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5 November, 2015

Opening your heart…. with a crowbar

Sometimes opening your heart looks like a flower blossoming in the golden sunlight of a crisp spring day. Sometimes...

by Hannah

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2 October, 2015

Simple Raw Chocolate recipe

I’ve finally perfected my simple raw chocolate recipe. After lots of trial and error (welcomed by me and friends)...

by Hannah

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24 August, 2015

Compound vs Isolation Exercises

Weight lifting exercises are categorised into isolation and compound exercises. Isolation exercises use a single joint for the action...

by Hannah

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9 March, 2015

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome… it’s a real thing people.

“I think a lot about chronic fatigue syndrome. It’s symptoms sound awful, like a flu that will never ever...

by Hannah

3 Ways to become more Holy

Published by Hannah

If it weren’t for all the fluorescent trainers, patterned running pants and fitness apps on my phone, I’d think I was unfit. These are clearly markers of my physical...

15 February, 2017

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General

Peers

Published by Hannah

Peers are my nemesis, slightly awkward being a single 30 something in London… I know. Who doesn’t have a few social faux pas in their closet right?! Or awkward...

18 January, 2017

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General

Easy like Sunday morning

Published by Hannah

If you’ve been hanging around this blog for any amount if time, I’m sure you’re aware that I’ve had chronic fatigue for 7 years. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know...

4 October, 2016

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General

Believe. Belong. Become.

Published by Hannah

Over the last few years, as I’ve been recovering, my thinking has really shifted in terms of how I viewed my illness and my recovery. At first I focused...

13 September, 2016

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Emotional, Physical, Spiritual

How social issues affect your wellness more than you think

Published by Hannah

You can’t have helped but seen the utter madness ensuing around the world recently. The Syrian civil war, subsequent refugee crisis, mass shootings, terror attacks, the great divide not...

27 July, 2016

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General

You can never take my…

Published by Hannah

.. so I’ve never seen ‘Braveheart’ (yep, I know, sorry!) but I hear there’s a quote about freedom in it. Over 18 months ago, during an early evening doze...

14 July, 2016

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Emotional, Spiritual

That’s not your identity

Published by Hannah

I wish when I was growing up someone had told me my identity was not in my floral patterned denim jacket (although to this day every time I walk...

4 July, 2016

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General

We are our Choices

Published by Hannah

Jean-Paul Sartre had it it right when he said “We are our choices”. One of the greatest problems I come across in my job is people choosing to exercise...

11 May, 2016

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Emotional, Spiritual

How’s your love muscle?

Published by Hannah

Phew! I just got done an interval and weights training session which I haven’t done in a very, very long time. It felt so good to get the old...

12 February, 2016

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Emotional, General, Physical, Spiritual

HIIT for beginners

Published by Hannah

HIIT is a term which has recently been flying around the fitness industry like a kid in a sweet store (which is interesting as HIIT is supposed to shift...

11 February, 2016

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Physical, Weekly Workouts

I’ve got my Tight Pants on

Published by Hannah

In my room I’ve got my favourite pair of jeans hanging up, nope not in the cupboard, but hanging from a shelf. They don’t fit me anymore. Sure I...

1 February, 2016

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Emotional, General, Physical, Spiritual

Sugar: The good, the bad and the ugly

Published by Hannah

As a kid there was no downside, nothing negative about sugar; it was only good in my eyes. I was the ‘Candy Queen’ (for those non-Brits the ‘Candy King’...

26 January, 2016

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Nutrition

Today I punched my health choices in the face

Published by Hannah

Exercise and I have had a tumultuous relationship, one which started young and continues to this day. It’s like a bad relationship or phone contract you just can’t let...

5 January, 2016

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Emotional, Physical

How to help minimise stress and fatigue at Christmas

Published by Hannah

Christmas is always a mixed bag. Most people are never quite sure what Christmas will bring. It brings excitement and joy, traditions, sugar filled coffees, lights, festivities, friends, family,...

