Author: Elena Overfield
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Body Positivity and Fitness: How to Love Your Body at Every Stage of Your Fitness Journey
Hey, you. Yes, you—let’s chat about something that might sound a little unconventional: fitness as a form of self-love. If you’re in the middle of ED recovery or just trying to be kinder to your body, I totally get how tough it can be to shift that mindset. But here’s the thing—fitness isn’t just about…
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Meet Our New Furry Friend!
Meet the newest addition to our little family: a six-year-old rescue cat with enough personality to fill the entire house. His name? Gary. No, that’s wasn’t our choice of name, but it definitely suits this grumpy, older cat! We adopted him just over a week ago, and while we’re still settling into life together, one…
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Breaking the All-or-Nothing Mentality Around Exercise
I used to think exercise only ‘counted’ if it was intense, exhausting, and checked off every fitness goal on my list. Anything less felt like a waste. But over time, I realised this all-or-nothing mindset wasn’t helping me—it was holding me back. There’s a lot of people out there (me included) who in the past…
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How To Build Confidence in The Gym
How’s your fitness journey going in January so far? Don’t worry, I’m not here to yell at you for giving up on it, or not starting in the first place. This is a safe space, and there’s no pressure here. Trust me, I’d be the last person to judge! Instead, I’m here today to give…
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How I Made Peace with Fitness After Years of Overdoing It
There was a time when I thought missing a single workout would be the end of the world. Spoiler: the world didn’t end—but my obsession nearly did. Fitness used to mean everything to me, though not in a healthy way. Every workout was fuelled by guilt, every rest day haunted by shame. It took years…
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Winter Blues? How to Boost Your Mood During the Dark Months
Ah, winter. The season of cozy blankets, twinkling fairy lights, and hot chocolate so thick you can practically chew it. Sounds idyllic, right? But for many of us, winter also brings a not-so-charming guest: the winter blues. It’s that sluggish, foggy feeling that creeps in when the days get shorter, the skies stay grey, and…
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How to Stay Off Social Media… Without Missing Out
I’m seeing more and more Gen-Zs and Millennials logging off Instagram and Snapchat, and leaving their phones behind on a night-out or day-trip. So, what’s happening to our generations when it comes to social media? If you’re surprised by this, well, me too. As someone who works in social media, the thought of doing any…
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Create Realistic Goals for a Productive Year
Are you sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions this year, or have you already fallen off? Don’t worry, I’m not that kind of blog to condescend you for “failing” at any resolution. I’m quite the opposite! A solution? Don’t set vague and unrealistic resolutions in the first place! I’ve been feeling quite overwhelmed (well, a…
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