My CPPS Journey: I got Discharged From Physio!
Over the past few years I’ve spoken a lot about my journey with Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS). Today I’m feeling very reflective and grateful, as on Friday I had my last physio appointment. It…
View Post5 Things to Never Say to Someone with a Mental Illness
With Mental Health Awareness Week having just passed, the subject has very much returned to the forefront of my mind. I don’t speak about mental health as often now, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t…
View PostThe Unfiltered Truth About Booty Building
It’s almost impossible to scroll through Instagram these days without encountering at least one ‘Insta-booty’, and let’s be honest, it can leave us (and our arses) feeling a bit deflated. With the ‘Insta-booty’ often comes…
View PostWhy it’s Healthy to Give Yourself Breaks From the Gym
Last week I didn’t go to the gym. Once upon a time I’d have beaten myself up for not being ‘committed’ enough. The ironic thing is, this would only make me more unproductive. It’s easy…
View PostGymshark66 – My Mental and Physical Journey
“They say it takes 66 days to form a habit. We believe it takes 66 days to change your life.” My Gymshark66 journey started on 1st January (also my 21st birthday). I took my starting…
View PostLet’s Talk About Antidepressants
What’s the first thing you think of or feel when you hear the word ‘antidepressant’? For some reason, there’s a whole load of stigma and fear around them. A lot of people worry that they…
View PostWhat is #Gymshark66 and why I’m Taking Part
You may have noticed the #Gymshark66 hashtag flooding your Twitter and Instagram feeds in recent weeks. If you’ve been wondering what it is, you aren’t alone; until just a couple of weeks ago I’d never…
View Post20 Worthwhile New Year’s Resolution Ideas
Let’s be honest…the whole “exercise and eat healthy” brigade is getting a bit old now, isn’t it? Don’t get me wrong, New Year’s resolutions are a great idea, can be really motivating and are a…
View PostLet’s not Worry About What we Eat This Christmas
For a whole range of reasons, Christmas can feel like a bit of a battle when it comes to food. Over the festive period, our routines are totally thrown, we rarely even know what day…
View PostSelf Care Week: Let’s all be a Little More Selfish
This week is National Self Care week, but do we actually know what ‘self care’ is? There’s so much contradicting information banded about, it can be hard to figure out what the deal actually is.…
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