The honest truth about relocating your entire life
My husband and I relocated to Birmingham last weekend from Glasgow. I wasn't planning on blogging about it because I wasn't sure it was that big of a deal. It would probably be the first thing on most writer's minds when they start to type, but sometimes when you're...
Career goals of a nine year old
"Becoming a pop star will be difficult Fi" my Mum said. I was about nine years old at the time, and one year deep into my obsession with the Spice Girls. "I know Mum, but I'm willing to put in the hard work" I said quite confidently, not having ever experienced a...
The amazing mental health benefits I gained from exercise
I stared blankly at my to-do list. This list had been growing steadily for many months since my department had lost two members of staff and I had naively offered to pick up the extra work in a bid for praise, more money or a promotion - looking back I can't remember...
Why I’m learning to forget about food
As I sit here with a belly full of porridge and and nice strong coffee in front of me, it's easy not to think about food. Well when I say easy, it's not consuming my thoughts like it often does during every waking moment of my life. In fact, forget the 'every waking...
Christmas…. I’m just not that into it
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Well I'm trying my hardest to crank up the volume of my headphones as Sia blasts from my phone into my almost burst eardrums, but unfortunately yes, I am listening to the flipping sleigh bells ring. I walk aimlessly around my...
I’m not thin and that’s OK…. I think
I've used this blog as a way to document my health & fitness journey. I've focused a lot on losing weight because this has always been my primary concern, and I just assumed that everyone else was worried about that too. I know there are some people...
The truth about giving up alcohol
I woke up with a bit of a hangover on January 1st 2014, and I can't remember having a hangover ever since. So that's a full year without a hangover - pretty good right? Or if you're a party animal maybe that's your idea of hell. Don't get me wrong, I have had the odd...
Why being cool isn’t important to me
You should know by now that I'm not in the business of setting trends. When I'm not wearing my ancient Adidas track suit bottoms I'm rarely in anything other than New Look leggings and a Primark t-shirt. Truth be told I've been wearing Birkenstocks for a few years now...
The importance of being selfish
I've been considering writing a post which is a bit more personal for a while, but I wasn't sure what to talk about. As a health and fitness blogger I assume that everyone is vaguely interested in my food pictures and workout schedule, but who is really bothered about...
Our time at Cannes Film Festival
I couldn't resist sharing some of my Cannes experiences with you all. It all happened last minute thanks to the film below which Life Up! made for the 48 Hour Film Project, but my boyfriend and I simply couldn't pass up this once in a lifetime opportunity to get...
Fudge Clean Blonde Violet Toning Shampoo
After the popularity of my Bleach London Shampoo post I thought it might be worthwhile reviewing another silver shampoo which I have been reaching for regularly. This Fudge Clean Blonde Violet Toning Shampoo was recommended by a friend and also by the lovely Kate at...
Easy gluten free chocolate brownie
If you're looking for a high protein, paleo friendly brownie recipe then mosey on by, cause this ain't for you! At this time of year we are often tempted with desserts and cookies at every corner, and normally I would dive right in only worrying briefly about the...