What do you think of when the word “gratitude” is mentioned? A lot of us associate it with saying thank you but it actually goes a lot deeper than that. Gratitude is the gateway to happiness. Study after study has found that gratitude rewires your brain for positivity. What you put in your body determines …
Menopause can be a confusing and distressing time for many women which can be made worse if you’re not sure what to expect from your body during this phase of your life. Here are some of the most common questions I get asked by my clients: What happens to my hormone levels in the lead …
Your top three questions on post-menopause, answered Read More »
Like most women you may not be sure if you are actually going through perimenopause or menopause. As you enter your 40s and 50s you may start to notice changes in your health and wellbeing. These changes aren’t always recognised as being linked to menopause. Changing levels of the hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone can …
How do I know if I am in Perimenopause or Menopause? Read More »
When it comes to losing weight the healthy way, your mindset can play a big part in whether you are going to be successful or not. Approaching weight loss from the wrong perspective is one of the biggest reasons why so many people fail with diets and eating plans. On the flip side, getting your …
How to use your mindset to shift that weight for good Read More »
I’m sure you’ve had the experience of walking past someone who looks as though they are pregnant and then you do a double take as you realise that it is a man so they are obviously NOT pregnant. Having enough abdominal (belly) fat is necessary to protect your vital organs but it’s a fine balancing …
7 Factors that could be causing you to store excess fat around your belly. Read More »
Ok I have to be honest with you. I think I’m writing this blog more for me than for you. I needed to do the research to remind myself why a good night’s sleep is so important. I know that as a Health and Wellness Coach I should be practicing all the pillars of health …
The other day I was going down the escalator in a shopping centre when I noticed a man going up the opposite escalator eating a doughnut covered with pink icing. Ok, so the doughnut is not the topic of today’s blog (although perhaps it should be), but it occurred to me that he probably wasn’t …
Tips to eat mindfully so that you can digest your food more fully. Read More »
Coffee is one of those things – you either love it or you hate it. You know if you like the taste or not (or if it’s just a reason to drink sugar and milk). You know how it makes you feel (i.e. your gut, your mind, etc.). Not to mention the crazy headlines that …
On Friday afternoon a school friend of mine that lives overseas called me (we haven’t had any contact for 18 months) to ask if her son could come stay on Saturday night as he was travelling through Sydney for 24 hours. “Yes of course he can stay,” I replied,” but I need to tell you …
Can my son and his three friends come stay tomorrow night please? Read More »
Today I collected my dog, Temi, from the veterinary hospital as she had a lump removed from her head. She now has a Harry Potter type scar running down her forehead and she is so uncomfortable that she is crying regularly. This is from a dog that rarely cries. My heart is breaking. She must …
