I’m standing in the hospital cafeteria and everyone around me is moving by in a blur. Time is moving slower and no-one has noticed that my whole world has just come crashing down around me. The cashier asks me a question, and I hear sound come from my mouth in response, but I don’t know…
Let us begin with a question. If someone asked you to explain what mindfulness is, what would you say? a) It’s all about meditation and doing yoga b) It’s basically people who are able to be zen and calm all the time – not sure how though. c) You know, hippie that eat organic and…
Living in Melbourne for the last two years has meant being subjected to uncertainty and for me, losing a sense of purpose. What I mean by this is, that I went from being a “busy” person who ran a successful business and enjoyed socializing, to being confined to my home and my postcode. I found…
One thing that I have learned is that eating habits develop over years of conditioning, learned through environmental circumstances, emotional factors and biological factors. Yes, our biology plays a role in how our body metabolises and stores fat, as well as how effectively it regulates hunger hormones, but it is our current abundance of nutritionally…
For years, I worked in gyms that were humming with lycra clad bodies and had the faint scent of insecurity everywhere – to be honest, I was probably adding to it. I found myself in a predicament as a personal trainer in an industry that demands perfection. No matter what I tried, I always fell…
Everyday i am lucky enough to be introduced to some pretty amazing women and men who come to me seeking advice about how to enhance their health and fitness. One thing that has begun to stand out for me over the last year or so, is the number of women over 40 years who are…
Today I thought it might be interesting to touch on the journey to motherhood. I recognise that it’s not always a straightforward path for everyone – my own journey can confirm that. What I have noticed is that we put a lot of emphasis on the pregnancy, but then after the baby arrives, it’s a…