Sleep and Weight Loss: Sleep More to Lose More

A few years ago I approached someone I believed (and still believe) to be knowledgeable in this field of weight loss - Stuart MacMillan - to help me shift a few kilos. His first question to me wasn't: 'what's your eating regime like?' or 'How many cupcakes have you eaten this week?'. He didn't offer solutions like, 'throw out all your sweets and chocolate!' or 'bread is the devil!' either. Stu's first question in response to how to lose weight was this: how much sleep are you getting? Are you sleeping enough? Read on to find out the importance of this question for your own weight loss journey...

July 29, 2020 3

A Healthy, Vegan Meal – Lentil Burger Recipe Video

My Daniel Fast cookbook needs a massive overhaul. So, before I do that, I thought I'd recreate my favourite recipes, research and curate some new ones and edit some recipe videos instead! Here's the first one I've brought to the table - a new 2-minute recipe video for lentil burgers. Bon Appetit!

July 22, 2020 1

Things to Do In Ireland – The Stairway to Heaven

I spent last week in Belfast, Northern Ireland. But one of the trip highlights actually took us a few hours' drive out of Belfast to Cuilcagh, Ireland. So, I guess I can add this to my travel diaries, right? Read on for a funny rundown of events on the the 15km, 3.5 hour mountain trail walk.

July 15, 2020 1

3 Travel Tips to Increase Your Hand Luggage Allowance + Travel Essentials!

UK lockdown rules are loosening, airports are open and holiday travel abroad is now allowed! It's been a while so read on for travel tips on what to pack and how to get the most out of your ever-limited cabin bag allowance from a frequent flyer.

July 7, 2020 0

Tuesday Thoughts #1 – How to beat frustration & fatigue!

It takes me TWO HOURS to drive to training. I currently take this journey twice a week, so that’s a total of EIGHT HOURS of travel within the space of three days. I dread the journey every single time. But I still do it. Why? The destination is worth it! The value that I experience... Continue Reading →

June 9, 2020 0

Emotional Cathartic Release in 5 Minutes

So yesterday I got over a three-day hump in five minutes. The relief and restoration was so unreal, that I wanted to share in case you’re also in a slump that you’re struggling to get out of. Record, Write or Draw Your Feelings Share your heart – on screen or not. Record yourself. You can... Continue Reading →

May 8, 2020 0

4 years on from Achilles Tendon Rupture – My Recovery Lessons for Lockdown

Hey guys, at the weekend Instagram reminded me that I ruptured my Achilles four years ago. (Thanks, Insta...) Anyway, that got me thinking, along with other questions that I received following sharing the post - how did I recover so well? What got me through the other side? How am I doing now? So here's... Continue Reading →

May 4, 2020 1

No Olympics, No Euros, No Season?

There is always hope. That's the spiel I'm constantly spouting, anyway. But what happens when another major event is pulled from the competition calendar? What happens when another 'big' one bites the dust? Argh! Tbh, I was frustrated for a brief moment, gutted and then I moved on. Again, it was like...I expected it. How... Continue Reading →

April 28, 2020 0

Lacking Motivation?

If you're finding it as hard as I am to stay motivated to be your best self, check out my 3 top tips for boosting motivation in these frustrating times!

April 23, 2020 0