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🍎 Intermittent Fasting 🍏 There are several different ways to fast such as; 🔸️The 16/8 Method 🔸️The 5:2 Diet 🔸️The Warrior Diet 🔸️The Alternate Day Fast 🔸️The Weekly 24 Hour Fast And the list goes on. Intermittent Fasting has become a HUGE trend! The most common ones that I tend to hear people talk about are the 5:2 Diet and the 16/8 Method. But what are they? 🔻 The 5:2 Diet - Involves eating as you would normally for 5 days then restricting your calorie intake to 500-600 for the remaining 2 days of the week. 🔻 The 16/8 Method: Involves fasting for 16 hours each day then eating within an allocated 8 hour window. Although both methods of fasting are exploding in popularity the 16/8 method seems to be the most commonly tried amongst both men and women. So what are the Pros and Cons of the 16/8 method? Let's delve into it a little more... Pros: 🔹️It can lead to greater weight loss and fat loss 🔹️Helps prevent cancer 🔹️It reduces insulin resistance which lo...

  Let's discuss Gymtimidation - Yes it's a thing! Up to 50% of people avoid training in vicinities where they feel they will be surrounded by fitness fanatics (such as gyms, leisure centres, boutiques) and 30% of people feel intimidated when exercising in front of the opposite sex. 🏋🏽‍♀️🏋🏼‍♂️ As a gym newbie, It can be quite daunting when stepping through those gym doors for the first time, wondering what to do, which equipment to use and how to use them effectively. You may start to worry about your form, technique if you're exercising correctly and if others are watching you. ... (Which in most cases they're not) that's just anxiety trying to creep it's way in. 🏋🏼‍♂️🏋🏾‍♀️ It's normal to feel a sense of mild panic when in a new environment but the worse thing you could possibly do when going to a gym is to compare yourself to others. You are who you are, everyone has had to start somewhere and besides every member has their own unique reason f...

  Anyone suffer with food intolerance?? 🙋🏽‍♀️ Yeah - me too 😤 ... It's bizarre how the foods we once loved can become our very worse nightmare. I have found that over the years I have had to cut more and more foods out of my diet due to the inability to process and digest them. 😒 ... It has been proven that your digestive system naturally slows down with age causing your body to produce less enzymes which are required to help break down the food that we eat. There are different types of intolerances such as: wheat, gluten and lactose to name a few. 🤯 ... Other factors that also contribute to food intolerances are; stress, IBS (Irritiable Bowel Syndrome), a lack of a particular enzyme or a sensitivity to additives. 😖 ... Symptoms linked to food intolerances include: stomach cramps/pains, flatulence, heartburn, skin reactions, irritability, diarrhea, nausea and bloating (which is probably the most common one and trust me it's a pain in the bloody a**!) 😂😂 ... ...

  I have seen lots of people post about feeling anxious about life after lockdown, returning to the "norm," not wanting to return to their mundane day jobs and go back to the way 'things were' before this pandemic occured. And although I totally understand, I strongly believe that nothing in our lives have to go back to the way they were, unless we allow them to. 🔻 When lockdown was officially announced, everyone went into panic mode fearing how they would manage and cope with this new way of living and although it has not been easy by any means, most of us if not all have found ways to adjust and adapt... because as humans that's just what we do. 🔻 What we have to remember is that we are always one decision away from a different life. We always have a choice... So why worry about things that are within our control, when we have the ability to change them 🤔 🔻 💡My Advice: Do not feel compelled to return to situations that unsettle you in any way, shape...

  Do you fear change and/or failure? Do you worry about the opinions of others and if you'll be judged? Do you procrastinate and overthink situations causing you to remain stagnant? 🦋 We all have doubts and worries (we wouldn't be human if we didn't) But... Self doubt can become a problem if you allow it to derail you from the things in life that you've set out to accomplish. 🦋 I came across a quote on my news feed the other day which stuck with me, It said " Doubt kills more dreams then failure ever will" ... Imagine that, abandoning your dreams because you have allowed irrational thoughts, negative self talk and the fear of failure to get the better of you. 🦋 I believe that nothing in life is impossible. The only limits in our lives are those that we impose on ourselves. 🦋 It all starts with you... • Decide what it is that you want - Assess it's importance to you • Take ownership - Have a plan and take action • Work on reframing your...

  " GOOD things come to those who believe, BETTER things come to those who are patient and the BEST things come to those who DON'T GIVE UP" - - At times it may feel like the end goal is soo far away. Which I know can be disheartening but never should you ever give up! Always look at how far you have come and how much progress you have made. - - You are not the same person you were a year ago or even a month ago. So give yourself some credit, hold your head up high and applaud your efforts. Do not lose sight of what you want to achieve. - - Each day that you challenge/work on yourself, you take one step closer to your desired goal. Results take time, dedication and most importantly DISCIPLINE. You may not be where you want to be right now but DO NOT allow yourself to lose hope. Slow progress is still progress. - - Embrace the process and remember that consistency and patience are key. It doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you don't stop.♡ Keep...

