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My New Favourite Statistic

14.11.2022

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I posted something in the new Facebook group last week which is my new favourite fact.

Apparently the average age we feel the happiest with our bodies is… 74!

I love this. So many people spend so much of their life feeling unhappy in their bodies and I think this statistic has the potential to free us from this feeling.

While the tide is definitely changing and images we are shown are more ‘real’ and less airbrushed, a huge majority of us still feel the pressure to look a certain way and to be able to maintain the same look […]

When Goals Are A BAD Thing

1.11.2022

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Mindset, Weight Loss

Hang on. Goals are good… They give us something to work towards – don’t they?

Well, yes.

But as with so many other things, the middle of the road is the place to be. You see, if you are wholly focussed on a goal, you are likely missing out on the other benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.

If you are only eating well and exercising for the sake of your one goal, you’re not making the same connections to the bigger picture.

Being completely and exclusively focussed on a single goal can lead to an on/off cycle […]

My Three Step Strategy For Beating Cravings

10.10.2022

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Nutrition, Weight Loss

Cravings. They can be a mega beast can’t they – the de-railer of many a plan, and something that can lead to an on and off cycle with heading towards your goals.

It’s a topic of such interest and importance to so many of us that I would like to show you my clear, three step plan to help you overcome your cravings for good. I’ll be explaining it in a free video talk on 20th October at 10am.

This is not a quick fix type of plan. It might even be things you’ve […]

Don’t Let Perfect Be The Enemy Of Good

27.09.2022

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Health, Mindset

Sometimes, life has an annoying habit of getting in the way. Something can pull you off track and before you know it, all the hard work you’ve put in to creating an exercise and healthy eating routine has slipped away completely and you’re back to where you started.

Having to repeatedly pick yourself up from the same start point over and over again is a really disheartening cycle to find yourself in, and it is no surprise that at some point so many people think ‘what’s the point in trying’.

What I’d love you to know […]

What Supplements Should I Take?

20.09.2022

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Fitness, Health, Nutrition

Let me begin by confirming that I am not about to try to sell you a particular brand of supplements, as is usually the case with these kinds of articles!

As you might imagine, I get asked about supplements a lot. It can be quite a confusing area, and there are a lot of supplements out there which can and do help, but there are also plenty which are unlikely to offer any benefits!

It’s also worth considering the reason you’re looking for a supplement which can add another thing to consider. This doesn’t mean the benefit […]

Enjoying The Positives of Caffeine

26.08.2022

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Health

Most of us love a coffee. Making a coffee is generally something of a self indulgent practice, as well as potentially a handy way to shake off that ‘not quite woken up’ feeling in the morning.

Up to 400mg caffeine a day is considered safe, although the maximum dose recommended by sleep expert Greg Potter is 3mg per kilogram bodyweight. Caffeine content in coffee varies hugely, but you can think of a cup of instant coffee as 60mg, an espresso as 80mg and brewed coffee as 100-180mg. Tea is about 40mg per cup.

If you’re getting good quality […]

How To Know Whether Your Plan Is Working

17.08.2022

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Fitness, Health, Weight Loss

You’ve probably tried your fair share of different nutrition and exercise strategies over the years. Sometimes, it’s obvious an approach isn’t working for you – for example you might physically not be able to achieve what you need to in order to maintain your plan, or you might feel less energetic, your gut might not feel happy or you might experience food cravings.

But what about when an approach IS working for you? How do you really know?

Well, there are a few different aspects here which are worth considering.

How are you feeling:
Are you sleeping well […]

You Don’t Need More Information To Make A Start

4.08.2022

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Mindset, Weight Loss

I came across a study headline the other day which confirmed what we’ve known for about 20 years.

It said that people (in this study it was people who were overweight or obese) who eat cereal for breakfast are hungry again sooner and eat a bigger lunch than those who eat eggs for breakfast.

Of course it’s interesting to have this confirmed by proper research, but this has been demonstrated in real life many, many times over – and I think we are asking the wrong questions.

I’m willing to bet that you already know you should eat […]

I Can’t Lose Weight – Nothing Works For Me

5.07.2022

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Mindset, Weight Loss

We blame our genetics on a lot of things – perhaps justifiably so – but, for mainstream weight loss and fitness at least, genetics are not as powerful as we’d like to believe.

There’s a quote I always remember “the genes load the gun, but the environment pulls the trigger”.

While you MAY have genes which make it difficult for you to lose weight, get strong or gain muscle etc, you’re not doomed to failure because you can still control your environment.

The more likely issue is that you haven’t been given the right information, or support, and […]

Perimenopause and Sleep

30.06.2022

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Health, Mindset

It’s no secret that menopause can play havoc with your sleep quality. As we transition through menopause, our levels of oestrogen and progesterone in particular are declining. And this can affect our bodies sleep / wake cycle, also known as our circadian rhythm.

But sleep disturbances are not ONLY caused by our hormones. You do have some power over the situation, and how you experience it too.

Start by noticing what you’re feeling, and treating yourself with kindness. Remember also that you’re not alone. Send some kind thoughts to other women having the same experiences as you, and […]