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Plus, what happens inside your brain when you experience brain fog ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIEW IN BROWSER The wellness trap we should all try to avoid This year, I've been trying my hardest to get on top of meal prepping – cooking ahead so I can enjoy healthy, nutritious meals throughout the week. For the most part, it's gone well, but there have been a few times when I've run out of time to make my breakfast or have ordered a takeaway instead of eating the dish I had ready for dinner. In the past, this kind of slip would have led me to chastise myself for not being disciplined enough or I'd have forced myself to stay up late and make breakfast for the sake of it, but recently, I've been trying to take a more stress-free approach to my wellbeing. When we set ourselves goals, it's easy to get caught up in the process and forget that we're doing this to try to make ourselves feel better. Stressing yourself out about hitting certain benchmarks or having a 100% 'perfect' record does the opposite of that. It's all well and good pledging to walk 10,000 steps a day, go to bed at a certain time or eat 30 plants a week, but beating yourself up when things don't go to plan is counterintuitive. Healthy habits should make us feel good, not leave us feeling guilty, stressed or disappointed in ourselves. Celebrate the wins, but leave space for some slip-ups. Lauren Geall Acting Health and Fitness Editor, Stylist This week I'm… Trying: The new Superblast 3 shoe from Asics. With responsive foam and an integrated trampoline pod, they're ideal for anyone who likes their running shoes with extra bounce. Using: The Flowgun One from Flowlife. With eight different massage heads, it's the perfect tool for tending to my muscles after a long run.  This is what's actually going on in your brain when you experience brain fog (and what to do about it) Have you ever rattled through a presentation at work before completely losing your train of thought? Or gossiped with a mate but struggled to recall the names of mutual friends? Do you often find yourself rereading instructions because none of it sinks in? This clouded thinking or 'mind mist' is a well-known symptom of perimenopause and menopause, but hormonal changes aren't the only cause. Here's what's going on in your brain when brain fog sweeps in, and what you can do about it.  READ NOW The 3 types of fibre your body needs to thrive, and how to make sure you're getting them all READ NOW   Ovarian cancer is rarely caught early, but a 'diagnostic tampon' trial aims to change that READ NOW As popular US high-fibre soda brand Poppi launches in the UK, here are six other gut-friendly fizzy drinks to get stuck into… Remedy / £19.99 Remedy's Sodaly range is made from a base of apple cider vinegar alongside other natural ingredients. It comes in four different flavours to suit everyone's tastes. BUY NOW Living Things / £23.99 Boasting 2 billion live cultures made up of lactic acid bacteria, Living Things' sodas are low in sugar and high in fibre (while also tasting absolutely delicious). BUY NOW Hip Pop / £20 Each can of Hip Pop's fruity sodas contains a whopping 8g of fibre, so you can drink it in the knowledge that you're one step closer to hitting your daily requirement. BUY NOW Agua de Madre / £36 You don't need to eat dairy to reap the gut-boosting benefits of kefir: Agua de Madre's water kefir contains multiple strains of live cultures and postbiotics. BUY NOW XOXO / £23.99 The 6g of prebiotic fibre in XOXO's tasty sodas comes from a blend of tapioca, Jerusalem artichoke and acacia gum, designed to feed your good gut bugs. BUY NOW Fibe / £17 For a refreshing after lunch pick-me-up, look no further than Fibe's delicious sodas, which contain a respectable 5g of fibre as well as added calcium and vitamin C. BUY NOW The Netherlands has one of the best work-life balances in the world – here's what it can teach us READ NOW In partnership with Intrepid Travel From tuk-tuk tours in Cambodia to trekking in Bhutan: 3 women-led expeditions to bookmark for 2026 Ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March, we have lots to shout about here at Stylist – especially when it comes to raising other women up in their chosen fields. That's why we've once again joined forces with Intrepid Travel to highlight three of the brand-new women-led expeditions they've launched for 2026 to help travellers see some of the world's most exciting destinations through a woman's lens. Led exclusively by female leaders, these new trips in Cambodia, Peru and Bhutan, range from 8 to 11 days and feature unique women-led activities such as a tuk-tuk tour around Siem Reap with Tuk Tuk Srey (a social enterprise that creates employment opportunities for local women) and an all-female trek to Tiger's Nest, Bhutan's most famous (and Insta-worthy) clifftop monastery. Not only do these trips allow you to get off the beaten track, but the group dynamic ensures you'll be making lifelong friends along the way. Click the link below to get involved (and secure the trip of a lifetime). FIND OUT MORE Lannay Dale-Tooze is a content writer and personal trainer at Gymshark. Question "I work a desk job and find it hard to hit the recommended 10,000 steps a day goal. Do you have any tips for getting started?" Answer "Hitting 7,000 steps a day is a much more realistic target for many than 10,000, and while it will vary person to person, depending on height and pace, most adults will be able to hit that step count in around 60–100 minutes of walking, which can easily be spread out throughout the day. "Steady-state walks are great for building a consistent routine, especially if you have 45–60 minutes to get outside or on the treadmill. If you're short on time, picking up the pace can be more effective as it raises your heart rate quicker. Just make sure you keep your heart rate zone in zone two and your workout duration stays within the LISS range. "If you want to switch up your walking routine, I would recommend the 12-3-30 treadmill workout, which involves walking on a treadmill at a 12% incline at a pace of 3 mph for 30 minutes. The 12% incline acts as a virtual hill, raising your heart rate all while strengthening your lower body muscles. "And while I recommend we all aim to hit our 7,000 (or more) steps daily, there are also plenty of other exercises you can substitute if walking isn't for you. Exercise substitutions for 7,000 steps include: Cycling: about 45 minutes Swimming: about 40 minutes Dancing: about 60-70 minutes Skipping: about 30 minutes Pilates: about 65 minutes Weight lifting: about 40-60 minutes Artichoke is great for the gut and liver – here are 3 recipes that include the underrated vegetable READ NOW Everything you love about Stylist in one place Download the Stylist app today View in browser | Update your preferences | Send to a friend | Unsubscribe | Stylist T&Cs | Competition T&Cs | Privacy | Advertise FYI, we may make revenue on affiliate links contained in this email. 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