The pendulum has swung - hard and fast - and it feels like we've been transported back to the 90s. So is body positivity over? And what does the return of skinny mean for you?

In this episode, I'm breaking down why this shift is happening now (spoiler: it's not just fashion), how beauty standards are designed to be unachievable, and why body acceptance is something we all need more of. If you've been feeling the pull to "get smaller" again, this one will give you a new lens to see it through.

What we’ll cover:

• Why the return of skinny isn't random but strategic - beauty standards are designed to be unachievable and they shift when "normal" people get too close. When body positivity made bigger bodies acceptable, the goalpost moved again.
• Why body acceptance can be more helpful right now than body positivity - "love your body” doesn't land for a lot of women, while body acceptance just says make peace with where you are now and stop waiting to live your life until you're smaller.
• Diet culture is a distraction tool that keeps women small - politically, as well as physically - because when they have us obsessed with our bodies, scrolling before/after photos, caught in the diet-binge cycle, we’re not paying as much attention to the systems that are failing us

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In this episode, I'm breaking down why body image anxiety happens at this time of year, what's really driving that panic, and how to be more confident this summer without having to drop a single lb (hint: you don’t have to suddenly “love your body”)

I'll also share the "pool praise party" exercise that helps you stop judging other bodies (and your own), and why body acceptance NOW- not after you've lost the weight- is the only way forward.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Bikini body dread isn't about your body—it's about your relationship with it. What you think your body says about your worth, discipline, and value and how that’s driving your anxiety.
• Why you can't hate yourself into confidence. Panic dieting before a holiday won't make you feel good in a bikini if you haven't made peace with your body first.
• Try the "pool praise party" exercise: When you catch yourself scanning and judging other bodies, pay each person a silent compliment instead. You can't judge other bodies without reinforcing the system that judges yours - this is how you stop playing the game.

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While the idea of no more diets and finally ditching the all or nothing mentality around food can feel exciting in theory - in practice it can feel like there’s nothing but chaos on the other side. So in this episode I’m breaking down what food freedom actually looks like day to day.

Not a “perfectly balanced” diet, not losing control, not giving up on yourself but finding genuine neutrality around food and a path to more mindful eating. Where you finally get to listen (and respond) to what your body actually needs.

This is the practical companion to last week’s episode (see details below) where I share the exact steps I’d take if I was starting this journey today.

Including:

• Why nervous system work is the foundation that makes this shift possible.
• How to create space between the emotional eating urge and the reaction
• How to start moving away from the diet mindset without having to throw out the whole rulebook overnight

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You’ve spent years tracking, restricting and dieting - only to find yourself exhausted, still not feeling good enough and right back at square one. Well…same! At least until I decided to tackle my diet mindset, get honest about my all or nothing mentality, lean into body acceptance and finally find food freedom.

In this episode I’m sharing my own 18-year journey through diet culture - from the Bridget Jones moment that made me question everything, to the moment in lockdown when I finally realised “I can’t do this any more”.

This isn’t a quick fix or 3-step formula. It’s an honest look at why so many of us stay stuck in the binge restrict cycle, why dumping the diet mindset isn’t about food at all and how to stop dieting without the drama (and rediscover your confidence and self esteem).

We’ll talk about:

• How your relationship with food is a direct mirror or your relationship with yourself
• Why food freedom isn’t the same as chaos and how to make healthier, more intuitive choices without the guilt, obsession or all or nothing mindset
• Breaking the diet cycle one step at a time

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Priya brings her clinical expertise and her own personal journey together to help us understand why this cycle keeps repeating — and it's not about willpower or discipline. It's about biology, the nervous system, and decades of diet culture we've absorbed without even realising it.

We talk about the fear that keeps so many women stuck when it comes to emotional eating — and why that fear is actually making things worse. And Priya shares her approach to nervous system regulation, body neutrality, and the small but powerful daily practices that can start to break this cycle for good. Whether food freedom feels miles away right now, or you're simply tired of the guilt and the all-or-nothing thinking, this episode will meet you where you are.

Key Takeaways

• The binge restrict cycle isn't a willpower problem — it's a biological and neurological response driven by restriction, stress, and a nervous system stuck in threat mode.
• Body neutrality is a realistic middle ground — you don't have to love your body, but self acceptance (rather than constant war) is where real change begins.
• Nervous system regulation is non-negotiable — whether it's meditation, a walk in the woods, or tending to houseplants, calming your threat brain is a foundational part of binge eating recovery.
• Regular eating, including "fun foods" every day — reduces the binge eating urge because restriction is what fuels the all-or-nothing thinking in the first place. This is intuitive eating in practice: learning to trust your body again and finding your own version of food freedom.
• If you've been wondering how to stop emotional eating, the answer starts not with more discipline, but with understanding what your nervous system is actually asking for.

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But what if that approach is simply leaving you more disconnected from yourself, your body and the very consistency that you’re craving?

In this episode we’ll explore how we can step away from the all or nothing control that’s making you feel “off your game” and instead how we can step into the under appreciated, but super powerful feminine energy. And then use that to create deeper self belief and self leadership that comes from learning to respond rather than constantly manage yourself.

This is about creating a calmer, more grounded way to move through life — one where you can actually hear your own needs and trust them.

Takeaways

1. Why self control and all or nothing thinking don’t always create the consistency you want
2. How masculine and feminine energy shape the way you relate to food, fitness, work and wellbeing
3. A more powerful way to listen to yourself and build deeper self belief through self-leadership

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The reasons why successful women self sabotage are very rarely random. And if you’ve ever found yourself doing brilliantly for a few weeks and then suddenly slipping back into old habits, I want you to know this: it’s not because you’re lazy or incapable of change.

More often, it’s a protective response rooted in identity, familiarity and what your nervous system thinks is safe.

In this episode, I unpack why self sabotage can show up just when things start going well, how fear of failure, fear of success and all or nothing thinking keep pulling you off course, and why learning how to be more consistent has far less to do with willpower than you think.

If you’ve been wondering how to stop self sabotage and create real, lasting consistency, this will help you see the pattern differently.

Takeaways

1. What causes self sabotage and why it often has more to do with your nervous system, identity and safety than lack of motivation
2. How fear of failure, fear of success and all or nothing thinking can quietly derail behaviour change
3. A gentler, smarter approach to how to be more consistent and build the kind of success habits that actually last

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Self sabotage, emotional eating, perfectionism and procrastination aren’t random habits or proof that you lack willpower.

In this episode, I’m unpacking the deeper pattern that can sit underneath them all: good girl conditioning. The pressure to be easy, capable, in control and endlessly accommodating might look impressive from the outside, but it can also be a key factor in disconnecingt you from your own needs. Leaving you stuck in exhausting stop-start cycles with food, fitness and your body.

I talk about why this has nothing to do with a lack of discipline, why chasing consistency through pressure often leads straight to burnout, and why learning how to be consistent starts with self-trust, not stricter rules.

Takeaways

1. Why self sabotage, emotional eating and stop-start patterns with food can be rooted in good girl conditioning rather than a lack of discipline
2. How perfectionism and procrastination keep you stuck in the cycle of being “on it” or “off it” instead of building real consistency
3. A more honest way to think about how to be consistent without driving yourself into burnout

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At some point, many of us arrive at a moment where we realise we’ve lost our identity among the stress load, the mental load and the pressures of life and motherhood.

And between all the things we do for other people, and routinely putting our needs bottom of the list we suddenly realise that we need to rekindle our purpose, our joy and our passion again.

In this episode, I’m exploring why so many of us lose ourselves along the way - to nervous system burnout, people pleasing and always putting everyone else’s needs first. And more importantly, I’m sharing practical ways to begin reconnecting with yourself again and finding your purpose and passion.

Here’s what we’ll talk about:

1. The societal norms that lead to so many women losing their sense of identity.
2. Cultural expectations around people-pleasing, emotional labour and self-sacrifice.
3. Reclaiming boundaries to create the space needed to reconnect with yourself.
4. Rediscovering joy through small acts of pleasure, curiosity and self-reflection.
5. Reconnecting with your own identity and desires to show up more fully - not only for yourself, but for everyone around you.

