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Lachanophobia is the fear of vegetables – do you have it? Many people are averse to veggies, but they’re a major source of nutrition, and one of the only ways to protect yourself against diet-induced malnutrition. So, how do you get more veggies into your diet without angst or anxiety? Here’s how. Experiment Be…
Let’s face it: losing weight can be downright impossible if you’re not serious about dieting and exercise. Most people who struggle to lose weight have one of several problems. Either, they underestimate the calories they eat, they overestimate the calories they burn, or they do a combination of both. Here’s how to fix that problem,…
Now the CES is over, let me try to give you a glimpse inside the show. A lot of new smart “Smart” devices were presented at the show. I was dazzled by everything from smart cars to smart beer kegs, and everything in between. The show to say the least was flashy! After all, there…
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Forget the ugly Fanny Packs of the 80’s and those uncomfortable, bulky armbands of the ’00’s. Just because your yoga pants are pocketless doesn’t mean you have to resort to storing your phone and keys in these lousy, outdated accessories. Enter FlipBelt – the revolutionary fitness accessory that is a total game changer. Finally, you…
The Ultimate Guide to Obstacle Course Race Training – An infographic by the team at CustomFitnessConcepts.com There is a growing trend for obstacle course racing and a quick search will often reveal a number of fund-raising events going on, that are designed to give you a personal challenge as well as raise some money for…
As you pine for the figures of those stick-thin models on catwalks and size zero actresses in films and magazines, it’s easy to think – you’re overweight, and it feels like there’s nothing you can do about it. But you’re not alone – the UK is one of the most overweight countries in Europe, with…
Pic credits – fitnessfundae.com If you have managed to land a job in this economy, firstly, congratulations, secondly, try not to count your chickens too soon. Managing ones finances for a rainy day is a must for any professional, something even more important for a newbie in the industry. Students, when they leave college to…
As you all know, I was pregnant for the last 9 months and baby is finally here! I am giving myself a few more weeks to relax and enjoy these special moments cuddling my new little man and then I’m kicking my workout routine into high gear! Try as I might, I am not…
What should you buy – home gym equipment or a gym membership? Having gym equipment right at home does motivate some people to work out more. It doesn’t do it for everyone, though. The fact that treadmills and ellipticals stand frozen in time in many homes is proof enough. Whether you should build up…
Looking good can be an absolute nightmare sometimes, can’t it? You wake up in the morning, get your kids ready for school, get them to actually go to school, clean the house of all their mess and, before you know it, you’re too knackered to bother with pruning and preening your personal appearance. So, instead…
HuffPost Parents hits the nail on the head with their latest article What’s Your Excuse for Bashing Other Moms?. I guess I live under a rock and I hadn’t noticed that once again, the beautiful fitness guru and mother to three, Maria Kang was getting flack again for… *gasp* being herself. So here is my…
If you have a summer vacation planned this year, you might now be experiencing conflicting emotions. Part of you will be really looking forward to the chance to get away from it all, get some sun and relax, whilst another part is absolutely dreading having to bare all on the beach. If you aren’t body…
If you’re anything like me, you probably have trouble staying motivated and sticking to your fitness routine. Every day I come up with a bunch of excuses (to myself) of why I don’t need to workout that day or why I have something else to do that’s more important. I’m too busy today, I don’t…
If you are a fan of this blog then you might remember that last summer I lost 18 pounds in 8 weeks on the Dukan Diet. I learned SO much about health and nutrition, reading the book The Dukan Diet: 2 Steps to Lose the Weight, 2 Steps to Keep It Off Forever. It helped…
Mama Mio Skincare and celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson have teamed up to launch their 9-Month Stretch Kit. This new kit is perfect for any mom-to-be who wants to remain fit during their pregnancy while keeping their skin in tip-top shape. The kit includes: Tracy Anderson Pregnancy Project DVDs – You’ll receive 9 DVDs to…