It's never too late to take control of your fitness and weight. Every small step you take is a big investment in you future self. Exercise can have hugely beneficial effects on the ageing process. As can the right nutrition.

School holidays can often be a reason why we fall out of good exercise habits and then find it hard to get back into them. But, equally, you might find it hard to stick to your usual routine if your partner is away or work is so busy you don't get home in time and are stressed and shattered. So, I have a few strategies I thought I'd share with you.  

Until I was in my mid-20s I wasn't a runner, but now I'm a convert. 

I love that I can now pass on my passion and my love of running to others. I want to inspire others to love running too. Running isn't for everyone, but it might be for you…...

Some say sugar is highly addictive – more so than alcohol and some drugs. It is certainly a hard habit to kick. Don't be hard on yourself if you can't go cold turkey. It's not easy. 

A long weekend. Gathering with family and friends. A clock change. Sunshine and rain. A chance to be outdoors and active and an excuse to snuggle on the couch. Running, biking, scooting (for the kids), walking and climbing. Easter egg hunting and barbeque feasting. 

I think we need these pockets of alone time, unstructured and free. It's restorative and beneficial to our stress levels and emotional health. Even a few moments of quiet contemplation or meditation can help. Reading a book, colouring, knitting...engaging in something creative can be just as good for your physical health as a heart pumping exercise. See if you can schedule it in, alongside the exercise of course!

March is a great time of year to review those New Year Resolutions and goals and to see how far you've come and whether they're still relevant. I know I feel fitter than I did in January, but I know that I need to have a bit of a diet re-set to really feel the effects on my body. Fitness is about exercise and nutrition - the two go hand in hand.