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So a few weeks ago I ran a brand new mini group coaching experience called Done with Diets - and noticed a few recurring patterns that I’m sharing here with you today. Because the women I worked with had lots of knowledge and they didn’t lack discipline. The problem was that all of that wasn’t translating into action.

So in this episode we’re exploring 3 of the key hidden patterns that were dictating their relationship with food, leading to stress and emotional eating and keeping the food freedom they wanted at arms length.

And help you to start building a calmer, more balanced and intuitive relationship with food and your body.

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But the biggie, of course, is the link between cortisol and belly fat.

So in this episode, we’re going a little bit deeper to talk about not just the link between stress and more fat around the tummy, but also the ways in which high cortisol shows up in digestion, bloating, recovery, fatigue, cravings…and even your ability to build muscle.

This isn’t about scaring you into trying to eliminate stress, but about helping you to understand the places where cortisol might be derailing your progress, so you can learn how to work WITH your body instead of against it.

I’m also sharing my own recent cortisol test results - which were genuinely eye opening. Not because I’m burnt out, but because they revealed a pattern I see in so many high functioning women - of high output, low recovery.

If you feel like you’re doing all the “right” things but your body isn’t responding the way it should, this episode will help you spot what’s really going on and give you simple, realistic ways to support your nervous system, digestion, and recovery (without ditching training or living like a monk).

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In this episode, I’m exploring why chasing quick wins often leads to burnout, inconsistency and frustration - and how we can get strategic about speed for sustainable fitness, sustainable weight loss and for creating a long term fitness mindset.

I’m also sharing the approach I’m taking this year as I turn 50, with a focus on sustainable habits, nervous system safety and consistent effort.

If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing cycle and ready for progress that actually lasts, this is the episode for you.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

1. Why chasing quick results often creates pressure, inconsistency and burnout.
2. How rushing activates your nervous system and pushes you into all-or-nothing patterns.
3. Why slow progress fitness often leads to faster long-term results.
4. The power of identity-based goals.
5. Practical ways to slow down strategically and build sustainable habits that last.

You second guess yourself. You overthink. You flirt with imposter syndrome. And while you’re trying to build confidence or develop self belief, you’re still quietly underestimating the very qualities that make you powerful.

In this episode, we’re diving into self awareness and identity work - because the problem isn’t your discipline, productivity or willpower. It’s that you’ve normalised your own resilience for so long that you can’t see it clearly anymore.

We’ll talk about:

1. Why you see yourself differently to the way everyone else does
2. How to stop underestimating yourself
3. And how to increase your self worth (and recognition of your own amazing gifts) every single day

This is women’s empowerment in its truest form - living authentically, leaning into self acceptance, and building a confidence mindset rooted in self trust, not fear.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get out of your own head, how to develop self belief, or how to finally make decisions from who you actually are (instead of who you think you should be), this one’s for you.

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How we personally can empower ourselves through things like redefining productivity, learning to rest without guilt, offering ourselves greater self compassion and breaking free from diet culture. The ultimate rebellion in a world that thrives from our sacrifice.

And this isn’t just about women’s empowerment and rejecting hustle culture. It’s about the fact that the more of us who stand up for ourselves and lean into a greater sense of self worth, the greater a ripple effect we create collectively.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

1. Why our anger is actually our power
2. The systems that are keeping us distracted (our weight, our productivity and people pleasing)
3. How we can all create a ripple effect when we stop shrinking and ultimately make this world a better place for all of us

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This episode is a loving call-out of that little lie (because yes, I tell myself it too). I’m unpacking why we keep living in that “waiting room” where ease and balance feel so close… but never quite arrive. And the truth is: if your peace is conditional on you achieving something first, you’ll spend your life chasing a finish line that keeps moving.

I break down what’s really underneath the “I’ll relax when…” pattern and share simple, practical ways to start bridging the gap now. Because letting go doesn’t mean losing progress and rest is NOT a reward.

Key takeaways

1. Why “I’ll relax later” is more to do with safety than lack of time.
2. Why if ease is conditional on weight loss / success / productivity, it stays out of reach.
3. Why letting go doesn’t derail progress but usually speeds up the results you actually want.

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Instead, they’ve dumped control and perfectionism and let themselves do something too many of us resist: getting honest, getting curious and staying in the work even when it feels uncertain.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the core traits I see in my most successful clients - the ones who create real change and feel amazing in their own skin.

We talk about letting go of the “try harder” trap, and about how to build an inner world that continues to support you, even when motivation goes missing. These are the success habits that really work.

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So maybe you start looking for more self care strategies, a better morning routine, or telling yourself consistency will finally solve the problem.

But in this episode I’m getting super clear on why the self care you’re already doing isn’t giving you the calm you’re craving - and won’t do until you make what you’re already doing work better.

Yep - we’re flipping the script and looking at what’s really happening beneath the overthinking, the perfectionist tendencies and why even the best self care habits in the world won’t work at their best until you tackle that.

I’ll show you how to shift from self care as control, to self care as connection - the kind that finally calms the noise and helps you feel safer in your own body again.

So if you’ve ever wondered why bubble baths and meditation aren’t doing the trick…this one’s for you.

We’ll cover:

1. Why you don’t need MORE self care, you need to understand why what you’re already doing isn’t landing.
2. Why self care which chases control is going to backfire.
3. The underlying beliefs which block the benefits of any ritual

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The worst thing? It feels like if it’s not a knowledge problem, it must be a YOU problem. But in this episode, I’m breaking down why that simply isn’t true, and what’s really going on beneath the “failed” behaviour change.

We’ll dig into why the “bad habits” you’re desperate to get rid of are often just your system trying to keep you regulated. And how shame and self-blame shut down the curiosity you need for real habit change.

If you’re tired of thinking, “I know what to do, why am I not doing it?”, this conversation will help you build self awareness, shift your mindset, and finally start changing the behaviours that are holding you back—so your new habits can actually stick.

Key takeaways:

• Why striving for more motivation isn’t helping you right now.
• How procrastination, emotional eating, and skipping workouts often function as coping mechanisms, not character flaws.
• The role of dopamine in keeping you stuck in familiar habit loops.
• How to use curiosity (not control) to understand what your habits are really doing for you.
• A simple way to create space between trigger and response so you can choose new, more supportive behaviours.

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And my job is not to talk you out of that goal - but to help you create the right conditions to pursue it without burning out, resorting to emotional eating and ending up at square one yet again.

In this episode, I’m sharing how to regulate your nervous system for weight loss - and why this (and not the meal plan you choose) will be the biggest predictor of whether your weight loss efforts will actually pay off…and be sustainable.

We dive into what really happens when you’re already overwhelmed and then stack a restrictive plan on top of that, how stress affects weight loss, and how to optimise your nervous system to escape the binge restrict cycle.

Key takeaways:

1. Why your struggle with weight loss is not about willpower, but nervous system dysregulation.
2. How low-grade stress keeps you stuck in the binge restrict, on–off diet cycle.
3. The difference between your lower “survival” brain and your higher “reasoning” brain when it comes to food choices.
4. How to identify the areas of your life that keep you chronically activated and drain your capacity for change.
5. How to widen your window of tolerance to make sustainable weight loss truly possible.

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Because the truth is that you’re done. You’ve realised that on the surface, quick weight loss looks and feels like the ultimate life upgrade…but your body is screaming “I CANNOT do another diet”.

So in this episode I’m talking directly to that crossroads - the space where you’re done with the restriction and misery, you’re ready to find food freedom, AND you also want to feel good in your own skin. I’ll walk you through why diets may have “worked” on paper but have cost you your peace and self trust - and what to do instead.

We’ll look at how to create diet free weight loss, how to build healthy eating habits more effortlessly and how to stop the binge restrict cycle that you’ve been trapped in. So you can feel more confident in your body AND have the food freedom that you desire.

Key Takeaways:

• Why you can be “good at dieting” and still feel trapped, unhappy, and obsessed with food.
• The real cost of chronic dieting on your body image, self-esteem and nervous system.
• Three core foundations for wanting weight loss without going back to restrictive diets.
• How to start rebuilding trust with your body and relating to it as a teammate, not an enemy.
• The connection between nervous system and weight loss - and how to use that to create sustainable habit change.