18 December, 2015

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General

No cartwheels

Published by Hannah

My current favourite workout does not involve cartwheels but it does involve jump rope. Throw on some drum and bass and get working, hard, for 15 minutes. Boom! Done!

24 November, 2015

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Physical, Weekly Workouts

Opening your heart…. with a crowbar

Published by Hannah

Sometimes opening your heart looks like a flower blossoming in the golden sunlight of a crisp spring day. Sometimes opening your heart looks like acknowledging that person who smiles...

5 November, 2015

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Emotional, top posts

Simple Raw Chocolate recipe

Published by Hannah

I’ve finally perfected my simple raw chocolate recipe. After lots of trial and error (welcomed by me and friends) I think I have it. Ingredients: 70g of cocoa or...

2 October, 2015

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General, Nutrition, top posts

Mood Foods

Published by Hannah

It’s true. I get in moods. There I said it. I’m not always happy go lucky, smiley smiley, loving life, keeping to my routine or schedule. I get angry,...

2 October, 2015

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General, Nutrition

Compound vs Isolation Exercises

Published by Hannah

Weight lifting exercises are categorised into isolation and compound exercises. Isolation exercises use a single joint for the action to take place and it puts stress on one major...

24 August, 2015

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Physical, top posts

Way Back When…

Published by Hannah

If you have read the my story page then you will know where I am currently at in life, and if you’ve read the about page then you know what this...

22 July, 2015

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Emotional, Physical, Spiritual

80/20 Rule

Published by Hannah

Why is it that sometimes a seemingly easy task can become so difficult and complicated? This has become the case with food and nutrition. Sure, nutrition can get really...

17 July, 2015

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Physical

CFS…. So what is it?

Published by Hannah

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome noun – a medical condition of unknown cause, with fever, aching, and prolonged tiredness and depression, typically occurring after a viral infection -a viral disease of...

13 July, 2015

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Emotional, Physical, Spiritual

How super are “Superfoods”?

Published by Hannah

In recent years the promotion of the “Superfood” has been evident not only in health circles but in wider spheres, reaching the general population. “Superfoods” are essentially foods which...

3 July, 2015

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General, Nutrition

I need your help….

Published by Hannah

As far as I see it, if you’re on this site and have been looking around, then you are now part of the rawroots community which means you get...

3 July, 2015

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General

12 Character Muscles // Social Awareness May

Published by Hannah

This month called on my social awareness muscle to get strengthened. I’ll be honest, I’ve never really been on top of the news – watching it daily or reading...

4 June, 2015

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12 Character Muscles, Emotional, General, Spiritual

12 Character Muscles // Self – Control April

Published by Hannah

When I was about two years old, my mum thought she’d lost me. She ran all around the house, up and down the stairs before finally coming outside. There...

5 May, 2015

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12 Character Muscles, Emotional, Spiritual

12 Character Muscles // Self – Awareness March

Published by Hannah

March I’ve always been fairly self-aware. At 16 I took myself along to counselling because, well, isn’t that what any 16 year old does?! I’ve always been a thinker,...

29 March, 2015

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12 Character Muscles, Emotional, Spiritual

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome… it’s a real thing people.

Published by Hannah

“I think a lot about chronic fatigue syndrome. It’s symptoms sound awful, like a flu that will never ever end, that drains you and makes you an exhausting burden...

9 March, 2015

Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, top posts

12 Character Muscles // Gratitude February

Published by Hannah

February “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill I’ve always thought that I was a pretty grateful...

1 February, 2015

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12 Character Muscles, Emotional, Spiritual

12 character muscles // Forgiveness January

Published by Hannah

As a Personal Trainer, and general fitness freak I’ve focused a lot on my physical health and bodily muscles. But long before this I was interested in my character,...

3 January, 2015

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12 Character Muscles, Emotional, Physical

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