KJ’s Blog

Don’t sweat a ‘magic number’

I wanted to have a chat about losing weight. It is no surprise many want to be thinner. Too many Kiwis are overweight, and our obesity numbers are among the worst in the developed world. Weight loss is a big deal for so many. And people can be set on an ideal weight or magic ...

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Posted: May 12, 2021Categories: Health, Health Tips, Success, Weight loss, Wellness

Taking the Power Back

Gorging out on yummy food is easy to do. We have all done it and it’s great fun at the time. The results can be bad news though. I’m sure you know the feeling- hammering away until you are bloated, feeling crook in the guts, then wondering what the hell you were thinking having the ...

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Posted: March 30, 2021Categories: Health, Health Tips, Nutrition, Wellness

Take courage and make a start

Without a doubt, the best part about being a health coach is seeing someone with a smile on their face as they tell you how good they are feeling because of the changes they have made in their life. With almost everyone I work with, there will come a moment when I know the penny ...

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Posted: February 23, 2021Categories: courage, Health, Health Tips, Success, Wellness

Health = Wealth (literally)

Has it ever occurred to you if you were more productive at work you would be worth more to your employer? Surely then you should be duly rewarded right? Perhaps a pay rise, or more annual leave, a nine-day working fortnight? Heck, even a supplied carpark is worth plenty, particularly in Auckland. What if you ...

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Posted: January 21, 2021Categories: Health, Health Tips, Money, Success, Wellness

‘Match Fit’ is must see TV for Kiwi men

For all of its entertaining qualities, don’t underestimate the importance of Match Fit (Tuesday nights on TV3). It could not have come at a better time, with so many middle-aged men in NZ wishing they were healthier and not knowing where to start. Asking for help and support can be the hardest step for anyone ...

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Posted: November 1, 2020Categories: Health, Men

The (Anti) Social Dilemma

If you were already feeling sheepish and a little concerned about your social media use, the revelations from The Social Dilemma on Netflix will probably have left you downright disturbed. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the gist – it’s a documentary full of informative, confronting and frankly scary information and forecasting about our ...

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Posted: September 28, 2020Categories: Health, Health Tips, Technology

First blog – my thoughts on getting healthy

Welcome to my first health blog. I appreciate you taking the time to read my thoughts on health-related stuff (and let’s be honest, the list is infinite!).

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Posted: July 24, 2020Category: Health