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That means sustainable goal setting, sustainable habits and starting to live with more intention. In other words - creating your 2026 goals in a way that honours your energy, works with your nervous system, and finally stops the cycle of huge January overhauls that burn you out by February.

I’ll share how to choose your “north star” and how to lean into identity based goal setting, as well as talking you through my very own EDIT Goal Setting Method. So we can create the life upgrades that finally banish all or nothing thinking and lead to long term change.

Your key takeaways:

1. Why traditional New Year goals have failed you and what to do differently.
2. How to choose a “North Star” feeling to anchor every decision you make this year.
3. The power of identity-led behaviour change (and why discipline isn’t the missing piece).
4. How to use the EDIT Goal Method to simplify your life and create sustainable

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Now, in this final episode of 2025, it’s time to shift into possibility.

Today we’re talking about why "new year, new you" culture completely misses the point - and why trying to fix yourself, overhaul your life, or force rigid resolutions is the exact thing that keeps derailing your progress.

Instead, I’m showing you how to enter 2026 with a fresh approach rooted in self-trust, alignment, and the feeling you want to build your year around.

This is about choosing a North Star for how you want to feel next year, and letting that guide your decisions, your rhythms, your routines, and your goals. It’s the simplest shift with the biggest impact.

In this episode we explore:

• The unconscious “you’re not enough” messaging behind New Year culture
• How to create goals without pressure, perfectionism, or fix-it energy
• The power of choosing a feeling as the foundation of your year
• What alignment really looks like in daily life
• How to build a year that reflects who you want to be, not who you think you should be

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This week, before you rush into planning 2026, I want to guide you into something far more powerful (and wildly underrated): the pause.

In the busy season where life is loud, routines are disrupted, and your nervous system is probably crying out for rest, creating intentional space becomes the difference between goals that feel aligned and goals that feel like pressure. This episode is all about helping you breathe, soften the noise, switch off autopilot, and give yourself the clarity that only stillness can bring.

Practical reflection prompts from the episode:

• Where can I intentionally create space—physical, mental, or emotional—over the next two weeks?
• What helps my nervous system soften? (A bath, a walk, lying on the bed for 10 minutes, sitting in silence…)
• Where do I need to slow down so that my plans for next year come from desire, not pressure?
• What would feel good—not productive, not worthy, not impressive—good?

Space creates clarity. Before you choose your 2026 goals, give yourself room to digest this year and reconnect with what you actually want—not what you think you should want.

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And before you even think about setting goals for the new year, there’s so much power in pausing and looking back. So today, I’m guiding you through a simple end-of-year reflection that helps you recognise what worked, what didn’t, and what your year has been trying to teach you.

We'll be noticing the patterns you’ve been repeating, the things that drained you, the things that energised you, and the moments you’re genuinely proud of - because these are the very things that will shape an easier, more intentional 2026.

Reflection questions from the episode:

1. What didn’t go so well this year—and what can I learn from it?
2. What am I genuinely proud of? (Including the things I gave myself, not just the things I achieved.)
3. What drained me—and what energised me?
4. What am I ready to stop carrying into 2026? (Habits, beliefs, relationships, expectations… anything.)

The more clearly you understand the stories, patterns, energy, and choices that shaped this year, the more powerfully you get to shape next year.

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If last week was about understanding why the Christmas overeating happens, this week is all about what you can actually do to change the pattern — not through restriction, discipline, or force… but through awareness, trust, and nervous system regulation.

We’ll also talk about how food freedom doesn’t mean you need to dump all structure, and that when we combine the best bits of both you can head into the new year with more confidence, more calm, and a whole lot less food guilt.

Your key takeaways:

• Why Christmas overeating isn’t about willpower but a reflection of your deeper patterns with food.
• How “food freedom” can coexist with structure and support (it’s not all-or-nothing).
• The role your nervous system plays in overeating, and how to give it the break it’s craving.
• Three simple questions to interrupt your usual December patterns and build trust.
• How to use this month as a learning phase so January feels different for the first time in years.

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In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on when Christmas eating feels out of control - and why Christmas isn’t creating the chaos, but magnifying the cracks in your relationship with food and your body.

I’m sharing my own past patterns and helping you see why this cycle is so common for busy women. More importantly, I’ll walk you through three simple steps you can start right now to create more mindfulness with food and stop over eating at Christmas time.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Why Christmas overeating is not about lack of discipline — but a nervous system responding to months (or years) of restriction.
• How festive eating becomes a magnified version of your everyday patterns.
• The real reason “pre-Christmas restriction” always backfires — and how it sets up the binge–guilt cycle.
• Three simple, practical habits you can begin today to create a calmer, more mindful Christmas.

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For so many women, mindfulness has become another form of self control - a way to stop overthinking, manage emotions or prevent habits like emotional eating. We think that eating mindfully or slowing down will “fix” us.

But real mindfulness isn’t about control or perfection, and in this episode, I’ll share how to use mindfulness as a tool for living more intentionally not as another way to manage or suppress yourself. 

You’ll learn:

• What mindfulness really is (and isn’t)
• How to be more mindful and present in daily life
• Why mindfulness isn’t about self-control or silencing your thoughts
• Simple ways to experience mindfulness for stress relief
• How living mindfully helps you stop reacting and start responding

If you’re ready to find more calm, more awareness, and more freedom from the constant mental noise, this one’s for you. Tune in and discover how to stop trying to “do mindfulness right” — and instead experience what it really means to live mindfully.

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In this episode, I’m breaking down unconscious self-sabotage: the sneaky ways our best intentions can quietly undermine our wellbeing and how these patterns keep you stuck in the same cycle, no matter how hard you try.

You’ll learn how to spot when your self-improvement efforts are coming from fear rather than trust, how to build self compassion and stop being so hard on yourself and how to shift into a softer, more sustainable way of growth

Key Takeaways

• Self-sabotage often happens beneath awareness - not from laziness, but from fear.
• The problem isn’t the goal or strategy, it’s how you’re approaching it.
• How replacing control with curiosity opens up flexibility, trust and freedom…and improves your self worth and self esteem
• Why guilt and perfectionism turn small stumbles into “failures,” and how to stop that cycle.
• Why real self-improvement requires softness and how you can be your best teacher

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In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why you’re not failing at how to stay consistent — you’re just building it on the wrong foundation. I’ll show you how to start building consistency that lasts and how to create a consistency mindset.

What we’ll talk about:

• Why willpower doesn’t work for long - great for starting, not for sustaining.
• Why true consistency isn’t about control; it’s about connection.
• And that you don’t need to push harder — you need to build systems and environments that fit your life.

NEXT STEPS:

1. Share this episode with a friend
2. Listen to next: Ep 209: “Why Allowing Yourself to Be Inconsistent Could Be the Best Thing You Do This Week”

RESOURCES:

Secret (& Free) Limited Podcast: Confident As F**k (Even When You’re Not There Yet)

Work with me: www.lifeeditcoaching.com

Instagram: @lifeeditwithalix 

In this episode, we unpack the spiral, why it shows up when life gets busy, and how to create the nervous system regulation to stay consistent, get back on track after losing momentum - and most importantly rebuild self trust.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Why the spiral is simply a pattern.
• How nervous-system regulation (your “window of tolerance”) shapes choices.
• Early warning signs you’re nearing the spiral (and what to do first).
• A simple in-the-moment reset: pause, step away, and feel what’s true.
• How to plan for low-motivation days so you stop “starting over Monday.”

✨ Ready to stop the all-or-nothing spiral and build consistency that actually sticks? Join me inside The Body You’ll Love Living In and get my launch bonuses, including the Somatic Soundbites to use in the moment you’re about to spiral. Learn more at lifeeditcoaching.com

NEXT STEPS:

1. Share this episode with a friend
2. Listen to next: Episode 212 - The Real Reason Your Motivation Keeps Disappearing (and what to do about it)

RESOURCES:

Secret (& Free) Limited Podcast: Confident As F**k (Even When You’re Not There Yet)

Work with me: www.lifeeditcoaching.com

Instagram: @lifeeditwithalix 

Then this is the episode for you. Because we’ll be dismantling a couple of myths around “sugar addiction”, addressing the reasons that you can’t seem to help sneaking your kids leftover chocolate (even though it’s not that nice) and showing you how to build a healthier relationship with the sweet stuff, which isn’t about having to constantly control your sugar intake through restriction, guilt or control. 

