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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Juice Cleanses, Bone Broths, Skinny Teas: The Myths, Debunked
This morning, our work group chat went offfff. Someone shared an image that had been posted on Instagram, promoting juice cleanses and bone broths as a photoshoot diet strategy. Enough is enough. It’s time to call out the bullsh*t. Firstly, I want to address the issue of social media itself. Our social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, … Continue reading Juice Cleanses, Bone Broths, Skinny Teas: The Myths, Debunked
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 These statements are wildly outdated.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
Absolutism in the Fitness Industry
Nowadays, the fitness industry seems to be the home of new trends, and everyone is quick to jump on the bandwagon. However… They don’t just jump, they seem to leap head first, and lose sight of everything else along the way. Consider the following: Ketogenic dieting Herbalife Fasted cardio Veganism Dare I say it… CrossFit … Continue reading Absolutism in the Fitness Industry
Review: Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes
If you live in Dubai and you’re searching for the ultimate cheat meal, look no further. Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes, located in Jumeirah, is home to the most monstrous grub you could ever imagine. We’re talking American-sized portions of the most dense, delicious and downright nawwwwwti food. This New York eatery is everything … Continue reading Review: Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes
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
How to Ease the Pain of a Hangover
As I’m writing this post, I’m struggling with a very sore head. If I stand up too quickly, I feel dizzy and that awful hangover taste remains in my mouth no matter how many times I brush my teeth. My body hurts. Do you think I went out last night? So I’m writing this post … Continue reading How to Ease the Pain of a Hangover
A Beginner’s Guide to Lifting Weights
After my blog post ‘Why You Need to Start Weight Training’, I’ve had a few questions about where to begin. So I’m writing this to give some very basic tips on how to get involved in strength-based training in the correct way. Break it down into muscle groups: Rather than completing a full-body workout every time … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Lifting Weights
