I’ve been blessed to meet so many inspiring health babes through my Institute for Integrative Nutrition partnership over the past two years. Desiree Taylor is one such light beam. Certified Holistic Health & Lifestyle Coach, and Founder of Free Yourself Holistic Health, Desiree has an infectious personality and a smile that lights up the […] Read more…
Health & Wellness
Your Big Why
Whenever I start a health program with a new client, there are two steps we work on first – and for very good reason. Having the right motivation is vital to creating lifestyle changes that last beyond our initial enthusiasm! If you find that you struggle to stick to your health goals and you’re […] Read more…
6 Ways to Boost Your Sparkle, TODAY!
I love my first session with a new client. I love getting to know what makes them tick, what their life is like, and what they struggle with. One question that comes up almost every time is, what can they do TODAY to boost their sparkle? How can they feel better FAST? Here are […] Read more…
How To Escape the Diet Trap
If there’s one question I’m asked in almost every one of my first coaching sessions with a new client, it’s: “How did you liberate yourself from the diet mentality?” Such a great question. If you find yourself perpetually stuck in the starting-a-new-diet-every-Monday cycle, today’s video is for you, beautiful. xx Can’t view this […] Read more…
Sparkle Challenge July
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Perfection Myth
“How do you do it? How do you avoid temptation and be perfect all the time?” one of my beautiful clients asked in our coaching session the other day, and I had to laugh. Just a few short years ago, I was 8kgs heavier and I hated it. I hated my ‘jelly belly’ when I […] Read more…
8 Tips for Surviving an Elimination Diet
If you find yourself experiencing discomfort after eating certain foods, it could be the sign of a food sensitivity. Food sensitivities can cause a whole range of unpleasant symptoms including bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, fatigue, headaches, an inability to lose weight, and in my case – skin conditions such as chronic eczema. Yuck. While blood […] Read more…
The Sparkle Project is Coming!
6 Tips Your Brain Wants You To Know
Brain health. Let’s face it, it’s not the sexiest of topics. When I opened up the last of my Institute for Integrative Nutrition modules this morning and saw two long lectures waiting for me on this topic, I wasn’t exactly dancing around the study with glee. But I love learning about all things health-related. So why […] Read more…