Claire Nutrition Coach

Client Review: I've lost over 27lbs with Claire so far and I've never gone hungry or had to say "no" to anything I fancied. Having tried everything in my life from Slimming World to Weight Watchers to Cambridge to the Cabbage Soup Diet, this is the only programme that has allowed me to lose weight which allows me to eat all food groups and where I feel in control.

Everything Claire does is based on science and is tailored to you & your lifestyle. She helps you to understand what you *really* need to do to lose weight and is there to guide you through the process, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to make healthy eating a life habit and not just a fad. She empowers you to make better informed choices which align with your goals. She looks to help you from the inside, out and doesn’t just help with what you eat, but why you eat and other choices you make.

She is encouraging and compassionate, helping people achieve their goals in the best way for them so it lasts. After a lifetime of diets (the most of which focussing on what’s bad for weightloss, rather than what’s good for weightloss), I feel the knowledge I’ve gained so far with Claire will stay with me and help me keep the weight off for good!

I can’t recommend Claire enough and I truly believe your future self will thank you for making the investment in your lifetime health.

How many Mondays have come and gone?

One takeaway, one meal out or one missed workout doesn't undo your progress.

It's what you do most of the time that matters.

Stop waiting for the "perfect" time to start over.

The next meal, the next snack or the next opportunity to move your body is your chance to make a choice that supports your goals.

Progress isn't about being perfect.

It's about being consistent.

Looking for support with this? DM me “info” and I will get back to you.

Are you struggling with weight loss despite hitting the gym?

Maybe this used to work for you but now you’ve hit 40 it’s no longer effective.

Have a read of my latest blog to find out what you need to be focusing on instead.

Link in the comments

This amazing lady was my very first client and over the years has become a good friend.

She's given me permission to share these photos because her journey deserves to be celebrated.

Progress photos are great to look back on, but what they don't show are the mental and emotional changes, or just how bloody resilient this lady is.

After a serious road traffic accident and multiple operations, surgeons told her she'd never be able to lift her arms above her head.

She now can... whilst lifting weights.

Yes, her body has changed, but what impresses me most is her determination.

She hasn't looked for shortcuts, she hasn't expected perfection and she certainly hasn't let someone else's opinion define what she's capable of.

As her coach, I can help with the training, nutrition and support.

But I can't teach the grit, resilience and determination she's shown over the last few years.

That's all her.

Watching her rebuild her confidence, trust her body again and achieve things she was once told were impossible has been an absolute privilege.

Sometimes it's not about helping someone lose weight.

It's about helping them rebuild their confidence and realise they're capable of so much more.

Proud of you!

"How do I lose belly fat?"

It's one of the most searched health and fitness questions, especially for women over 40.

The frustrating part? Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can make it easier to store fat around your middle, even if you're eating the same and exercising as you always have.

The good news is there are evidence based strategies that really can help.

Find out the best strategies on how to lose belly fat and check out this blog:

There will never be a good time to lose weight.

We can’t wait for the perfect time, it will never come.

We’re always going to have busy lives…

Work commitments, family and friends will pull us in different directions.

When we wait for life to be “perfect” before starting something…

What we’re doing is delaying our progress and results.

We stay stuck.

This is one of the biggest barriers that people put in their way.

Meanwhile, life is moving on.

Often the difference between those who successfully lose weight and those that don’t…

Isn’t because of genetics/metabolism or ability.

It’s because they take imperfect action.

The best time to start is right now.

All you have to do is comment “action” and I’d love to have a chat about how I can help.

Client review from Beth who joined my 6 Week Kickstart Your Weight Loss programme. If you’d like more info dm me “kickstart”.

“Sleep has been a massive change for me, and I never realised how much it effects all aspects of my life.

Another huge change for me as been losing the ‘weekend’ mindset. I no longer starve myself in the week and then overindulge on the weekend. Instead I eat well all week and allow myself the odd ‘treat’ which then stops me craving and over eating on the weekend.

I also have more energy and desire to keep active. I love getting out for a walk and hitting my step goal every day. Its also give me a hour on my own (away for the kids) to enjoy a good audio book or podcast.

Overall my health and wellbeing has change dramatically and I am starting to see my old self again. It’s an amazing programme that has changed my whole outlook on health eating and exercise rather than yo-yo diets and extreme fitness regimes, both of which are unrealistic and in the long term I have ended up gaining the weight back and more.

It is easy to follow and the 6 weeks give me time to make changes gradually, and stick to them. The daily videos and recipes were really helpful but to be honest the most beneficial aspect for me was the little check in messages and constant positivity and encouragement.

Claire also went above and beyond in finding information and links for my children to help with their sleep and eating habits. I really appreciated this, as it wasn’t something she needed to do 😊

When I was struggling Claire was always positive and made me focus on how well I was doing and what I had achieved so far. Claire was never judgemental or made me feel like I wasn’t doing enough.

I am really surprised how easy it was for me to get out of my old habits. I have been on and off diets for the past 3 years, trying to lose the weight I gained after turned 40, but nothing has worked! As this programme is designed for women of my age it is perfect and realistic too. No ‘loose a stone in a month’ attitude but a change of lifestyle”.

𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤

If you're someone who cooks everything from scratch, never eats anything processed and genuinely enjoys it... good for you.

This post probably isn't for you.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈'𝐦 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝.

Sometimes the last thing I want to do is unpack, put everything away and then start cooking.

So realistically, I've got a few options:

Cook from scratch ❌
Get a takeaway 🍕
Grab a ready meal ✅

And honestly, I'm choosing the easy option.

A takeaway is absolutely fine occasionally.

Most of the time though, it's not going to leave me feeling my best.

It's usually more calories, more fat and more salt than I actually need.

It's not cheap either.

And personally, I often feel pretty sluggish afterwards.

𝐒𝐨... 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬.

Have you seen what's available now?

They've come on massively.

A ready meal isn't something you need to feel guilty about.

It's simply a convenient food choice.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
✅ A decent amount of protein
✅ Low in saturated fat

➖ Salt I'm looking for reasonable, not perfect

And before anyone comes for me about the packaging...
It's recycled and recyclable. 😂

There are some genuinely tasty options out there now too.

And they're usually a lot cheaper than getting a takeaway.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤.

2 minutes in the microwave.

Done.

More veg.

More fibre.

More nutrients.

And basically zero effort.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬.

No pots.

No pans.

No faff.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞.

I'm not trying to eat perfectly.

I'm making the best choice I can with the time, energy and motivation I've got.

Because that's what actually works in real life.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨 "𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠" 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥?

Tell me below 👇

What's your VO₂ max… and what could it tell you about your future health?

There's been a massive push over recent years to get women strength training, and I think this is an amazing message to be pushing.

But I also think it's important that we don't forget about cardiovascular fitness alongside it.

Around 4 in 10 women aren't meeting the recommended levels of physical activity, while cardiovascular disease causes more than a quarter of all deaths in the UK.

And for women, the risk of coronary heart disease also increases after menopause.

So I've written a blog covering exactly why cardiovascular fitness matters after 40, how to improve it, and how you can actually estimate your own VO₂ max at home using the Rockport Walk Test.

Because I really don't think it's about choosing between strength and cardio.
We need both.

Read the full blog here 👇
https://clairenutritioncoach.co.uk/archives/5979

What are you currently prioritising: strength, cardio or both?