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I made it! I completed 31 days alcohol free, ticking dry January off my erm... bucketlist. My willpower was certainly tested with a packed social calendar (typical) but I stood firm, sipped my OJ, and did it! Here are the 9 things I learnt when I did dry January... I could actually give up drinking …
Reiki. It’s a buzzword you may have heard of. According to Wikipedia, it’s a ‘Japanese form of energy healing and Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing’. Keep reading to discover what actually happens in a reiki session and why you should have one. I went to Charlee Baker Beauty and …
If the global pandemic has taught us anything, it's the importance of both our physical and mental wellbeing. Looking after your mental health can come in many shapes and forms and one way you may try and de-stress is with meditation. 'Meditating' doesn't have to involve sitting in a dark room with your legs crossed …
As the worldwide pandemic continues, 2021 doesn't seem very different to 2020 at all, which means we are all still spending a lot of time indoors. As gym doors are once again closed in the UK, at-home workouts have become a popular way to stay fit. At the start of the first UK lockdown, I …
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I've been a blood donor for quite some time now. I first wanted to get involved thanks to my experience of being part of Children of the 90s. Having always been poked, prodded and tested, I had no fear whatsoever of needles and thought it was only fair that someone like me should give blood …
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I challenged myself to walking 10,000 steps per day and after one month I had walked well over 300,000 steps. Here's how you could too...
I've been part of the Children of the 90s since before I was even born - and here's why I'm proud to give up my time and human samples in the name of science.
I take on the 30 day splits challenge to see if I can learn how to do the splits after stretching for just one month. Check out my video, with before and after pictures.
Hi guys and girls, I hope you are all well and staying indoors as much as you possibly can. While we are confined to our homes, it means we are unable to attend our usual gym classes, but that does not mean you have to pack in your fitness plan altogether. At present, the government …
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Hi guys, My blog has always been about helping people through recommendations, so I thought it only seemed appropriate to share some advice at this super-stressful time. It’s a very testing time for us all, and the future is uncertain. We’re in unprecedented times and the world is full of negativity around Covid-19. Here’s how …
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