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Mind Body Coaching - Mind Body Wellness

I am a Certified Mental Health and Exercise Coach and Personal Trainer, I have supported clients since 2004. Personal Training, Wellness Coaching, Weight Loss Psychometric Testing, Outdoor Fitness,
FREE Mind Body Walk. MBC offers
*121 Personal Training
*Small Group PT
*Partner PT
*Wellness Coaching

The latest fitness equipment & best exercise programme can work for some but for many people these tools are not enough. Sometimes a different approach is needed, Wellness Coaching deals with the mind and body, by changing the behaviour necessary to achieve success : )

For more information or to book
E: [email protected]
M: 07947253033
www.mindbodycoaching.co.uk

10/09/2026

Now 70, Karen says she feels fitter now than she did in her twenties đŸ˜źđŸ€Ż

Before working with me, problems with her back made her believe that working out or getting fit simply wasn’t possible for her.
When we started working together, we began by changing that belief and discovering what she was truly capable of.

Step by step, we found ways to adapt, work around injuries and illness, and keep moving forward. Over time, Karen built not only strength and fitness, but also the confidence to listen to and understand her body.

Now, she has one session with me each week via Google Meet, alongside an online workout that allows her to exercise independently, as well as other habits through my app.

She believes the exercise she’s doing is helping her create a healthier, more active older age. Most importantly, she no longer sees challenges as proof that she has to stop.

Her message to anyone having second thoughts about why they should be exercising is simple:

It’s a no-brainer. Just do it. đŸ€©

Karen, thank you for sharing your journey and for trusting me to be part of it for almost 20 years. 🧡

Your story is such an inspiring reminder that sometimes the biggest barrier isn’t what our body can do — it’s what we’ve been led to believe it can’t do.

And when that belief changes, so much more becomes possible.

Mhec

09/09/2026

In Part 1 of Karen’s journey yesterday, she shared that when she first started working with me, her main focus was losing weight.

Over the years, she gradually became fitter, stronger and more confident in what her body could do.

But perhaps one of the biggest things Karen has learned on her journey is that looking after yourself doesn’t mean giving up the things you enjoy.

It’s about finding balance rather than deprivation and that consistency is key.

Now that Karen has reached 70, her priorities have shifted again. She’s less interested in what she weighs and is more interested in her muscle mass, body fat and visceral fat.

And there’s still more to Karen’s story

Come back tomorrow for Part 3 to hear how Karen challenged her belief that she couldn’t get fit, learned to work around injuries and setbacks, and discovered that what once felt impossible really was possible. 🧡

Mhec

08/09/2026

How relatable is Karen’s story? I think most of us have been at that crossroads, knowing that the way we’re living isn’t making us feel our best, while also wondering whether we’re ready to make a change or whether it is possible.

Thankfully, Karen chose the path of health, balance and looking after herself. 🧡

Her story demonstrates that sometimes the things we believe are impossible are simply things we haven’t yet found a way to make possible.

Karen has changed more than she ever thought she could and her journey is a perfect example of what can happen when we stop believing we have to do everything perfectly and start finding what works for us.

Come back tomorrow for Part 2 to discover what Karen has learned on her journey with me, how her priorities have shifted along the way, and what else she has made possible that once felt impossible.

Because the 7am gym start was just the beginning. đŸ€©

03/09/2026

Following on from my post at the beginning of the school holidays, I wanted to share what the school holidays were like for me. I indulged more than I had planned to.

There were many more meals out.
I didn’t always have the headspace or time to myself to make the more mindful choices I would normally make.

And that’s okay.

Despite using the technique I mentioned of compromise and negotiation and making plenty of healthy choices, I gained a little weight.

But for me

It really isn’t about the weight.

It’s about how I feel in my body.
I’ve felt more sluggish, brain fog, poor sleep and my body has felt stiffer — and it wasn’t from a lack of movement. We walked a lot and I still managed some resistance workouts.

