Luca our 3 year old is a healthy and incredibly active kid. One of the biggest challenges for us as parents is really keeping up and giving her enough activities to keep her occupied and this includes being pretty frequently in the great outdoors. It doesn’t help that as travel writers we also travel the […]
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Top tips for staying motivated when life gets hectic
Today’s guest post on Top tips for staying motivated when life gets hectic is by Ian Lewis. He works full-time hours in an office environment, takes care of his hyperactive 4 year old daughter and shares his house with his wife, daughter and a variety of pets… Here’s his post. Life is busy. You […]
HealthifyMe .. Personalised diet plan in my pocket
One of the biggest concerns for me, ironically, whilst working in the fitness industry, is actually eating on time, and getting proper & balanced nutrition into my system. Let’s face it, I’m ridiculously busy, running around and looking after my family’s needs first, especially my 2.5 year old, I’m left with little time for myself. […]
5 Great Things about being a Morning Person
I’ve always been a morning person. Even when I was pregnant, I’d wake up at 6:00 am to run for 50 minutes every single day except for Sunday. Here’s 5 Reasons Why being a morning person is the best! 1. Get it Done early Waking up in great morning sunlight and hitting the roads […]
Instagram – 3 Ways to Avoid The Comparison Trap
Pictures, Videos more Pictures.. more Videos. Everywhere we look these days we get a massive influx of information.. sometimes too much to even process. We sit down to do some paperwork and tackle our “TO DO” list, but inevitably find ourselves drawn to the glossy 4X4 grids of Instagram that feed us with image after image […]
5 Ways to Balance Your Hormones
When I was in my 20’s I was prescribed COC’s (combination oral contraceptives) for acne and dysmenorrhea. I took these for over 8 years without even batting an eye, because the doctors told me it was safe. Now I realize that they weren’t really all that good for my body after all. In fact they […]
5 Top Tips on Traveling with a baby
Traveling with a 1 year old can be challenging. We used to think that traveling with a 6 month old was tough, but wait till they start running around and know what it is to feel bored or trapped when belted down at take off. Wow, then things really get interesting! With a bit of planning […]
5 Ways to Brighten Your Smile!
Good dental habits are cultivated from a young age. Even now, our 1-year-old, Luca is already brushing her teeth daily.. with help from mummy of course.. but you know what they say, good habits die-hard.. so, it’s never too early. Here are 5 ways to keep a healthy, bright smile for a lifetime! 1. Brush […]
10 Things about Marathon Running – an Interview with Marcus Lai
We talk to Marcus Lai, an avid runner and marathoner, about what goes on behind the psyche of a 42KM finisher, and what it takes to get across the finish line. He gives us some insights into his training and also advice for young aspiring marathoners out there. 1.) What do you find to […]
Skechers Go Run LA 2017 !
And so the countdown begins.. T minus 5 days! .. Am I excited..? Hell yeah! Can’t wait to meet international runners from all over the world… some of whom have become Instagram friends over the past few months. Here’s the route for the LA Marathon .. the scenic Stadium to […]