Wetting yourself: common, but not normal
Pregnancy is all about pressure. It is very important you understand this before I carry on. Pressure on the pelvis, pressure on the abdominal muscles, pressure on the connective tissue,…
Mindful Eating – the method that teaches you to eat your food without distraction!
That we should sit down at the dining table and eat our food slowly, being fully attentive to it, may sound obvious, but many of us do the exact opposite.…
How to stop black-and-white thinking
Many people have been there, and a number of them have got stuck and are unable to think in any other way. It’s always been a case of either all…
Handy dietary advice for new parents
Becoming a parent is an enormous change in your life. From one day to the next your priorities will change, and all your focus is on the baby. The early…
Personal development – the most important investment you can make
Important though it is to exercise your body, it is just as important to exercise your brain. As a CBT coach, I would suggest that the way to all change is…
Saying ‘no’ isn’t so bad
Like many others, you’ve probably been in that situation where you hear yourself say ‘yes’ when the inner you is screaming ‘no’. You regret it as soon as that little…
Five life-hacks for healthier eating
1. MEAL PLANNING It’s time for dinner and you find yourself staring into the fridge only to find zero inspiration – it’s easy then to fall for take-away and creamy…
How to eat before and after your run!
Breathing, stretching and drinking water after your run are probably routines that you’re already doing. But if you want to optimise and get that little extra out of your exercise,…
How to sneak more vegetables into your food
I often go on about the fact that we ought to eat AT LEAST 500 g vegetables a day (fruit is a bonus). Most of these 500 g should be…