Today I started my day with an omelette (see pic) made with 3 eggs, 1tsp pesto, 1/2 avocado, 6 cherry tomatoes, 5 mushrooms, 1/3 red pepper and a handful of spinach. This is my favourite breakfast because I know it will keep me satisfied until lunch time. How do I...

The first thing people tell me when they are losing weight is that they never eat 'carbs' after 7pm and that's great because they probably don't really need the energy, however, there are several myths about how eating carbohydrates (foods such as bread, pasta, rice...

In last week’s blog I talked about how to get fit for summer by starting running. As I mentioned, running isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and for some people it is unsuitable because they have an injury or perhaps bad knees so this week I’m looking at what other exercises...

Last week, I talked about how to lose weight for summer and this week, because it's not always about weight-loss, I am talking about how to get fit for summer and in particular how you can go from a non-runner to running your first 5K this summer. It's important to...

You've probably still got a good 2 months before you go away which means there’s still plenty of time to lose those last few pounds and enjoy a guilt-free holiday. To lose weight you need to create an energy deficit by burning more calories than you consume or, vice...

Last week, I talked about how to burn fat and get a six pack and this week I continue the bikini body theme with my favourite exercises for toning the bum. There's no doubt about it, The Squat is the best exercise for toning your bum and it works the legs too. Squats...

Last week, I was interviewed for a Tesco Living article about how to get kids more excited about fitness. I talked about the best equipment, reward charts and my favourite apps. You can read the full article here but today I am talking about the role of parents in...

The abdominal muscles form part of your ‘core’ as do all other muscles in the tummy and the mid & lower back. Strong core muscles are important for stabilising movement, good posture, preventing lower-back pain as well as helping you feel more confident in your...

Running is a great calorie burning exercise that can be fun and very rewarding in terms of fitness, weight loss and toning results. It does, however, put a great deal of stress on the body – especially if you are jogging rather than sprinting – and therefore isn’t...

With the Summer holidays fast approaching, you've probably started to panic about wearing a bikini on the beach and now thinking about going on a weight-loss diet. If so, please read this before you start. With 3 months to go before your holiday, you don't want to do...

I'm just back from 3 days in Coventry with my mentors, Lucy Johnson & Mark Vurnum, and now feel even more fired up and ready to take on the world! My new mantra is... "I'm Going to be the Next Richard Branson"!! Feeling like this is exactly why I have a business...

When I won the Loughborough Half in 2012 – the year I sponsored the race, helped to organise it, lead the warm up and helped my clients train for it – I actually had no idea how fit I was or that I was capable of smashing my personal best time by 12 minutes! Looking...

This week, we’re talking about sugar. Most people who are trying to lose weight or eating healthily will try to avoid sugary drinks and sweet snacks because you know that they won’t help and provide very little nutrition. What you may not have realised, however, is...

I've been gluten-free for about 3 years now after having had a blood test to show intolerances of over 100 different foods at Hyde's Herbal Clinic on London Road in Leicester. I was prompted to do so because I was feeling bloated, tired and sluggish all the time - and...

Fact: fewer women & girls are taking part in sport & fitness than men & boys. Clearly something isn’t right either in terms of the opportunities available, the way they are promoted or the message portrayed about sport & fitness in the media. Or...

It's about 6 weeks since we set our New Year fitness & weight loss goals so it's time to evaluate how well we've been getting on and see what successes we've had. Don't worry if you've 'fallen off the wagon' recently, I'll give you some advice for getting back on...

This week we look at which fats you need in your diet and which fats you don't. Unsaturated fats are your good fats and should be included in your daily diet. Foods that contain good fats are nuts, seeds, olive oil, olives, avocado and oily fish. Good fats are the...

You may have watched last week’s BBC Horizon programme Fat vs Sugar, which saw two identical twin doctors comparing two very different diets – one high in fat and the other high in sugar. Expert opinion is split as to what has caused the 21st century obesity epidemic...

At this time of year we often look for a quick fix to help lose weight after Christmas and turn to a fad diet for fast results. Most 'diets' are extreme and only good in the short term - before you fall off the wagon and give in to your favourite chocolate bar....

Over the past couple of weeks I've talked about how to get motivated this year (by setting goals) and how to find the time to achieve those goals (by devising a plan of action). This week, I am going to teach you how to start achieving your goals. The chances are...

Last week, I got you motivated to make positive changes to your health & wellbeing by setting goals. Did you set some yourself? If not, catch up by following my step by step guide from last week. If you have set your goals the chances are you'll have been thinking...

Happy New Year!If you are just returning to work after the holidays then this week will probably be a bit of a shock to system for you. Hopefully by now though you've had a chance to think about what 2014 has in store for you and perhaps you've set some new year...