Tanya’s Blog

The journey to self-love: Embracing the pudding

I’m 51 and I’m in good shape. As a woman, this has invariably led to me being regularly called (amongst other things) ‘fortunate’, ‘genetically gifted, or – simply – ‘lucky’.

Armageddon, or I’m-a-gettin’?

If 2020 was the year for catalytic change, 2021 may be the year we stay open to everything; the year we give our all to finding passion and self-fulfilment. Let’s think creatively and expansively. Let’s grow beyond our wildest imagination.

The perfect body. Illusion or reality?

As a gender, us females are conditioned to believe we’re acceptable only when “perfect”. Much of our life is spent chasing this illusory state. On the surface of it, we wish (so very much) for that coveted (and oh-so-model-esque) toned and lean beach body. But deep down we know it’s not likely we’ll achieve it.

Putting me first

How do I show self-love? Let me count the ways… carrot cake from Flavourtown (when they have it in); a really good book (when I have the time for it); a manicure (on my birthday); a good movie (when I’m able to stay awake long enough to watch it). Hang on. I’m not...

Conformity: will it be the death of us?

Conformity will be the death of us. More specifically, that of our kids. I’ve been seeing a lot of teenagers/young adults with anxiety issues recently. This kind of trend is always massively concerning, though not remotely surprising.

Move

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

Nourish

Lower blood sugar in 6 easy ways

Lower blood sugar in 6 easy ways

Lower blood sugar levels are the key to staying lean and healthy. It's not as hard as you might think and over time, will have an incredibly positive impact on all the systems in your body. Below we're going to cover six easy ways to do just that. Lower blood sugar:...

read more

Think

Dressing for my inner Chewbacca

Dressing for my inner Chewbacca

You know why we seek that affirmation from others? Because, we can’t seem to say it to ourselves! We don’t appear able to give ourselves permission to be gorgeous, beautiful, admirable, courageous, and intelligent (and to celebrate all this through our decisions on what to wear).

read more