If you’re on a quest to live your best life, you’ve come to the right place. When you believe in yourself, set goals smartly, and stay healthy and strong, you’re capable of achieving anything! You can do it, and Live the Wonderful is here to support you along the way.
Are there healthy habits that you're trying to build and it's just not working out? Perhaps you stick to your habit for a little while, but at some point you fall off the wagon and find it difficult to get back up again? I feel you, because I've been there. Especially when building my exercise habit. I fell on and off the wagon for years. But, no matter what healthy habits you're trying...
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Many people put a lot of pressure on themselves to improve their health. They set big goals for themselves like never eat sugar again or lose 10 kg or exercise 5 days a week all year. Sound a little familiar? While it's great to be ambitious, setting big goals isn't always the right approach to achieving optimal and sustainable health. Often it's in taking small steps, one at a time, that can...
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Are you on a quest to live your happiest, healthiest life? Are you looking for more support in reaching your health and wellness goals? A Health Coach could be just what you need… I recently graduated as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. And, while I understand the immense value a Health Coach can offer, many people aren’t too familiar with what exactly a Health Coach is. And so, let’s start from the beginning… What is...
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Do you need some extra motivation to start exercising regularly? Apart from helping you lose some excess weight and tone up, exercise has many other health benefits. From physical, mental and emotional benefits, working out regularly can greatly transform your life. Here of some of the most inspiring health benefits of exercise to inspire you to move that body regularly! 1) Feel Happier. 2) Boost self-confidence. 3) Release stress and tension. 4) Boost energy...
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Are you trying to lose some excess weight? Have you been trying for a while and just not seeming to get anywhere? This is something so many people struggle with, and it's not fun. We are also all different with unique bio needs, so there isn't one formula that works for everyone. That said, in my personal experience, by reframing my mind and shifting focus from losing weight to being...
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This "Light on Yoga" book review contains Affiliate Links, which means I may get a small commission when you purchase a product. Please note: There is no extra cost for you, and, I only recommend products a genuinely approve and love. The book "Light on Yoga" by B.K.S. Iyengar is a wonderful item to have on your bookshelf. Written by the yoga legend, B.K.S. Iyengar, the man who founded the style of yoga...
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Burnout can sneak up on you. Life can get busy, particularly at work. The to-do list is always long, and it can feel like you're running through the days instead of living them. And often, we put work above health. We work too much, sleep too little, sometimes eat badly, and spend way too much time in front of the screen instead of outside. And eventually, it can creep up on...
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I recently did a personal 100 Days of Daily Exercise challenge and tried many different workout videos along the way. YouTube became one of my best friends, with hundreds of videos to choose from. Trying new workouts is a great way to keep exercise interesting and a lot more fun. Here are 5 Potent Video Workouts for Legs that I discovered and love. Try them out and learn to love the burn! 1) Boho...
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Exercising regularly is not easy for many people. Most of us simply don't feel like we have enough time, with so much else to do. Or we just find it too big of a challenge and give up after a period of time. But determined to keep trying to build the habit, I decided to embark on a journey of 100 Days of Daily Exercise and see what happened. Below are...
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Are you a yoga beginner, or thinking of doing your first class? Good idea! After doing yoga for a few years now, here are some yoga beginner tips that may help you along your new (and super exciting) journey. 1) Don't let yoga scare you. 2) Try different kinds of yoga. 3) Do lots of yoga before ditching it. 4) Use blocks and straps. 5) Focus on your breath. 6) Remember, it's not all about flexibility. 7)...
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