Rachel Grunwell is a weekly wellness columnist for Indulge
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Wellness with Rachel Grunwell
While you are all in lockdown Rachel Grunwell urges you to kick-start your health journey.
Finding a way to exercise that works for you
When Lotte walked in, she knew her goal: "I want to look good in my wedding dress".
Rachel Grunwell: Books to inspire you
Wellness columnist Rachel Grunwell shares some healthy reads
Rachel Grunwell: How to quit self-hating
Stop self loathing and tell yourself you are fabulous says Rachel Grunwell
Rachel Grunwell: Workplace wellness starts with one person
Wellbeing columnist Rachel Grunwell on why workplace wellness matters
Rachel Grunwell: how to motivate yourself
Rachel Grunwell says you need to look for inspiration beyond instagram
Rachel Grunwell: Give dad a hug
Wellness writer Rachel Grunwell says her dad inspires her fitness journey
Rachel Grunwell: My closet confessions
Wellness columnist Rachel Grunwell shares tips on how to declutter your wardrobe
Rachel Grunwell: Cheers to low beers
Rachel Grunwell says low alcohol beers are increasing in popularity
Rachel Grunwell: Three tips to meditate
Wellness columnist Rachel Grunwell shares tips on how to meditate
Rachel Grunwell: The thing more toxic than sugar
Wellness columnist Rachel Grunwell says more self love is needed
Rachel Grunwell: Rise above bullying
Rachel Grunwell says you can rise above bullying by backing yourself
Rachel Grunwell: Crossfit and yoga make a good marriage
Rachel Grunwell is a keen advocate of both crossfit and yoga
Rachel Grunwell: Why you need 'Keep Cups'
Rachel Grunwell says saving the planet starts with small changes
Rachel Grunwell: How to avoid a 'beige' life
Live a life full of colour says Rachel Grunwell
Rachel Grunwell: What ballerinas eat
Tauranga trained ballerina Kat Skelton reveals her daily diet
Rachel Grunwell: How to find your balance
Rachel Grunwell shares tips to boost your wellbeing
Rachel Grunwell: How to inspire your kids
Comment: Inspire your kids by "doing" rather than "telling".
Rachel Grunwell: How to set your mind to run a marathon
Comment: "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right".
Rachel Grunwell: Quit people-pleasing to feel happier
Give your time to stuff that you give a stuff about
Rachel Grunwell: Six cool new foodie books
These new food-inspired books will have your mouth watering.
Rachel Grunwell: Marathon runners running for charity
There's a lot of kindness underpinning the Rotorua Marathon
Rachel Grunwell: Shedding stubborn kilos
Comment: When Andrew Spraggon walked into my office last October, he weighed 93.4kg.
Rachel Grunwell: What science says about being a mum
Comment: I remember the first moment when I broke down as a new mum.
Rachel Grunwell: Stop living life in the dead zone
Comment: Are you the best version of you? Are you living the life you dream?
Rachel Grunwell: Why being too 'busy is your own B.S'
Comment: Yeah, I'm not a gentle delivery kind of coach. Sorry.
Women with muscles - athletic chic or borderline beastly?
Comment: Some friends worried I might be heading towards muscle mania.
The 20 minute workout that changes your body
Grunwell learns about the X-Force workout from Body Tech's founder Peter Rana.
Rachel Grunwell: the wellbeing rituals to keep you grounded
Comment: I'm a mum so life is not always cool, calm and collected.
Comment: If you want to boost your wellbeing, read more
This will help you to learn, expand your thinking and outlook, and flourish.
Greg Boyed: 'Grief, anxiety and tears ripped my heart apart'
We are letting our hair down and kicking up our heels. It's that time of year, right?
Rachel Grunwell: Yoga fever hits the bay
Do it every day to feel confident, hold "presence" and carry your body the way it's meant.
Fiji: Island paradise just a boat ride away
Fiji has been another day in paradise for Rachel Grunwell.
Rachel Grunwell: Running tips for beginners
COMMENT: Do you feel unfit but wish you were "run-fit"?
NZ runner inducted into hall of fame
Marketing promotions for NY Marathon notes this event will do many things to you ...
Blind runner takes on marathon
Imagine running The New York City Marathon — blind.
Rachel Grunwell: Sustainable hair salons
Sustainable hair salons are the way of the future says Rachel Grunwell
Rachel Grunwell: Running in fancy dress
Rotorua Ekiden Relay event asked me to lead a "funked-up yoga warm-up Jane Fonda-style".
Comment: You can drink beers and still lose weight
Artist Simon Richardson proves the right mindset can achieve incredible results.
Seven ways to get the life you really want
You have the power to change your job, and life, and live a life you love.
Hawaii Heaven: Exploring the wonders of Kaua'i
Rachel Grunwell visits Hawaii - the 'Garden Island' - and shares some "wow" experiences.
Three ways to challenge yourself
COMMENT: I've learned I change when I challenge myself, I always strengthen.
Comment: Why we are getting more anxious
This is a guide on how to cope and thrive with social anxiety.
Why stretching matters
Whatever your favourite fitness endeavour, yoga can be a useful tool.
Six reasons why superwoman sucks
Superwoman belongs in comic books. Living up to that title is too tough.
Is this the key to happiness?
If you slip up or stuff up, try and toughen up. Carry on. Be resilient.
Don't die for your pay cheque – tackle your work stress
Are you stressed at work? You're not alone.
I loved sugar - then I learnt how to get fit
If I can go from 'unfit to marathon-fit', anyone can. Here are three key tips to start.