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Most of us want to be healthier.  No matter what we’re already doing, we have our heart set on more.  Doing more, having more, being more. With Spring launching this week, some of you will be determined to do it all. … Continue reading →

Anyone who has left the house lately will have noticed that Christmas is well & truly on its way.  Parking spaces have become rare & precious, to-do lists have quadrupled and most people have mysteriously lost the ability to walk … Continue reading →

Why is it that being fit and healthy has to be taken so seriously?  Why do people view training as a chore, instead of a hobby?  To be honest, I think personal trainers need to take the blame for this. … Continue reading →

How well do you know the voice in your head?  The one that pipes up as soon as training gets tough and tells you “it’s OK, you’ve done enough, you can stop now”, when you’re perfectly capable of pushing through. … Continue reading →

“The consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it.” – Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love “A large, loving, caring, close-knit family in … Continue reading →

Following on from Monday, here are some more tips to keep your mind and body healthy, no matter how many hours you’re at work this week.  Remember, they only work if you actually do them.  So pick the tips that … Continue reading →

I’m lucky enough to only spend a day or 2 a week tied to my computer.  The rest of my hours are whiled away meeting with interesting people, running around with clients, doing errands at unusual times of the day … Continue reading →

Depression is in my family. In fact, the black dog and it’s nasty cousin, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, often dominate my family.  I’ve seen Mum’s highs, lows and general quirks more times than I could possibly count.  I’ve seen her struggle … Continue reading →

A week of health, well done!  But don’t feel obliged to stop here.  Choose the food and fitness challenges that worked for you and keep them going.  Maybe an alcohol-free month?  Or a checklist to make sure you’re eating enough … Continue reading →

You’re probably familiar with the ‘swap it’ campaign.  It makes sense.  If we simply give something up, we feel deprived and miserable.  So why not swap it for a better option?  Swap the car for a more active (and environmentally … Continue reading →