Lois Hipgrave

Yes, it may be easier to reach for the biscuit tin when you are peckish but why put empty calories & fat-storing sugars into your body when you could be feeding it nutrients instead?

It’s the first full week back to work for most and time to get back to reality and kick-start or return to our healthy lifestyle regime!

Think outside the sandwich box and make your own lunch which is not only a healthier option, but also saves you money.

Christmas is just around the corner and the parties are already in full-swing. When you’re into your health and fitness, the socialising aspect of the party season may cause anxiety – you don’t want to feel like all your hard work has been compromised with mulled wines and minced pies.

Before I start, I would just like to point out that this post is not aimed directly at vegans. I am not against veganism, I just have some beef about some dairy alternatives!

Too much planning can often take the fun out of traveling, but sometimes it helps to have a heads-up on a few things...

The final destination on our Bali travels and a chance for us to get back on the boards.

Arriving late one evening, i'm not going to lie, but I had doubts about coming south rather than heading straight to Seminyak.

The quieter of the two main Gili islands, we booked to come here after Gili Trawangan as we thought that we may appreciate the peacefulness after being on the 'party' island for a few nights

Due to the beautiful sunsets over the ocean and opportunity to swim with turtles off the beach, this has to be my favourite out of the two main Gili Islands, Trawangan and Air..

Padangbai is a small fishing village located on the east coast of Bali, approximately 90 minutes drive from Ubud

If you enjoy walking, yoga and some pampering then Ubud is the place for you. Situated an hour north from Denpasar, Ubud makes a fantastic first stop in Bali