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At home video workouts – get your instructor led gym classes at home!

March 23, 2020 by Amy Darcy

THE GYM IS CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19! I can’t exercise. Even when it’s open, it’s too expensive. I’ll do it when I earn more. I’m a mum, how the heck am I going to be able to exercise?! I don’t feel ...

20 Minute Full Body Home Workout using Dumbbells

May 1, 2018 by Amy Darcy

This workout is sure to get your heart rate up and build lean muscle. With little to no rest between sets this 20 minute full body home workout using dumbbells combines strength and plyometric ...

3 Inexpensive Ways to Workout at Home

February 15, 2018 by Amy Darcy

As a self – employed mum, I know first hand what a challenge working out can be. Whether it is leaving the house, budget, weather, transport, lack of time and energy… there can be many reasons why it ...

Medicine Ball Home Workout

September 30, 2015 by Amy Darcy

I've long had my med ball sitting in the garage doing nothing so it was time to pull it out, dust it off and get moving with it - because summer's coming!!! I am so looking forward to beach ...

Should we have a Plan B BEFORE we Burnout?

Burnout creeps up gradually and then one day you find yourself with no motivation, little inspiration, sleep deprived and living in a ‘foggy brain’. This is not a great time to develop Plan B however so many people find themselves in this state and have to make a new plan. However, if we are functioning…

What to Look for when Choosing an Eco-friendly Sanitary Product

The love for eco-friendly and chemical free food, makeup and skin care products is becoming widespread in Australia. One area I feel is overlooked (probably as a result of less marketing) is eco-friendly sanitary products. On one of the most absorbent and sensitive parts of a women’s body, chemical filled pads or tampons are still…

Dr Nick Fuller shares new research around losing and maintaining your goal weight

We’ve heard it before; dieting doesn’t work. You always end up right back where you started. So how do you shift the weight and keep it off for good? The answer to that is evolving. The food, nutrition and weight loss industry is constantly undertaking research to discover more about our bodies, how they process…

Interview: Work & Life with Sally Obermeder & Maha Corbett

Today we interview Sally Obermeder & Maha Corbett, sisters, TV presenters, cookbook authors and business babes from SWIISH.com. We chat all things work, life, family, health and finding balance amongst it all! Hope you enjoy their insights as much as I did!

endota Organics nurture – an impressive skincare collection for mum’s and bub’s + WIN the collection (valued at $155)

When it comes to mother and baby skin care products, I’m very particular. I am passionate about using safe, well-researched and correctly labelled products. I am pleased to share that endota spa has just released an impressive mother and baby range, endota OrganicsTM nurture. It has been developed alongside Dr Hayley Dickinson BSc (Hons), PhD…

How to Choose a Quality Rosehip Oil

I feel in love with rosehip oil many years ago when I noticed how effective it was at improving the elasticity and hydration of my skin. It also helped heal my acne scars. In fact, it was the first oil I ever used on my skin. Unfortunately, my second bottle of Rosehip Oil (a different…

How Mindful Eating can Change your Relationship with Food

How often do you tell yourself off for eating something you have mixed feelings about? On the one hand you really want the comfort, but on the other hand you want to stick to your intention to eat healthier. We humans have a complicated relationship with food, but honestly, it’s not our fault. It has…

Six things you can do to improve the moisture in your skin

Who doesn’t love that hydrated, dewy, fresh and healthy skin look? It’s #skingoals right? Well, over the years I’ve sought to find out what helps keep my skin like this and I thought I would share what I’ve learnt. I believe there are two parts to maintaining and/or improving the moisture in your skin. Today…

Anti-Inflammatory Grapefruit Smoothie GF // RSF // VG //

Grapefruit – it’s the new ‘in’ flavour for summer smoothies and juices! Have you tried it in a juice or smoothie yet? It takes a bit to get used to the semi-sweet bitter flavour but there are so many health benefits in this subtropical citrus fruit. This Anti-Inflammatory Grapefruit Smoothie is one of my favourite…

Mushroom, Scrambled Egg and Tomato Stack

Simple and fresh. This was a throw together meal that I wasn’t planning to blog was was too nice not to! I just finished three assignments in three days and had four hours sleep last night. I haven’t seen the sun in days (quite literally, it is pouring rain in Brisbane) and I’ve barely left…

3 Healthier Dessert Recipes using Macro Banana Flour – Rhubarb, Pistachio and Ginger Crumble; Protein Waffles and Chocolate Brownies

Sharing sweet desserts with friends is an essential part of enjoying a balanced life and diet. I do believe though that we can make delicious healthier desserts with more nutrients than traditional dessert recipes offer. For example, all of these recipes are based around macro’s Banana Flour (available only at Woolworths). Banana flour is made from…

Crunchy Breakfast Muesli Cookies

Do you struggle to eat breakfast in the morning? If the answer’s yes, is it because you don’t have time, or is it just that you don’t feel like eating? If it’s the first, this Crunchy Breakfast Muesli Cookies recipe is for you because you can make them at the start of the week, pop them in…

Coconut Flour Banana Pancakes

This is one breakfast recipe you must try! Plus I’ve got some tips to share with you about cooking with coconut flour (I’ve learnt after too many failed attempts at using it and it is too expensive to waste!).