  💫Live in your power💫 ' The only person you are destined to become is the person YOU decide to be.' ... No one has the right to dictate the choices you make in life nor should you give anyone the power to sway you off of your path. You and ONLY you are in control of your own destiny. 💫 I used to allow the opinions of others get in the way of me pursuing the things that I wanted to achieve and explore. I look back sometimes and wish that I had blocked out the noise. 💫 I lacked inner strength. I doubted myself and often had encounters with people that would somehow convince me that my goals were too big and unrealistic, causing me to question myself and my abilities. 💫 The funny thing is that after many years of people pleasing and "seeking approval" I had come full circle. I chose to follow my heart and ended up on a path that has allowed me to do what I love and fulfill my lifes purpose. 💫 I had to go through those lessons to gain wisdom and evolve....

  Let's talk about toxic connections 😐🤔💭 ... Toxic relationships, friendships, colleagues and relatives. ... I was discussing this with a client the other day and felt that I had to do a post on it. ⚠️ We often hear stories and hope that we will never go on to experience such things but the truth is we have all at one point or another had to endure an awful experience with someone that we once loved, trusted, respected or held close to our heart. 🚫 In life people will come and go, some come in to love us, bring out the best in us or help us grow and others come in to hurt, trigger and challenge us which inevitably forces us to heal the unhealed parts of our being and teaches us to love ourselves, recognise our true value and self worth. ... Regardless of what the situation may be; we all grow through what we go through. ⚠️ Observe the people around you, notice how they make you feel, do you feel positive and elated OR ... Do you feel angered and drained both mentally...

Not your usual perky self?? Lacking motivation?? Not in the mood to be productive?? ▪️ It's ok... press pause, be still, allow yourself to feel and take a deep breath. There's no right or wrong way to deal with this global uproar... so DO NOT feel discouraged and DO NOT be so hard on your self. ... After all we are all individuals and have our own ways of processing things. ▪️ Being calm often helps us to find the best solutions. You are worthy of a bright future, never doubt yourself or your abilities. Go within, continue to find strength & resilience and keep going. ▪️ If you have creative ideas or projects that you would like to pursue, write them down. There's no harm in making a note, doing a little research, collating information and putting it aside until you feel good and ready to put into action. ▪️ Remember that we all have our own unique paths and that there's no rush to get from A to B. ▪️ Be gentle on yourself, use this time to heal and ...

Are you... Making regular trips to the fridge? Snacking out of boredom? Emotional / Comfort eating? ** You're not the only one ** ... There's nothing more frustrating than set backs especially when you have been so disciplined up until this point. You have worked so hard, prioritising your health & wellbeing and finally started to reap the benefits of all your efforts then BAM! Corona comes along throwing a spanner in the works. ... Here are a few tips that could help prevent unnecessary snacking/binge eating whilst at home: ▪︎Plan & measure what you eat - Create a plan. You naturally eat less when you track your daily calorie intake. ▪︎Drink lots of water - You may actually be thirsty - Not hungry. ▪︎Conquer boredom - Keep yourself busy and occupied with lots of things to do throughout your day. **Try to avoid sitting for long periods of time** ▪︎Reduce your stress levels - Research different stress management techniques such as: Exercise, Yoga and Meditat...

  I wanted to touch on the topic of Anxiety... Anxiety - defined as being a fear or apprehension of what's to come in other words worrying about events that haven't yet occurred and expecting the worse possible outcome. 🌸🌸🌸 They say in some cases that it is a genetic disorder due to an imbalance of hormones which affect the way in which our brain processes things. 🌸🌸🌸 I'm sure I speak for many when I say we have all felt anxious at one point or another throughout our lives, such as attending that really important interview, sitting an exam or speaking in front of large crowds to name a few. 🌸🌸🌸 But how do we cope with it? Exercise helps massively to reduce anxiety as well as practicing mindfulness through meditation and mastering the art of breath control. 🌸🌸🌸 Anxiety is extremely common nowadays and can impact your quality of life. Do you allow your fears to consume you because of limiting beliefs?, Do you fill your mind with self sabotaging thoughts...

Let's Discuss Mental Health... A sensitive topic that we do not address as much as we should and under no circumstances should it be swept under the rug. Approximately 1 in 4 people will suffer with some sort of mental illness at one point throughout their lives, this includes; anxiety and depression. The severity will differ depending on the individual. Mental illnesses are brain based conditions which affect our emotions, thoughts and behaviours. Some illnesses include, Bipolar, OCD, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety & Panic Disorder as well as Eating Disorders. Signs / Symptoms: Extreme highs & lows, feelings of anger, social withdrawal, substance use, suicidal thoughts, long lasting sadness or Irritability I believe that everyone you meet is fighting a battle that you know nothing about so be kind, always. Never judge or make assumptions as things aren't always as they seem on the surface.  With the Coronavirus pandemic accelerating and having no choice other...