Monday motivation
I work with so many women who just don’t see how amazing they, and their bodies, are. Your body has done SO much. It’s fricking incredible. It’s carried you through everything in life to this point. Maybe you've had children. Fought through illness. Dealt with pain....
RECIPE: Tofu and Butternut Squash curry
Have you tried tofu? It's made from soy beans, and is a good source of protein if you're looking to avoid or limit animal products, or just try something different. I'm pretty new to tofu, but this was recommended to me by a client last week and it was so good! We...
Self doubt…
Do you ever feel like some days you’re in a battle with the voice in your head? That mean little voice that criticises and compares… Makes you feel you’re not good / smart / slim / successful / doing enough. Do you feel like sometimes it seems like everyone else is...
PCOS quick facts and tips…
👉 affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. 👉 reduced sensitivity to insulin is the big factor that causes hormonal imbalance and PCOS symptoms. 👉 supporting your body with the diet and lifestyle changes below can make a big difference. 👇 🐟 Eating protein in each...
Benefits of fibre
Fibre is something most of us don't get enough of, and it has a lot of benefits - ❤ It can help lower cholesterol and is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and bowel cancer 🤗 It can make us feel fuller for longer, thereby aiding weight...
How to help your body through menopause
Menopause is a tough time for a lot of women. Hormones fluctuate, hot flushes and other unpleasant symptoms occur, and emotions can be all over the place . Supporting your body and mind with these tips can make a big difference. Protein in each meal helps you stay...
RECIPE: Banana and blueberry protein muffins
New recipe for you today 🙂 Made these yesterday and they came out really well. Low in fat and sugar, high in quality nutrition, and a very tasty healthy snack. Here's how to make them: INGREDIENTS (makes 12 muffins) • 3 ripe bananas • 2 eggs • 1 x 125g jar apple and...
So much to tell you…
It's been such a long time since I've emailed, so I wanted to just touch base, say Hi! and see if there's anything I can help you with. To keep things quick, this is going to be a bullet point email - updates from me, followed by a round up of social media posts you...
94 POUNDS weight loss in 16 months – Vicky’s incredible photos
How incredible are those photos... I could not have been happier (and more impressed) to get a photo update from this amazing lady a couple of days ago. Vicky started my Change For Life online program in January last year, achieving an amazing 2 stone weight...
Stroopwafels in Amsterdam, weight loss, menopause and more…
Do you ever feel like there's SO much to do and you never quite get round getting all of it done? Me too! This is why I haven't sent an email for a while and I do apologise - I have lots of bits here that I hope you might find useful. Quick fire snippets today: First...
All or Something…
Do you find yourself an ‘all or nothing’ person when it comes to diet and exercise? Eating perfectly, gyming regularly, and generally feeling like an angel.. Then 'falling off track', eating everything and pretending your fitbit died when really you've just barely...
RECIPE: Blackberry Banana Bread
This came about purely from having lots of frozen blackberries and some spare bananas, and worked out very well. Made it on a Thursday and took a slice in for each of my Friday personal training clients. A big thumbs up from all of them (and rather liking it myself)...
Your biggest struggles… and how I can help
That quote above means so much to me. Every time I doubt myself (cos let's face it, we all doubt ourselves) or feel bad for banging on about my program, I read quotes and testimonials from clients like that and know I have to keep talking about it, because there are...
26lb weight loss… Helen’s update 5 months on
I shared Helen's transformation back in October after she completed my online program Change For Life and am very happy to say she's maintained her amazing progress since then. Here's what Helen had to say about her experience: "I'd yo-yo dieted my whole life and it...
Top tips for cravings and emotional eating
Do you ever find yourself reaching for comfort foods when you’re stressed? It’s something a lot of people struggle with and there’s a lot that can be said, but here’s a few suggestions that might help. What else makes you feel good? When we are stressed and craving...
This is what Claire said
Every week with all my online clients, I get them to fill in a check-in form to let me know how their week has gone (good way to look back and notice all the wins that were achieved, and highlight any struggles that I can help them with). This is part of what Claire...
RECIPE: Protein Pancakes
Happy Pancake Day! To celebrate one of my favourite days of the year, two of my favourite protein pancake recipes are below. Nothing wrong with the traditional flour, eggs and milk of course, but if you're looking for a healthier option, protein pancakes are really...
Healthy recipe ideas and a very cute baby 😍
What a beautiful morning it was today. Super quick fact about light and sleep.... I learned recently about how beneficial it is to get outside in the morning if at all possible. Apparently this can even help us sleep better at night. Being out in natural daylight...