I’ve become much more aware of inflammation since going through menopause. explains that declining oestrogen can contribute to inflammation throughout the body, including the muscles and joints, and that the foods we eat can either contribute to inflammation or help to reduce it.
I’ve definitely noticed this in my own body. When I have more inflammatory foods, I experience more aching in my joints. When I return to the way I normally eat, I feel the difference.

So for me, eating well isn’t about weight.
It’s about how I feel in my body. 🧡

Now that the children are back at school and I have more space to myself. I’m returning to the routines and habits that serve me.

I haven’t undone anything.

I don’t need to restrict, compensate or “get back on track”.

I’m simply picking up where I left off and returning to what I know works for me.

Because weight loss might have a destination, but wellness is a journey.

There will be times when life changes our routine. Times when we’re more mindful, and times when we’re less so.

It’s learning how to come back to balance without guilt or punishment.

So if the school holidays changed the way you ate too, you haven’t lost everything.

You can simply pick up where you left off. 🧡

💬 Did your eating change during the school holidays too?

mhec

12/08/2026

You will have strong, focused weeks and weeks where you may question, “What’s the point?”

These are the weeks when reminding yourself of your whys becomes even more important.

Difficult weeks aren’t failures. They can actually be the weeks where the most important self-awareness happens.

These are the weeks when you can dig deep, because crucial learning can happen here.

Instead of running away from why you’re not doing what you say you want to do, or living the healthy life you say you want for yourself, this is your opportunity to face it head on.

Ask yourself:
What’s really stopping me?
What am I avoiding?
What do I need that I’m not giving myself?
What is one tiny step I can take to move myself back into action?

You don’t need to fix everything. You don’t need to have a perfect week. And you certainly don’t need to wait until you feel motivated.

Sometimes progress means doing less, but still doing something.

Because tiny steps are ALWAYS better than none.

The goal isn’t to never struggle. It’s to learn how to recognise when you’re struggling, understand what’s getting in your way, and find a way forward, even when it feels difficult.
Real progress comes from understanding why you do what you do and why you sometimes don’t do what you say you want to do.

That’s something you won’t find in a generic workout plan or food plan.
It’s something you build through reflection, support and a deeper understanding of yourself.

If you’re ready to stop starting over and gain a deeper understanding of yourself, send me a message or comment “READY” and let’s have a conversation.
And you don’t have to do this in person. You can get started online within 24 hours, wherever you are.

The children are off school, days look different, bedtimes change, more meals may be eaten out. And when our routine cha...
22/07/2026

The children are off school, days look different, bedtimes change, more meals may be eaten out. And when our routine changes, our eating behaviours often change too.

That’s completely normal.

This is where flexibility, compromise and negotiation can be really useful.

You don’t have to choose between:
❌ Staying completely “on track”
❌ Or thinking, “Well, I’ve blown it now.”

Sometimes it’s simply about asking:
“What do I actually want most here?”

Maybe that looks like:
đŸ± Three courses, no alcohol
🍰 A main meal and dessert
đŸ· A main meal with a glass of wine
đŸ„— A salad

It’s not possible to have everything you want, every time you want it—and still feel aligned with your health goals.

So the answer is to choose what matters most to you at that moment.

That’s not restriction.
That’s compromise.
That’s negotiation.

That’s being flexible enough to enjoy your life while still taking care of yourself.

Because consistency doesn’t mean doing the same thing every day.

It means learning how to adapt when life looks different.

💬 Do you find yourself eating differently when the children are off school?

Does hot weather make it more difficult for you exercise?If so, you’re not alone.With our recent heatwaves I’ve person...
09/07/2026

Does hot weather make it more difficult for you exercise?

If so, you’re not alone.

With our recent heatwaves I’ve personally experienced this and so have my clients.

For some people, exercising in hot weather simply isn’t safe. For others, it means adjusting when, where or how they move. The goal isn’t to ignore your body’s signals—it’s to work with them.

Like one of my clients demonstrated in her daily reflections I’ve shared here from my coaching app

The best part isn’t that she finished her workout.

Why?

