Author Archives: Melanie Ryding

About Melanie Ryding

I am a personal trainer, triathlon coach, body and mind set coach and nutritionist. I can help you to unlock your full potential!

Beating back the negatives

Posted on 22/07/2017

I learned this week that my consultants request for a knee operation was turned down and I have now been referred to the public health system. Frustratingly, because my original accident / injury occurred in another country, legislation says it … Continue reading →

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Things you’ll regret when you get old..

Posted on 16/07/2017

I was reading this on one of those blogs you see pop up on the Facebook timeline constantly and I usually disregard but this one struck a chord with me. So I’ll mention the important ones, not all 37! 

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Queenstown Winterfest and the Warrens have landed!

Posted on 02/07/2017

It wasn’t until a client mentioned it a few weeks ago that I realised, Marks friends were coming over on WinterFest weekend! They are over for the Lions Tour, but flew into Queenstown at the star of their holiday solely … Continue reading →

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The Lions have landed in New Zealand! 

Posted on 18/06/2017

As you can see, allegiance is divided in the Ryding household as the Lions land in New Zealand for their 2017 tour. Me: English till I die – him, not quite so much! We booked the tickets for the Lions … Continue reading →

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Terror in my homeland: hating racism

Posted on 04/06/2017

I have always been someone who hates any type of marginalisation, be it educational, religion of otherwise. But in 21st century Great Britain and the rise of Al Qaeda, Isis, or I.S. (whatever name you wish to give it) Western … Continue reading →

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