It’s getting to that time of year again. The time of the dreaded ‘bikini diet’. This is no longer a phenonemen restricted to women – even men and teenagers feel the pressure to have a swimsuit worthy body for a summer in the sun. This of course leads to an explosion...
After the Forge Ladies took on the Race for Life this weekend, we thought it would be handy to share some tips for preparing for a big event. After all, success often lies in the preparation. Have an early night. You’ll probably struggle to fall asleep if you’re...
Christmas Day tends to revolve around the food – a table groaning under dishes we’ve been dreaming about for weeks in advance. We’re often so focused on that Christmas feast that we forget it’s only one meal. How many Christmases have you skipped breakfast, and relied...
How many times have you given in to a craving and treated yourself to a cooked breakfast, a big Sunday roast or a large slice of chocolate fudge cake – and then felt guilty about it the rest of the day? For many of us, the cycle of temptation, craving and guilt is...
If you’re anything like us, as the days get longer and warmer, you’re no longer craving the heavy comfort foods of winter. You’re looking for delicious and light morsels that won’t weigh you down. Enter the salad. Long considered something you have alongside a meal,...
TACKLING INSOMNIA Insomnia can quickly begin to take its toll. We have blogged before about getting a good night’s sleep, but insomnia goes way beyond the occasional night of tossing and turning. If you are having real long-term trouble sleeping, we suggest seeing...
