The health risks of prolonged sitting - and how you can reduce your risk!

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The health risks of prolonged sitting - and how you can reduce your risk!

They say sitting is the new smoking. But in my view it is much worse. Why? Because it is sooooooo ubiquitous. Pretty much every aspect of our lives is centred around sitting: our work, our travel, our leisure. Our society is structured in such a way that we need to make a special effort to reduce the amount we sit. And it's imperative for our health that we do!

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Things To Count Instead Of Calories - Part 2

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Things To Count Instead Of Calories - Part 2

This is the second part in a two-part series. In Part 1, I listed ten food-related items that might help you get a better idea of how healthy your diet is than simply counting calories. In this part, I want to acknowledge that our health is impacted by SO MUCH MORE than what we eat! So here is my in-no-particular-order list of non-food things to count (or track) as you travel along your healthy happy journey.

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Things To Count Instead Of Calories - Part 1

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Things To Count Instead Of Calories - Part 1

The amount of energy/calories you regularly consume versus the amount you regularly expend is definitely something I think we should all keep a non-obsessive eye on, especially if you find your weight creeping up (or down) over time. But if you focus only on the calorie content of the foods you eat, you are short-changing your health! Not all calories are created equally. So here are a few other things I recommend my clients focus on when making their daily food choices.

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Forget New Years Detox Programs. Do these 7 things instead!

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Forget New Years Detox Programs. Do these 7 things instead!

It’s that time of year…. The combination of the festive season aftermath and new years resolutions will drive many of us to try one “detox” or another. Whether it’s shakes, juice fasts, online programs or an combination of all three, every second health coach and “wellness guru” on the internet seems to be spruiking one program or another. Before you pay you hard-earned money to be really, REALLY hungry (and tired and headachy!) for a week or so, check out my list of 7 things to do instead!

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It's time for a "tough love" pep talk!

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It's time for a "tough love" pep talk!

This time of year seems to be peak season for people to need a bit of Tough Love. All those hopeful shiny, hopes, dreams and goals for the year to be "The Best Year Evah!!!!" have given way to work, life, family stuff, seven different times where life threw you a massive curveball and at least one situation that shook you to your core. So this is your Tough Love Pep Talk. AND I have created a whole bunch of helpful free printables especially for you too!

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