Edited Eating

9th November 2020

A smooth(ie) operator – and so much more

Sturdy, powerful, but beware the hot stuff While we’re not a smoothie-drinking household, our stick blender is probably our most used small appliance – after the kettle, of course. We make all kinds of blended foods, from The Husband’s special-recipe guacamole, to avocado and coffee chocolate mousse, beetroot puree and vegetable mustard mash, to name but a few. (The one...

Products/Reviews

17th August 2020

Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar is a tech beast

Just how much data can you handle? My watch buzzes. It’s a notification that’s been fed to it by an app on my iPhone. “It’s about that time,” the notification reads. “You’re due to get your period soon.” Somewhere in the great big web of information that is the internet, are countless pieces of information about me – and the...

Gear/Reviews

16th June 2020

These guys agree: whatever your age, you should be exercising

But you don’t have to be in the gym every day What do a runner in his 20s, a nutritionist in his 30s, a fireman in his 40s, and two physical instructors in their 50s and 70s have in common? They all agree that whatever your age, you should be exercising and being mindful of what you eat but that...

Fitness/Focus/Food

28th February 2020

Don’t cheat on your healthy lifestyle

How do you feel about the idea of a “cheat day”? It was a recent blog post by Paleo f(x) co-founder Keith Norris that reminded me of a response I had once given when someone questioned me about this common diet phenomenon. If you’re not familiar with the concept of a cheat day, here’s a quick explanation: Essentially you eat...

Focus/Food

14th February 2020

Show yourself a little love

Today is Valentine’s Day and it’s inevitable there’s be somebody – possibly many bodies – in your close circle still frantically searching for the “perfect gift” for their partner in love or the object of their affection. Some will opt for something modest and simple, perhaps a gesture that holds lots of meaning, while others may choose to spend tons...

Fitness/Focus

3rd January 2020

How about having a ‘goal feeling’ rather than a goal weight

So. I have reached goal weight. But. Hold your applause. The purpose of this post is not to boast or seek your praise. In fact, you could say it’s the opposite. I’m going to tell you why, if you’re aiming to get fit and healthy, you should not worry too much about goal weight. While it is good to have...

Fitness/Focus/Food

1st October 2019

World Coffee Day celebrates our favourite bitter brew

Happy World Coffee Day! Hi. I’m Chantel and I drink coffee. Lots of. Often, I have already consumed three to four cups before I have lunch, and while I know there are some benefits to drinking this bitter brew, I also know that I should perhaps cut down on my intake. This post, however, is not going to be a...

Food

15th August 2019

Don’t let fear keep you from challenging yourself

Start saying yes to things you might not usually do Ever heard of The Year of Yes? While I admit I haven’t yet read the book by Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes, in which she reveals how saying “yes” changed her life, I have for a long time been intrigued by the idea of saying yes to offers I might...

Focus

8th August 2019

Consistency is key to building ‘forever bodies’

Crazy notion of different bodies for different seasons Wait for it. It’s coming. Soon you’re going to be bombarded with all kinds of offers from companies who are going to help you get your “summer body”. Personally, I hate the notion that we should somehow have different bodies for different times of year. While it’s natural for us to want...

Fitness/Focus

9th April 2019

The importance of rest and recovery

What does sleep have to do with running? So. If I told you this post is about sleep, you’d probably ask me why I’m tackling this topic in the Learning to Run feature… Turns out sleep is essential, not only for your physical well-being, but your mental and emotional health too. According to research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation...

Fitness