What we’ll cover in this episode:

• Why you’re not addicted to sugar (and why the “sugar is as addictive as cocaine” headline is misleading).
• The hidden needs sugar is really satisfying (comfort, reward, relief from stress or boredom).
• Three key questions to ask yourself when cravings strike.
• Why restriction and detoxing never solve the root issue.
• How to start building trust with yourself instead of fighting with food.

🎧 If you’ve ever felt powerless around sugar, this episode will help you flip the script and create a relationship that feels calm, balanced, and free.

Want to break free from the cycle of sugar spirals, guilt, and all-or-nothing eating? Join me inside The Body You’ll Love Living In and get access to my Pattern Interrupt Kit (a launch bonus available right now). Head to lifeeditcoaching.com to find out more.

NEXT STEPS:

1. Share this episode with a friend
2. Listen to next: Episode 187 - Emotional Eating vs Diets vs You

RESOURCES:

Secret (& Free) Limited Podcast: Confident As F**k (Even When You’re Not There Yet)

Work with me: www.lifeeditcoaching.com

Instagram: @lifeeditwithalix 

Well what if that’s nothing more than a sticking plaster - it makes you feel accomplished in the moment, but doesn’t actually reduce burnout or stress in the ways you need it to?

In this episode I’m pulling back the curtain on why searching for the next “time management technique” is a red herring. And instead, we’ll dive into the part we’re not talking about.

Because yes, the to-do list is overflowing and there’s plenty of stuff in our lives that HAS to be done, but the real pressure? It’s coming from somewhere else. And when you learn how to spot that, everything starts to feel lighter.

We’ll dive into:

✨ Why productivity hacks and daily planners (my personal drug of choice) aren’t the real solution

✨ The sneaky ways comparison to an old version of yourself keeps you stuck and feeling like you’re failing before you’ve even begun

✨ How small shifts in the way you approach everyday tasks (yes, even replying to emails) can free up more space and calm than you think

If you’ve ever thought “slowing down sounds lovely, but it’s just not possible for me,” this one’s for you.

NEXT STEPS:

1. Share this episode with a friend

RESOURCES:

• Secret (& Free) Limited Podcast: Confident As F**k (Even When You’re Not There Yet)
• Work with me: www.lifeeditcoaching.com
• Instagram: @lifeeditwithalix 

If you’re tired of chasing the perfect body, trying to stick to routines that don’t stick, or feeling like you're still not where you "should" be — this private podcast series is for you.

Introducing…

🎧 Confident as F**k (Even When You're Not "There" Yet) — a brand new 5-episode secret podcast series for women who are DONE with the shame, pressure and perfectionism… and are ready to finally feel good in their own skin.

You’ll learn how to:

✨ Build real confidence — before, during, and beyond your physical transformation

✨ Create a healthier relationship with food, fitness, and your body

✨ Ditch the all-or-nothing cycle and finally feel like you’ve got this

✨ Understand why your past efforts haven’t stuck — and what actually works

This is NOT a "just love yourself" pep talk or another motivational to-do list. It’s the deeper work that builds long-term transformation — using my signature 3Rs method: Reclaim, Reconnect and Rise.

Because confidence doesn’t live at the end of the next diet…

It’s available to you right now.

All you have to do is sign up here and you'll receive your private podcast feed to access all episodes.

This week’s episode is a big one — especially if you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to feel good in your body now *and* still having goals you want to reach.

So many women see accepting themselves as they are as some kind of surrender. A white flag. A moment where they “give in” and never change again.

But what if there’s another way? One where you can:

✔️ Feel confident and connected to your body

✔️ Drop the constant shame spiral

✔️ And still make meaningful, empowered progress?

In this episode, we dive into:

💥 Why learning to *like yourself now* isn’t a betrayal of your goals

💥 How chasing change from shame never delivers long-term results

💥 The difference between disconnected and connected motivation

💥 Why self-acceptance is actually the start of real, sustainable transformation

💥 What it looks like to *reconnect* with your body — and work with it instead of against it

If you've ever thought: “If I accept myself now, I’ll stop trying.” “I can't feel good until I lose the weight.” or “I’m scared to slow down because I might never get there…”

Then this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.

**PLUS**: I’m sharing something BRAND NEW with you — a free private podcast series:

Confident as F**k (Even When You’re Not There Yet)

....to help you feel strong, at ease, and connected in your body *right now,* while still moving powerfully towards the results you want.

It’s 5 value-packed episodes based on my 3Rs method to help you:

✨ Reclaim your confidence

✨ Reconnect with your body

✨ Rise into the version of you who doesn’t need permission to feel good

Sign up now at 👉 https://www.confidantas.co.uk and start listening today.

Today we’re talking about the seductive little loop that so many smart, capable women get stuck in:

• You fall “off track”
• You make a fresh plan
• You feel hopeful, motivated, energised
• Life happens
• You fall off again
• Rinse and repeat.

But what if I told you that this constant cycle of recommitting might actually be the very thing pulling you further away from what you really want?

This episode dives deep into:

1. Why your plans keep falling apart (it’s not what you think)
2. The real reason your nervous system keeps dragging you back to old patterns
3. Why “consistency” as you’ve been taught it might be sabotaging your success
4. What it means to create rhythm instead of rules
5. How to finally build a life that supports you — even when things go off script

⚡ PLUS — a little teaser for what’s coming next:

I’ve been behind the scenes creating something very special — a free private podcast series called Confident as F**k(Even When You’re Not There Yet).

It’s landing next week — and it’s going to change how you see yourself, your body, and your goals forever.

🌟 You’ll also hear a sneak peek of my full brand relaunch — with new ways to work with me, a new name, and a whole new approach to creating a life that actually feels the way you want it to.

Just as you start to feel like you’re making progress, BOOM — another filtered reel, another set of “rules,” and another so-called fitness “standard” that leaves you feeling like you’re not doing enough.

From **macro-tracking shame** to **hydration vest speed-policing**, this episode calls out the performative crap that’s ruining what fitness is actually meant to be: something that supports your life, not something that takes it over.

We cover:

🔥 Why fitness content has become more about aesthetics than health

🔥 7 ways gatekeeping shows up (and why it’s total BS)

🔥 How to spot content that disempowers you — and scroll on by

🔥 The truth about lifting, running, food tracking, and what *actually* counts

🔥 A reminder that YOU define what fitness means in your life

If you’ve ever thought: “Maybe I’m not doing it right.” “I’ll never look like that so why bother?” “I guess I’m not *really* fit…”

Then this episode is your wake-up call. You are not doing it wrong. You’re just surrounded by noise.

*** Stay tuned for next week’s episode where we’re flipping the script on body confidence AND I’ll be sharing a **free series** that you are absolutely going to want in your life.

In this episode, we'll explore why that happens so often. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy, unmotivated, or bad at sticking to things. It’s usually because you’ve been trying to solve the wrong problem.

Today I'm sharing a few stories with you of trying to solve the wrong problem. And I’ll give you three powerful questions you can ask yourself today to find the right problem to solve so that you can finally get different results.

Key Takeaways

• Why repeating the same strategies often leads to the same stuck feeling
• How focusing on surface-level fixes keeps you from addressing the real issue
• Real examples of clients who shifted their focus and found lasting change
• The role of self-reflection, compassion, and body awareness in finding better answers
• 3 powerful questions to ask when you feel like nothing’s working

Sometimes it’s not about trying harder – it’s about stepping back and asking a better question.

Listen in to discover why identifying the real problem can change everything, and how to finally create a path forward that works for you.

Welcome to The Danger Zone – that sneaky little phase no one really talks about: after the weight comes off, but before your habits have truly changed at a deeper level.

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into:

• Why weight loss success often creates a false sense of safety
• The sneaky ways old habits slide back in when the urgency disappears
• How to stop yo-yoing and start evolving

You’ll learn why your brain is wired to pull you back to the familiar, and what to do about it. Plus, we’ll unpack the real work of long-term transformation — rewriting your identity, aligning with your values, and creating new emotional coping strategies that last.

