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Have you got your goals set in place for next year? Let's chat about some things you should consider... As the New Year rolls in, many of us embark on a journey of change and growth, setting new health and fitness goals to achieve. We tend to put so much pressure on ourselves to hit the New Year running and can feel deflated if it doesn't quite go as expected. How many times have you set yourself goals for the new year and they have crumbled by the time you hit February? Even

The end of the year is here and the New Year is fast approaching. Don't fall into the trap of wasting these last couple of weeks. The start of a new year can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Getting your fitness goals decided for a successful start to the year is usually at the top of everyone's priority list. However, many of us tend to disregard the last few weeks of the end of the year like they don't matter. Well, I'm here to tell you that they DO matter and they Do c

We have all been guilty of scrolling on social media and comparing our health and fitness journey to others. But why do we do this and does it ultimately damage our self-esteem? The comparison game is all too common in our society, especially with the rate at which we consume social media. It is so easy to jump on Instagram or TikTok and start comparing yourself to others and their health and fitness journeys. It's important to remember that everyone's fitness journey is diff

The "I can't" attitude could be holding you back from achieving your health and fitness goals. Have you ever caught yourself being a negative Nancy and constantly starting sentences with "I can't" when it comes to your health and fitness? "I can't stick to a diet" or "I can't find the time to exercise", are thoughts that can easily become self-fulfilling prophecies if we let them. Reframing these challenges with an "I can" mindset may be the key to helping you overcome these

If you slip up on your nutritional plan, all is not lost. Let's talk through some strategies you can apply to help... Adhering to your nutrition plan can feel like a consistent battle, I totally get it! It can feel even more challenging when you are face-to-face with tempting treats or you've gotten yourself into a stressful situation and are longing for some comfort food. Slipping up on your diet can happen from time to time, but what matters the most is how you bounce back

Successful coaching requires effort from both sides of the relationship. If you are serious about your goals, having a coach or mentor can make a significant difference in your ability to achieve them. Whether you want to build muscle, lose weight, or compete in your first bodybuilding competition, the guidance of a coach can provide you with valuable insights, advice and support. However, a coach can only help if you are cooperative and put in the effort required to reach yo

Is it possible to reach your fitness goals AND have a social life? The short answer is YES! Aiming for better health and fitness is always a great idea, but it can come with some common challenges. One of those common challenges is striking a balance between reaching your goals and still being able to enjoy a fulfilling social life. It can sometimes feel overwhelming to choose between staying committed to your fitness routine or enjoying social occasions and events with your

We can make our long-term goals seem more achievable by breaking the ultimate goal down into smaller goals throughout the journey. This becomes our short, medium and long-term goals. Previously, we have discussed SMART goals in relation to our fitness aspirations. You may refer to the blog “How to Determine Your Fitness Goals: A Strategic Guide”. This blog will give you a more in-depth run-down of creating goals using the SMART method. To briefly recap, SMART is an acronym wh

One day you are ready to go, excited to train and make progress. Fast forward a few days, weeks or months and this motivation is gone. So what happened?! Motivation is great for kickstarting our health and fitness goals, but it tends to come and go throughout our journey. As nice as it would be to always be 100% motivated to train hard every session, this isn’t always the case. So why is that? Motivation is a temporary state. External circumstances can heavily influence a per

We all deserve to love the body we are in both inside and out... As we only get one! Body image has become an increasing topic of interest since the days of social media. However, even our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and so on were exposed to the concept of Body image and how this can have such a huge impact on our mental health. Many tend to admire those who love their bodies both inside and out, and wonder how people can have such a positive Body image. The t