--- title: MoveGB Blog | Laura (3) 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... 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If this is a statement that rings true with you, or if you find yourself regularly skipping your workouts, it's time to take action to ensure you're not destined to life as a couch potato. 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/the-4-pillars-series-variety#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Pillars_Convenient-1.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/the-4-pillars-series-convenience) ## [The 4 Pillars Series: Convenience](https://blog.movegb.com/the-4-pillars-series-convenience) Posted by [Laura](https://blog.movegb.com/author/laura) There are 4 key Pillars *for staying active for life:* 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/the-4-pillars-series-convenience#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Milk.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/skimmed-vs-whole-milk) ## [Skimmed Vs Whole Milk](https://blog.movegb.com/skimmed-vs-whole-milk) Posted by [Laura](https://blog.movegb.com/author/laura) Milk – it’s a staple in many people’s diets and one we began [drinking around 7500 years ago](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0908/09082801)! 6 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/skimmed-vs-whole-milk#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Giving-up.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/is-it-time-to-give-up-giving-up) ## [Is it Time to Give Up Giving Up?](https://blog.movegb.com/is-it-time-to-give-up-giving-up) Posted by [Laura](https://blog.movegb.com/author/laura) Lent is upon us, and after the indulgence of pancake day, many people will be giving up for something for 40 days and 40 nights. 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/is-it-time-to-give-up-giving-up#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/girl-peering-over-stack-of-books.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/this-study-proves-you-shouldnt-believe-everything-you-read) ## [This Study Proves You Shouldn't Believe Everything You Read](https://blog.movegb.com/this-study-proves-you-shouldnt-believe-everything-you-read) Posted by [Laura](https://blog.movegb.com/author/laura) Here at Move we're real believers in the power of science - you'll find that the majority of our articles are science backed.  0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/this-study-proves-you-shouldnt-believe-everything-you-read#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/happy-people.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/5-things-happy-people-do-every-morning) ## [6 Things Happy People Do Every Morning](https://blog.movegb.com/5-things-happy-people-do-every-morning) Posted by [Laura](https://blog.movegb.com/author/laura) Think back to the last time you felt REALLY happy. Ahh feels good doesn't it? How you start your day can have a big impact on how happy you feel throughout the day, so check out 6 Things Happy People Do Every Morning.  1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/5-things-happy-people-do-every-morning#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Couples_Workout.gif)](https://blog.movegb.com/4-reasons-to-workout-with-the-one-you-love-this-valentines) ## [4 Reasons To Workout With The One You Love This Valentines](https://blog.movegb.com/4-reasons-to-workout-with-the-one-you-love-this-valentines) Posted by [Laura](https://blog.movegb.com/author/laura) Want to feel warm and fuzzy inside this Valentines? 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