Taking the plunge and moving to the Northern Rivers came with the assumption of a slower paced and more enriched life. What I did not expect was a complete transition on my health and wellbeing.
Read MoreMindful eating is an act when you are in the moment and fully aware of what is happening inside your body, such as your hunger cues, your desires and your mind and outside your body, like in your environment.
Read MoreType 2 diabetes, where to from here…
An explanation on what type 2 diabetes is and how to pause the disease with lifestyle changes such as with diet and exercise.
Read MoreWhy have I suddenly gained weight?
When you jump on those scales every day, it does not consider the following reasons why there might be a slight gain of weight, such as muscle mass, growth, fluid retention, hormones and period cycles for a female. In addition, the result of the scales could cause anxiety, bad moods, a sense of giving up, depression and low self-esteem which is an obsession that is not healthy for anyone.
Read MoreHow the heart works, a journey through the heart and how to keep your heart healthy.
Diet and exercise play a vital role in keeping your heart healthy as well as not smoking, reducing stress and keeping a healthy weight.
On paper this all sounds simple, but in reality people need to make an effort and make time to accommodate and implement these practices into a busy and sometime chaotic lifestyle.
Here are some practical suggestions to help you along the way.
But first we should start at the beginning and look at how the heart works
Read MoreWhy you should never lose weight just for body image!
When I started exercising and dieting at the young age of 14, it was to look beautiful. I wanted to have the perfect body like in the magazines and to feel good about myself. I honestly thought with hard work and dedication I could achieve this.
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