In the fitness and well-being industry, the prevalent messaging often takes a toll on mental and physical health. Promises like ‘Drop a dress size’ or ‘Lose X lbs in X days’ are frequently used to market weight loss and fitness programs. However, adhering to these strict rules doesn’t always guarantee success. What happens if the […]
Author: Jen
Move more in 2024 – Pilates for beginners
đ˘ Exciting Announcement! đ˘ Hey ladies! I have some incredible news to share with you all! Introducing my brand new 7-week Pilates for Beginners course! Are you tired of feeling stiff and achy? Do you want to improve your posture and connect with your body on a deeper level? Look no further! This course is […]
Grieving the life I ‘should’ have It’s an up and down journey…
âSome of the most complicated grieving weâll ever do is mourning the life we âshouldâ have hadâ ~ Dr Glenn Patrick Doyle. I remember sitting in the hospital with a medical professional and being told (while I was upset about some news that was being delivered) that I would âjust need to grieve my […]
Saturday Kitchen – Thai Green Curry
It might not seem very festive, but curries are great for this time of year to increase your fibre, warm you up and easy to make. This is a chop, drop into the slow cooker, and then eat. Thai Green Curry Fiber Points 9+ 3 peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green or […]
Support and accountability to help you achieve what you set out to do
It’s getting to that time of year when we reflect on the months gone past and start to plan for the months ahead. How many times have you set yourself a goal or desired outcome and not quite made it to the finish line? Did you seek help and support or go it alone? All […]
Pilates for beginners – move more in 2024
đ˘ Exciting Announcement! đ˘ Hey ladies! I have some incredible news to share with you all! Introducing my brand new 7-week Pilates for Beginners course! Are you tired of feeling stiff and achy? Do you want to improve your posture and connect with your body on a deeper level? Look no further! This course is […]
Lessons I have learned living with chronic illness…..It’s always the things you already know (deep down anyway)
Living with chronic illness has been a rollercoaster. Life lessons that I always seem to learn the hard way (why do we do this?!). So, what have I learned? Know and live by your values⌠In my book 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit, this is Rule 1. All decision-making becomes so much easier when […]
Saturday Kitchen, Spicy Chickpeas
I have no image for this week’s recipe (without stealing one off the internet), so you will have to use your imagination!! I never use canned chickpeas, just because of the flavour of them. So, a bit of forward planning is essential if you are using dried chickpeas. And I would always recommend bulk preparation […]
The struggle to rest
One of the most important things you can learn to do when you are living with chronic illness is learning to rest. And I mean properly rest. Not sitting on the couch with your feet up âjust answering some emailsâ, scrolling social media or catching up with the housework⌠Learning to switch off and do […]
My 5 Pillars for Body & Mind Reset
Living with chronic illness can be a rollercoaster, and when you end up in a flare, you can feel lost, scared, helpless, vulnerable, pissed off, angry, and out of control, like your freedom and independence have been snatched from you. Itâs awful to feel that way. Since 2017, I have been re-evaluating how I get […]