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When Jenna (not her real name) first came to see me, she felt trapped—both physically and emotionally.  After hip replacement surgery that resulted in complications, her left leg was left approximately 3cm longer than the right. This caused chronic pain for over a year, followed by 18 months on crutches, with limited mobility.  She described her situation as hopeless, feeling unable to bear weight on her left side or engage in the active life she once enjoyed.

One of the most common ‘symptoms’ I come across when I'm working with people to lose weight is negative thought patterns, which are a big driver when it comes to unhelpful behaviours and weight gain.

I want to share with you a very simple yet powerful tool that you can use to help you lose weight.

It’s called The STOP Technique

Help for those digestive dilemmas!

Menopause can bring about a variety of changes, one of the most uncomfortable being belly bloating, and if you already feel uncomfortable in your skin, a bloated belly can really put a dampener on your social life & the aged-old morning question “what am I going to wear today”!

Navigating through menopause, you might find that your sleep, similar to your mood and energy levels, is on a bit of a rollercoaster ride. If you've ever tossed and turned at night, feeling both exhausted and strangely "on edge," you're not alone.

My Dad used to say to me when I asked him if he felt old…..”I still feel the same as when I was in my 20’s”. I was about 18, and he was in his early 40’s and I thought he was old then!

So here I am…navigating Aging, which is a very natural part of life, yet I'm not ready to go there!

Do you feel the same?

In Part 2 of our series, discover how mastering Rhythm, Pleasure, and Thought can transform your metabolism and overall well-being. Learn to balance your routines, enjoy pleasures mindfully, and harness the power of positive thinking for optimal health. 

When we move through life too fast, we tend to eat fast, which can actually slow down our metabolism. So It's time to step back, slow down, and explore unexpected ways to fix our metabolism and promote overall health.

Have you heard of Metabolic Syndrome, or Syndrome X?  This is something that I recently discovered in my studies to become accredited as a Menopausal Weight Loss Coach, and it groups together various health issues that often affect overweight middle-aged women.

By asking "what" repeatedly, you can dig deeper into your reasons for change. Keep asking "what" until you find your compelling reasons.

In the fast-paced world we live in, stress has become an all too common companion. We often search for external solutions to alleviate our stress, but the truth is that the ultimate antidote lies within us. Self-love, when practiced intentionally and consistently, can be a powerful tool to combat stress and bring peace and harmony into our lives.

Stress is a common part of life that affects us all in some way. It’s the body's natural response when it comes to  challenging situations. When we have stressors in our life, which can be caused by what's going on around us, as well as our own internal stress,  our body kicks into gear, activating the fight-or-flight response. This releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol to help us deal with the perceived threat or challenge...

Have you ever wondered why you often fall short of achieving the things you set out to achieve? Despite your best intentions and efforts, it can be disheartening to realize that you haven't made the progress you had hoped for.

I found some interesting statistics of WHY we don't achieve what we set out to achieve that sheds light on the top reasons why people struggle.

Sugar is the most loved, and the most detrimental source of energy for the human body the world over.

So, WHY do we have a love-hate relationship with sugar?

In this blog, I'm going to delve into the importance of a healthy gut, a bit of history, and the consequences of an unhealthy gut, as well as talk about how clean eating helps to maintain a healthy gut.

Sleep is an essential part of our overall health and well-being, yet many women in their 40s may find themselves struggling to get a good night’s rest, or even be un-aware that the quality of their sleep has a huge impact on the quality of their health.

In today's fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves merely surviving rather than truly thriving. We go through the motions of everyday life, feeling exhausted, stressed, and disconnected. But what if there was a model of change that could help us not just survive, but truly thrive?

Have you ever considered the importance of Vitamin D? It certainly wasn't on my radar until a few years ago, and it was only after I sought help from my integrative doctor on why I was so tired, fatigued and generally being in a low mood, that I began to find out more about the importance of this very underrated Vitamin.

Can you recall that feeling when you wake up after a night of tossing and turning? Yep, it's not great. But what you might not realize is how much interrupted sleep can impact your physical and mental well-being.

It actually messes with your cognitive function, leaves you feeling moody, and can seriously impact your productivity. There is also a connection between poor sleep and weight gain.

A question in my group asking about natural supplement solutions to menopausal weight gain prompted me to share some healthy lifestyle options that will support weight loss and menopausal symptoms.  

There is a lot of research in and around the area of Healthy Ageing, and it all suggests using natural lifestyle changes to support your health in midlife and beyond, which has some amazing benefits including...

Are you someone who struggles with sleep AND weight gain?

This is a big issue and becoming more-so in our modern day hectic life, trying to juggle family, career, and health, so I wanted to dive into the importance of getting good quality sleep to help women overcome menopausal weight gain and understand how lack of sleep plays a huge part.

I’ve been working with women for over 16 years, helping them to lose weight, get fit and be the very best versions of themselves, and not once did I consider the impacts of Menopause with regard to the how and why they either could or could not achieve the results they were looking for.

Well, it’s another year over, and 2024 has begun!

I don’t know about you, but I've been doing a lot of reflecting over the last few days of 2023, and I feel like I've come away with a whole new perspective and inspiration to make a slight but significant change in the work that I've been doing with women around weight and its loss.