What is mental fitness?

Just like doing a few calf raises while brushing your teeth (a great way to fit in movement!), mental fitness is about flexing your mind muscles, keeping your brain and emotional health in a good shape – not in the sense of brain training or memory games, but feeling mentally well, positive and resilient in…

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Menopause and the Mediterranean Diet

Change – the eternal struggle for women.  From school, puberty, relationships, careers, child bearing (if you choose!), relocation and the menopause – we definitely get put through the ringer. That’s what Davina McCall’s latest documentary ‘Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause’ really resonated with me. I’ve been through huge changes and trials in my…

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Not a pancake in sight: flip the script on Lent

New Year’s Resolutions slipped by the wayside?  That’s OK, happens to the best of us, let’s embrace Lent and spring and kick start cutting those heavy or sweet foods out of your everyday diet. It’s crazy, I can’t believe we see Easter eggs in the shops just as Christmas passes by. Maybe we can use the…

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Melitzanosalata – Greek Aubergine Dip

In the lead up to Greek Lent – which I shall talk about this week, I thought I’d share a traditional recipe frequently created for family gatherings. Ingredients 2 large Aubergines 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon…

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Saboteurs – and my journey of self-study.

I’m always guiding my clients to a better relationship with their mind… but that means I also have to invest in myself. I can’t expect you guys to work with me if I don’t put in the work either! That’s why I’m excited to be on continued learning journey with Shiraz Chamine of Positive Intelligence.…

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Better Digestion for better weight balance

Better Digestion for better weight balance. Digesting easier= happier, less bloated tummy. Leading to … a happier tummy and digestion = increased metabolism and weight balance - Tada!

Digesting easier = happier, less bloated tummy.  Leading to … a happier tummy and digestion = increased metabolism and weight balance – Tada! We all know we should chew our food more but what other small habits can we add to that could make a difference… Fork to mouth > mouth to fork This is…

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What does Wellness mean to you?

How do you bring wellness into your life? Is it…  being fit and healthy? being less stressed? feeling happy? a well planned day? going for your daily walk? being in control? knowing you have a holiday booked? managing your healthy eating? ensuring you’ve followed up with a therapist or health professional? All of these things…

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