I did myself a favor today. You see, I consider myself to have a fairly royal schedule. Kids are shipped off to school, and when I am not coaching clients or preparing for a workshop, I allow myself the pleasures of a morning Ashtanga session, a 5K run with a dip in the pool, or a coffee and read catch-up at my favorite undisclosed coffee house down the road.  

How many of us have decided to start healthy eating routines but still struggle to lose excess weight? At times, we may have even attempted fad diets, such as juicing, no carb, low carb, and fasting – basically quick-fix diets for temporary weight loss. Adding to this, we may attempt a healthy eating routine, but don’t really pay appropriate attention to our food, or our eating habits.   

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From the chilly grey climes of winter emerges spring in all its glorious colours. In Tokyo, the cherry blossoms slowly awaken to the more pleasant temperatures and paint the landscapes with soft pink hues, announcing the arrival of this much-awaited season. There’s much to be seen and enjoyed during this time.