Are You Still Wearing Flares?

Are You Still Wearing Flares?

Food, Mindset

Are you still wearing flares? Probably not! However the beliefs and values you have around food which were created when you were a child have probably stayed with you. The big one I remember from childhood was to clear your plate as ‘there are children starving’. I...
Is Running The Best Way To Get Fit?

Is Running The Best Way To Get Fit?

Exercise

Getting fit and staying fit requires you to exercise with enough intensity that gets you out of puff so you find it hard to maintain a normal conversation. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a week. This...
Is Being Healthy A Titanic Task?

Is Being Healthy A Titanic Task?

Health, Mindset

Is Being Healthy A Titanic Task? I had a lovely weekend in Belfast with the highlight being the Titanic Museum. Titanic was built in Belfast so the focus was more on ship building rather than sinking! It occurred to me the decision to start being healthy can also seem...
What’s Stopping You?

What’s Stopping You?

Exercise, Mindset

I was reading about a 40 year old Mum who came third in a 10k with a time of 35:49. If you are not a runner, most people would be happy if they ran a 10K in double that time 1 hr 10 mins. The author was quite dismissive of her time because this lady holds the world...
Why I Took A Two Month Holiday From The Gym

Why I Took A Two Month Holiday From The Gym

Exercise, Holiday, Hormones

I have been regularly exercising since my 30s so for about 15 years. I am quite relaxed about taking breaks over holidays as I know my fitness and strength levels don’t really drop that much in two weeks. Any longer and I notice it negatively affects my wellbeing and...