Because these reflections help us understand so much more than whether a workout was completed.

They reveal the patterns, thoughts, beliefs and triggers that influence our choices.

This client didn’t just complete a workout.

She strengthened a new belief:
“I can adapt instead of giving up.”

That’s where lasting change begins.

Progress Comes from Adapting

Not with willpower.
Not with perfection.
But with awareness.

Because real progress comes from understanding why you do what you do—and why you don’t do what you say you want to do.
That’s something you won’t find in a generic workout plan or food plan.

It’s something you build through reflection, support and a deeper understanding of yourself.

The weather will change.

Life will continue to present challenges.

The question isn’t whether obstacles will appear.

It’s whether you can learn to adapt when they do.

If you’re ready to stop starting over and gain a deeper understanding of yourself, send me a message or comment “READY” and let’s have a conversation. The best part is this doesn’t even need to be in person; you can get started online within 24 hours.

Do you ever find yourself overthinking food?You love food, but on the flipside you worry about what it might do to your ...
29/06/2026

Do you ever find yourself overthinking food?

You love food, but on the flipside you worry about what it might do to your body, your weight, or how you’ll feel afterwards.
“If I eat this, will I put on weight?”
“If I have that, will I feel bad about my body?”
“If I have this, am I going to feel guilty afterwards?”
You look forward to meals, favourite foods, and social occasions. But at the same time, you worry about the consequences.

This is because of what you’ve been taught to believe about it.

When you feel that you’ve “overdone it” once again, it’s common to feel guilty, bloated, disappointed, or frustrated .

The problem is that this guilt can quickly turn into shame about who you are.

Guilt says, “I did something wrong.”

Shame says, “There is something wrong with me.”

And shame doesn’t lead to positive change. It keeps you stuck in the very behaviours you’re trying to escape.

The cycle of restriction, fear, guilt, shame, leads to poor food choices when you view food as something to control rather than something to nourish and enjoy.

When you stop labelling foods as “good” or “bad” and start building a healthier relationship with eating, food loses much of its power over you.

You can enjoy food without guilt.

You can eat foods you love without feeling like you’ve failed.

Food should never be something that leaves you questioning your worth.

The healthiest change you can make isn’t finding another diet or following more food rules.

It’s changing your relationship with food and striving for balance.

Because when you do that you’ve changed how you think, how you feel, and ultimately how you care for yourself, which changes how you eat.

Can you relate to having a love-hate relationship with food, or have you found ways to build a healthier one?

Share your experience in the comments—you never know who it might help.

24/06/2026

You’re constantly told what you “should” be doing when it comes to exercise and nutrition.

Despite all this information, you’ve probably wondered why you struggle to stay consistent.
It’s because knowing isn’t the problem.

There’s a big difference between knowing what to do
 and actually doing it consistently.

Knowledge is easy to access. But applying it? That’s where things get personal.

Real progress comes from understanding why you do what you do, and why you don’t do what you say you want to do.

Understanding the patterns, thoughts, beliefs and triggers that shape your daily choices—and learning what’s getting in your way, what’s driving your choices, and what keeps pulling you off track.

That’s not something you’ll find in a generic food plan or workout.

It’s something you build awareness around over time.

Because lasting change isn’t about more information
 it’s about deeper understanding.
And this is exactly what I support my clients with.

Not telling you what to do, but helping you understand yourself on a deeper level than ever before.

So you can create changes that actually last.

If you’re ready to stop starting over and gain a deeper understanding of yourself, send me a message or comment “READY” and let’s have a conversation.

Due to the hot weather đŸ„”, this evening’s Mind Body Walk has been cancelled.According to the forecast, it will still be a...
26/05/2026

Due to the hot weather đŸ„”, this evening’s Mind Body Walk has been cancelled.

According to the forecast, it will still be around 35°C at the time of the walk, so we feel it’s best to prioritise everyone’s wellbeing and safety.

Kim looks forward to welcoming you next week, hopefully with much more comfortable walking weatherđŸ€ž

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