Katarina Wilk is my guest on the podcast this week. She is a health and medicine journalist who is the author of the fantastic book, Perimenopower. Frustrated as many women are through perimenopause about the lack of factual and easy to find information, she used her extensive background in scientific research to create the book. Katarina combines facts with personal … Read More
Are Your Challenging Yourself Enough?
“To see progress, you have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.” If you want to get bigger, stronger, fitter, more powerful, leaner, faster, (name your adjective) then your body needs to be challenged enough to make those changes. My simply going through the motion in your workouts, even if you are doing them consistently, you really won’t see any changes … Read More
5 reasons to start exercising in menopause
If you are struggling with menopause symptoms, the last thing you probably want to do is exercise, yet every day movement can make you feel more capable of getting through the worst of your symptoms and put you somewhat in control again. Humans are more sedentary than ever. Think about a typical day for most people: lying in bed, driving … Read More
Sane Nutrition with Kim Schlag
Kim Schlag is my Insta-buddy! We share the same philosophy on fitness and wellness, so I was keen to get her on my podcast. Listen along as we discuss some practical ideas to help you with fat loss, weight training and strength gains without sacrificing your sanity! After years of yo-yo dieting, Kim discovered weight training and sane nutrition and … Read More
5 Reasons You Should Side Plank
I think the side plank is one of the best exercises you’re not doing! You know they exist but maybe you forget to program them in workouts. Most trainer who make their clients do them, often get a collective “groan” because these babies are really hard! Benefits You will strengthen muscles that you don’t use everyday. It’s OK to focus … Read More
Be The Little Engine That Could!
Did you check-in with yourself today before your workout? It’s sometimes referred to as bio-feedback, but that’s just a fancy schmancy way of asking yourself if you feel ready for your workout. You might have a schedule that you’re determined to stick to but your body is telling you something different. Is today one of those days where you should … Read More
The Holy Sh!t Moment!
In this weeks episode of Fit n’ Chips Chats, I interview James Fell, international man of mystery, fitness columnist and author about his new book, The Holy Shit Moment! We have such a great conversation about how it is possible to have that light bulb moment that triggers purpose and change, that can help you to get in shape, fix … Read More
New Podcast: Virginia Rodriguez – From Brain Health To Holiday Eating Strategies
A Christmas Eve special podcast release with my friend Virginia Rodriguez who is a Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has a passion is to help men and women become healthier and happier through pure food and awesome lifestyle choices. We have a great discussion on the show today that covers so many topics including brain health, taking care of the things … Read More
Hot Flashes Be Gone!
I was recently asked to review some clothing by an innovative new brand, Become™ based out of the UK. You may recall my interview with Lindsey Robins, Head of Marketing for the company earlier this year, where we spoke about the company’s provactive campaign #HotWomenOnly which got some women hot under the collar and flushed in the cheeks! The company is … Read More
Keep Your Cool With Cucumber Clothing.
I recently sat down with the founders of Cucumber Clothing, Eileen and Nancy to discuss their revolutionary new line of clothing that is not only beautiful and stylish, but has a really neat solution for women with hormonal fluctuation post-pregnancy and through menopause. You can listen to the full podcast here, and don’t forget to scroll to the bottom to … Read More