by Rich Ellis | Jul 9, 2025 | Fitness, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
We’ve all heard the clichés: “What you put in is what you get out,” “Hard work pays off,” “Trust the process.” But nowhere is that more obvious, and more humbling, than in the gym. At first, it’s thankless. You rock up early, or late, squeeze it into your day, move...
by Rich Ellis | Jul 8, 2025 | Coaching, Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: eating fat doesn’t make you fat.That idea is as outdated as low-fat margarine and rice cakes for lunch. Yet for years, fat was the villain of the nutrition world. It was blamed for everything from expanding waistlines to...
by Rich Ellis | Jul 3, 2025 | Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Workplace
You start Monday strong, eating clean, smashing your workouts, no wine, no chocolate. By Thursday you’re tired, over it, and reach for the snacks.Then it’s, “Stuff it. I’ve blown it anyway, I’ll start again Monday.” Sound familiar? This is the all-or-nothing trap. It...
by Rich Ellis | Jul 3, 2025 | Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
Ever find yourself saying, “I’m just so tired all the time”, even when you’ve technically had a decent night’s sleep? You’re not alone. I fell asleep in one of my education sessions this week, it weasn’t boring, I was tired! More and more people are running...
by Rich Ellis | Jun 23, 2025 | Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Uncategorized, Wellness, Workplace
On 18 June 2025, New Zealand’s MedSafe approved the sale of melatonin, an over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid, without a prescription for adults, similar to how Australia and the USA regulate it. Currently, only limited formulations (2 mg modified-release) were available...
by Rich Ellis | Jun 13, 2025 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Wellness
Let’s face it, mornings can be a bit of a scramble. Whether you’re getting yourself out the door, chasing after kids, or just trying to remember if you’ve brushed your teeth, breakfast often ends up being whatever’s quick (or skipped altogether). So, when I spotted...
