So what’s the ACTUAL difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero?
Last Saturday I had a the opportunity to attend a Breakfast Symposium held by Coca-Cola (admittedly at an ungodly hour of the morning) before heading off for a day at Blogfest. I was naturally pretty interested to know what they had to share – after all, we all know Coca-Cola, we all know who they are and what they do, right? Hmmm. I thought so too. But, actually, I came away over an hour later with my eyes opened… But...
Barefoot trail running with the Trail Freak II
I am not really a runner. I mean, obviously like most healthy people I *can* run, but I’ve never got to the point where I yearn to be running, where it is the joy and head space in my day that so many friends seem to love. But – I also know I need to be fitter. And I get so BORED on the cross trainer that I have to use Netflix to occupy myself so I don’t just jump off. And then I get slower and slower as I get...
Dermalogica Reviews – Special Cleansing Gel
If you’re here for Dermalogica Reviews – special cleansing gel, or are in need of an Adult Acne Facewash you might be needing this. As a teen I was blessed with good skin. Acne passed me by – I had the occasional spot, obviously, but never anything terrible. I had close friends who suffered terribly, and my brother had shocking skin right into his 20’s. But me? Peachy soft smoothness, with just a little...
Courtenay’s a Beast, thanks to Sportsshoes (plus Inov8 Oroc 280 review)
Regular readers have followed with interest Mr LittleStuff’s journey over the last year, from an obese diabetic through his 6 stone weight loss and new-found energy and enthusiasm. If you’re new round here and have missed the updates, here’s a quick recap in one picture: You can see more info on his own blog, but having lost over 6 stone in weight and cured his diabetes he was looking for a new challenge (because,...
Sleep. And Changing Beds (*NB – video will make you Eeewwwww).
When I saw the email from the Sleep Council, I admit I rolled my eyes a bit. Yes, yes, we know. Change your mattress. It’s good for you. We all need good sleep. Yada yada. But then I saw this little fact jumping out at me: Obese adults who lose at least 5 percent of their body weight report that they sleep better and longer after six months of weight loss, according to a new study. (Department of Medicine at the Perelman School...
Feel good from the inside! | Win a feel-good hamper
After a long winter filled with too much chocolate and comfort food, it might be hard to remember how you felt last summer. Sometimes our busy lives can take over too, leaving us with little time to exercise or focus on healthy eating. The key to feeling good is to focus on what’s inside. The right nutrition can have a huge impact on how we feel, eliminating feelings of tiredness and fatigue. Here nutrition expert Pharma Nord...