I have never been good at accepting a compliment. I don't know why, but when a person says 'oh, you look well' I immediately feel awkward and usually disagree with them. I find compliments embarrassing, and that's just who I am. Maybe it's an innate lack of confidence I have always battled with. I guess … Continue reading #breakthemould
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Lean in 15 – 2 weeks done
Well, I have completed 2 weeks of eating in the Lean in 15 way so its time for the lowdown. Does it work - yes. Did it work for me? No. This program is a sound way of eating IF you stick religiously to it. And you will see changes if you exercise as instructed … Continue reading Lean in 15 – 2 weeks done
4 days down – Lean in 15 update
I have completed 4 days of eating non processed, low carb food and I must say I am pretty happy! The HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) sessions had to be skipped though due to injury which is a pity as I think they would yield some great results. I'm looking forward to seeing the back of … Continue reading 4 days down – Lean in 15 update
Lean in 15 Day 1 – Enthusiasm alert!
You know that first day of the diet when you are determined to make a change and stick to it this time? The day where you are bursting with enthusiasm and energy, ready to take the bull by the horns? Eh, that was not today. Firstly, we all slept in so it was pandemonium trying … Continue reading Lean in 15 Day 1 – Enthusiasm alert!
Joe Wicks – Lean in 15
Everyone is talking about Joe Wicks, the Lean in 15 guy and the kind of incredibly hot looking guy! I have been following Joe on Instagram for quite a while now and was going to sign up to his plan (90 day SSS) a while ago but found out I was pregnant soon after. (Saved … Continue reading Joe Wicks – Lean in 15
Pip & Pear – all of the goodness, none of the guilt!
I am all for buying Irish, so was so excited to hear about Pip & Pear chilled baby food. Irene Quealy is a restaurantuer from Co. Waterford who has combined her passion for food and motherly know how to create the Pip & Pear range. The business has gone from strength to strength and after … Continue reading Pip & Pear – all of the goodness, none of the guilt!
Eat Fish!
This will not come as a shock to most of you, but we definitely do not eat enough fish in our diets. It is recommended to have at least 2 portions a week, which is not that hard really, it's just not a habit that most of us are in. By the way, let's not … Continue reading Eat Fish!
Post Workout Soreness – the ‘I cannot walk’ syndrome
When you see someone walking like John Wayne, it doesn't always mean that they've just done their fake tan. With lots of us returning to or starting various exercise regimes, there are a lot of sore bum muscles hobbling about! I'm one of them as I've just gone back to training post Xmas and post … Continue reading Post Workout Soreness – the ‘I cannot walk’ syndrome
Put down the chocolate digestive.
It's that time of year when we all have over indulged. Muffin tops are more prevalent, bra straps a pinchin and the odd biscuit or two makes it into 'breakfast'. Personal trainers start rubbing their hands together in anticipation of our hard earned cash. Every diet drink and program starts rearing its familiar head. Pressure … Continue reading Put down the chocolate digestive.