It’s so important to eat healthy foods that are packed full of vitamins and minerals; they provide energy for everyday tasks and also contribute towards your weight loss. I’ve chosen 5 of my favorite superfoods that will boost your health and make you look and feel wonderful. 1. Quinoa is a grain that is packed [...]

Here we are again at the start of a brand New Year, Happy 2012 As you go into the New Year, will you achieve your goals? Have you written a list of New Year resolutions that you can look back over the year and mark off as you accomplish each one? I know I have, [...]

Am I right when I say you’re run off your feet getting ready for Christmas? I bet you’re focused on everything and everyone else except you. Time for me is no where to be seen. I know it’s an important time of the year when you’ve got so many things to take care of. Present [...]

With thanksgiving just around the corner I wanted to share with you a wonderful Smoothie perfect for this time of year. If you have a juicer then you can also make this Smoothie recipe (just up the ingredients a little) and then warm it on the stove for a lovely winter warmer. As you peel [...]

There just seems to be so much that we have to deal with over the winter holidays. More rich foods, alcohol, parties, family gatherings, more temptations and sometimes much more stress… No worries for girls like us right! Why? Because we know how to have a good time whilst still taking good care of our [...]

The party season is almost upon us! That’s when the little black dress appears and the frantic dieting and exercising begins. Although saying that, if you’ve been following my blog for some time now then you should be eating healthy and exercising on a regular basis… But, we can all do with some tips to [...]

As Halloween is almost upon us! Instead of the usual unhealthy versions of the classic Halloween foods. I’ve put together one of my personal favourite recipes to help you enjoy this spooky time but without the calories getting scarily high! Mwhahahahah… This quick, easy and healthy recipe is packed with goodness and tastes AMAZING! Pumpkin [...]

Last Tuesday I had an operation on my left shoulder to repair a rotator cuff tear and to remove the calcification build up. I have to say I don’t deal with pain, blood or needles very well so this really wasn’t a good situation for me but I had to be big and strong and [...]

A couple of days ago I was driving home after an outdoor training session, when I decided to stop at a grocery store to buy a couple of essential items. After grabbing a red pepper, 2 tins of organic plum tomatoes and a bar of my favourite Green & Black organic chocolate with almonds, I [...]

My healthy French toast recipe is not only incredibly tasty but also one of my favourite things to have for breakfast on a weekend. That’s exactly what I did on Saturday morning, and enjoyed it with a cup full of blueberries and strawberries on top. It’s so delicious that I wanted to share it with [...]

How many times have you said to yourself, today is the day that I’m going to put my fitness first, come what may…. Then without warning, something more important comes up! * Your work meeting has been re-arranged * Your partner wants you to spend more time with them * Your kids need cookies to [...]

We’ve finally made it through the winter, which has been tough for many of us….but the summer is finally here Yay! Sometimes I think that I would like to live in a hotter country because the UK winters are getting colder and colder. Who knows what the future holds I know that it’s important for [...]

This energising banana smoothie recipe is a healthy alternative to you reaching for a sugary snack or a cup of coffee. The great thing is, you can make it in the morning and take it with you for during the day, just make sure that you keep it cool. Try this energising banana smoothie recipe [...]

Instead of going all out when it comes to your fat loss, try making small lifestyle changes each week to improve your overall fitness, diet and health. By doing this you are going to be far more successful instead of throwing in the towel when things get tough, you’ll be able to cruise on through. [...]

So you’ve decided to start your new healthy lifestyle, you’re committed to eating well, and cutting out all processed foods and you’re now eating a lot more wholesome natural foods. You’ve also started a new workout that you’ve committed to do 5 times a week over the next 4 weeks. You’re completely on top of [...]

How beautiful did the actresses look at The Cannes Film Festival? I thought they all looked stunning, definitely some last minute workouts thrown in before they showed off their svelte bodies. One particular women that stood out for me was Jane Fonda the queen of exercise in the 1980s. She looked incredible, wearing a tight [...]

Who here thinks you have to give up pizza to stick to a healthy diet? Well you may just want to hug me if you’re a pizza lover because you don’t have to give up your beloved pizza to follow a healthy diet! Try this nutrition packed healthy pizza recipe which I enjoy every few [...]

When you think of the warmer weather, do you think of less clothing and showing off more of your body?… Having a toned and FIT body is all very good but there is so much more to the warmer months and it must start with what foods you put into your body on a daily [...]

I know that cravings can cause real destruction to your best intentions but you can overcome them using these craving control tips. One of the worst causes of cravings is an imbalance of chemicals in your body. This is the first thing you need to gain control of if you are to overcome the vise [...]

The Royal wedding is almost here! Here in the UK the nation is going Prince William and Kate Middleton mad… We’ve even been given an extra bank holiday on Friday 29th April to mark the special occasion. So the big questions are: How is Kate preparing for the big day? What workout plan is she [...]