6 – It’s so hard to keep on track
So now I have to practice what I preach. After a very good start to my new fitness plan, things gradually fell apart over the summer. I felt so motivated to keep on track: eating healthily, drinking...
5 – Exercise
This blog is easy for me to write as I am an exercise addict. I always have been and I am convinced it has helped me maintain my high energy levels and I can still do cartwheels and the splits! Not...
4 – Keeping on track
It has been a week since my post on Facebook about my weight and I am feeling very positive but it is taking a lot of concentration to keep on track. Two things I want to stress – we need to eat and...
3 – Drinks part 1
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is very difficult in a world where we are surrounded by things that are unhealthy. In this Blog I am going to look at many ways to make a healthier you (and me),...
2 – Make a plan
I read through my Facebook post – there are so many amazing comments. They are inspiring and wonderful. This Blog is not just going to be about losing weight – it is going to be about being...
1 – A journey to a healthier you (and me)
I decided to post a personal message on Global Women Connected about my long term issue with weight and food. I was amazed at the wonderful responses that I got with so many friends sharing their food...
New website offers personalised menopause advice
A new website (www.managemymenopause.co.uk) has been created by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, led by Mr Edward Morris – a previous chairman of the British Menopause society. By...
Do men sleep better than women?
Do men sleep better than women? The link below suggests that women sleep badly because of our hormones and because we worry more. But what about parenting? All mothers know that they hear babies wake...
Shonda Rhimes inspiration to lose weight
Shonda was inspired to lose weight after she could not buckle her seat belt on a plane. She has three children and wants to be around for their future. #Inspiringstories Read More:...
Lets be nice to other women
As Global Women we should look after each other. Women are known for bitchiness and gossiping. Lets turn this around and think before we are nasty about another woman – lets make a strong...
Formally anorexic and now embracing her curves
Megan Jayne shares her story on how she went from being anorexic to not only recovering, but embracing and helping to positively encouraging other women to be proud of their curves....
Victoria Balch – one of the women involved in the Alton Towers accident
One of the brave victims in Alton Towers crash was young Victoria Balch. After her horrific experience, she reveals that she is ‘relieved’ that her leg was amputated. Victoria had six...
France rejects reduction in female sanitary product tax
Recently, France rejected a bid to reduce the tax on sanitary products from 20% to 5.5%. MP’s tried to compare the need for sanitary products on par with men needing shaving foam, as one reason...
DIY home smear test – would you do it?
A new survey has revealed that millions of women are well overdue for their smear test, and a huge number of women have never been tested. Are you one of these women? And are you putting it off? A...
Are you getting enough sleep?
One of the most important aspects of health is sleep. Are you getting enough? Do you have to set the alarm every morning and struggle to get up? Do you find it difficult to switch off? We want to hear...
Could the Looncup revolutionise the Mooncup experience?
Meet the ‘Looncup’, a device which is currently in development stages and is being promoted on project page ‘kickstarter’. This device is like a modern day moon cup, offering...
Vaccinating girls against the HPV virus encourages their mothers to go for cervical screening
New study shows that giving girls the HPV vaccination – which helps to protect them against cervical cancer, encourages their mothers to uptake cervical screening. It’s a win, win...
