Eating Disorder Diagnosis: Why BMI Isn’t Relevant
In order to receive an eating disorder diagnosis in the UK you need to be assessed by a trained professional and meet certain criteria. I've talked about this in a previous blog post. In that post, I examined the three more common eating disorders. For Anorexia...
10 Top Tips To Cope With Stress
Stress is a part of every day life; it's normal. However, too much stress can have a negative impact on us. So, I'm going to give you my 10 top tips to cope with stress. These tips aren't about getting rid of stress completely, as that's not realistic. What these tips...
8 Best Tips To Reach Your Fitness Goals
It can be hard to stay motivated when on a health and fitness journey. So, I thought it would be helpful to give my 8 best tips to reach your fitness goals. These are the ones I've found work for me, so I hope they're helpful for you too. 1. Don't wait for motivation...
Feeling Stuck In Life? Get Unstuck With Change Your Life In 5
Are you feeling stuck in life? Perhaps things haven’t turned out the way you wanted. Do you think about changing direction, but a little voice says you'll fail? How about if I told you there's a book which could turn this around and get you unstuck in five simple...
How Does Stress Affect Your Health?
Stress is a normal part of every day life. However, chronic ongoing stress can cause us problems. So, how does stress affect your health? Keeping reading to find out! The effect of stress on your mental health The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model says that...
Flat Tummy Teas: What’s The Deal?
Flat tummy teas and drinks seem to be everywhere lately. I see them advertised on social media and even YouTube influencers are getting in on the action. Are flat tummy teas really the answer to achieving our body ideals? Or, are they selling us something which isn't...
The Best Home Gym Equipment For Women
Some people don't like going to a physical gym and prefer to workout at home. If you're getting started on your fitness journey then it can be a little daunting to know what home gym equipment you need.I've got a load of home gym equipment which I've accumulated over...
No Gym? No Problem! How To Get Fit At Home!
Not everyone likes working out in a gym. They might feel self-conscious, and it might even cause them some anxiety. So, a lot of people may prefer to get fit at home. I have a home gym which enables me to workout at home. But, I recognise that a lot of people might...
40 Life Lessons I’ve Learned In 40 Years
A lot has happened during my 40 years on this planet, so I got reflecting on the life lessons I've learned during that time. Some people might feel a bit despondent to reach such a milestone, to have reached "that age". However, I like to remind myself of a certain...
Mindfulness For Anxiety
Mindfulness has grown in popularity here in the West. The benefits of mindfulness for anxiety have been promoted by Mindfulness 'gurus' such as Jon Kabat Zinn. What is mindfulness? Despite an increase in mindfulness apps like Headspace and Calm, there's still some...