Let’s talk about something that’s often misunderstood in health and nutrition when it comes to one’s diet: “fun food”. When I design nutrition plans for my clients, there’s one thing I always make room for, “fun food” or “treat food”. Yep, I’m talking about pizza, ice cream, wine, Maccas… the foods you love that aren’t exactly known for their nutritional…
How to Navigate Easter Without Derailing Your Health Goals
Easter is such a special time, filled with family, laughter, connection, and of course, chocolate! But if you’re working hard on your health, fitness, and hormone balance, it’s totally normal to feel a bit nervous about Easter and how to enjoy it without undoing your progress. Let me say this loud and clear: A few days of enjoying fun food…
Why Mobility, Activation, and Smart Strength Training Matter More Than Ever in Midlife
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and started noticing that your body doesn’t move quite like it used to, aching joints, slower recovery, or more stiffness in the morning, you’re not imagining it. These changes are largely due to hormonal shifts, specifically declining oestrogen and progesterone levels during perimenopause and menopause. And while strength training is one of the…
How to Factor Fun Foods Into Your Diet, Without Derailing Your Progress
For so long, we were made to believe that eating “healthy” meant cutting out everything we enjoyed—no chocolate, no bread, no wine, no fun. But let’s be real, that’s just not sustainable. A healthy lifestyle isn’t about restriction; it’s about balance. It’s about fueling your body with the right nutrients while still making room for the foods you love, without…
Strength Training with Progressive Overload is the Queen of Training
Strength training is one of the most powerful tools for transforming your body, especially during menopause. But if you’ve been bouncing from one workout to another, whether it’s random group classes or trendy online challenges, and not seeing results, it’s time to talk about progressive overload and why it’s the key to lasting success. Why Random Workouts Won’t Cut…
