Lifestyle

sxc.hu: Nadya Smolskaya

“Men’s best successes come after their disappointments.”

~ Henry Ward Beecher

Some days I feel totally uninspired, as if the innovation and passion has been sucked out of me.

Do you ever feel like that?

Being in that frame of mind can be such a trap when you are trying to consistently live a healthy lifestyle — motivation seems to vanish into thin air.

And, it’s usually those times when we slip up, and fall back into old ways. Click to Read More »»

sxc.hu: pnijhuis

Can you remember times when your mum harped on about being home for dinner on time? 

She had good reason to–children’s eating patterns are formed by the time they reach 12 years old. And, family dinners are the perfect way to set healthy habits for years to come.

Unfortunately, as we grow older, our habits become more and more difficult to change. So, now is the perfect time to set healthy habits for your children. Click to Read More »»

sxc.hu: obyvatel

It’s now 3 months since Elissa came into the world, and I’m so glad breastfeeding has worked out for us.

It’s certainly taken a lot of hard work and dedication to the cause. But, it’s also been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

Something I’ve learnt is that when you breastfeed, you need to be prepared for others to voice their opinions on what you’re doing.

Perhaps this is one of the reasons breastfeeding rates are so low, I’m not sure!

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sxc.hu: ilco

During the sermon at church on Sunday, our visiting preacher from America, began telling us about his struggles with weight loss, and how he has recently lost 40 pounds.

I can remember him visiting Northern Ireland before, and I have to say he certainly looks a lot healthier now — indeed his weight loss suits him very well.

He commented on how his weight has always been something he battled with, having tried and failed with many diets in the past (sound familiar, eh?)

So, what finally gave him the much needed kick to the posterior??? Click to Read More »»