Nicole, how do I stay fit and healthy over Christmas? I don’t want to miss out on all the fun or undo my progress. Christmas. Like it or loathe it, there’s no denying that when December hits, life moves up a gear. The tasks on your to-do list suddenly multiply, social invitations come in thick […]

Go online as you embark on a new health and fitness goal – or any new goal, really – and you’ll likely be accosted by the word ‘motivation’. If you’ve dared to search for tips on how to give yourself a leg up as you begin this new endeavour, you’ll come across countless articles telling […]

I’m going to ask you a question that I’m pretty certain I already know the answer to. Have you ever stepped on the scale after a week or two of eating well and training consistently and been absolutely gutted to see the numbers haven’t moved downwards? Or worse, they’ve taken a turn upwards? I know […]

I don’t know about you, but I sometimes feel like my brain has too many tabs open. And those tabs quickly multiplied when I welcomed Sofia. Perhaps since becoming a mum, you’ve experienced it too; that feeling of overwhelm and overstimulation that makes even the simplest of tasks seem so tiring and difficult. I think […]

The kids are back to school and that means one thing: it’s time to make way for a fitter, healthier you. These beginner-friendly and easy-to-implement tips will help even the busiest mums lose weight and get fit.

LET’S PLAY ‘PREGGO BINGO’ HOW MANY OF THESE CAN YOU TICK OFF – THE STRANGE THINGS PEOPLE SAY TO YOU WHEN PREGNANT! Your life is about to change… No shit sherlock! That was kind of the idea! How much weight have you put on??! – Erm Sally, why do you care? Not sure it matters […]

PARENTING JUDGEMENT My little one hasn’t even arrived yet and I am already being judged on how good a mother I will be. Judgement is not in short supply – apparently. The fact is there is no ‘right way’ when it comes to raising children however the one question I am asked most, hands down, is […]

THE WARNING & MY STORY Firstly, I must say that whilst this is a guide to exercising whilst pregnant you must get the all clear from your GP or doctor to exercise. I was considered high risk in my first trimester so I followed the doctor’s advice to stop training. I didn’t stop moving – […]

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS Sleepless nights start way before the birth, in fact, they start as early in your pregnancy as the first trimester. It’s not just waking up to pee, or forage for a snack – yep the hunger is real, I had to have banana’s or naked bars by my bed from around 8-12 weeks. […]

FEELING LEFT BEHIND? If so, don’t worry – it’s something that affects us all at one time or another… We are all guilty of pre-planning our life – an idealistic view of when our life impacting moments will happen – love, marriage, children, career. Society has a way of making you feel like you should […]