08-01-18 | MIND | happiness |

This took me to therapy after 3 years of struggling

I’ve had been dealing with something for almost 3 years before I decided I really needed help. Now it’s time for me to open up to you and give a closer look into this part of my personal life. And let me be clear on this: I need no sympathy. I just hope to help other girls that are dealing with the same problem! Read More…


23-11-17 | MIND | happiness |

MY VERY FIRST BOOK: GELUKSFACTOR 10

I can’t tell you what has been more exciting: writing my very first book during the last couple of months, or writing this blog post about it! In December 2016 I sat down by myself with a blank piece of paper and forced myself to write down my dreams for 2017. Somewhere at the end of that paper I wrote down with a pencil (no pen!) “book”. A pencil, because I thought this was the type of dream that I could never turn into reality.. Read More…


04-09-17 | MIND | happiness |

4 tips to keep that post-vacation glow after summer

The peak of Summer is over and we’re all slowly getting back to ‘normal life’ again. After a vacation it can be a little challenging to get into our (healthy) routines again and keeping that post-vacation serenity. So, is there a secret to keep the post-vacation glow and get back into your daily routine? After dealing with my weight, health, energy levels and mindset for a couple of years now, I want to share how I handle Read More…


26-06-17 | MIND | happiness |

Low mood? 5 easy ways to feel super all day!

Work, exercising, social activities, household chores, etc. etc. – we’re keeping ourselves so busy nowadays, that some moments it all just gets the best of you. Everyone can experience those days in which you don’t feel as super as usual and you’re having a low mood. And yes, it can even happen to the most Read More…


26-01-17 | MIND | happiness |

My story: from being overweight to orthorexia to 100% healthy

Some of you might know already about my personal weight-loss transformation, and some of you might not. The Foodie-ness blog is a product of my personal transformation and the current journey towards health that’s still work in progress.. Today I’m talking about my personal story, emotions and struggles. I hope it will turn out to be at least a little motivation boost, piece of inspiration or form of support to you 🙂 Read More…


14-11-16 | MIND | happiness |

This is how I achieved my weight-loss goals! (5 tips)

Making permanent changes to your lifestyle, diet and exercise routine can be very challenging and I know it is easier said than done. However, there are ways to beat the reoccuring excuses. There are ways to transfer fear into action. And there are ways to stop saying “I wish” and start saying “I will”. Today I wanna share 5 tips that helped me to lose 15kg! Read More…


29-06-16 | MIND | happiness |

Warning: my healthy eating obsession

You and me are one of the many girls who are working hard to live a happy and healthy life. But is there something as living too healthy? Have you ever thought that being too focused on getting your dream body, could be not happy and not healthy at all? With this – super personal!! – blog post I want to create a little more Read More…


12-05-16 | MIND | happiness |

My explanation for your daily weight fluctiations

Standing on your scale can be awful. One day you stand on the scale and you may be fine with the numbers on it, but the next day all of a sudden its telling you that you gained weight! Recognizable? This used to get me really frustrated, but now I know it is actually a normal thing. Let me tell you Read More…


22-12-15 | MIND | happiness |

How I stay healthy over Christmas holidays: 7 tips

Oh boy.. staying healthy and slim can be especially difficult during the period of time surrounding Christmas. I’m a big fan of the Christmas holidays and the treats that come along with it. In order to avoid the Christmas blowout and put on unwanted weight, I’ll share my best tips & tricks to ensure we can all enjoy the decadence of Christmas without adding to our waistline. Read More…


02-12-15 | MIND | happiness |

Weight loss: a personal lesson learned #4

Many people choose cardio (read: miles of cardio!) to get in a slim shape. We assume that the more miles you run, the faster you’ll burn fat and lose weight. I used to believe there was a magical relationship between miles run and weight loss, however I found out the hard way that this wasn’t helping (for me) at all. Read More…