Some of you may have read one of my oldest blog posts where I write about how I discovered Muay Thai. It’s been over two years now and I’m loving it more than ever. It’s been a bit of an up down relationship, but then again, which relationship isn’t? So I thought it may be…
Continue reading ➞ Muay Thai – Or Why You Should Always Just Try (Anything)
It’s the beginning of February and my guess is that a lot of people have or are just about to give up on their New Year’s resolutions. I totally get that. How many times have I barely made it through two weeks with my effort to get fit, eat better, stop smoking, do exercise. For…
Continue reading ➞ How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions Going
This is kind of an update on spinning since I have previously blogged about the benefits. But now that I have been doing it regularly (twice a week for one hour) for over 18 months, I thought I’d tell you more about my experience. Many people I talk to, who are not spinning, tell me they…
Continue reading ➞ Why I Like Spinning
Thank you for coming back and checking out week 2! Here is what happened.... Day 8 I wake up after a very good sleep. First I step on the scale - and indeed, I have lost 2 kilos in one week. That was to be expected since by going so low carb a lot of…
Continue reading ➞ The Results Are In! My Keto Diet Experiment Diary Part 2
Have you ever looked for affirmations on pinterest? There are hundreds! "I am in the process of becoming the best version of myself". "I am healthy and filled with energy". "Today I will not stress over things I can't control". "I choose to make the rest of my life the best of my life". There…
Continue reading ➞ Why Affirmations Can Help
I wrote a blog post 3 weeks ago about the best exercise for beginners. I wrote it for all those who decided that 2018 would be the year where they would take up exercise and start the journey to a happier and healthier self. January is coming to an end now and I wonder how…
Continue reading ➞ Where Are You With Your New Year’s Resolutions?
Why You Should Exercise Back pain is one of the most common complaints people have. Probably the last thing you want to do when you have lower back pain, is exercise. But the best thing for your back to do, as any doctor, therapist, or personal trainer would tell you, is exercise. It will help…
Continue reading ➞ Exercise and Lower Back Pain
It is the New Year and maybe you got a book voucher from your aunt? And/or you are looking for inspiration on your goal to lose those pounds and become fit and healthy and happy? Now here is my list of books that helped me on my journey to slim down and eat well. These…
Continue reading ➞ Inspiring Books Part 1
It is January and the gyms are full of people whose New Year Resolution is to get healthy, fit and strong. I am talking about beginners here, people who are new to exercise. Who last time they participated in sports where in high school. Or university. People whose lifestyle does not include regular exercise or…
Continue reading ➞ The Best Exercise for Beginners
So the Christmas holidays are coming up. And I will be traveling! I'm super excited as we're going on safari and then to Zanzibar to chill for one week. This means I will be without a gym for two weeks. Maybe you are traveling too? Maybe you are visiting family and friends and will not…
Continue reading ➞ No Excuses – The Workout You Can Do Anywhere During the Holidays
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