Hey Beautiful, Do you often find yourself eating the same thing over and over? It’s so easy to fall into a rut when it comes to our food. We stick with what we know because it’s convenient. There’s just one problem. We get bored! And when we’re bored, it’s oh-so easy to find ourselves elbow-deep […] Read more…
The Opposite of Mindless Snacking (and how to do it)
 “hhhmmm, I might have a coffee”, I mused as I glanced at the menu at a local cafe. “But you already had one today”, my man objected. I furrowed my brow. “No I didn’t.” “You did!”, he laughed. “I made you one and you drank it while you answered your emails this morning.” And […] Read more…
The Secret to Killin’ It (Goal Winning Made Easy)
It was one of those unusually warm London days in May and I was eager to get outside and soak up the sunshine before it disappeared again. On my lunch break I hurriedly bought a health magazine, some carrot sticks and hummus, and headed to the Broadgate Circle steps. The sunshine was every bit as […] Read more…
5 Powerful Tools for Reconnecting with Yourself
The most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself. Everything else stems from there – your energy, your work, your creativity, your relationship with others. When we disconnect from ourselves – when we stop listening to our heart and intuition – things show up in our lives that we don’t want. All of […] Read more…
5 Ways to Sneak More Greens Into Every Day
Eating more greens is a one-way ticket to a healthier bod and a kick-ass immune system. Let’s face it, would you rather have a thriving rainforest inside you, sparkling with life, vital nutrients and energy… or a dried-up old desert? No contest, right? Greens boast high levels of calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, zinc, and […] Read more…
Did I ever show you my ‘before’ pics?
This was me a few years ago: A bit different, huh? When I look at these photos now, I could cry for my younger self. I felt trapped in a never-ending cycle of dieting, guilt and hating my body. I suffered from anxiety, insomnia, chronic eczema, painful digestion, mood swings and low energy. […] Read more…
Create a Vision Board to Rock Your Dreams
I must admit I was a bit of a strange kid. When I was 3 or 4, I’d drive my parents crazy, constantly asking ‘What does that say?’ as I pointed at the street signs we drove past. In my first week of school, I cried in frustration because I couldn’t read yet. Once I […] Read more…
Mini Succulent Gardens for Mum
I’m such a huge fan of sisters Koren and Alana and their beautiful site, She Makes Magic. I love checking out their travel, food and crafting adventures, and feel endlessly inspired by their eco-savvy creations. When they asked me to write a guest post for their ’8 Ways to be Kind to Yourself’ series back […] Read more…
5 Ways to Bounce Back from Your Easter Binge
Easter can be a beautiful time to catch up with friends and family. It can also be a major sugar trap. Four days of Chocolate Eggs, Hot Cross Buns, more Chocolate Eggs… Even certain Health Coaches who stayed true to their intentions and enjoyed their first alcohol-free Easter (and birthday!) in years, may still have […] Read more…
10 Things Better Than A Bad Habit
Oh, bad, unhealthy, unwelcome habits. Why is it you’re so easy to fall into but so very hard to crawl out of? When it comes to liberating yourself from habits that no longer serve you, we talk a lot in The Sparkle Project about moving your focus from what you’re giving up, to what […] Read more…
Learning to Love Your Body
Body-Love Wellness Circles by Anne-Sophie Reinhardt is an immersion into the power of body-acceptance. The Circles will be focused around transforming the relationship you have or may not have with your body, food and yourself. This post is part of the Body-Love Blog Tour, which is spreading the message of body-acceptance. To learn more, click here. […] Read more…
Overcoming Resistance
You know, once upon a time I was scared of becoming a Health Coach. What if I didn’t find any clients? What if I did, and they didn’t like me, or I didn’t like them? What if they didn’t like my coaching style or see results? What if I quit my career and then […] Read more…
New Design, New Directions
Oh hey there, beautiful! Welcome to the new Vegan Sparkles! There have been some pretty crazy-wonderful things happening behind the scenes lately. You know those little hints the Universe sends you that it’s time to evolve? Those little pokes and prods that urge and push you to break through resistance and do the work […] Read more…
6 Green Drinks for St Patrick’s Day
Did I ever tell you my Gran was Irish? Mix that Irish blood with my passion for wellness and you get one very excited Health Coach ready to get her green drink on! Mix things up this St Patrick’s Day and celebrate in healthy, green style. These drinks will make you the sparkle more […] Read more…