As summer warms up, so too do the festivities! Social occasions tend to come on thick and fast in the lead up to the Summer break, with end of year functions and Christmas celebrations. With these 5 top tips, you’ll be able to manage the festive season and approach the summer holiday feeling energised, healthy and confident.

In the health and fitness world of social media, before-and-after photos have been trending for as long as I can remember. I know for some of us it can be a great way to show our progress, especially what we’ve achieved in a certain amount of time, but I’ve always felt they can be a little unhealthy for us psychologically.

When we think about hearty soulfood and a well-balanced plate, non-starchy veggies are a great tool to help us feel fuller and get plenty of nutrients in. This is because non-starchy veg are lower in calories.

Exercise helps the body to release endorphins, which will make us feel a whole lot happier. Exercise has also been shown to reduce stress hormones as well as naturally helping to combat those “winter blues”

Winter has arrived! And with any change in season it’s a good idea to adjust our eating as there are so many benefits to eating seasonally.

You might think that strict dieting and working out as much as possible will help put you at the peak of health, but the reality is it’s all about balancing our mental and internal health too.