Category: HEALTH NEWS

How many hours a day do you workout?

  • May 7, 2015
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(if I’m running something BAD is behind me!) Last week I helped with Family Health & Fitness Night at the Child’s school. It was a fun way to find out about elementary school PA (I’ve learned the hard way NOT to refer to it as PE. I guess it’s no longer EDUCATION but activity?). It was also another experience of moms asking me: “How many hours a day do you workout?” Hours. Yep. No matter how many times I’m asked that question it still blows my mind out (as the child sadly no longer says). fitting in fitness. canine thinks I’m crazy. Recently I’ve thought a lot about traditional fitness versus #wycwyc‘ing my way to

All About That Crunch… Baked Turmeric Plantain Chips (vegan, grain-free + paleo)

  • May 6, 2015
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Baked green plantain slices topped with Indian spices for a balanced belly. If you’re all about that crunch (aka you’d rather not share your potato chips with anyone) you should try switching up your salty snack routine with a reliable source of clean energy… plantains! Rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium, these banana doppelgangers are rich in resistant starch, a prebiotic that promotes the growth of good bacteria. Wait, did the low-carb girl just recommend eating plantains? YES! My high-fat journey was never about completely removing carbohydrates, it was about being smarter about how much I ate and when I ate them. If you’re practicing a high-fat/low-carb eating style, these chips are best enjoyed at the

Interview with QLD Surfer Holly-Daze Coffey

  • May 5, 2015
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Gold Coast Professional Surfer Holly-Daze Coffey is the younger sister of ripper Ellie-Jean and is set to follow in her big sister's footsteps. At only 17 years of age we caught up with Holly to chat about her surfing ambitions and lifestyle.

5 Ways to Build Awareness This Summer

  • May 5, 2015
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Recently I accomplished a goal that I’ve been trying to achieve for a long while – I finally got certified to be a yoga teacher. I went to a studio and went through a 12 week long yoga immersion. I was so happy with the wide variety of knowledge and experience that this process gave to me, but this is only just the beginning of my yoga journey. This summer I’m pumped to start teaching, and begin helping others on their own path toward a better life. The most important thing I got out of going through this yoga teacher training is how to build awareness. Self awareness is a skill that all of us can benefit from, and it’s not only applicable to a yoga practice. We can