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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The Big Move: Dubai
Hi friends. So, this post is a little different. I won't bombard you with health-related information, and I’m not going to give you a recipe. Instead, this one is aimed at connecting with you lovely lot. I’m currently on the lookout for a job as a Personal Trainer, but I’ll also be setting aside some time each … Continue reading The Big Move: Dubai
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
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
Recipe – Chickpea and Spinach Salad
This is an incredibly easy vegetarian recipe, which can be adapted to vegan if you substitute the cheddar for vegan cheese. It’s perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or even a side salad. You could also double the recipe and serve it as a sharing plate alongside your main meal. When I was making this … Continue reading Recipe – Chickpea and Spinach Salad
Charlotte Shelley 