Back in May a message went out through the dvla, asking for volunteers to take part in a Documentary about health and wellbeing in the workplace with BBC WALES. Having worked in a sedentary job at the dvla for 13 years my health had suffered due to gaining a lot of weight, i had had problems with my […]
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As an Administrative Officer within the civil service, my lifestyle has always been sedentary to say the least, working long hours, tied to a desk and balancing that with quality time with my Family (partner Eilir and son Jacob who is 2), that was difficult enough! not to mention getting some exercise. But having a […]
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I’ve been standing up in front of groups and crowds taking classes, holding seminars and giving presentations, for over a decade and by now you’d think that I’d be quite at ease with it. Until recently…………….. I was asked if I would go along to a local school to speak about the benefits of healthy […]
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What an exciting couple of weeks it’s been! Firstly, I found out that I’ve been shortlisted into the Top 6 UK Personal Trainer of the Year Shortlist with the National Fitness Awards!! AND Last week I found out that I’ve made the shortlist of 3 for the Lifestyle Business Award in the Swansea Bay Business Life […]
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Getting a bit bored of seeing unrealistic ‘Transforming bodies testimonials’ popping up on your newsfeed.Only just before I got my little typing fingers going, there was a comparison photo on my face book newsfeed. A fantastic transformation, granted, but all with the promise of getting there quickly and effortlessly (the after photo was great; she’d […]
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Sometimes it’s nice to sit down at breakfast time with a lovely bowl of crunchy granola. Most processed packs of cereal you buy are high sugar, high starch and low nutrition, so I’ve cooked up a lovely recipe that’s balanced with great nutrition to provide you with a yummo, balanced brekkie! INGREDIENTS: 2 CUPS GLUTEN […]
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Hmmm…that headline may be 100% correct in some aspects, but very often when I’m talking about nutrition (which is a lot), many times I’ve had the ‘you’re not normal’ response. “Tara, what do you eat?” And it’s from there that it begins….. So what is normal nutrition? Real food – Simple! Many people have been […]
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