This episode is for you if:

• You’ve reached a goal and now feel a bit directionless or “off track”
• You’ve experienced the cycle of progress… followed by slipping back
• You’re ready to break free from “before and after” thinking and create a new normal

🎧 COMING SOON: I’ve got something very special brewing that’s going to help you navigate this phase with more clarity, ease, and confidence — stay tuned in the next couple of weeks for all the juicy details!

In this episode, I’m helping you prepare for a simple but powerful reset by sharing 5 things it’s time to let go of – the hidden drains on your energy and confidence – and 3 things you absolutely should keep (or add) if you want to feel clear, grounded and ready to go this season.

These are the foundations of the work I do with clients through my 3Rs framework: reclaiming yourself from all the noise and pressure, reconnecting with your body and energy, and then rising into the habits and routines that actually work for you. Today’s episode is all about those first two steps – simplifying, releasing and starting to feel in control again.

Key Takeaways

5 things to let go of for more energy and confidence:

• Overthinking and second-guessing yourself
• Tracking everything (food, steps, macros) to the point of distrust
• Forcing rigid routines that don’t fit your life
• Chasing quick fixes and the next “magic answer”
• Pushing through instead of listening to what your body needs

3 things to keep or add instead:

• Intention: clarity about what really matters to you
• Nervous system regulation: simple practices that bring you back to centre
• Embodiment: living in your body instead of constantly monitoring it

Energy and confidence don’t come from adding more to your plate – they come from letting go of the things that drain you, creating space for what matters, and simplifying.

Self improvement can be powerful and life-changing. But it also has a shadow side. When we get stuck in constantly chasing the next solution, constantly trying to fix ourselves, it can leave us feeling like we’re never enough, always behind, and never quite able to enjoy the progress we’re making.

In this episode, I share my own experience of falling into the self-improvement trap, what it taught me, and how I shifted to a more grounded approach. We’ll talk about the difference between genuine growth and the endless cycle of trying to fix yourself – and how you can start to trust yourself and integrate what you already know instead of always looking for the next answer outside of yourself.

Key Takeaways

• The hidden downside of self-improvement when it comes from a place of “I need fixing”
• How constant learning without integration keeps you stuck in procrastination
• Signs you may be outsourcing your self-trust to someone else’s system, book or method
• How to use self-development as a tool for growth rather than a crutch
• Why reconnecting to yourself (not just consuming more information) is the missing piece

Self improvement isn’t bad – but when it becomes a way of constantly proving yourself, it loses its power. This episode will help you step back, slow down, and approach growth from a place of self-trust, not self-criticism.

Here’s the truth: motivation isn’t the golden ticket we’ve been told it is. It’s fun when it shows up, but it’s unreliable, fleeting and often disappears when you need it most. In this episode, we’re breaking down the real reason motivation keeps vanishing, the sneaky habits and beliefs that kill it, and what you can do to build something more solid in its place.

You’ll discover how to create lasting progress by focusing on the process, meaningful goals, and small flexible steps – so that motivation becomes a bonus, not a requirement.

Key Takeaways

• Why motivation keeps disappearing (and why that’s not a personal failing)
• The common mistakes that kill motivation before you’ve even started
• How to set goals that actually last, instead of relying on short bursts of willpower
• Why action – not motivation – is what really gets results
• A simple mindset shift to stop waiting for motivation and start building momentum today

Motivation will always come and go. The good news? You don’t need it to take that first step or to keep moving forward. This episode shows you exactly how to create a system that works – with or without motivation on your side.

But here’s the truth: that kind of freedom is an illusion. Over the last few years I’ve been leaning into what I call my “quiet rebellion” — questioning the invisible rules that have kept me trapped, finding small ways to break them, and discovering that true freedom starts with how we think, not with how perfectly we plan.

In this episode, I share what that journey has looked like for me, how I’ve created a quieter but far more powerful kind of freedom in my own life and body, and how you can begin to do the same in small, meaningful ways starting today.

Key Takeaways:

* Why the version of freedom we’ve been sold — more control, more discipline, more success — often keeps us trapped

* The small “cracks” that led me to rethink what freedom really meant for me

* How my own “quiet rebellion” has helped me create more ease, flexibility and alignment

* Practical reflection questions to help you uncover where you might be living by invisible rules

* How to start creating a version of freedom that feels real and right for you

Freedom doesn’t wait for you to earn it. It’s built in small, daily acts of rebellion — the ones that honour what you truly need instead of what you think you should be doing.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to reclaim your body and your life from all the noise. You’ll learn to spot the hidden messages that are keeping you stuck, question the rules you’ve been following, and start building a way of moving, eating, living and being that aligns with YOUR truth — not someone else’s highlight reel.

Key Takeaways:

• What the “noise” really is — and how it subtly undermines your confidence and self-trust
• How societal standards, expert advice, and endless comparison steal your clarity and energy
• Signs you’re living by someone else’s rules (and how to start writing your own)
• Simple, empowering ways to start deconditioning from the “shoulds” and external pressure
• Journal prompts and questions to reconnect with your values, desires, and truth

You don’t need to change everything about yourself to be “worthy.” You just need to get quiet enough to hear your own wisdom again.

In this episode, we challenge the traditional view of consistency and explore why rigid routines may not be serving you — especially if you’re someone juggling real-life, fluctuating energy, or simply craving more ease. You’ll learn how to redefine consistency on your terms and start creating a way of showing up that works with your life, not against it.

If you’re stuck in the all-or-nothing loop or constantly beating yourself up for “failing” to be consistent, this episode is your invitation to let that go — and finally build the kind of flexibility, trust, and rhythm that actually gets results.

Key Takeaways:

• Why the traditional definition of consistency may be sabotaging your wellbeing
• The hidden cost of trying to force a rigid routine (and what to do instead)
• How to work with your real-life rhythms — hormones, energy, work, chaos and all
• The difference between short-term perfection and long-term sustainability
• How redefining consistency can help you feel more successful, motivated, and free

The truth? You don’t need to be perfectly consistent to succeed. You just need to keep showing up — with compassion, honesty, and a willingness to adapt.

This is what I call hidden burnout — and it’s incredibly common for high-achieving, capable women. In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what burnout really looks like, why you might not even realise you’re experiencing it, and why the real cause isn’t your busy schedule… but the weight of expectations, stories, and “shoulds” you’ve been carrying for years.

Key Takeaways:

• The often-dismissed signs of burnout that women commonly overlook
• Why burnout isn’t just about doing too much — but about how you feel about everything you’re doing
• The hidden beliefs, expectations, and old stories keeping you stuck in the burnout loop
• How to use the Reclaim phase of the 3Rs Framework to start shifting your internal pressure
• A new lens for recognising burnout and a compassionate path for coming out of it

If you’ve been telling yourself you’re “fine” while quietly feeling exhausted, this episode is your invitation to stop gaslighting yourself and start reclaiming your energy, your voice, and your version of life.

So in this episode, we’re flipping the script. Because what if the way you’re trying to reach your goals is actually the thing that’s holding you back? What if the constant planning, pressure, and pursuit of perfection is keeping you stuck in a loop of burnout and self-doubt?

This episode invites you to stop chasing and start trusting — your body, your wisdom, your rhythm.

Key Takeaways:

• Why tracking, controlling, and planning might be keeping you further from your goals
• The emotional and energetic cost of chasing freedom through control
• How to close the gap between what you want and how you’re trying to get there
• Real-world examples of how letting go created better results — in fitness, mindset, and life
• Questions to help you step out of control and into trust, flow, and alignment

This episode is your reminder that more discipline isn’t always the answer. Sometimes, the missing piece is learning how to trust yourself again — and letting that trust guide your next step.

In this powerful episode, we unpack that feeling — the one that tells you it’s time for something different, even if you don’t know what that looks like yet. We’ll explore what this transition season really means, why it’s a good sign, and how you can use it as an opportunity to create a more aligned, fulfilling version of your life — one that actually fits who you are now.

