Home Exercises for Menopause
What are the best exercises for menopause? This is a question I was asked recently. One of the first answers I give to any 'best type of exercise' question is 'anything you will consistently do'. For weight loss, menopause, and health in general, all movement is...
Mindset hacks for weight loss
You know WHAT to do, but it's really hard to keep doing it. Know what I mean? So many of us struggle with mindset, especially when it comes to weight loss. Thought patterns, habits, limiting beliefs... these don't get discussed on your average diet plan, but...
How to stop emotional eating
Do you struggle with emotional eating? It's a very common problem. Life can be busy and stressful, and food is always there when you need it. It’s a distraction. A comfort. A nice big hug. But of course it only makes you feel good (or just numbs whatever you were...
Losing Weight After Menopause – Chrissy’s testimonial
Recently I've had the pleasure of online coaching with a lovely lady named Chrissy. Chrissy is based in the USA, and I live in England. We connected on Instagram, and Chrissy reached out. She was stuck with weight loss, low on energy, and wanted to break free from the...
The best plan for healthy weight loss
There's so much confusing information about how to lose weight. You know what you 'should' be doing and eating... But how do you actually get started? The aim of this blog post is to break things down for you. To give you a start point and a path to follow. My...
How to beat sugar cravings
You've probably experienced times when you're doing really well, eating on plan, making progress. And then... sugar cravings strike. It could be due to stress, time of the month, or any other reason. But it can feel overpowering - like you're out of control, even...
Stress-free meal planning
Meal planning can save you a lot of money, time and stress. If weight loss is your goal, it's crucial. There are so many tempting high-calorie foods around, and most of us underestimate what we eat. If you're winging it, chances are you will struggle to make...
4 top supplements for health and weight loss
There are so many pills, potions and lotions available for health and weight loss, and many of them will only have an impact on your bank balance. It's pretty confusing right? Every time I walk into Holland and Barrett I get overwhelmed (and then head straight for the...
8 things you need to know for healthy long term weight loss
There are so many options, and so much confusion when it comes to weight loss. How do you lose weight and keep it off for good? These are the points to focus on. Habits and lifestyle changes For long term success, healthy habits and sustainable lifestyle changes are...
10 tips to improve your sleep
If you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep, give these practical tips a try. Create your own calming evening routine Quiet time, candles, book, bath. Whatever helps you relax and unwind (other than wine!). Plan to spend the last hour of your evening doing...
3 stone weight loss and no more diets! Stella’s story
Read Stella's weight loss success - 3 stone lost and keeping it off! Inspiration and tools that you can take to reach whatever goals you're chasing. I love sharing photos of client successes. And I love it even more when I can showcase the fact they've maintained...
Menopause and mental health
In this article we're going to look at taking care of your mental health during menopause. Menopause can be a really tough time. Some women sail through with few problems, but many don't. I wrote an article talking more about menopause (including nutrition, exercise,...
Habit Hacks for Healthy Weight Loss
When you're busy, stressed, and tempting foods are everywhere, healthy eating is not easy. Many of us feel ‘addicted’ to certain high sugar foods. Chocolate, anyone? (yes please!) Although the urge can be overwhelming and it FEELS like an addiction... for most of us,...
How to regain control of food and lose weight for good
The goal of this article - to help you feel in control of food, and lose weight eating foods you love. Here's a common diet scenario: You’re being good, trying really hard. Avoiding all the 'bad foods'. Sugar is calling out to you, but you stay strong. At the end of...
Why weight loss is hard… and how to make it easier
You want to lose weight. You want to eat better, feel fitter and healthier, build good habits and stick to them. You want to feel more confident, wear clothes you love, and live a longer happier life. But it's so bloody hard sometimes isn't it? Life gets in the way....
How to get back on track… my weight loss plan
I’m back from holiday… and after 10 days of eating amazing food in America, I’m feeling considerably heavier than when I left. This is my weight loss plan for the month ahead. First off - we had an absolutely brilliant time, so I’m not going punish myself with regret....
Online coaching – Sarah’s fantastic 3 month progress
Over a stone lighter since starting online coaching just 3 months ago... Looking fabulous, enjoying healthy foods, fitter and stronger... As well as very happy, more confident, and now heading off on holiday with her bikini packed 🙂 Here's what Sarah had...
Breaking the diet cycle – Mindset tools for weight loss
A few weeks ago, I got asked this question: Do you need to count calories to lose weight? My answer... No. Calorie counting is very helpful, and I encourage you to do it for a short period of time to really learn about portion sizes and what is in the food you...