Waking up the glutes
When in rehab after a knee ligaments injury and little or no exercise for weeks- it’s best to get the basic core strength muscles activated before launching back into the same advanced levels of exercise as before. Repetitions increase daily. The instructions are in the video voice-over together with my actions. With thanks to Tessa […]
Physio exercise for rehab
When you have a knee injury, unable to exercise as usual, and you’re hyper-mobile, muscles quickly switch off especially the glute, core and hamstrings. It’s starting over again with the most basic fitness exercises. To kick start muscle memory and functionality, tie a stretchy band knotted at the ends over a door frame, and pull […]
My thought for the day
Especially when you smile, others will smile back. Even strangers. Have a great Sunday.
Loving the Sunny day today-roll on Summer
Loving my Look Fabulous Forever new makeup products
Having just worked with Look Fabulous Forever makeup brand on their new TV Commercial ( I will post pix when it launches) I now have a few of their hero products. I’m looking forward to using them particularly on my lovely age 50plus lifestyle and makeover clients.
Even the simplest of food looks more appetizing when presented prettily on the plate
Portion control is important when making how you eat a lifestyle choice not a diet. A smaller portion styled attractively on a small plate will make you feel you’ve still eaten well and satisfied. Parma ham with fresh figs and green pesto ( basil, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil) dressing and salad leaves.
Beauty is all around you when you take the time to stop and look around you
Sometimes its good to take a moment to stop, look and appreciate what’s around you. Just like this beautiful Magnolia tree. Live in the moment. #
A Thai Laksa prawn curry
When you fancy comforting warming carb-type food instead try a healthy version that nourishes with the warmth coming from chillies and spices rather than starchy or sugary carbs. This is a Thai prawn Laksa with broccoli, basil leaves, pal choi, a few rice noodles, big fat juicy prawns in a thick coconut broth flavoured with […]
Easter Sunday morning beach ride
Pad Thai dinner served up with a swan decoration made from apples
One of my favourite Thai dishes of rice noodles, bean shoots, chopped peanuts, king prawns, and lime juice, chillies, fish sauce, galangal, coriander, Thai basil and a tiny pinch of palm sugar to flavour.