We have been long-time fans of this little jar sitting in our kitchen cupboards at home. Almond butter! If you're already shying away because peanut butter has a bad reputation calorie content-wise, then turn around and come back; … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: GET A PROTEIN BOOST WITH EASTER TREATS
We love Easter, and are more than happy to indulge in a little sweetness, but what could be better than to know you're giving your body a bit of a protein boost in the process? Win, win right? Luckily for us sister lifestyle bloggers Teddy and Alex … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE DETOX KITCHEN
by Chrissy Iley I have wanted to try The Detox Kitchen for a while. I love the idea of beautiful healthy food delivered to you in the morning in packets that are portable and can go with you anywhere. Of course it is always a good idea to eat … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: DR GAYE SUPER-SHAKE
by Annie Vischer There's a new brand on the health food scene, and we approve. Introducing Dr Gaye Super-Shake. And who is this mysterious Dr Gaye? She's actually called Dr Morgaine Gaye and is a Food Futuroligist. That means she looks at … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: MORNING CLEANSING WATER
by Annie Vischer When it comes to your morning wake up call in beverage form, it's so easy to just knock up a quick cup of tea, or side-step into the nearest coffee shop for your usual. But why not change it up? The best way to start the … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: MORNING MATCHA MILKSHAKE
by Annie Vischer Everyone needs a little bit of a pick-me-up (or in some cases a haul-me-up) in the morning. But if you're not a coffee girl, then it's a little hard to come by! That's until you factor matcha into the equation. This powerful … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: HOW TO RUN A 10K
by Annie Vischer This weekend I'm running a 10k. The Nike We Own The Night 10k in London to be more specific. I have never really been a runner. I had a phase back when I was at school, when it seemed to be the done thing, and I did get into … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: SHAKE IT UP!
by Annie Vischer Christmas is over, New Year's Eve celebrations have been and gone and now it's time for a fresh new start. That's the general consensus isn't it? It is certainly the sentiment that has flooded the social media likes of … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: WEEK 5
by Annie Vischer I'm into my fifth week of being a clean and lean girl and feeling pretty darned good with it. The cleanse has been and gone, now it's all about maintaining the lifestyle. This is, in part, fairly easy. The cleanse teaches you … [Read more...]
Bodyism Workout: The Perfect Warm Up
Over the next few weeks, Lee Mullins - Director of Personal Training at Bodyism, the holistic inside-and-out body system that supers Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Elle 'The Body' Macpherson turn to in order to sculpt their long, lean and strong … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: WEEK 2
by Annie Vischer Now as you'll remember from my feature last week, this Monday was supposed to mark the start of the 2 week Clean & Lean Cleanse. I was ready to go. Full throttle. I was armed with my Clean & Lean e-book (£5.99, … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: WEEK 1
by Annie Vischer New to Bodyism, BATD's Annie Vischer is about to find out what it takes to get that enviable long, lean and healthy body the right way. Get to know Annie in this quick introduction and keep up with her weekly Bodyism Diaries … [Read more...]
Clean and Lean Flat Tummy Meal Plans
For a surefire way to get a flat, toned and taut stomach, combine your Bodyism Flat Tummy Workout with a clean and lean diet plan free from caffeine, processed foods and refined sugars. Here's the ideal daily diet; Flat Tummy Breakfast A … [Read more...]
Bodyism: The Flat Tummy Workout
This week, without a sit-up in sight, Bodyism trainer Lee Mullins takes us through 5 exercises for a whittled waist and perfectly sculpted flat tummy. Requiring no equipment, the exercises can be done anytime, anywhere. If you haven’t already … [Read more...]
Clean and Lean Revised
I have long been an advocate of the Clean & Lean way of life. Without gimmicks or quick-fixes this is James Duigan's (trainer to supermodels Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Elle Macpherson) fad-free approach to fat-loss, body-sculpting and … [Read more...]
Bodyism: The Butt Lifting Workout
This week, Bodyism trainer Nathalie Schyllert takes us through 5 exercises for a perfectly pert and lifted bottom. The exercises can be done anytime, anywhere using the lightweight Bodyism minibands - green are easy, blue are medium and black are … [Read more...]
Bodyism: The Better Posture Workout
This week, Bodyism trainer Lee Mullins takes us through the Better Posture Workout. Requiring no equipment, the exercises can be done anytime, anywhere. If you haven't already warmed up, here's The Perfect Bodyism Warm Up. Disco Lunge Stand up … [Read more...]