Back to the grind stone

Back to the grind stone

This week has been tough in terms of getting back in to the swing of things!  I definitely think that going back to work when your office is home is far more difficult than when you have to leave the house to go to the office.  There has been much...

Healthy living using a microwave

Healthy living using a microwave

Microwaves are one of those inventions that perhaps were responsible for the rise of frozen and convenience meals.  There's nothing at all wrong with using a microwave when you are trying to lead a healthy lifestyle.  In fact it can be highly advantageous to...

{Fashion Friday} H&M New Season Fashion Picks

{Fashion Friday} H&M New Season Fashion Picks

Happy Friday friends!  Hope you've all had a great week!  Since getting back from my holiday the clouds have started to set in as the week has gone by.  With rain forecast for this weekend I don't think that I will be getting out my shorts and...

I {HEART} July 2014

I can't quite believe that I'm writing this post so soon! July just flew by in a flash and I know that I keep repeating myself but this year speeding by like lightning.  I think the fact that I have been so busy this month has had something to do with it....

Peanut Butter Cup Protein Brownies

Peanut Butter Cup Protein Brownies

Peanut butter cup protein brownies, yum!  Despite their calorific appearance these brownies actually live on the healthier side of life. They're super fudgy, peanut butter heaven and chocolate indulgence.  This is one recipe that I have totally fallen in love with....

{Fashion Friday} Dressing the bump on holiday

Right now I'm probably melting in the heat on the Mediterranean coast, eating lots of great food and having a great time away.  A couple of days before packing my suitcase I tried on some of the shorts and swimwear that I took on my honeymoon last November and...

Strawberry and Mango Sunshine Salad

Strawberry and Mango Sunshine Salad

OK, so I seem to be on a mango and strawberry kick at the moment. After my Strawberry, Mango & Coconut Chia Sundae recipe last week I just can't seem to get enough of this delicious combination of fruit.  Fruit in salads is quite a revelation for me and...

Hamster on a wheel

Hamster on a wheel

This week I've felt like a hamster on a wheel, it's just been go, go, go! It has felt like a bit of a tornado with work this week, but I can't complain as I love it.  The week got busier towards the end, which I will explain in more detail later on.  There...

In the Spotlight…

In the Spotlight…

Since getting involved in the realms of healthy living I have become very interested in strength and weight training.  I'm not looking to be a weight lifter or a professional or anything, but I love the results that I have achieved through strength training....