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10
Dec

How to Survive the Silly Season

THE SILLY SEASON HAS ARRIVED!  It can feel like a huge challenge to stay on track over the festive period,…

03
Jun

Hidden carbs: what you need to know about sugar alcohols

Have you ever picked up a low calorie or low carb snack, checked out the nutritional information and thought to…

26
Feb

How To Stay Motivated

Motivation… No matter who you are, you will have moments where you feel like you have lost of motivation and…

30
Jan

The Truth About Cellulite

Got cellulite? Welcome to the club! The cosmetic condition affects nearly 90% of women at some point during their lives,…

26
Jul

Transitioning to Intuitive Eating

Tracking macros is guaranteed to provide the best results possible. It also allows you to have a more flexible food…

15
Jun

How To Prevent Winter Weight Gain

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that summer bodies are made in the winter. As much as I loathe this…

25
May

Do You Need to Reverse Diet?

I want to start with article with a little story about me. In the photo on the left, I had…

30
Apr

My Current Vitamin & Supplement Stack

I have been getting a lot of questions on the vitamins and supplements that I am currently using on a…

12
Apr

Have Your Results ACTUALLY Plateaued?

I am no longer losing weight! HELP! When you first start something new, you usually make quick progress and see…

03
Apr

Is Self-Sabotage Holding You Back?

The Easter break is over and some of you are probably feeling pretty guilty after overindulging. You might be thinking…

21
Mar

Intermittent Fasting = Better Fat Loss?

Intermittent fasting (also known as IF) is becoming an increasingly popular nutritional approach among people who are looking to lose…

05
Mar

Could Online Coaching be the Answer For You?

Due to popular demand I have re-opened my online nutrition coaching! This is a service I have offered in the…

01
Mar

Are Your Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss?

Our body weight is determined by the calories we consume through food vs the calories we burn through exercise and…

15
Feb

My Top Fat Loss Tips

Fat loss… So many people over complicate things when it comes to trying to lose fat. They worry about eating…

07
Feb

4 Things To Ask Before Taking A Supplement

Do you take any vitamins or supplements? Many people underestimate the benefits of supplementation on optimising overall health and wellness….

16
Jan

Why You Should Try Flexible Dieting

Recently, I discussed some of the reasons why our diets have failed in the past. You might have had a…

11
Jan

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT!

Cindy came to me after reaching a plateau in her fat loss. She had completed several “weight loss challenges” but…

02
Jan

Why Your Diet Keeps Failing

You’ve no doubt experienced the pattern before. You start off with the best of intentions and manage to stick to…

28
Dec

MY CUSTOM NUTRITION PROGRAMS ARE BACK!

Who is ready to achieve their health and fitness goals for 2018?! Due to popular demand I will be relaunching…

14
Nov

Why I Don’t Have Cheat Meals

Does this sound familiar? You eat super strict during the week. The weekend rolls around and your food cravings are…

05
Oct

7 Ways To Increase Your Energy

If you find yourself feeling tired mid-afternoon, struggling to stay alert throughout the day, or just straight up exhausted, you are…

21
Sep

My Tips For Eating Out While Dieting

It’s no secret that I love eating out. Cafes, fast food, restaurants, events, you name it – if there is…

04
Sep

My New Partnership!

I am so excited to announce my new partnership with Chemist Warehouse and INC Sports Nutrition! I am now a…

17
Aug

How To Shift To A Healthy Lifestyle

People are always waiting for the “right” time to start their health and fitness journey. The fact is you’re probably…

09
Aug

The Difference Between Weight Loss & Fat Loss

Almost every one is looking for a quick fix and there are hundreds of fad diets, weight loss programs that…

18
Jul

Does Your Sleep Suck?

Feeling more irritated lately? Or simply worn out? Perhaps the solution is getting a better night’s sleep. If we think…

12
Jul

Why Stress is Actually Good For You

Last night I had the privilege of having Luke Mathers as a guest on my live chat in my women’s…

05
Jul

How to Prevent Binge Eating

Binge eating is something that most of us have experienced at some point. People who binge eat often, may use…

26
Jun

How To Measure Your Progress (Properly)

If you’re serious about making changes to your life and getting in shape, I cannot stress enough the importance of…

19
Jun

How To Choose The Right Protein Powder For You

What should you look for when choosing a protein? With so many different types of protein powder available to us,…

12
Jun

Progressive Overload – The Key To Changing Your Body

Have you been training for a while and getting frustrated with your lack of results? Do you find that you…

29
May

Good vs Bad Foods

You have stuck to your diet all week – avoided all of the foods you shouldn’t eat and made sure…

22
May

How to Prevent Holiday Blow-outs

A lot of people use the excuse of travelling as a reason to completely throw their dieting and exercise routines…

02
May

What Type of Cardio is Best?

If your goal is to avoid losing your hard-earned muscle and strength gains while conditioning, you need to be smart…

25
Apr

How To Control Hunger While Dieting

Hunger is unfortunately an inevitable part of any dieting phase. As calories are reduced further and more activity is required,…

17
Apr

Is Muscle Soreness After Training Good or Bad?

Most of us have experienced that “pain” after an intense workout, that makes even the simplest of daily tasks a…

11
Apr

What Are Micronutrients?

Many of us have heard about macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fat), but what are micronutrients and why do we need…

04
Apr

Can I Exercise if I am Sick?

This is a question I get all the time, especially in the pharmacy! Now that the weather is getting cooler,…

27
Mar

My Top Supplements for Active Women

The perfect health and fitness regime includes a balance of four things: a healthy diet, an appropriate exercise program, sufficient…

20
Mar

Why Meal Plans Can Suck

“You must eat this particular food, in this quantity, at this time, every day…” Does this sound exciting to you?…

13
Mar

Can You Consume Alcohol While Dieting?

When most people embark on a weight loss journey, they immediately think that they need to cut out alcohol. While…

06
Mar

Don’t Forget to REST!

One of the most important things that people always seem to get wrong when it comes to starting a new…

27
Feb

Are Carbs the Devil?

Low-carb mania has resulted mainly from social media and fad-diet articles but are low-carb diets really necessary for fat loss?…

20
Feb

The Power of Protein

Proteins are the primary building blocks of our bodies. They are used to build tissues like muscle, tendons, organs, and…

13
Feb

Training Myths Busted!

Last week we covered some myths when it comes to “healthy eating” and fat loss. But there are just as…

06
Feb

Fat Loss Myths Busted!

It seems that everywhere you look today, someone is preaching about how to “eat healthy” and the best ways to…

01
Feb

What is Flexible Dieting?

Firstly, flexible dieting is not a diet – it is an approach to nutrition. It involves meeting daily targets of…

20
Jan

Why Does Our Weight Fluctuate?

  It’s a moment of panic most of us have experienced – stepping on the scale and seeing a number…

02
Jan

Do You Need To Do Cardio To Lose Fat?

When most people think of fat loss, the first thing that comes to mind is endless hours of cardio. We have…

02
Jan

Goal Setting 101

New year, new me. The perfect time to make resolutions for the year ahead. But are they the same ones…

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I am a registered pharmacist, certified personal trainer, and online coach. I was a massive nerd at school and always excelled academically. This lead me to further my studies at University where I completed a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science and a Master of Pharmacy in my quest to become a pharmacist ...

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