It’s the little things we do on a day-to-day basis that fans the fire of our metabolism. — We all know exercise is important and it’s many health benefits — including activating a sluggish metabolism. Perhaps it’s natural for most people to walk after a meal — especially a substantial one. …

The good news is anyone can do it — Early menopause doesn’t occur in many women — but some start to get symptoms as early as their late 30s or early 40s (and some a lot sooner). It affects about 10 per cent of women and has been closely linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and…

Follow these principles for easier and faster weight loss — When it comes to women and weight loss, we have a lot of other factors happening in the back end that play a crucial role in our success. Some of these factors are very obvious but not something we would necessarily believe could be the root cause of failure to…

Keeping it simple, easy and manageable for long time weight loss success and maintenance — Fast weight loss has nothing to do with racing to the finish line; I wouldn’t recommend that to anyone. Different methods help fast-track your weight loss efforts, but not all work long-term. It would help if you aimed for something that gives you success and long-term maintenance. …

Protect your heart health throughout your life — Perhaps you eat a few processed foods sporadically, but the structure of meal quality is relatively healthy meals. We all have to live a little now and again. Sometimes we can add too much salt to our diets, or our food choices are above and beyond the recommended dose. It’s…

Feel like you are on a tropical holiday every single day! — I love that certain fruits and vegetables have superior benefits for women. Women deserve as many benefits as possible since we’re put through the wringer — thanks to hormones. We struggle, fight, and sometimes lose the war against hormones. Some women treat menopause as the most horrific ride of their…

Here are some specific ways to combat belly fat — just for women — No one wants excess weight hanging around — especially on the waistline. If your distaste for excess abdominal fat derives from an aesthetic perspective, you should be more concerned with belly fat’s health implications. Consuming more calories than you need over time can vastly increase your rate of body fat. …

Women live longer but could be healthier doing this one thing too! — Women may live a lot longer than men, but unfortunately, they fall prey to higher illness rates. Weighing up the pros and cons of this situation, I would prefer a shorter life if it’s healthier than a longer one filled with illness and suffering. Why is it that women are…

Some timely lessons I’ve learnt over 20+ years of training — I’m a huge advocate of strength training since I’ve been practising it for over 20 years. It’s become the best way to build muscle, become stronger and decrease body fat simultaneously. Building lean muscle from lifting weights also helps strengthen our bones — which will serve us well into old…

Women become vulnerable to disease as they age and should prioritise these exercises — Throughout my bodybuilding journey, a very minimal amount of women weight training at a high level. By high level, I mean it’s not your typical bodybuilder standard — but women who prioritise weight training to stay strong, maintain their body shape and build muscle. When I was in my 20s…

Is this ‘theory’ really a step in the right direction? — Some women find it a huge struggle to balance hormones and enhance their fertility. Conditions such as endometriosis and Fibroid, as well as many others, can cause women to become infertile or struggle to fall pregnant — let alone get some normality in their lives. Hormones don’t only mess with…

I talk about it all the time with good intent — Like most women, I didn’t really have the backing to begin weight training. To me, cardio was the best kind of exercise. No one spoke about lifting weight to women in the 80s and 90s. The vision of Arnold with his big muscles was enough to put a lot of…

Rebel took control of her health and decided to change her life for the better — Rebels’ transformation is phenomenal. She initially declared 2020 as her “year of health” to become accountable and make lasting change a reality. Making a public declaration whilst on an interview with BBC, helped her put on the steam to make the necessary nutrition and lifestyle changes required to reach her…

I didn’t realise just how powerful one humble little thing can give us women such great results — Did you know that eating an avocado every day can help redistribute belly fat? A study from The University of Illinois Urbana took one hundred & five overweight women in a randomised controlled trial. The trial provided one meal a day for 12 weeks. Women consuming avocado as part of…

The rules for fat loss without giving up on carbs — No one wants to give up carbs. Well, some do but let’s talk about us for now. I did give up carbs while dieting for my bodybuilding preparation. But unfortunately, it was probably the worst thing I did for my mental health and physique. It also took me years to…

Find out how to combat those hormone weight loss woes — I don’t have to tell you that women are a lot more efficient at storing fat than men. If you are a woman and don’t experience this symptom — you are one of the lucky ones! Despite how much we eat, those fat stores sometimes keep accumulating. One hormone is…

One disease affecting women from all walks of life — Diabetes touched me through my mother. She was diagnosed roughly three years ago, and we immediately set an action plan. Thankfully, she controlled her insulin through diet alone during the whole time. But, unfortunately, a lot of people aren’t so lucky. In my mum’s case, diabetes led to pancreatic cancer…

Something women should pay close attention to — It was downhill for me from the moment I began my first menstrual period. Heavy, prolonged and painful periods was something that plagued my lifetime. I don’t know how I coped. It didn’t ever cross my mind that perhaps there may be have been something wrong. My constant discomfort would…

It might happen, but there is a solution — Belly fat is a massive problem for many women — men included. Hormonal changes brought on by age and environmental factors play a part in why we somehow manage to gain a spare tire (or two, for that matter). I’m not menopausal, but I will be heading down that pathway…

We could all use a helping hand towards better mental health and longevity — It’s not easy being a woman. There are a lot of roles we play, and most of them have come to us through guilt or the usual call of duty we have as women. It may be elderly parents, children or siblings. Juggling multiple balls in our hands happens to…