Healthy living
Welcome to the healthy living page! Here you can find all blog post that are related to a healthier lifestyle. Topics range from the more physical aspects of a healthy body to the more mental aspects of a healthy mind. It also includes a range of success habits to implement in your life, to help you crush your health and fitness goals.
14 essential tips for when you’re new to the gym
Going to a new gym -or any new place for that matter- can be quite overwhelming. I hear ya! It’s unfamiliar territory, you might not know anyone there, and perhaps you’ve never even stepped foot in any other gym before. On first sight, everyone in there seems to know...
9 reasons why strength training is vital for women
Strength training or lifting weights are still concepts that many women find quite scary. Some are for instance scared it will make them bulky. Others might be scared because they think it’s a men’s world. If you’re also scared of strength training, I’m telling you:...
7 powerful guided meditations for beginners
Meditating in total silence can be quite tricky and difficult at first. If you’re also struggling with this, then guided meditation can be a great alternative for you. It’s one of 8 different meditation options that I wrote about for you guys in an earlier post. (you...
5 super healthy and easy salad dressings (vegan and oil-free!)
Who doesn’t love to eat a delicious fresh salad on a nice summer day? A salad is typically not too heavy on the stomach. It’s fresh and juicy. And it’s super healthy! However… that also really depends on the type of salad dressing that you’re pouring over your...
13 tips to drink enough water and stay hydrated throughout the day
We all know from our upbringing how important it is to drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated. And yet most of us struggle to keep drinking enough of it. We simply forget, or it’s just something that we dread. We think of it as something that we HAVE to do,...
How to make a perfect cup of matcha green tea: with and without tea set
Drinking matcha green tea is a great way to boost both your body and mind. This powerhouse drink has many great benefits, which you can read in another article of mine HERE. So if you decided to give this drink a try, make sure to read along! To make a perfect cup of...
Juicing or blending: which one is better for you?
Nowadays, smoothie shops and juice bars can be found around every street corner, no matter where you go! That’s not very surprising either, given the massive popularity of these health drinks. Also here in Chiang Mai, there are just too many of these shops and bars to...
11 essential tips to reduce your daily sugar intake
Sugar, desserts, snacks, and sweet stuff: who doesn’t love it? I know I sure do! I have a serious sweet tooth, and I just love eating desserts and sweet snacks. But as with anything in life: it’s best to do it in moderation. So on occasion, I just let myself have...
8 meditation types to help create a more peaceful you
“The thing about meditation is: you become more and more you”. -David Lynch Practicing meditation provides us with all kinds of powerful benefits. Benefits that help us create a more peaceful version of ourselves. However, many people never get to experience those...
6 amazing health benefits of celery juice and why you should drink it
While a stalk of celery isn’t something overly sexy, I’ve been noticing quite a trend when it comes to celery juice. My favourite juice bar here in Chiang Mai recently picked up on this trend and is now serving 100% celery juice too. So, curious as I am, I was eager...
26 ideas to get your body moving without actually working out
Let’s face it. We simply don’t always have the time to be working out every day. Because, you know, life happens. We are busy with our jobs, our families, our friends, or our other hobbies. You name it. That does however not mean, that we can’t get our body moving...
10 night-time habits to avoid when you are trying to lose weight
Many people can stick to their diet plans quite well during the day. And then somehow manage to mess up almost every single night. I’ll admit, I’m also at my worst during night time! Night-time eating is my biggest struggle and I believe that many people are with me...
3 delicious and time-saving oatmeal ideas for those crazy busy mornings
We all have those crazy busy periods sometimes, when we have to get out of the door super early and can’t be bothered with preparing ourselves a nice healthy breakfast. Now, what if I told you that there is a great solution to that problem. Two words: overnight oats....
14 tips on how to stay motivated and rock your health and fitness goals
With the crazy busy and hectic lives that we are living nowadays, it can be so hard to stay motivated to keep working on our health and fitness goals. It feels like there is always an excuse as to why we just can’t do it today. Perhaps another time. But I’m telling...
A beginner’s guide to the different styles of yoga: which one should you choose?
Have you been thinking about starting yoga, but not sure if it’s for you? Or are you already convinced you want to practice yoga, but you're not sure yet about the type? Then this post might come in handy! The wonderful thing about yoga, is that it is so diverse. It...
5 super easy recipes for amazingly delicious smoothie bowls
Looking for some inspiration to try out some new delicious healthy meals? Look no further! I am an absolute fan of smoothie bowls. They are packed with healthy nutrients, they are delicious, and keep you full for hours. I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and even...
How to improve your running technique from head to toe
Do you think your running technique could use some improvement? Or are you a beginning runner who doesn’t know what to look out for? Then make sure to watch this video. I came across it on YouTube and the video shares some really valuable and useful tips and tricks on...
6 essential tips on how to create a meditation morning routine
Mornings tend to be quite stressful for a lot of people. After hitting the snooze button of the alarm clock a dozen times to get in as much “sleep” as possible, people wake up tired. And then with little time left, they rush on autopilot to get to work in time. With a...
11 remarkable health benefits of matcha green tea for body and mind
Matcha green tea has become a very popular drink in the past few years, even though Japan has been drinking if for centuries already. Wherever I go for a drink here in Chiang Mai, Thailand, there are always several options that include matcha. That made me decide to...
16 essential tips for running safely in the dark
One of the amazing benefits of running is that you can do it anywhere, and most importantly: anytime. And thus also at night time! This is absolutely perfect for people who are just too busy during day time, but still want to go for their beloved run. I personally...
How to say no to create more “me-time” and why you shouldn’t feel bad about it
“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” -Paolo Coelho I’m sure anyone reading this quote would agree with it, and yet most of us find it so hard to say no. I’m also guilty as charged! I’ve always been such a people pleaser, for...