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Thoughts, recipes and stories on movement, wellness and living a balanced life.

The Real Reason Your Healthy Habits Never Quite Stick
Fitness Aug 2026

The Real Reason Your Healthy Habits Never Quite Stick

Here's why knowing what you should be doing, doesn't translate into consistency...

Fitness Jul 2026

How Much Does an Online Personal Trainer Cost in the UK?

What online personal training actually costs in the UK, what you should get at each price, and exactly what I charge.

Food Jul 2026

High-Protein Meal Prep, the Lazy Way (Free Starter Kit)

One relaxed prep session, a week of 25 to 40g protein meals. The full Lazy Prep method: the formula, the 7-day plan, the shopping list and the free kit.

Fitness Jul 2026

Strength Training for Beginners: A Woman's Guide

New to lifting? A simple, honest guide to starting strength training as a woman: your first four weeks, what weight to pick, and how to progress without guessing.

Fit Living App Live Class Info
Movement Jun 2026

Fit Living App Live Class Info

Get to know my live classes, held on the Fit Living App, better and explore which ones are for you! This blog includes class descriptions, who they're for, ability level, equipment needed and the workout duration.

Mindset Jan 2025

How to Set Goals, Build Habits, and Create a Wellbeing-Centred Routine for Success

How to Set Goals, Build Habits, and Create a Wellbeing-Centred Routine for Success Hello hello!! I absolutely love the start of a new year, don't you? There's a…

Balancing Focus and Energy: Practical Strategies for Thriving with ADHD
Wellness Sept 2024

Balancing Focus and Energy: Practical Strategies for Thriving with ADHD

Practical strategies for managing ADHD, staying focused, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life.

Food Aug 2024

Broad Bean & Avocado Dip Recipe

Broad bean & avocado dip Serve with crudites, spread on sandwiches or dollop on salads. Serves 4 Prep time; 5 mins Cook time; 5 mins Ingredients: 400g frozen broad…

Wellness Retreats
Travel Aug 2024

Discover the Magic of Wellness Retreats: Create Space Within

In our fast-paced world, the draw of a wellness retreat has become more compelling than ever. Here's why you should go.

Fitness Mar 2024

Four Year Commemoration Of The Pandemic.

We are long overdue a proper catchup, and so I thought I would share a personal story with you as we approach the four year commemoration of the pandemic. In the…

Food Feb 2024

Homemade Sweet & Spicy Trail Mix

Homemade sweet and spicy trail mix Perfect for prepping as well as using up your favourite nuts and seeds. Makes 6 portions Prep time; 5 mins Cook time; 20 mins…

Mindset Nov 2023

The Power of Consistency: How to Stay On Track

The number one secret to keeping consistent is accountability and planning. As we know, consistency is the key to progress and sustainability.

Food Nov 2023

Asparagus & Bacon Air Fryer Dippers

Asparagus & bacon air fryer dippers Serves 2 Prep time; 5 mins Cook time; 15 mins Ingredients: 10 asparagus spears, woody ends removed (see tip) 10 rashers streaky…

One Pan Chorizo Cod Recipe
Food Sept 2023

One Pan Chorizo Cod Recipe

Quick and easy one pan chorizo cod with buttery Jersey Royals. Dinner in 30 minutes.

Fitness Aug 2023

The Menstrual Cycle & Exercise: How to Train in Every Phase

How your menstrual cycle affects exercise, and how to train in each phase: your period, follicular, ovulation and luteal.

Food Aug 2023

Simple Overnight Oats Recipe

Simple overnight oats recipe: Perfect for prepping as well as using up your favourite nuts, seeds and fruit depending on the season!

Wellness Jul 2023

My fave summer reads

I've really been enjoying getting back into the habit of reading, so I thought I would share some of my top reads at the moment. Here are my favourite summer book…

Food Jun 2023

Birthday Blondies Recipe

Blondies recipe. Birthday treat. One easy bake.These aredelicious if made the night before and left overnight to set into fudgy squares…

Wellness May 2023

Discover What Makes You Feel Good - Simple Wellness Strategies

Here are some simple yet effective strategies to help you take better care of yourself and discover what makes you feel good.

Strategies To Support Anxiety
Wellness May 2023

Strategies To Support Anxiety

Practical strategies for managing anxiety, overwhelm and pressure, moving through life more mindfully.

Food Apr 2023

Blue Cheese & Broccoli Salad Recipe

Blue cheese and broccoli salad recipe. The perfect side for your Sunday roast, or even better, on its own as a packed lunch.

Food Mar 2023

Spring Green Stir Fry Recipe

Spring green stir fry recipe. Make the most of seasonal spring greens with this midweek staple meal that’s perfect toprep ahead.

Treat Yourself Like A Friend: How To Reframe Your Self-Talk
Wellness Mar 2023

Treat Yourself Like A Friend: How To Reframe Your Self-Talk

Breaking up with your inner critic. How journaling and compassion can transform the way you speak to yourself.

Tropical Granola Recipe
Food Feb 2023

Tropical Granola Recipe

Use your baking cupboard to its greatest potential. Makes 30 portions. Prep once, enjoy all week.

Steak & Salsa Verde Recipe
Food Feb 2023

Steak and Salsa Verde Recipe

Classic steak done right with a fresh salsa verde. Simple, quick, and endlessly satisfying.

Food Feb 2023

Antipasti Pasta Recipe

This antipasti pasta recipe is a tasty, quick and easy staple meal. With just 5 ingredients, this pasta dish is a great lunch prep option, or a Friday night treat!

5 Ways To Develop A Progress Mindset
Mindset Feb 2023

5 Ways To Develop A Progress Mindset

Moving from all-or-nothing thinking to a progress mindset. Your behaviours stem from beliefs. Here's how to shift them.

