Current events happening in the UK and further afield have left people feeling pretty surreal. The coronavirus outbreak has meant for the majority of us, our day to day lives have now been put on hold. Earlier this week, Boris Johnson announced that the UK is now in lockdown, meaning unless you have a valid reason which the government has outlined, you have to remain within the constraints of your own home. The effects of coronavirus have inevitably left people feeling anxious and worried. Holidays have been cancelled, thousands of venues across the country have closed their doors and everyday ..read more

I saw something recently online and it said ‘for every woman unhappy with her stretch marks, is a woman who wishes she had them’ This really resonated with me as I love being a mother! But I also have stretch marks. They’ve faded over time but they’re still there. I don’t linger too long over them when I look in the mirror, usually because I am picking fault with too many other things, as us women (and I’m sure men) do. But are they unsightly or in fact a beautiful sight? Having children certainly sends your body through a whole host of weird and wonderful things that you seriously couldn’t ev ..read more

You can’t have failed to hear about the Zumba dance and fitness craze that has been sweeping the world in recent years. There is always some form of dance craze or activity that people love but it is easy to see why Zumba has become so popular. Zumba It is a very fun and lively activity but just as importantly, it provides you with a great workout that will help you to keep in great shape. As Zumba is a fun activity, it doesn’t feel as though you are working out, certainly not compared to slogging it out on an exercise bike or treadmill, so many people feel as though this style of workout is m ..read more

While some people are naturally sporty and fit, there are plenty more people who need to have some motivation to get moving. There are plenty of different ways that people can get motivated and this is why it is important to know what pushes your buttons in life. The right motivational tool will have no impact on a person, which is why if you are looking to get fit, you need to think about the thing that will get you out of the house and get you working out. You may be surprised at how many motivational incentives there are. Firstly, many people realise that they have to get healthier to stay ..read more

Even though yoga has been studied and researched for more than 100 years, there is still no clear or defining answer as to when yoga first came about. However, researchers are confident enough to say that yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years. Enough studies indicate that that yoga was being practiced in India more than 5,000 years ago with the Indus civilisation. Yoga has evolved through a number of different periods including the Vedic period, the pre-classical period, the classical period and post-classical yoga. The initial focus of yoga centered on developing an understanding of ..read more

There’s nothing quite like the crisp air on your face as you stride out on an invigorating winter walk. However, as the nights get darker and the weather turns against us, it become increasingly difficult to find the motivation to brave the outdoors. It’s important that we don’t start slacking now and keep the good fitness regime going. Here’s what you need to do to be prepared for the colder conditions: Wrap up As the temperatures start to plummet, you’ll need appropriate protection from the elements. The coat you chose will come down to your experience level and the types of walks you’ll be ..read more

I’ve spoken openly in the past about how finding alternatives within your weekly food intake can really help to make small changes that can have a big impact on your diet. Making healthy choices when having a BBQ, not being so quick to reach for the oil when you’re cooking and switching to low calorie snacks when you hit the 3pm slump. They can all contribute to a healthier you. Last year we decided to revamp our living room after several movie nights where everyone was fighting over who got to sit where and even the dog would try and squeeze into the most inconvenient spaces! It’s the best t ..read more

Something that happened recently, really got me thinking about the power of silence. The more quotes I looked through on the topic the more inspired I became to really believe that silence is such a powerful tool we can all possess. The first time I really thought about this was not prompted by the idea of people being silent but in fact in the silence of our surroundings. We had the most wonderful trip to Lapland last year and if you haven’t seen or read anything about it, where have you been? Ha! It was action packed and magical from start to finish, creating memories our family will cherish ..read more

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