Do you really want to sign up for 5 days of training and detoxing to re-evaluate your health? Training for 3-4 hours daily with somebody controlling your portion size with the aim of losing 5-10lbs? YES, why wouldn't you! 

Despite sounding hardcore, retreats can be an amazing opportunity to kick-start a new, healthier you. On our retreats we ensure there is always variety, encouragement and fun. No boring workouts here! If you need more convincing, here are our top 4 reasons to take part...

1. RESET your eating habits and look at what you are eating to understand why you might be putting on weight. 
2. RECHARGE your batteries. If you live a fairly sedentary life, sitting at a desk daily, chances are you have very little energy, trying lots of different exercises, gives you an opportunity to see what you like, and what is most effective for you.
3. RELAX! Yes you need to time to chill out around the pool too.  
4. RE-EVALUATE your life when you return to your everyday chores. We have one life, live it and enjoy it physically and mentally. You don't have to be super skinny, but you do need to think about your health.

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Certain changes occur when we hit our 40s, but it's not all doom and gloom. Read on to learn how to establish some preventative habits and you'll stay healthier, sharper, more energetic, and more fulfilled for years to come.

What are the key changes?

• Metabolism: Slows by 2% per decade.
• Muscle: Down by 6 to 7 pounds from 10 years ago.
• Bone density: Drops by about 1% a year from your mid-30s.
• Libido: Declines because of high stress levels and hormonal changes.
• Stress: Can be higher because of worries about family health, career, and finances.
• Depression: More likely now than later in life unfortunately.

Don't panic though... just follow these easy fixes

1. EAT BREAKFAST: This is essential to keeping weight down and calorie-burning metabolism up.
2. REV UP YOUR METABOLISM: Strength-training for 6 months can increase your resting metabolism. Aim to exercise for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.
3. PUMP UP YOUR PROTEIN: Amino acids are needed to form complete proteins at least twice a day. This boosts levels of mood-lifting neurotransmitters in the brain, which can help relieve symptoms of depression, like slow thinking and poor memory. Aim for 4 ounces of protein at each meal. Good sources include fish, eggs, and quinoa. But don’t totally skip carbs as they boost mood by increasing production of serotonin in the brain.
4. GO OUT WITH FRIENDS (or join one of our retreats!): Laughing, reduces stress and boosts self-esteem. "Women are terrific at connecting socially but often let it fall by the wayside in their 40s because of career and family demands,"

Whilst on our recent retreat in Lanzarote, this delicious, natural protein shake went down a storm and it is so simple to make too!

All you need is:
A handful of fresh spinach
A tbsp of cacao powder
1 x banana
A sprinkling of chia seeds
Almond Milk

Blend it all together and enjoy.