“Intuitive Eating is an evidence-based, non-diet approach to healthy eating, that encourages a positive relationship with food and physical activity.” I received many questions on Intuitive Eating and a Non-Diet approach to healthy eating and self-care, so I have decided to write a short article that I first published on LinkedIn. So re-sharing from my LinkedIn newsletter, here you go. “Intuitive eating focuses on nurturing your body and allowing it to settle at a weight you can manage without food restriction or excessive exercise.” (Verywellmind) Intuitive eating is in essence, the antithesi ..read more

This easy pan-fried seabream recipe, is ideal for the busy professional that wants to have a quick but delicious healthy meal. You can also treat yourself with a dessert made of strawberries either in its own or combined with natural yogurt or dark chocolate covered. As I teach my clients, smart food combinations are the key for healthy eating habits made of delicious food! List of ingredients For the Sea Bream 1 seabream fillet 1 small garlic clove 1 lemon slice a sprinkle of extra-virgin olive oil For the salad 2-3 cos or romaine lettuce leaves 2-3 red radicchio leaves a handful of baby s ..read more

Sleep is one of the most important pillars of health and longevity, but nowadays many people struggle to either fall asleep or get good quality sleep and wake up feeling already tired, which has a ripple effect on your day. Chronic lack of good-quality sleep has been linked to insulin resistance, poor metabolic health, burnout, and mental health problems. 1. Set your circadian rhythms One of the most important things for a good night’s sleep is to set your circadian rhythms, aka your wake/sleep cycle. To do that, you need to get some sunlight or daylight early in the morning. A 10 min morning ..read more

Most women tend to avoid carbohydrates when trying to lose weight, but this can actuallly slow down your metabolism, and cause more yo-yo weight gain as soon as you stop the diet. Carbs are not the enemy, but you need to be smart in how you fit them into your diet so that you spike your blood sugar levels. This pasta has a courgettes-to-spaghetti 2:1 ratio, slowing down your sugar absorbion and increase your satiety levels. The julienne cut of the courgettes makes them really quick to cook, so you can make this pasta even if you are strapped for time. Make sure you cook the pasta “al dente” Th ..read more

Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach to food and healthy eating that aims at breaking down the cycle of dieting and reconnecting you with your body cues and hunger and fullness signals. “Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach to food and healthy eating that aims at breaking down the cycle of dieting and reconnecting you with your body cues and hunger and fullness signals.” claudia armani health coach based on 10 principles Intuitive eating is based on ten principles originally developed by two American nutritionists Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. I have written about the 10 principles of ..read more

One of the problems I more often see, is women, often in their 40s, struggling to lose weight. You are doing all the “right things”, reducing the food you eat, exercising more, tried different diets, and have tried all sorts of fasting, yet you seem unable to shift those extra few pounds or even more. This can lead to feelings of frustration, and demotivation, and trigger two main different avenues of behavior: An even more restrictive approach to food, that may spiral into yo-yo dieting or disordered eating. This can lead to sub-optimal nutrient intake, which can slow down your metabolism ev ..read more

As we are approaching Valentine, it is worth remembering that the most important relationship we have is the one that we have with ourselves, and that it sets the standards for all our meaningful others. So I am re-sharing this article that I initially wrote for my food blog The Healthy Gourmet. When we value and respect ourselves and our needs, we move from a place of calm and balance, and we reflect this sense of self into reality and the people around us. It allows us to draw healthy boundaries, and help us establish our priorities in life. Self-love is also accepting ourselves for our ligh ..read more

Join me for this online Full Body Pilates class, to tone every inch of the body, challenge your core, mobilize the spine and correct your posture. who is this class for This class is for everybody but because it focuses a lot on areas like glutes, hips, inner thighs and it is gentle on the pelvic floor, it is particularly indicated for women, from postnatal to mid-life. What you need for your first class For your first class, all you need is a mat and hand towel. If this is your first class with me, you need to fill in a Par-Q form. For the following Pilates classes I strongly advise getting a ..read more

The beginning of the New Year is always the time for new resolutions, but statistics tell us, that most resolutions fail within the first month. One thing is certain: if you want to succeed you need a different approach. So I am resharing this article from my LinkedIn newsletter where I analyse three common scenarios and what you can do to change the outcome. 1. You have an expensive gym membership that you never use. How many of you sign up for an expensive health club that you barely use? And for how long has this been going on? And how much money have you wasted on an unused gym membersh ..read more

Supercharge your weekend with a Sunday evening Pilates class. Most of us tend to push most of our healthy pursuits on Mondays, but the beginning of the week tends to get really busy and often stressful, and trying to fit in a fitness class can feel too much. Getting part of your weekly workout done on a Sunday means starting the week refreshed, and feeling less pressure on a Monday, when you can focus on your work and maybe to cook a healthy and yummy meal in the evening. Join me on Sunday @6.30pm on the mat. How to book for the online Pilates class Simply purchase your online Pilates class in ..read more