by Joanne Parker | Mar 8, 2020 | Nourish, Nutrition
Meal Prep: The Shortcuts You Need to Know One of the biggest challenges my Real Girls face is that they are BUSY – and often feel that they are too busy to prepare healthy meals on a regular basis. A big part of feeling successful in your healthy eating regime...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 25, 2019 | Fatigue, General Health, menopause, Sleep, Stress, Thrive, weight loss
Have you ever wondered whether a lack of sleep can cause weight gain? Are you stuck trying to figure out why you’re gaining weight? Or why it’s so difficult to lose those extra kilos that just seemed to sneak up on you despite not changing your diet or exercise...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 20, 2019 | Nourish, Recipes
This twist on the classic Sangria is perfect for sharing when entertaining. Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 bottle dry red wine (use your favourite but consider seeking out an organic variety = no sulphites or other additives) 1 ½ cups soda water 2 cups assorted fresh...
by Joanne Parker | May 30, 2019 | Fitness, General Health, Nourish, Sweat, weight loss
Ahhh… Spot training belly fat! You’ve probably heard the claims that you can change your body weight and composition overnight with this brand new gadget or exercise program. You know the ones … “Lose the belly fat” “Banish your trouble zones” “Drop...
by Joanne Parker | May 16, 2019 | Exercise, Fitness, Sweat, weight loss
If you follow the fitness industry, you’ve probably heard of the benefits of HIIT (or High Intensity Interval Training). I am often asked by my Real Girls, what type of workouts should they be doing especially once they hit their 40’s and beyond. HIIT workouts...
