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Meal planning and prepping is simply planning and preparing meals for the week ahead, or batch cooking and freezing for some time in the future. This is very important when going out to work as it saves time and provides you with healthy meals that can be ready quickly. This is just as important, if …

A few months ago, we enjoyed the occasional day working at home. It was almost a reward for being a good, conscientious, and productive worker, and actually felt a little bit…. naughty? Our homes were not usually the place we spent weekdays, and we enjoyed not having to make an effort with our appearance, we …

So, we’re gradually being eased out of lockdown – an experience that most of us have really had enough of by now! Who would have thought, a short three months ago, that the country would have been closed? Strange days indeed.   Nothing is more important than your health, and the last few months have …

The start of the menopause brings many symptoms with it, such as hot flushes, night sweats, aches and pains in the joints, irritability, low mood, mood swings and lack of concentration. These are all caused by depleted levels of oestrogen which continue to decline throughout the menopause. It’s not all bad news though as there …

During lockdown I’ve been wearing my fitness clothes every single day. One reason is that they are so comfortable, and it still means that I’m getting up and dressed! It’s very important to keep as close as you can to your normal routine! (Read our blog on looking after your mental health during lockdown).The main …

What is the menopause? Put simply, the menopause is when a woman stops having periods and can no longer get pregnant. The ovaries start to release fewer hormones, and they stop releasing an egg every month. Oestrogen, or rather the decline of it, has a lot to answer for in terms of symptoms that are …

Firstly, we have to remember that the menopause, with all its discomfort and inconveniences, is a natural stage of life! It is a change in our lives where we need to adjust, and we need to focus on this and make these changes as they can make a difference. Of course, some of us will …

How do I know what to choose? So, you want some new workout clothes but don’t know where to start. Here’s a few tips to make sure that you’re getting the best gym clothes that you can.   Can I wear something fashionable?   Yes, of course, gym wear is very on-trend and you want …

No matter where you exercise – at home, the gym or even on a run, chances are you’re listening to music! But is this just a habit we have, or is there a link between listening to music and getting a better workout? Can music motivate me to workout? Listening to music whilst working out …