From a 'Hollywood style' hospital kind of birth to a planned hypno homebirth.  Two births. Two completely opposite stories, and the story goes like this... My first daughter Marley was born in 2009 in a Hollywood style hospital birth. My youngest, Sydnee, was born in 2015 in a planned hypno homebirth.  Two births. Two completely opposite stories, so here is my story. I was 20 years old when I fell pregnant to my daughter Marley.  As like most women when they fall pregnant for the first time, I had no clue on what I was doing so I engaged a local obstetrician to look a ..read more

  Have you ever heard someone say, weight loss is all about counting calories? just eat less calories and you lose weight. If you answered yes, you have identified a mindset that many have, that may be keeping you from hitting your weight loss goals. It’s important to understand what is fact or fiction to make better informed decisions about your health.  Read on to find out some surprising truths about some everyday nutrition myths.  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day  The truth – it’s a myth and a truth  Although there is some truth to this claim, in ac ..read more

  As a woman, it is normal to wonder if your menstrual cycle impacts how you exercise. The answer is yes, it does! Your suspicions were correct. Let's delve into each phase of your cycle and work out the best exercise for you. By exercising in a way that matches each step of your cycle, it may become easier to stick to your training schedule and increase your recovery time.  First, we will look through the phases of your menstrual cycle and gain a basic understanding of the different hormonal changes that may impact your ability to exercise. Phases of the menstrual cycle  Every ..read more

  You know you need to eat protein. But research says - don’t eat too much meat - try getting your protein from plants – but plants may not provide you with all the amino acids you need – ahhhhhh, confusing yes!!! Here we will stick to the facts and simplify your protein needs. Trust me, it’s not as confusing as everyone makes out!   What is protein? Protein helps your body form tissue structures such as muscle, bones, skin and tendons (attaches our muscles to our bones). But what you may not know is that protein is also used in many other ways. This includes making enzymes that sup ..read more

   Eating for weight loss, weight maintenance, or weight gain, your total calorie intake for the day is important whether you count calories or not. Whatever position you may be in, what you need to be doing is eating towards your goals. This portion size guide is a very simple way of showing how you can easily stay compliant on your journey towards your chosen destination. The basics of plate portions Your meal will vary depending on whatever goal you are working towards - weight loss, weight maintenance or weight gain. Understanding the types of food to eat and your required plat ..read more

  I have your go-to morning smoothie covered! We have a protein smoothie that is delicious, nutritionally complete and only takes 5 minutes to make.   Breakfast is important, but if you are not eating the right foods, it might be doing your health more harm than good. A healthy protein smoothie provides the right foods and is the perfect breakfast option for anyone that tends to reach for the unhealthy option or someone that needs something quick and easy to prepare in the morning. When choosing a breakfast smoothie, look at it like you would a meal. You need to make sure you a ..read more

  Do you have that friend that no matter what they eat they never seem to gain weight? Or do you have that friend that spends the same amount of time at the gym as you but seems to gain muscle more easily? The reason for this can lie in our body type. There’s no need to feel guilty or feel that you are doing something wrong, the truth is you may just be eating or exercising in a way that works against your biology and body type. Body type is not an exact science; it is more of a spectrum of different characteristics that make you more likely to lie within one of three body type categorie ..read more

  You would have heard the saying "new year – new me" The truth is a new year will not suddenly prompt you to make the changes you need to become a healthier "new' you. But we have 4 ways you can change your mindset and get results.  The problem with New Year's Resolutions is that they can set you up for failure; they focus on motivation as a driving force and do not nurture the mindset required for long-term action and change. Changing your mindset and making sustainable changes to your life will get you to your health goal. Here are our easy top four tips to get results that last ..read more

  The holiday season is an exciting time; It's a time to catch up with friends and family, or you may even just be looking forward to a break. But with the festive season comes unhealthy temptation. Read our tips on how to curb overindulgence – over Christmas.  What usually comes with the festive season is disorder, which moves you away from your usual healthy routines, including planning healthy meals and working out. Alternatively, you are faced with unhealthy festive foods and irregular daily schedules that you would usually rely on to get your workouts done.   Indulge ..read more

  Sleep is essential; it is just as important as the food we eat and the air we breathe. But getting enough sleep is not always as easy as it sounds; life can get in the way. Whether it be children or the stress of work keeping you up at night, there always seems to be something that interferes with sleep. But do you know what lack of sleep is doing to your body? Let’s look at what some of the top sleep studies have discovered.  The effects of poor sleep can creep up on you. There are the short-term effects that are more immediately evident like fatigue, poor memory and cognition, p ..read more