Red Lentil Dahl Vegan Recipe
Food Jan 2023

Red Lentil Dahl Vegan Recipe

One-pot vegan comfort food. Serves 4, ready in 45 minutes with just a handful of store-cupboard ingredients.

Don't get sucked into the fitness industry toxicity
Mindset Jan 2023

Don't get sucked into the fitness industry toxicity

A January PSA: you don't need a diet to fix your body. You need a better relationship with yourself.

Mindset Jan 2023

My Goals For 2023: Approach-Oriented vs Avoidance

My goals are approach-oriented instead of avoidance oriented. I am focused on adding positive action and habits into my life rather than trying to avoid or frame my…

What Is Your Relationship Like With Yourself?
Mindset Jan 2023

What Is Your Relationship Like With Yourself?

5 ways to improve body image and self-esteem, from challenging negative thoughts to practising self-care.

Food Dec 2022

Turkey Curry Pie Recipe

Christmas leftovers recipe, use your leftover turkey to create this tasty turkey curry pie recipe, from an experienced freelance food editor, writer and producer

Wellness Dec 2022

Christmas is NOT the time to diet!

Christmas is not the time to be dieting. Check out these healthy habits, that you can build instead of restricting yourself this holiday season, from a mindset and…

Food Nov 2022

3 Nutrition Hacks For Better Health

3 nutrition hacks for better health. Improve your health with these nutrition tips and advice from a fitness, wellness and mindset coach

Sleep Hygiene Tips You Need For A Better Night's Sleep
Wellness Oct 2022

Sleep Hygiene Tips You Need For A Better Night's Sleep

Why 6-8 hours matters for brain function, emotional regulation, and weight management, plus tips to get there.

5 Common Mindset Mistakes When Creating Change
Mindset Oct 2022

5 Common Mindset Mistakes When Creating Change

Being in a rush, being too critical, unrealistic expectations: the traps that keep you stuck and how to avoid them.

4 Reasons Why Diets Fail
Mindset Aug 2022

4 Reasons Why Diets Fail

Spoiler: it's because you're over-restricting. Why being too strict, following others, and lacking accountability sets you up to fail.

How to add self-care into your week
Wellness Jan 2022

How to add self-care into your week

8 self-care tips to get you out of the busy-mind mentality and into a rhythm that actually restores you.

Food Jan 2022

How to make leftover roast chicken soup - Cooking sustainably

Now more than ever, it's important to be sustainable with our food and what we eat. Here is a super quick recipe for making leftover roast chicken soup.

Food Oct 2020

How to make pumpkin pie

This was my first attempt at making pumpkin pie and I'm really impressed! Autumn is one of my favourite seasons, cool breezy walkies, warm cosy dishes and tasty…

Food Oct 2020

Hearty pumpkin soup recipe

Hearty pumpkin soup recipe for all the family to enjoy. Want more healthy meals, easy recipes and to enjoy cooking? Check out my recipes here

Food Oct 2020

How to make easy peasy vegan 'duck' wraps

How to make easy peasy vegan 'duck' wraps using Linda Mccartney's hoisin shredded duck. Check out my full tutorial video. Let's get cooking.

Learn how to meal prep like a boss: easy tips + no fuss recipes
Food Oct 2020

Learn how to meal prep like a boss: easy tips + no fuss recipes

Meal prep hacks to stay on track with interesting food. No fuss, simple recipes that actually work.

Travel Sept 2020

Explore Essex: Girl's trip

My besties, Claire and Charlotte, and I were lucky enough to escape to Essex for a quick girl's trip recently. It was short, sweet and everything the soul needed…

Food Sept 2020

Spicy Prawn & Kimchi Enchiladas

Spicy kimchi prawn and mint fusion enchiladas that are damn tasty. Trust me! So here is the full video on how to whip up these bad boys... I used Old El Paso…

Spicy Prawn Tacos
Food Aug 2020

Spicy Prawn Tacos

Spicy, seriously juicy prawn tacos fully loaded with flavour. Sustainable prawns, maximum deliciousness.

Food Aug 2020

Low Calorie Cocktails

These delicious low calorie drinks are refreshing alternatives to alcohol when socialising this summer or even as light but fruity mixers! Try infusing your summer…

Fitness Jul 2019

Love Trails Festival 2019

Love Trails is a trail running festival in Gower, Wales and is nothing short of amazing! With a combination of running activities like the Beer Mile, Run To Beach…

Travel Jun 2019

My trip to Madeira: Top places to go

As a 30th birthday surprise, Woody pulled off a goody by taking us to Madeira for five days of indulgence, relaxation and adventure. What more could a girl ask…

Travel Oct 2017

5 Days In Paris: My top places to go

We did a typical Parisian trip and joined a lot of other tourists to behold some of the famous sites. In order to enjoy the city more and without thousands of…

Food Aug 2017

Quick Courgette and Spinach Patties Recipe

Courgette fritter patties are a tasty and very easy way to get a lot of greens, but in a slightly interesting way. And we all know how import our greens are! This…

Travel Apr 2017

My trip to Fontainebleau Forest in France

Recently I got to do a quick trip to France and join Woody while he was on a week long climbing climbing. I got to do a day trip to an area called Potala on Woody's…

Fitness Feb 2017

London Marathon 2017: My #Reasontorun

Shit! I've decided to run the London Marathon. My reason to run came about a few years ago after my friend Mhairi was diagnosed with cancer. Mhairi was diagnosed…

Travel Jan 2017

A Weekend In Bruges: My top places to go

One of the nice things about living in London is that it is really easy to leave London and go just about anywhere in Europe without much hassle. The small medieval…