You’ll also get a first look at my 3Rs Framework — Reclaim, Reconnect, Rise — the foundation for my upcoming series of reinvention episodes, designed to help you grow into the version of yourself you’re being called to become.

Key Takeaways:

• Why restlessness, frustration or burnout might actually be signs of growth
• How society’s expectations have kept you stuck in old patterns that no longer fit
• Why jumping to “fix it” mode doesn’t work (and what to do instead)
• A powerful new way to think about reinvention using the 3Rs Framework
• How to stop reacting to life and start consciously creating it on your terms

If you’re done pushing, forcing, and striving — and ready to start living with more clarity, confidence and alignment — this episode is your invitation to begin.

That tug-of-war between wanting results now and knowing deep down it takes time? You’re not alone. This episode unpacks that inner conflict and shows you how to work with it — not against it. You’ll walk away with strategies to stay motivated in the moment and build long-term consistency, without burning out or giving up.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why chasing fast results often leads to burnout, frustration, or giving up
• The mindset shift that helps you honour both your need for progress and the time growth takes
• Simple ways to give the “now” part of your brain quick wins without derailing the bigger picture
• How to create structure and flexibility so you stay consistent, without feeling trapped

If your goals are more about how you feel than hitting a specific number, it can be hard to tell if you’re making progress — and easy to lose motivation. In this episode, we explore five meaningful ways to track growth when your goals are more emotional, behavioural, or lifestyle-based.

Whether you’re working on reducing stress, improving boundaries, or just feeling more like you, this is your reminder that transformation isn’t always linear — but it is happening.

In this episode, we explore:

• What to do when your goal is more about how you feel than what you achieve
• 5 powerful ways to track your progress beyond numbers or metrics
• How journaling, self-check-ins and energy mapping can show you how far you’ve come
• Why change can be slow, subtle and still absolutely life-changing
• A prompt to help you reflect on your non-specific goals and what’s really shifting

Success in fitness, wellbeing, and life often gets pinned on willpower or having the perfect plan. But there’s one overlooked skill that influences it all. So in this episode, we explore why avoiding this skill might just be holding you back — and how building this single capacity can change everything. If you're stuck in self-sabotage or spinning your wheels, this one's for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• This ONE thing that could be the make-or-break factor in achieving goals
• How modern life conditions us to avoid hard feelings — and how that’s keeping us stuck
• What discomfort really looks like (spoiler: it’s not always physical)
• How to start building your “discomfort muscle” to increase resilience and momentum
• A powerful reflection to help you shift from avoidance to aligned action

🔸 Why everything feels urgent (spoiler: it’s brain chemistry, not poor planning)

🔸 How urgency becomes a habit—and why productivity hacks aren’t the solution

🔸 The hidden payoff of always being busy (dopamine, self-worth, guilt avoidance)

🔸 Why nervous system regulation matters more than another time management tool

🔸 Real-life strategies to start unwinding the urgency cycle and reclaim your calm

This isn’t about doing more efficiently. It’s about doing less, more meaningfully. You get to choose peace over pressure!

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

In this episode, we dive into a common mindset block: the fear of putting in effort and not seeing results. That fear of "wasting time" can keep you stuck in a holding pattern—thinking, preparing, second-guessing—but never actually taking the action that would move you forward.

We’ll explore:

-Why the need for a guaranteed outcome is holding you back

-How gripping too tightly to a result creates resistance and burnout

-The real meaning of failure—and why it’s a necessary part of success

-What to reflect on when you’re stuck in indecision or fear

If you’re ready for change but find yourself stuck in the “what if it doesn’t work?” cycle, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about how to shift your mindset, let go of the outcome, and take courageous (even imperfect) action.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

-Why I started the podcast and what I’ve learned

-The evolution of my business (and myself) over the last few years

-Burnout, deeper shifts, and what’s no longer working

-The call to go beyond surface-level wellness

-Why I’m stepping into a new way of helping women — mind, body, and soul

I don’t have it all figured out, but I’m in the messy middle — listening, slowing down, and leaning into what’s next. This podcast isn’t going anywhere, but things are evolving. I hope my journey resonates and gives you space to reflect on your own.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

Listen to EPISODE 151 - Healthy Boundaries and how to create them - https://pod.fo/e/242b55

Listen to EPISODE 174 - The Power of Self Compassion - letting go of perfectionism to reveal your amazing inner strength - https://pod.fo/e/2807c9

Feeling tired, overwhelmed, and like you’re constantly behind no matter how hard you try? You’re not broken — but you are likely being affected by hidden sources of stress you can actually do something about.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down 3 invisible causes of stress that are draining your energy — and showing you simple ways to start reclaiming your time, calm, and sense of control.

Key Takeaways:

-Why lack of boundaries is secretly exhausting you — and how to start setting them.

-How people pleasing traps you in a cycle of stress — and tiny steps to break free.

-Why holding yourself to impossible standards fuels burnout — and how to redefine success with compassion.

-How shifting focus to what you can control creates more balance and ease.

-The first small actions you can take today to feel less overwhelmed — without overhauling your whole life.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

Ever felt a quiet frustration inside — a knowing that there’s more out there for you, but no clear idea of what it looks like? You’re not alone. This episode dives into why that feeling is actually a powerful sign of growth, and how to move through it with clarity, confidence, and trust.

I’m sharing the exact mindset shift that helped me — and my clients — turn this restlessness into aligned, meaningful action. Plus, practical questions to start uncovering your next chapter today.

Key Takeaways:

-Why the "in between" phase is a sign of transformation, not failure.

-The #1 mindset shift you need: trust over certainty.

-How chasing surface-level goals keeps you stuck — and how to go deeper.

-What to focus on instead of hustling for clarity.

-Questions to ask yourself to start finding your aligned next step.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

Have you ever found yourself fixating on the one bad comment, missed workout, or minor setback—while completely ignoring all the wins? That’s your negativity bias at work. It’s a totally normal, human thing… but when left unchecked, it can quietly sabotage your confidence, motivation, and progress for years.

In this powerful episode, we unpack why we’re hardwired to focus on fear, failure, and criticism—and how that might be keeping you stuck in a loop of self-doubt and pressure, even when you're doing all the "right" things. You’ll discover how to recognise your own negativity patterns, why they feel so real, and how to reframe your thoughts in a way that helps you move towards what you want, instead of just away from what you fear.

Whether you’re struggling with body image, inconsistent habits, or self-sabotage, this conversation will help you flip the script and finally start leading with belief, trust, and self-compassion.

Key takeaways:

-What negativity bias is, and why your brain holds onto the bad more than the good

-How fear of judgement, failure, or not being “enough” might be secretly running the show

-Why trying to “think positively” often doesn’t work—and what to do instead

-The 3-step process: Notice, Name, Reframe — and how to use it to break free from fear-based thinking

-How to start shifting your motivation from escape mode to aspiration mode

Hit play and discover how to let positivity, trust, and self-worth take the lead.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

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People often assume that I stay consistent with my workouts because I’m a fitness coach. That I’m somehow built differently or naturally motivated. But honestly? That couldn’t be further from the truth. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the real story behind my 25+ year fitness journey — including the messy bits, the hard bits, and the moments I didn’t want to get off the sofa.

What I’ve discovered is that long-term consistency has nothing to do with being perfect or always feeling motivated. Instead, it’s about how you think about exercise, how you respond when life gets busy, and the small mindset shifts that make showing up so much easier. I’m sharing five unexpected ways I’ve maintained my fitness routine over the years — no discipline queen vibes, just honest, human, and totally doable strategies you can make your own.

Key takeaways:

-Why aesthetic goals might get you started—but won’t keep you going

-The surprising power of not expecting 100% consistency

-Why I listen to my body more than I listen to my calendar

-How letting go of “finding the perfect workout” freed me up to actually show up

-The real mindset work that underpins long-term fitness success

Hit play, and let’s rewrite what fitness consistency looks like for you—no hustle, no pressure, just an honest path forward.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

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You’re committed. You’re ticking the boxes. You know what to do—and you’re doing most of it. From the outside, it probably looks like you’ve got your fitness and wellbeing nailed. And yet… something still feels off. You’re not quite where you want to be, and the effort it’s taking to keep up feels exhausting.

