Health & Fitness

I don’t do well with diets, it’s something about denying myself things I like that doesn’t sit well with me. Life’s difficult as it is, why deny myself the simple pleasures? But I do agree that everything should be in moderation. One thing I’m great at is self-assessment so I can tell when I have gone too far and need …

It’s that time of year, summer’s over but it’s not full blown autumn yet. The weather is uncertain, it swings between being warm one minute and chilly the next. Usually, it’s this time of year that I become susceptible to little colds, flu and infections that make me feel a sick, and fatigued that lasts till spring. And I’ve noticed, …

Ahh, so autumn is finally here. Personally it’s my favourite time of the year not just because my birthday is in autumn but also because the weather is so perfect – not too hot and not too cold. And we see changes in the trees and leaves, it’s just a beautiful season all round. I always also use it as the …

  Snacking on seeds is nothing new, I never have a porridge or smoothie without topping it up with some nutritious seeds but snacking on watermelon seeds is a whole other ball game. Which it shouldn’t be really when you think about it – we snack on so many seeds these days so melon seeds shouldn’t be a big leap …

The sun is out, flowers are blooming and there are bees buzzing all around us. Yes, it’s spring, finally! And while I love spring, it’s also time to have the allergies convo. Say hello to Eyelergy, it’s a new allergies medication launched recently that I’ve been trying out. As a sufferer of hay fever and allergies in general, I’m always …

I know it’s early in the year but I’ll go on the limb and say the My Protein Bake at Home range is one of my favourite things of the year so far. Like most of you, I am not only undertaking the challenge of Dry January, I’m also on a detox. I’ve never been a sugar addict, I routinely …

Water’s long been known as an essential element for a healthy lifestyle so when combined with protein – well, you get the perfect go to drink for gym bunnies everywhere. Say hello to ProWater, a new a high protein, low calorie water drink just launched in the UK. Aimed at health conscious consumers looking for quality protein on the go. …

Last Saturday (6th February) saw fitness fans across London assemble for the first ever fitness mash up called Urban Movement Fitness in Central London. Organized by PayAsUGym, the first ever ‘Urban Movement’ fitness event saw over 100 participants sweat through a 70-minute workout class consisting of six different exercise classes. Instructors from Good Vibes Fitness, The Hot Spot Yoga, The …

When we got the invite to try out Bootcamp Pilates’ new MOTR® Body Blitz, we jumped at the chance to discover what London’s premier Pilates studio, has in store for fitness fans this year. The special class took place last Saturday at Bluebird Chelsea followed by a healthy breakfast. As big fans of reformer Pilates, we were excited to find …

Everyone has a family member or friend who is health conscious and always looking for the latest trends in health and fitness or has been trying to get healthy and fit for as long as you can remember. This is your chance to help them kickstart a new lifestyle in the New Year with some of the most innovative Christmas …