On Consciously Trying to Trim the Fat

On Consciously Trying to Trim the Fat

I will never be – and have never desired to be – petite or skinny. I like having curves, I like being tall and strong. I like being able to see over the heads of a majority of the female population, and not feeling dwarfed by guys. I have a typically...
Runners – help! How do I prevent a stitch?

Runners – help! How do I prevent a stitch?

So, I have this problem. It doesn’t happen when I swim, or when I cycle – only when I run. I’ll be doing fine, running along at an easy pace. My breath will be through my nose, both in and out. I’ll be breathing around 3-4 step pace. And then....

Reflections on my First Booty Camp

Last week, I finished my first ever boot camp. Actually, it was a little different to a standard boot camp – it was, in fact, Booty Camp. Booty Camp is an Australia-wide organisation offering the boot-camp experience in an all-female environment. Why did I...

Challenge: Six Sun Salutations Before Work

{image from Geeta Yoga} My Challenge for February rose out of my long-held desire to have a regular yoga practice. I love yoga, but I currently only do it intermittently. I love the idea of a daily practice, but I’m daunted and somewhat overwhelmed by all the...