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10 lessons from 10 years of motherhood

We did it … the big 10. Today we are celebrating him hitting double figures and a decade of motherhood. It’s been a wild ride that’s for...

10 years stronger ... 10 years softer

(10 minute read) I0 years ago today, it was the last day of my childhood, I was about to turn 18. Although, there was no partying planned...

Why cortisol is stressing us out

We give cortisol hormone such a bad rep and blame it for all our problems; weight gain, fatigue and cravings, but actually it is...

Fear vs. Love

(5 minute read) I have learned that there are two major motivating forces in our lives; Fear Love Fear is an integral part of our lives,...

Why we need to stop searching for happiness

“I’ll be happy when …. I get to size 8” “I’ll be happy when … I pass that exam” “I’ll be a happy when … he tells me he loves me / I get...

The gender gap in the home

This week marks 100 years of suffrage in the UK, in 1918 women got the right to vote and there began the relentless journey that we are...

10 fun things to do under a tenner with the kids

With a trip to the cinema for my son and I costing a minimum of £20, no snacks included; a day out to our favourite theme park leaving my...

My hope for my son: mental health awareness week

As we are approaching the middle of Mental Health Awareness week my thoughts lie with what I hope for my son for the future; because...

A letter to all you beautiful mummas ...

A letter to all you beautiful mamma’s out there. Thank you. To the ones of you that are doing it alone, I see you. You are phenomenal. ....

Boys and their toys. Could childhood heroes put our kids at risk of eating and dysmorphic disorders?

This post was written and first posted in 2016. Enjoy. Rachel We all have heard of the suggested connection between Barbie dolls and poor...

Don't forget to love yourself first

“The strongest factor for success is self-esteem; believing you can do it, believing you deserve it, believing you will get it.” Diet,...

Confessions of a recovering busy-o-holic

Please note this was written and first posted in 2014. Enjoy. Rachel Over achiever (n.) ‘an individual whom performs better or achieves...

If you're having "one of those days' mumma

My son is the absolute love of my life, but it's not all rainbows and unicorns. I don't think motherhood ever is. We all have those days...

Surviving single motherhood

This was written and published in 2016. Enjoy. Rachel I have written many blogs on food, on training, on wellbeing … but never have I...

Why I said goodbye to my shredded abs

It has been over 5 years that I took the plunge and entered my first Bikini Bodybuilding show. In actual fact I entered 5 shows in 2013....

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