We all have read them. Countless articles in magazines and sometimes even whole books on how to lose weight. We all have a friend or colleague who has lost weight and swears by the method they used. But how do we know what actually works and if it works for us? How many crash diets…
Continue reading ➞ Successful and not so Successful Diet-Related Weight Loss Strategies
I spoilt myself a year ago and bought a Fitbit Charge 2. I used to have a Polar heart rate monitor to keep track of my heart rate while I was pregnant. Just to make sure I did not overheat during exercise and hurt the baby. And although it is still working, I was a…
Continue reading ➞ A Fitness Tracker as Motivation to Move
How many times have you asked yourself this question? How often has a friend complained to you that they are not losing weight despite eating clean and working out? I hear it all the time. At the gym, in my family, among my friends. It’s happened to me too. People at the gym saying “you…
Continue reading ➞ I Am Watching What I Eat And I Exercise, So Why Am I Not Losing Weight?
As you may know from reading some of my blog posts I really love running. Nothing too crazy, anything between 5 and 10 km makes me happy. It gives me the chance to be alone with my thoughts, to clear my head, to focus on myself, my rhythm, my breathing. But, I have to admit…
These are the habits that worked for me, and most of them I still follow to keep the weight off. Everyone is different and not all of these habits may work for you, but maybe you find some inspiration and ideas here. Drink Water I stick to still water and herbal teas most of the…
Continue reading ➞ The Habits that Helped Me Lose 30 Kilos and Keep them Off
This is the first part of my weight loss story and get fit, healthy and happy journey. It felt good to write it all down, and I hope you enjoy my sharing it with you. Hopefully you can find some inspiration for reaching your goals too. Whatever your journey is, I recommend keeping a journal…
Continue reading ➞ My Journey to a Happier and Healthier Me Part 1
Yoga and Less Sugar In August 2011 I started with cutting out desserts. Somehow my husband and I had gotten into the habit of having desserts, daily, after our dinner. I guess it happens in a lot of relationships, you are comfortable with each other, you are happy, and you spoil each other. I loved…
Continue reading ➞ My Journey to a Happier and Healthier Me Part 2
