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Thoughts, interviews and articles, curated for 34/7 women, by 34/7 women.
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Goals over Resolutions. It’s not too late to flip the script
Goals and resolutions might sound like much of the same thing, but there is actually a very different mindset involved and one that will...


Jun 18, 20202 min read
The Importance of Getting Away from it All
Seemingly coming out the other side of CV19 (fingers crossed) one of the first things I did once restrictions were lifted was book a...


Dec 11, 20192 min read
6 Healthy Breakfast Staples
Breakfast is often that meal that gets skipped, but for a busy working mum it can feel almost impossible to a) get a healthy breakfast...


Sep 4, 20192 min read
Lack of Sleep Can be Affecting your Weight Loss Goals
Lack of sleep can be preventing you from losing weight. Weight loss and management is something we all consider from time to time, but...


May 2, 20193 min read
Unhealthy guilt; Time to recognise the stress we’re putting on ourselves.
I write this post about unhealthy guilt off the back of having a very sick child over Easter. Most people had booked time off, so I was...


Jul 31, 20172 min read
Flu Season: Being Sick & Still Being Mum
As mums we face many hurdles in life, but being sick is definitely a spanner, not easy or enjoyable, in the proverbial works. As I...


Jul 31, 20172 min read
Immune Boosting Foods: Fuel-up for Winter
I don’t know about you, but being sick isn’t something I have time for. The best defence is a good offence, so fuel up with foods that...

Jun 30, 20172 min read
Balancing Your Body Chemistry: And Why You Should Care
The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain. So this is a quote from Aristotle, but I heard it for the first time...


Mar 9, 20172 min read
Wellness: 5 Superfoods that can Help Relieve Stress
Stress is a part of everyday life, especially for us busy mums and while a little stress can actually be good for you, helping you...


Feb 27, 20171 min read
Citrus Smoothie Bowl
Because we love summer. Because we love smoothies. Because we love Alpha Foodie’s blog. For so many reasons we thought we should share...


Feb 8, 20172 min read
Relieving Stress in Just 30 Minutes a Day
Relieving stress. Life as a mum, can at times feel relentless. The other day, when my little boy asked for the same five minute scene in...


Jan 22, 20172 min read
Are Your Protein Shakes Actually Doing Anything?
How much do we need? The average person needs around 0.8 – 1.2g of protein per kilo of body weight, per day (depending on how much...


Jan 19, 20173 min read
6 Simple ways to Instantly Improve your Nutrition
Trying to live a healthy, active lifestyle and improve nutrition, while working and being a mum can at times feel overwhelming. Everyone...


Jan 15, 20171 min read
Overnight Oats
Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals,...


Jan 13, 20173 min read
The Power of Gratitude
For many people, gratitude is difficult, because quite frankly life can be difficult. Ordinary circumstances can make our minds spin...


Jan 13, 20172 min read
Healthy Eating: Why Watermelon is Your Body’s Best Friend this Month
After a month of overindulging on food, drink and the toxins that come with the festive period, January is a time to un-bloatm offload...


Jan 1, 20173 min read
How to Ensure you Achieve your New Year Goals
It happens every year – we set new year goals, get excited about them and then… do nothing. It’s estimated that only around 10% of people...


Dec 13, 20162 min read
Are You Too Negative and What Impact is it Having on Your Life?
But, if I’m honest, I’d kind of assumed the same thing. It’s interesting to stop and think how many of our thoughts automatically go...


Dec 4, 20161 min read
Water Bottles You Won’t Want to Leave Home Without
For any busy working woman, hydration is key. What does your water bottle style say about you? Here’s our top picks for water bottles you...


Nov 30, 20162 min read
How to Start Meal Prepping
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Okay that sounds little harsh, but when it comes to food for your family for the week, it’s...
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