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Ernestine Shepherd, 78, world’s oldest female bodybuilder started at the age of 56:   Ernestine started working out when she was 56, thanks to her sister for that inspiration. Today, she takes classes for mostly senior women and older men. She started her classes with just 10 people and now some mornings people can’t get

We are delighted to announce the publication of I Am Still Here: Trials Turned into Transformation – a book relating the inspirational personal stories of 14 authors, including our very own Brendah Ndebele. As indicated by the title, each of the book’s contributors has fought their way through serious problems, only to emerge stronger, wiser

The teachings of manifestation and the law of attraction date back to ancient times in sacred mystery schools. Those who gained wealth, prosperity and abundance via these teachings may have kept this a secret against the masses. Something once thought of as impossible can be rendered possible via the use of imagination; bending reality to

Do you eat when you feel emotional and not only when you are hungry? If you’re someone who reaches for the biscuit cupboard when you’re feeling sad, stressed, lonely or bored then you have a tendency towards emotional eating. Whilst this doesn’t constitute a real problem if it’s an occasional thing, if your go-to way

The definition of ‘success’ is open to interpretation and means different things to different people. For some, success can be measured by financial wealth, professional achievements and educational accomplishments or releasing weight. Whatever the personal definition of success one has, there are fundamental principles that apply to the process involved in achieving it. One of

What comes to mind when you think of nourishment? ‘Holistic’ nourishment addresses the psychological, emotional, physical and social areas of our lives. While all these aspects may be fed separately, they are all interlinked. For some people, the loss of appetite may be replaced by stress eating. Still, the underlying concept is the same: an

‘Joy’ is a sensation experienced by those who adopt a positive mindset and outlook on life. In this state our minds are at ease and we feel content with our own reality. Joyful people are courageous and feel inspired to be a better version of themselves. ‘Joy’ is a useful state and can help us

Why is our first instinct almost always to resist change? Is it because of the perceived risks or fears associated with it? The contemplation of any life altering transition can be scary. But nothing is more satisfying than embracing our fears, embarking on a new adventure and emerging the other side a more confident and