In this episode, we dig into the real reason behind this frustrating feeling—and (spoiler alert) it’s not because you need to try harder or be more disciplined. It’s likely down to the invisible pressure you're carrying to "get it right," to be in control, to live up to an ideal. This pressure can sabotage even your best intentions, keeping you in a loop of doing more without ever feeling fully satisfied.

If you’ve ever felt like your efforts should be adding up to more by now, this conversation is going to bring you massive relief—and a whole new perspective on what it means to actually move forward.

Key Takeaways:

-Why doing “all the right things” can still leave you feeling stuck, tired, and out of alignment

-How internal pressure and perfectionism secretly sabotage your results

-What to do when you feel like you should be further ahead

-The difference between self-trust and self-judgment—and how to spot which is driving you

-A simple but powerful exercise to release pressure and reconnect with what you really want

Hit play, and let this be the episode that finally gives you the permission slip you've been waiting for.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

We all know that setting inspiring goals is a super important way to get and stay motivated. But right now, you might just be skimming the surface by only setting outcome based goals - and by exploring, and combining, that with other types of goals, you could be about to take your progress and success to the next level. 

So in this week’s episode we’re exploring all of the other types of goals and how each one plays a unique role in your journey, depending on your personality, life stage and current focus.

Here are your key takeaways:

-Why outcome goals alone often lead to frustration (and what to add to make them work)

-The 7 goal-setting types that can help you stay consistent, motivated, and aligned

-How to match your goals with your current life phase and personal motivation style

-Why habit and identity-based goals are often more powerful than chasing a number

-A new way to think about your goals that helps you stay inspired and make progress

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

Do you regularly find yourself trapped in the binge/starve cycle around food? You know - the one where you alternate between times when you’re dieting and being “good” and the times where you get fed up, throw caution to the wind and feel like you’re completely sabotaging yourself?

If so, I’ve been there too! But the great news is I’ve managed to break free from that and find my own food freedom. And so can you….

In this episode we dive into that and discuss:

-The negative impact of landing in that binge / starve cycle (and it’s not just the obvious stuff)

-Why we need to cultivate a greater awareness of our relationship with food, and ourselves, to find a different path

-And how we can let go of the fear that’s a big part of this cycle to discover greater balance and peace around food

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

But what if you’re finding yourself struggling to achieve those goals? And what if it’s because you’re clinging on so tightly to the desired outcome and the happiness and success that’s going to come with it, that you’re actually unknowingly pushing that outcome further away? 

Well this week we’ll be delving into this and talking about:

-What happens when you hold on too tightly to an outcome (or more precisely, the meaning you’ve assigned to that outcome)

-How that can actually push your goals further out of reach

-The surprising thing you that you might just need to do to bring them much closer again and open up a world of possibilities

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

Ever find yourself dragged into shiny object syndrome? With every passing moment there seems to be something newer, better, more effective popping up. Whether it’s a brand new diet which is promising all the results for minimal effort, a new workout programme that can give you the body you desire in less time than it takes to have your shower in the morning, or the latest so called miracle cure to a problem you didn’t even know you had. 

It’s what I call the noise. The noise that is constantly being projected by the world, that tells you that the answers that you’re looking for are hidden in their awesome 3 step programme, or magical supplement. The noise that consistently tells you that what you think you know - well that doesn’t work any more and it’s time to move on.

And it’s so distracting. It makes you second guess yourself, it can feel ridiculously confusing and it can keep you in this kind of state of paralysis where you either don’t know what to do for the best, or find yourself bouncing from one thing to the next in the vain hope that one day one of these things is going to start working.

We’re diving into this today and we’re going to figure out:

-what’s going on with the noise

-why you’re trapped in shiny object syndrome

-and how you can start to dial down the volume or even turn off the noise altogether to find consistency and balance in your life.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit 

Do you ever feel like you’re living in a state of suspended animation? It’s that place where you feel like you’re kind of doing things to start progressing towards your goals - the research, the dreaming, the thinking, but in truth, you’re not taking concrete action yet. You’re caught between knowing what you want and actually starting that journey.

It can be a really comfortable place to be sometimes - full of the possibility of what lies ahead. But what if we end up spending way too long there? And that waiting becomes too comfortable. So comfortable in fact, that we stay stuck and just can’t seem to move forwards.

That’s what we’ll be tackling today. How to get you out of suspended animation and into action taking so you can finally start to realise your goals. Here’s how you can do it:

-Utilise “the gap” to it’s full potential

-Focusing on process rather than outcome related goals

-Leaning into imperfection

-Make the individual steps work for you

-Stop searching for more information and instead turn inwards to what you already know!

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

If you’ve ever felt guilty about taking time out for yourself, then I can confirm that you absolutely are not alone. For so many of us, it feels like to be a good mum, a good partner, a good employee, daughter, friend…or whatever other roles we might have in our lives, we have to give as much of ourselves as possible.

Which means that when we’re not doing that - when we’re not hustling, achieving, being productive or putting other things and other people first, the guilt can start to creep in. So that even when we know that taking a bit of time out would be good for us, it can start to feel almost impossible to do that.

So let’s get to the bottom of this today. Here’s what we’re talking about:

-Nervous system regulation and why it’s the glue that holds us together!

-Why we feel guilty for taking time out - and why it’s part of our conditioning and not ours to carry

-How guilt ties into our sense of worth and our sense of identity, therefore making it hard to shift

-3 ways to reduce the guilt and reframe the idea of rest

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Sometimes it feels like you’re doing a lot of the things you need to get a result - but you’re not quite doing everything you could. And yet in spite of the fact you know this, there’s still a big part of you that’s just getting frustrated that you’re not getting the result that you truly want.

And we can sometimes end up here for a long time - hoping that we can keep doing the same things and something is just going to magically shift or change, or that some super easy, effortless hack is going to pop up that means we’ll finally get where we want to.

But we all know that’s not the way things work. So today, I’m talking about how to decide the best route to take when you’re in this situation, and how to decide what you’re truly willing to do to see the changes that you want.

Takeaways include:

-Why staying on “resistance road” is tempting - but unhelpful

-Empowering yourself by choosing between “acceptance avenue” or the “commitment causeway”

-Weighing up the compromises and pros and cons to each approach

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Safe to say that we all engage in a bit of emotional eating from time to time. But if its something that we start to feel is sabotaging our efforts with healthier eating on a regular basis, then it can become really tempting to try and control it with diets, restriction and cutting out certain foods for periods of time.

We feel like the more control we have over ourselves, the less likely we will be to react emotionally to food. But unfortunately, that strategy often falls on it’s face. Today we’ll be delving into what’s going on with emotional eating - whether what we’re experiencing is actually the result of something different, and then we’ll explore some practical strategies for tackling the self sabotage of emotional eating once and for all.

Takeaways include:

-How to find out if you’re really experiencing emotional eating, or if it could be something else

-Why emotional eating isn’t necessarily a bad thing

-The steps we can take to stop sabotaging with emotional eating

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

We’d all love to feel more in control right - to be able to deal with all the day to day stuff that life throws at us, to be totally organised and to have the time to look after ourselves as well. And in that mythical land where we are the ones in control, everything suddenly feels easy, we can finally be exactly who we want to be, and we can have the life that we crave.

Except what if all of this effort we’re putting into having control is actually having the opposite effect - making us feel more anxious and keeping us awake at 3 in the morning as we try to figure out how to keep it all together and manage life to the very best of our ability. 

Well today we’re going in. We’re talking about what we think we’re going to achieve and feel in our lives by having more control - and we’re maybe going to busy a myth or two around that which will have you thinking very differently by the end of this episode.

Takeaways include:

-What really happens when we try and exert more control in our lives

-The dangers of super high personal expectations and all of those “should” 

-What happens when you finally let go of people pleasing

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

I’ve been a personal trainer for well over 11 years now - and in that time I’ve learnt so so much. But what I’ve particularly learnt from are some of those early experiences I had where I showed up full of the naivety of a newly qualified PT thinking that all I needed was to show up with a brilliantly designed programme and everyone was guaranteed to get the results they wanted.

