All too often, we (the media, ill-educated ‘fitness professionals’, and probably your favourite health bloggers) target incredibly specific aspects of nutrition, deeming them responsible for ineffective fat loss. Consider the image below: How many times have you heard someone blame one of the above reasons (other than number one) for their inability to lose weight? … Continue reading Unsuccessful Fat Loss
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Calories and Fat Loss
How many times have you heard a statement along the following lines? ‘I need to lose weight, I’m going to cut out bread’. ‘Ooh, no chocolate for me, that’s fattening’. These statements are wildly outdated. Not only that, they’re damn right wrong. So you want to lose weight? Let’s break it down. When it comes … Continue reading Calories and Fat Loss
Review: Ivy Park
Let’s be honest… If you haven’t heard of Ivy Park by now, you’ve probably been hiding under a rock. So when the opportunity arose to review some items from the collection (stocked by JD Women), I just couldn’t say no. The brand, co-founded by none other than Queen Bey (yep, the Beyonce), aims to take … Continue reading Review: Ivy Park
‘Quick Fixes’ to Weight Loss
I bet that title caught your attention, hey? Well, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you may have guessed what’s coming… Despite what you see on tv, or read in the media, there simply aren’t any quick fixes to weight loss. Don’t be fooled by the beautiful models and Instagram celebs … Continue reading ‘Quick Fixes’ to Weight Loss
My Shopping List Staples
Shopping can be confusing at the best of times, especially when you’re trying to make healthy choices. I receive a lot of questions regarding nutrition, and I’ve already put together a rough food diary, which you can view here. I thought it would also be useful to create a list of my cupboard/fridge staples, to … Continue reading My Shopping List Staples
The Importance of Rest Days
We all know the importance of working out and training hard. However, something that is so often overlooked is the importance of taking rest days. If you want to achieve maximum results from your strength training, you need to allow your body time to recuperate. What many people don’t know is that lifting weights actually … Continue reading The Importance of Rest Days
The Health Benefits of Yoga
Whilst I can’t deny my love for a sweaty, fast-paced workout, I’m also a big fan of yoga. I find that it’s a great way to relax and revitalise. In the summer, I do a yoga class once a week in my garden, plus extra sessions on my own whenever I fancy, perhaps two more per … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Yoga
Charlotte Shelley 