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Hello, healthy ones!!

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There are people around you who would value your support and wisdom.

Be loud be proud! Your words hold the potential to inspire others in ways you may not even fathom! 🌟

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As you move into a new week, consider adopting this as your new mantra...

I've started adding this to my morning porridge! So far, so good!

My Breakfast = Cocoa powder + ground flaxseed + jumbo porridge oats + raisins + soya milk

Other benefits of natural cocoa?
1. Enhances walking performance in people with peripheral artery disease by improving blood flow and mitochondrial activity in muscles.
2. Regular intake of cocoa increases circulation within our skin, boosting it by 70 per cent within two hours of consuming less than a tablespoon of cocoa.
"Do that every day and within three months, you end up with significantly improved skin thickness, density, and hydration. Keep that up for six months, and you'll see a noticeable reduction in wrinkles and increased skin elasticity."

Credit NutritionFacts.org

In our very first session, we start with an introduction - On Your Marks. An introduction to our service. And a look at, from a health and fitness perspective, where the client has been, and where they are now.

We then:

Make a plan - Get Set

Do the plan - Go!

And finally, after some time, check the plan - The Momentum session

In the Momentum Session, the focus is very much on meeting you where you are. We're not assuming you've 'fallen off the wagon' and must be re-motivated. We are offering a session to keep you rolling. We like to do this, if required, on a seasonal basis, as new seasons bring new challenges and new opportunities.

Why am I telling you this? To help you make progress, keep making progress, and enjoy the process, I recommend throwing in your own Momentum Session.

You can do this by looking at 3 main components of your health and fitness routine:
1. What you've been doing
2. Where you want to go next
3. How you're going to get there

Tricky topic to navigate, but could this be a factor hindering your health and fitness journey? 😬

Embarking on a health and fitness journey is undoubtedly a personal endeavor, but the significance of one's social environment cannot be overstated.

Friends, family, and colleagues form the bedrock of our support network, influencing our habits and choices in profound ways. While these relationships offer unwavering support, it's crucial to acknowledge that they may have played a role in developing unhealthy habits over the years.

Sympathetically examining this aspect of our lives becomes imperative when seeking positive change. Breaking bad habits is a formidable task, and the social environment can bolster or hinder these efforts. Spending too much time around individuals who inadvertently encourage unhealthy behaviours poses a real risk of succumbing to familiar patterns.

Therefore, fostering open and supportive communication within these circles becomes paramount to ensure that allies of the past transform into champions of a healthier future.

The model below is The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement, which can be used to aid individuals in their health and fitness journey by providing a holistic framework that assesses and addresses the interplay between personal factors, the environment, and meaningful occupations, guiding a comprehensive approach to well-being.

Embarking on Veganuary or simply aiming to embrace a more plant-centric lifestyle? Super!!

Reach out for a friendly nudge in the right direction—I've been repping the veg scene for 23 years (6 of those vegan), so I'll do my best to help you out!

Quick-fire answers to those burning questions:
1. Protein Poor: I actually get 'too' much protein, and fibre, too. The latter being the most important when it comes to disease prevention!
2. Supplement Supporter: I do supplement B12, and Vit D. Meat-eaters do too! Fun fact - B12 is a bacteria, it's not made by animals!!
3. Boring Bast**d: Yes, I'm very boring. I've always been boring, nothing to do with veganism!!!

Right! It's time for one of those posts. You know the one, "What goals are you setting this year!".

This post is slightly different, though. Bear with me...

🔹Firstly: We're going to look at two goals.

🔹Secondly: The first goal has been set for you.

🔹Thirdly: Each time you explore the second goal, read through and consider the first goal.

Goal 1: Don't be so hard on yourself. When things don't go to plan, and they won't always, take time to breathe and digest what's happening. When things do go to plan, appreciate them, and be grateful for them.

Goal 2: Set yourself a long-term goal. A 12-month target. In 12 months from now, what would you like to achieve? This can have a few parts to it if you like: A, B, and C versions.

Another great way to kickstart your health and fitness goal-hunting journey is to make yourself accountable.

What is the best way to do that? Share your (two) goals in a WhatsApp group, at work, or in the comments below.

Have a great one! And thanks for following.

Adam

I've lost many a Christmas Day due to a very boozy Christmas Eve! 🫢

This is for my 20-year-old self!

Remember to hydrate by drinking water before and between alcoholic beverages, and it's wise to have a glass before bedtime to counter dehydration.

Hydrating before, during, and after consuming alcohol promotes overall well-being by mitigating the risk of dehydration and its associated negative effects. 🤢

Have a great one!

Every Christmas a very good friend gifts my family a fruit basket.

A wonderful gift! And proof that we needn't be tied down by boxes of chocolates, mince pies, and biscuits.

Is this helpful? Perhaps not directly. But, it leads nicely into the following idea.

Embrace a healthier office culture with the "New Year, New Me" spirit by introducing the office fruit bowl idea to your colleagues.

1. PLAN: Initiate the plan by proposing the concept to your office mates.
2. DO: Establish a structured system by assigning different individuals to replenish the fruit bowl twice a week, utilising a visible schedule on the office wall or calendar.
3. CHECK: After a few months, assess the initiative's progress and brainstorm ways to enhance and sustain its positive impact.

Follow the Plan-Do-Check framework for a successful and lasting change.

Wishing you a great few days filled with fun, good vibes, and positive energy!

Have a great one!!

Your Space!

It's great to spend time with loved ones, but take some time for yourself, too. 😊

..stick it in your diary!