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7th April 2019

What does it take to run a half marathon?

Getting ready to run the distance I live about 14km from the office and travel to work by car every day. I wouldn’t dream of setting off on foot each morning to walk or run to work. Yet, on Saturday April 20, I’m going to join thousands of other runners who will cover one-and-a-half times that distance as they tackle...

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5th April 2019

Know your numbers as you prepare for race day

Everyone is tracking Shoulders are slightly hunched. The elbow is crooked. The eyes are focused on the wrist. And two fingers, usually the index finger and thumb, come together in a pinching motion. If you’re a runner who uses a tracking watch, chances are you’ll recognise this description. It’s the stance of most runners as they cross the finish line....

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3rd April 2019

Hit the road with me

Ask the tough questions Have you ever been asked a question that has changed the course of your life? In the past two years I have been asked at least two such questions. The first, was one I asked myself in January 2017. When I stepped on the scale and digital number settled at 107.4kg, I said: “how the hell...

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25th February 2019

Make sure your lifestyle change is sustainable

Can you see yourself living like this long-term? What defines a sustainable lifestyle change, and how does one ascertain whether the changes being implemented will be sustainable in the long run? In the foreword of 63 Days to Optimum Health, the latest offering from nutritional therapist Sally-Ann Creed, she stresses the importance of sustainability when choosing to follow a particular...

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18th February 2019

How to change negative behaviour patterns

Change your lifestyle for the better How long does it take to break a bad habit or replace it with a good one? After much research, I’ve realised that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, but there are tried and trusted strategies which can help get us onto the path to success. While I have done – and...

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10th February 2019

Debunking the myths that derail us from getting healthy

Are your fitness resolutions becoming distant memories? With January a distant memory – along with many (maybe even all) of the resolutions we made to get fit and healthy, take control of our finances – whatever – many of us will be feeling guilty about not pursuing the promises we made to ourselves. And to appease this guilt, we’ll start feeding...

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19th January 2019

The path to success is not a straight line

Be prepared to fall before you fly The line from start to success is not a straight one. It’s a harsh reality, but the sooner you know – and accept – this, the easier it will be for you to deal with the disappointment that accompanies what you may perceive as failure. There’s a meme I’ve seen on social media...

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17th September 2018

How we Paleo people entertain

You can entertain without sugar, crackers and cheese I love entertaining. Sure I get stressed out while I’m cleaning and cooking and baking, but ultimately I love feeding my friends and watching them enjoy new recipes hubby and I would have tried for the occasion. Switching to a Paleo lifestyle – which restricts one from eating any grains, dairy, refined...

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15th September 2018

‘Perfection’ is an ever-shifting goalpost

The quest for perfection is futile I was flowing from downward facing dog into plank when I caught a glimpse down my T-shirt, of my tummy, just hanging there like the unwanted extra that it was. With half an ear I heard the yoga teacher imploring us to just “be in the moment”. Of course, what she meant was to...

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14th July 2018

Take back control by cooking your own food

Cook from scratch. Three simple words, picked from the documentary “Love Paleo” are noted on a page in my journal. I bet my mom, or her mom wouldn’t be so taken with these words. And it was only around the third time that I watched this documentary, that they actually struck a chord with me. They did so for two...

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