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Close your eyes and visualise who you want to be, because the first step for getting what you want is to know what you want. Without knowing which direction you want to travel in, no wind is favourable; you must first chart your course, before you can set your sail….
It’s just TOO hot to bake, but I want a nutritious and cooling snack. I got my thinking cap on and so here are my Nutty Fridge Bars – they live in the fridge to keep them fresh and cool and are sort of like a sticky version of a…
Where do all the pregnant ladies go to dance? There are a lot of words that are used to describe pregnancy. Magical, exciting, scary… and it is all of those things. But most of all, it’s personal. None of the many websites designed to guide women through gestation can cover all…
Today is our fitness contributor and resident nutrition expert Sean Lerwill’s Birthday! So we took the opportunity to ask him how he keeps on track with healthy eating during celebratory periods. For those of our readers that don’t know you Sean. You’ve graced the cover of a number international…
Now my Smoothie recipes tend to be a little more slap dash. Or are they? I like to work in handfuls. As I have been learning from my nutrition coach Sean Lerwill a good judgement of the amount of carbs, fats and proteins needed for each meal can be visually…
Now, we all know it’s wrong to pick a favourite child/album/piece of furniture, but I never said I was perfect.This is my favourite piece of furniture. It’s an original school desk from the 40’s, rescued from a school by a teacher who kept it safe in his home until we…
RAW Super Food Protein Balls Recipe Perfect post workout treat & they really help me keep those 3pm cravings at bay, I have two of these with a tea and ties me over until dinner.I must admit they are not the most attractive but they taste yum! Ingredients 1 cups…
I used to be totally against online dating, I wanted to meet someone ‘organically’ (doesn’t that sound wanky?) but let’s be realistic, in the dance business the chance of meeting a straight, appropriately aged man is slim-to-none. Even if you do meet one he has probably shagged half the girls…
Ingredients for Coconut & Lime Energy Balls 100g soft pitted dates 70g coconut milk* 30g honey/maple syrup if vegan 110g gluten free oats 90g desiccated coconut 2 limes (zest and juice) *I used a can of coconut milk, rather than the fresh cartons you can buy. Firstly, it’s cheaper and…
Now even though Damages is not a new series it may be one that slipped through your net. I only personally discovered it by chance late at night on BBC2 of all channels around 11pm. It was when the captivating Glenn Close flicked across my screen that I gave this…
Whilst preparing the garden before cutting the grass – having already cleared away the “product” of the entire cast of the neighbourhood’s Aristocats – I happened upon a snail. This snail, who I have named Nials, was minding his own business munching on a leaf of some indeterminate plantage, which…
Before you make this I would just like to manage expectations, this is not going to taste like a dominoes pizza. It will however, taste yummy, look like a pizza & provide your body with lots of nutrients that leave you feeling satisfied & without any of the guilty feelings…
How to start a fitter lifestyle is something I get asked about a lot. Whatever I seem to be doing work wise from day-to-day, or when I meet people socially; once they find out what I do/have done and that I have some knowledge in the health and fitness field,…
Better step your best legging forward then! Leggings, leggings, leggings. I used to be of the ilk that they should always be black. Also I was also envious of the girls who would have bought the crazy pair that looked great in store but that I would never contemplate in…
I was given a task. A vegan task. A request from Jonno’s (my boyfriend) friend, Gregg. I have been sending Jonno into work with various baking treats, trying to rid my household of what my will power cannot control. I have therefore been, mildly and happily, fattening the West End…
I’m in the mood for Shorts. That is usually not the case. I tend not to want to force the sight of my veins, bites and usually patches of poor shaving on unsuspecting passersby. This year however I am throwing away my cares and rocking the shorts in any which…
Struggling to motivate yourself for the gym? Every now and then I find I need a good kick up the bottom to get me back into the gym swing. If my other half (an ex-personal trainer) isn’t around to do the kicking then I find good old shopping trip guilts…
SPOIlER ALERT – If you are like my boyfriend who won’t even read the back cover of a dvd box then just go and watch this as it is definitely worth your time. If however you would like to know a little bit about it then read on! I must…
Protein Porridge Now it may seem like I am teaching you to suck eggs here but in all honesty if you make Protein porridge rubbishy the first time and then turn your back on it you are really missing out on a great Breakfast option. Its super simple and is…
Now I was going to share a full body workout next but after taking on two new clients and talking with a current one I realised how little importance a lot of women put on training their back. I’m not meaning bodybuilding ladies as they are very aware. But for…
Now that the weather is heating up and we’re all starting to get our uncooked-meat-coloured-bits out (I mean legs and upper arms you perverts), I’ve been happily enjoying some quality time with my power tools. I could re-read and think better of that sentence, but, like a shivering Brit in…
This is not for the faint hearted. It is dark, violent and totally worth hiding behind your fingers. The number one reason is Charlie Cox. Not just because he is charming and handsome but mainly because of his intense and brilliant grasp of the character Matt Murdoch/Daredevil. But lets get…
I’ve over indulged. Again. My excuse: I’ve been busy, it was Easter, lots of food on the go, needing a quick sugar fix and no time to bake. The rush has calmed and so I made these SUPER SUPER HEALTHY Gluten and Dairy Free Cookies. I also challenged myself to…
Carnival in Munich In the winter of 2012 and into the spring of 2013 I was working as a dancer in a show called Speed with a renowned European company, Holiday on Ice. We toured Europe and performed at some amazing arenas, met wonderful people and tried and tested beers…
Leg Workout To Suit You I love a good leg workout. It always makes me feel like I am really helping myself in so many ways. Lifting heavy weights strengthens the bones which in turn helps to prevent Osteoperosis, so with the Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps and Hamstrings being three of…
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BURGER REVIEW Ok so this place had me at ‘Yes of course you can bring your dog in’. So my opinion could be seen as favourable but I have since been to their base in Exeter and back to this Taunton branch and on all occasions I have…
Yummy Banoffee Protein Truffle Recipe! This recipe is super simple and provides a mix of healthy Carbohydrates and Protein so makes an ideal post workout snack. I have even had it as Breakfast on the go! This Banoffee Protein Truffles recipe makes 5 Truffles (depending on how big you like…
We say it’s all around the eyes! The eyes can sparkle but if the lids and bags are talking, then the pupils aren’t really being given much of a chance! It’s like having a play behind closed curtains. The summer is pretty much on our doorstep and if you were…
More than Just Your Morning Cup Of Joe If like me you’re into recycling, have you ever wondered how you could use you’re used brewed coffee grounds? Well, I have five great ideas for you to work them into you’re beauty routine. Most of us coffee drinkers maybe unaware of…
Shorty swing my way…. Fashion Vs Style Vs Height. And by height, I mean petite, vertically challenged, the- under-five foot-club…y’know small, yet oh so perfectly formed. As I proudly possess a short and curvy frame, there have been times in the past where I have had advice (both offered and…