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Check out our Wellbeing Hub with health and fitness tips to make the most of your sober month!


Leanne Hall

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I'm a self-confessed health nut. Simple.

Having said that, I'm also far from perfect. I slip up and make mistakes. Who doesn't right? But what I can say is that I truly value my health.

My agenda is to encourage as many people as I can to prioritise and value their health. Why? Because we only get one chance at this "life" thing so why waste it?

Because when you learn how to really value your health, amazing things happen. Your relationship with both yourself and others is enhanced, and sticking to goals suddenly seems so much easier.

Now here is the problem. My 15 years of clinical experience has taught me that the vast majority of people do not prioritise their health. The reasons for this are many. Some feel they don't have the time, some feel guilty for thinking of themselves, and some have just forgotten how!

When we don't look after ourselves, a whole range of things can happen. Stress, fatigue, depression, relationship problems, weight gain, hypertension, digestive disorders.....the list goes on.

Now the first step in learning to value your health is to believe that you are worth it. You deserve to be healthy, and enjoy all the benefits attached to living a life in line with your values. It's no longer an option to put your health on the back burner; wait until the kids get older, wait until that awesome job comes along, or wait until you meet the man/woman of your dreams.

Make a choice, and start NOW.

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The Fit Foodie

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Sally is a self-confessed fitness and foodie addict. After moving from the UK to Australia, her attempt to ditch the apple crumbles and focus on nutrition was subject to a lot of plain low-calorie food. After a few months she learnt one thing: life is better with chocolate. And apple crumble. So her experimenting began and The Fit Foodie was born.

She focuses on high-protein foods packed with good fats and nutrients. This helps maintain lean muscle and sustain my energy levels. Her recipes aim to inspire others on their clean-eating journeys. Sally has also launched an eBook and Healthy Snack Mixes, which are available here.

For all Sally's recipes, head to her website: The Fit Foodie.

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Karen McLean

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Karen McLean is an Australian living in Dubai and is the creative mind, photographer and sneaky chef behind her blog, Secret Squirrel Food.

Her site and passion is all about making healthy food fun, inspiring and interesting! Apart from cooking and dining, Karen also loves fitness, dancing, having a good laugh, travelling, meeting new people and learning about different cultures.

Healthy food doesn't have to be BORING... let's make it FUN! Secret Squirrel Food is a collection of Karen’s recipes that celebrates the pleasures of eating simple, natural and wholesome food. She loves to experiment in the kitchen and to explore healthy alternatives to your not-so-healthy choices, so join her on this sneaky health food adventure! Secret...

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Ashleigh Brunner

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APD and Owner of Body Fusion Nutrition & Dietetics

Ashleigh is a passionate and positive Dietitian as well as a qualified Exercise Professional. She is the proud owner of her own Dietetic business called Body Fusion in Sydney, Australia and still practices as a Personal Trainer.

In her clinic Ashleigh helps a wide variety of clients manage conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, IBS, food sensitivities and eating disorders. She also sees a large proportion of weight loss clients.

Growing up an elite swimmer, Ashleigh had also always has a keen interest in Exercise and Sport’s Nutrition. She has had the opportunity to work with the Brisbane Roar & Gold Coast...

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