Tag Archives: health

5 Reasons to Stretch

When I first started going out walking, I always used to stretch after my workout. I figured getting warmed up should be enough. However, I later learnt that it is important to stretch. It helps with all the above and I’ve found that it helps immensely. I recommend everyone implements this best practice into allContinue reading “5 Reasons to Stretch”

The Power of 3

Growing up I always heard conversations surrounding the definition of a proper meal, meat and two vegetables. I grew up believing that meat and two veg on your plate, equated to the best meal for all! When in actuality, it wasn’t for me. Through conversations I’ve had with others about diet and healthy eating, IContinue reading “The Power of 3”

My 10 Hour Fast

A few weeks ago, a dear friend of mine suggested that I try fasting, as they found it to be a great way to cleanse their system and reported feeling much better after. They informed me that they felt the following: Increased sense of mental clarity. Enhanced ability to ignore food cravings – better willpower!Continue reading “My 10 Hour Fast”

Tips & Tricks in the Kitchen

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What’s In My Fridge?

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only endorse products that I use personally and have something positive to share with you all. Some of the items in my fridge are available below *Click on the item for further information Alpro Oat-milk Alpro Soya-milk Oatly Chocolate-Milk Very Lazy Ingredients Highland Spring WaterContinue reading “What’s In My Fridge?”

Lunch: Ackee & Fried Dumplings

Ackee is a Jamaican fruit and forms a part of the national dish of Jamaica: Ackee & Saltfish It’s light and delicious! I was going through my cupboards making a list for shopping. And I came across a tin of ackee! So I made some fried dumplings and enjoyed my meal 😊 Fried Dumpling AckeeContinue reading “Lunch: Ackee & Fried Dumplings”

Stairs & Stomping

During my daily walks, I encounter hills and while I enjoy walking down them, walking up frustrates me. Because at that point I’m tired. However, as my body needs this I will walk up the hill, but I walk up stomping. Not like in an angry way, but in a way where my strides areContinue reading “Stairs & Stomping”

Food Glorious Food

For years and I mean years, I found solace in food. Whenever I was sad, happy, bored or relaxed I found eating food made me feel? Different each time. Preparing the food, I salivated – I knew I was making something I ‘really’ wanted to eat.      Rather than having 2 bacon rashers, I wouldContinue reading “Food Glorious Food”

The Daily Walk

I’ve not been running/jogging much lately, though I’ve been walking each day – not really on Sundays. I’ve increased my walking from 20 minutes to 45 minutes, minimum per walk. It’s been an experience getting the know a bit better the city I live in. From the roads that are covered in dust, to streetsContinue reading “The Daily Walk”

Lockdown: Snacks & Naps

Here in the UK, the policy on Social Distancing has been extended for a further three weeks. This came as no surprise to me: No cure found, many people are still contracting Rona (COVID19.) I’ve developed a few strange things; I now snack a lot! And nap a lot! Since the UK began social-distancing, IContinue reading “Lockdown: Snacks & Naps”

Curves

Curves I’m curvy, and I know it. I can’t hide away; my body shows it. I own these curves, and don’t I know it! My intrigue is captured by the way some people cherish some curves and mock others. Definition of a curve: ‘a line or outline which gradually deviates from being straight for someContinue reading “Curves”

The Rotten Side of Life

The Rotten Side of Life I was once a meat-eater, so I do understand, the thought process behind eating meat. It’s how many of us were raised. I know many of you have seen PETA videos or some blog post about the cruelty to animals. So that’s not what I’m about to share with youContinue reading “The Rotten Side of Life”