrated role in our health and wellbeing. Ouch, My Back! Up to 80% of…
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Double Cheese Burger Or Salad? What Actually Matters About What You Eat
I have great news for you – you can eat anything you want and be healthy. Yes this is a true statement – of course with the exclusion of poisonous and dangerous foods – there’s in reality no such thing as good food or bad food. You can eat exactly what you want and lose…
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5 Core Things You Need For Your 2021 Weight Loss Journey
As we come towards the end of the first month of the new year full of craziness, our health remains pivotal. Even among a pandemic we have the same desires for a better version of us. With that, studies have shown that >90% of people who lose weight regain it – so what do the…
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25 Hacks And Tips For The Festive Season
It’s Christmas time! It’s all about the holiday spirit and of course spending time with your loved ones. It only comes around once a year so you can relax and put your rigorous fitness journey on a pause because life is meant to be celebrated. Of course Christmas and holiday time is usually synonymous with…
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How Snacking May Be The Answer To Your Weight Problems
It feels good to chew on something, especially to carry on in between meals, or when just bored at home watching Netflix. Or maybe it’s tea time at work and you’re feeling peckish and could go for a light pick-me-up before the meeting at 11. Nutrition is one aspect that is interweaved with our lives;…
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The “Be The Best” Mentality Is Wrong – And It’s Killing Your Progress
We know we should eat less processed food and more vegetables, and probably hit the gym more. It’s a common decision to cut it all off – no carbs, no sugar, no cake, so sweets, no eating out. Because we know that being healthy means no cake, or KFC and no pizza. That couldn’t be…