Author Archives: Maggi

How to build a Smoothie

ADD FRUIT – Choose 1 cup of fruit from the following *Grapes * Mango *Pineapple *Banana *Avocado *Peach *Apple *Watermelon *Strawberry *Frozen berries LEAFY GREENS – Add 1-2 cups from the following * Spinach *Kale *Collards *Bok Choy *Swiss Chard *Romaine Lettuce PROTEIN – Add 1 portion of protein *Greek Yoghurt *Silken Tofu *Plant BasedContinue reading “How to build a Smoothie”

Know how much you’ll eat on Christmas Day? Here’s a rough idea

https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2019/12/14/christmas-day-food-calories/ This made me laugh… This was me, many, many years ago. Now we have a coffee & cake (to share) if we can find a Cafe open… and after a minimum 5km run… And if anyone wants to know… Fat Secret is a great app if you are LCHF or Keto… Have a veryContinue reading “Know how much you’ll eat on Christmas Day? Here’s a rough idea”

Dietary Guidelines

And why they are so out of date… Above is a “NEW” food pyramid, that a lot of Health Coaches and Nutritional Advisors are using. As you can see, the majority of your nutrients come from vegetables, followed closely by fruits, beans/legumes & seeds/nuts and avocados. Can you see where the whole grains/potatoes are? Yes,Continue reading “Dietary Guidelines”

Feeling Fabulous after Fifty

Cameron Diaz once said “Ageing isn’t about getting old it’s about living… Learning that you can age well, will actually help you to age better… Let’s start celebrating and living an engaged life, and stop punishing ourselves for not looking a certain way, and instead, holding ourselves accountable for actually taking care of ourselves insideContinue reading “Feeling Fabulous after Fifty”

Getting Back on the Wagon | Mark’s Daily Apple

https://www.marksdailyapple.com/getting-back-on-the-wagon/ “Things are going great. You’re eating well, moving your body regularly, lifting heavy things, getting good sleep. Then WHAM!! Something happens, and all you best laid plans are out the window. Maybe it’s a crisis at work, the loss of a loved one, a vacation, or, I don’t know, a global pandemic that changesContinue reading “Getting Back on the Wagon | Mark’s Daily Apple”

Holistic Health

A holistic coaching approach is a more effective form of transformation as it considers the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and emotions — in the quest for optimal health, wellness, and body composition.   A holistic approach is rooted in providing support and education on lifestyle changes and self-care to promote complete wellness.  Holistic HealthContinue reading “Holistic Health”

What is a Health Coach??

A Health Coach or Nutrition Coach, is typically a counsellor, consultant, mentor, and motivator all in one.  The National Consortium for Credentialing Health & Wellness Coaches defines Health Coaches as: “professionals from diverse backgrounds and education who work with individuals and groups in a client-centered process to facilitate and empower the client to achieve self-determined goalsContinue reading “What is a Health Coach??”

Micro Workouts

How to stay active at home… Being active is critical for maintaining both physical and mental health, and can reduce your risk of many chronic health issues (such as diabetes and heart disease). Regular physical activity with help with our immune system and lessen the risk of infection. If, like me, you are in #lockdown2.0,Continue reading “Micro Workouts”

Self Care

Do you ever forget to take care of yourself??? Now, in these times of Covid, it is important to look after yourself. You NEED to schedule in time for exercise, good nutrition and enjoying yourself. Maybe try some yoga, go for a walk, read that book, cook something new for dinner or even just buyContinue reading “Self Care”