In Charley’s Memory Challenge

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The Video is finally live and the challenge is finally revealed. Its been hectic week or so for me as I finally revealed my charity 24 hour 3 peak challenge. The response the video has been incredible and I firmly feel there are so many behind me and supporting me. A lot of people have asked me why I chose …

Surround yourself with positive people

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When it comes to relationships, we are greatly influenced — whether we like it or not — by those closest to us. It affects our way of thinking, our self-esteem, and our decisions. It doesn’t matter how smart you are. It doesn’t matter how talented you are, which skills you have, where you are born, or which family you came …

We currently live in a ‘I want it now’ society

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I want it now generation We currently live in a world where if we want something fast there’s an option available to us. ➖ Food is the most convenient that springs to mind. Fast food outlets are dotted everywhere and we now even have the option for drive thrus for our coffee. And if drive thrus weren’t t convenient enough …

Anxiety is a bitch!

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Anxiety is an absolute bitch. ➖ Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life – for example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview. ➖ I have found that …

Tough Mudder

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  So this weekend was my first tough mudder event! With tough mudder there are several different events; 5km, half (5miles), full (10 miles). The longer the distance, the more obstacles you’ll encounter and presumably the harder they’ll be. Tough mudder is a well renowned obstacle race in which over 2.5 million have taken part in and has raised well …

Consistency is key

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How often do you find yourself bouncing from programme to programme trying to find the ‘perfect plan?’ Usually discovering that you aren’t any closer to that ideal body. If you have decided to follow a plan thats set over 12 weeks (A standard length programme) then follow it for 12 weeks!!  You need to give it a chance. Whether you …

Don’t let age define us

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Age is just a number. How true is this? How many of you reading this use your age as a reason for not doing something. It’s a topic which has got me thinking over the last few weeks. Too many times we are limiting ourselves based on our age, statements such as ‘I’m far too old to try that.’ Or …