--- title: MoveGB Blog | Laura (23) description: After 3 years of excess at uni took a serious toll on my waistline and wellbeing, I found that a love for strength training, HIIT and spin classes were key to keeping me healthy and happy. I'm at the forefront of finding out and creating awesome stuff about health, fitness and happiness and when I'm not at work I love nothing more than pizza and prosecco in the sun with friends. What motivates me? Knowing that life is short... 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I'm at the forefront of finding out and creating awesome stuff about health, fitness and happiness and when I'm not at work I love nothing more than pizza and prosecco in the sun with friends. What motivates me? Knowing that life is short... Find me on: ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Go-sober-for-October.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/6-reasons-why-going-sober-for-october-could-be-awesome) ## [6 Reasons Why Going Sober For October Could Be Awesome](https://blog.movegb.com/6-reasons-why-going-sober-for-october-could-be-awesome) Posted by [Laura](https://blog.movegb.com/author/laura) Could you give up your favourite tipple for a month? Loads of people are going Sober for October in order to raise money for [Macmillian Cancer Support](https://www.gosober.org.uk/about). It's only 31 days, but with a [ in a recent study showing that 9% of 25-64 year olds drink every day](https://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/help-and-advice/statistics-on-alcohol/)and with alcohol playing a large part in our social lives, it might be harder than some of us first thought.  0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/6-reasons-why-going-sober-for-october-could-be-awesome#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Toni_Lamb.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/ask-the-experts-how-to-fit-exercise-into-your-daily-routine) ## [10 Ways To Fit Exercise Into Your Daily Routine By Move Personal Trainers](https://blog.movegb.com/ask-the-experts-how-to-fit-exercise-into-your-daily-routine) Posted by [Laura](https://blog.movegb.com/author/laura) Here at MoveGB, we're lucky to partner with some of the best fitness experts in the industry, and we're excited to be able to share some of their best tips about health and fitness!  0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/ask-the-experts-how-to-fit-exercise-into-your-daily-routine#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Motivational.Quotes.png)](https://blog.movegb.com/movegb-best-motivational-quotes-1409) ## [MoveGB Best Motivational Quotes! ](https://blog.movegb.com/movegb-best-motivational-quotes-1409) Posted by [Laura](https://blog.movegb.com/author/laura) If you've ever checked out our Notes to Inspire then you'll know we love a good dose of motivational quotes! 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