Total Mind and Body Wellness

  Are you ready for another blog about life being too short, and how we have to make the most of every chance given to us? Well, here it is, your weekly dose of 'do all the things!' On Tuesday 27th February 2024, I walked through the doors of 'The Voice FM' not for the first time, because I had previously been into the studio to be interviewed by Hopps for a 5 marathons in 5 days attempt. But this time, it was all about the learning process, to learn a whole new job for myself, at the age of 49! I have already blogged this a little, but my journey has continued week by week, doing an hour every Thursday on Hopps' show, getting used to the feel of the desk, being comfortable in my new environment, and getting it right! I'm still making the odd small mistake here and there, but all in all, I feel comfortable and at home in the studio now, I find that I belong there. I was soon asked to cover a couple of weekends, covering Amy Dymond's show on a Saturday when s...

  It's that time of year isn't it? People who train with me giving me warning that they won't be here for a week because they are going away on holiday. The summer is a quiet time for someone self-employed in the Wellness and Fitness business. I am fairly lucky though that some of my virtual personal training clients take me away with them on holiday and keep their regular sessions while away. I am always being asked if I am going on holiday, and, to be honest, other than a very busy 5 days of honeymoon last year, and a few weeks of running The Forces March over the years, not forgetting a couple of Battlefield walking tours with my Mum, I haven't had what most people call a 'proper holiday' since 2003! Lots of people go away for 'all inclusive' breaks to hot places, eat, drink and be lazy for a week or two, and, I suppose that's why I haven't done it. Firstly, I can't afford a holiday, and secondly, I would rather find something more active ...