CrossFit: What is it really about?
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ix weeks before my two-week holiday with family and friends, who hadn’t seen me in a bikini for about a decade – I realised I needed to sort my body out, fast.
After years of eating whatever I wanted with minimal consequences, I suddenly realised I was 27 and this was no longer an option, I wasn’t happy with the way I looked. I was by no means overweight, but I had a few too many rolls on my stomach and my arms and legs wobbled a little more than I would have liked.
Following my sudden realisation, I was having a little moan in the work kitchen, when a friend of mine – who has the best body EVER – told me about what she does, CrossFit.
6 Super Easy DIY Cleaning Products to Make Yourself
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]U[/eltd_dropcaps]ntil the start of lockdown, the only DIY cleaning hack I had ever tried was pouring baking soda into my sink plug holes and rinsing away with boiling water. I’ve always had a rather nice line up of ZoFlora, Astonish and ASDA’s own cleaning products sat underneath my sink, but it was only when I had more time on my hands during lockdown, that I started to think about the chemical content.
The chemical content is one thing to consider, but that aside, it’s also the fact that cleaning products can come with hefty price tags and some of the items in your kitchen can work just as effectively.
Take baking soda and vinegar for example; These have become iconic house-hold cleaning ingredients. If you can mix these up to form your own DIY cleaning products, you could potentially save a lot of cash in the long run!
Oh Girl… Ethical Female Owned Brands to Know About
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]f the entire world shutting down has taught me one thing, it’s that it is really easy to save money when you don’t spend it on random crap.
After an unintentional spending detox, I’m back and ready to put some (I also opened my first ever savings account) of my spending power to good use.
Forget £12 cocktails and calling a taxi instead of walking for a few minutes in the rain, here are five ethical female owned brands to start supporting today – I know I am.
Top Health & Wellness Questions Answered by a Nutritionist
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]his week we caught up with founder of Wiseater Nutrition Shannon McCarthy – Williams. Shannon’s initial interest for nutrition was sparked when suffering from cystic acne forced her to look more closely at her diet and how this can affect and improve your mind, body and mental health. Fast forward a few years, Shannon is now a qualified Nutritionist who works with a range of clients to help them achieve optimum health and nutrition.
Essential Oils to ease Stress & Anxiety
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ince receiving my first oil diffuser as a gift for my birthday a few years ago, I’ve amassed a collection that grows each time I enter a Neal’s Yard. I simply can’t go past without being lured in by the fragrant mist. I choose a refreshing scent such as peppermint or eucalyptus in the morning, followed by an uplifting blend in the afternoon and a calming mix just before bed. Try diffusing chamomile essential oil at the same time as sipping the tea. You’ll be drifting off in no time.
Why We Should All Change A Habit
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]s humans, we are creatures of habit. Our lifelong mission is to get into good ones, whilst revving up the willpower to break bad ones. Many become part of our routine without us even realising. They make us who we are, offering safety, a sense of belonging and control.
But if there is one common denominator for us all this year, it’s change. From the exhausting schedule of a key worker to the sudden standstill of someone suddenly furloughed (a word we’d never heard of before lockdown), any pre-existing habits have been turned upside down. We were all mindlessly (whilst attempting to be mindful) going about our daily lives when the cosy soft pile rug was dramatically pulled from under our overworked feet. We were searching for a work-life balance, yet we didn’t really know how to get there.
10 simple, yet genius up-cycling projects to do at home
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]f lockdown has taught us anything, it’s made us look at our hobbies and interests that we can carry out in our home. If you’re anything like me, you may have felt pretty useless just sat on a computer indoors. Social media has been awesome at reminding us that there are people out there that are super crafty and creative when it comes to staying at home and keeping busy.
So, if you’re not quite prepared to get the paints out or learn the craft of knitting, here’s one that can benefit your well-being, creativity and improve your home life: the art of upcycling. You know the saying: What is seen as trash to one man, can be seen as treasure to another. However, you may not feel like sifting through second-hand stores or market stalls right now.
Fasting, Health and Faith
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]F[/eltd_dropcaps]asting is a practice that dates back centuries and plays a big role in many cultures and religions. But what IS fasting?
Fasting is when you willfully refrain from eating for a period of time. Some people fast for religious reasons and some people fast for health reasons. There are also different types of fasting and even though there are a lot of health benefits from fasting, fasting should not be used as a weight-loss tool as this could essentially be quite dangerous. Especially if not approached correctly. Having said that, some fasting techniques (when applied correctly and safely) such as intermittent fasting, can essentially lead to healthy weight loss, but there are ways to approach this in a safe way.
Tips to Tackle Your Hangover
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]s lockdown rules are easing and bottomless brunches are back in full swing, a lot of us are suffering the effects of one too many G&T’s on a Friday night, after many weeks of being out of practice. Although we cannot promise to fix the post-night-out beer fear or the 2 am pictures on your camera roll you cannot remember, here are some hangover tips to help you feel slightly more human the morning after.
Now You’re Speaking My [Love] Language
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]E[/eltd_dropcaps]veryone experiences love differently, but the key to building and bettering a relationship is to understand how best to show affection.
The concept of love languages was first discussed by Gary Chapman, Ph.D, in 1995, and was borne out of his experiences as a relationship counsellor. These five ‘languages’ outline different ways of expressing and receiving love and include: