Mind Body Coaching

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?

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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.

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.