So you can imagine my disappointment when it didn’t always go to plan. But the great news for you is that it means I’ve learnt an awful lot about what women actually need - and I want to share that with you today - 5 of the key lessons I’ve learnt that you can apply to your own life to get so much closer to those fitness, wellbeing and lifestyle goals that you have right now.

Takeaways include:

-Why cultivating your own motivation is crucial for achieving fitness goals

-How connecting to the deeper emotional reasons behind fitness goals can drive real change

-What procrastination is REALLY about (it’s not what you think)

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

*And receive a complimentary 45 minute follow up session (for a limited time only)

Listen to episode 173: The 3 vital phases you need to know about to create consistency with your fitness - https://pod.fo/e/27d857 

Plateaus in fitness (and motivation) can be super frustrating. BUT they are a natural and necessary part of the journey toward long-term health and wellness. So this week we’re diving into how you can approach, bust through and even embrace those plateaus rather than seeing them as a failure which can ruin your long term progress.

In fact, fitness plateaus can be an amazing time to build resilience and mental strength - we just need to cultivate a few key skills and strategies in order to make that happen. Here’s what we’ll cover:

-Plateaus are a normal part of any fitness journey, and learning to embrace them is essential.

-The different ways in which we can measure our fitness, change our perspective, and therefore recognise the other ways we’re making progress.

-Learning the skill of patience - and all that it brings with it

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Listen to Episode 153 - Body Image & Midlife - The NEW Impossible standard? Right here - https://pod.fo/e/248434

Our 40s and 50s can be a huge flashpoint when it comes to our relationship with our bodies. A flashpoint that can feel even harder to navigate when it feels like all the strategies that used to work for us are no longer working - when our bodies are changing in ways that we don’t feel comfortable about and yet it feels like there’s nothing we can do to stop it. 

Now of course, there are absolutely things we can do to hold back the tide - I’m sure you all know by now that things like more protein and strength training are the way to go - but I believe there’s more to it than that. That this is also an opportunity for us to really address our body image and how we feel about our bodies in a way that we might never have done before.

So today I want to dive into body positivity and body neutrality, and how we can use them (especially the latter) to not just make friends with our bodies, but to improve our overall health and wellbeing too.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

*And receive a complimentary 45 minute follow up session (for a limited time only)

An honest hands up if you’ve ever blamed a lack of willpower or motivation for why you’re not fitter, or why you can’t seem to eat better, or why you’ve not lost weight yet? 

Well today, we’re going to tackle the concepts of willpower and motivation - and how basing our progress on these fleeting and unreliable resources could actually be holding you back from achieving your goals. 

Because the truth is that willpower and motivation get easily disrupted Today, we tackle the often-misunderstood concepts of willpower and motivation, revealing how these fleeting resources can hold us back from achieving our goals. Here’s what we’ll be covering:

-Why willpower and motivation are unreliable resources and shouldn’t be viewed as prerequisites to going for your goals

-Why you need to get clear on what really matters to you first

-Why dumping the all-or-nothing mindset allows for realistic progress and eases motivation struggles

-How to develop the art of patience, dump the cookie cutter approaches and find a strategy that feels good for you as an individual 

-Putting this all together to discover your own formula for lasting success.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

*And receive a complimentary 45 minute follow up session (for a limited time only)

One of the biggest complaints I get from women is that they’re knackered - exhausted, fatigued, burnt out - call it what you will, it feels like a bit of an epidemic. And the thing is I could sit here and give you 10 practical tips to increase your energy, but I’m fairly sure if you’re in the exhausted camp you don’t need yet another strategy or hack.

In fact, what you probably need is to look at growing your energy in a completely different way. So, that’s exactly what we’re doing today - 5 ways to have more energy this year that you probably haven’t even considered. 

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Struggling with self-control around food, exercise, and wellness is a common challenge, especially as the new year approaches. 

So this week we’re taking a deep dive to understanding the nature of self-control, exploring why it often feels elusive and how we can reclaim it in a way that feels liberating rather than restrictive.

Here’s what you’re going to take away from this episode:

-Self-control is often a learned behaviour influenced by our upbringing and experiences.

-Understanding the roots of our lack of self-control can lead to effective solutions.

-How calming the nervous system is crucial for improving self-regulation and decision-making.

Get ready to transform your mindset and discover practical steps to achieve your fitness and wellness goals with ease and confidence.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Consistency is often touted as the key to achieving our fitness and wellbeing goals, but in truth the rigid ideas we have about what this really means can actually hold us back.

Because so many of us get stuck in a cycle of self-criticism when we can't maintain the perfect routine, leading to frustration and, ultimately, giving up. So this week, we’re diving into how we can redefine the concept of consistency in a way that will benefit our long term success in a life that ebbs and flows. This is about allowing more ease, rather than the relentless push for perfection that we often feel we need to sustain.

We’re going to talk about:

-How consistency is a long-term commitment rather than a rigid daily routine we must stick to.

-Why it's important to adapt our fitness and nutrition goals according to life’s changing seasons.

-Allowing ourselves flexibility in our routines so we can reduce the pressure to be perfect.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Feeling stuck despite your best efforts? Well you’re definitely not alone! Which is why today we're diving into the frustrating reality of doing all the right things but seeing little to no change. 

This episode is all about shifting your perspective to break free from that rut and find new pathways to success. 

We'll explore the common areas where people often feel trapped, such as fitness, stress, and self-esteem, and discuss why the traditional approaches might be holding you back.

Get ready for some eye-opening insights that challenge the notion of "more is better" and encourage you to rethink your strategies for lasting change. It's time to embrace a different way of thinking and open yourself up to new possibilities!

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Today, we explore the journey of rediscovering your authentic self and the challenges many face in a world that often demands conformity. 

We’ll talk all about the concept of authenticity versus attachment, highlighting how societal expectations can lead us to mask our true identities to gain acceptance. And I’ll be sharing some of my personal experiences of grappling with the pressures of fitting in, particularly as an introvert, and the exhausting effort of trying to mould yourself into what others expect. 

We’ll dive into:

-The power of rediscovering your authentic self and understanding who you truly are.

-How you can be less apologetic for who you are to ultimately boos your confidence and live in a way that feels amazing to you.

-Ways in which we can challenge the societal expectations that we’ve internalised and which might be keeping us stuck in overwhelm and low self esteem right now.

Join us as we uncover practical steps to reconnect with your real self, shed the weight of others' expectations, and cultivate the confidence to simply be you.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

If you have ever felt like you’re never quite reaching your goals, you ever feel frustrated that the things you want never seem to get any closer, or you often feel stuck on your journey to better fitness and wellbeing, then this is the episode for you. Because in this episode we’re going to get into how we can rethink our goals, change our perspective and redefine success in order to get closer to what we want for ourselves.

We’ll explore:

-the kinds of goals that we’re typically going for

-why these might not be such a great fit for you any more and how they can actually be working against you

-and then we’ll look at new ways of defining your success so you can finally get unstuck and feel amazing.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I hear a lot about how to balance our hormones during the peri to post-menopause phase. So, in today’s episode I want to really tackle this thing - what does it really mean to ‘balance’ your hormones, is it really a thing we can do and what can we ultimately do to help ourselves feel more balanced, and importantly more resilient in this phase.

And guess what - it’s not just about the hormones - so I’ll also be talking about another key aspect of your menopause experience and how this can also have a direct affect on your personal experience of this big life transition.

We’ll cover:

-Stress management and why this is so hard and yet so important

-Nutrition and gut health and how this can have a direct impact on your hormones

-And the extra bit that we’re not talking about, but that can have a huge impact on the environment we create for this big life transition, and the experience that we ultimately have!

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable

This week's podcast dives deep into the essential practice of self-compassion, a crucial element for personal growth and emotional well-being. 

So many of us struggle with harsh self-criticism and unrealistic perfectionism, often forgetting to treat ourselves with the kindness we readily offer others. So today we’ll be highlighting the importance of becoming our own supportive parent, encouraging us to soften our internal dialogue and embrace our flaws while celebrating our strengths. 

By recognising the difference between perception and reality, we can challenge negative self-talk and foster a more compassionate mindset. Ultimately, this episode is all about empowering you to let go of perfectionism and cultivate a gentler, more authentic approach to life.

We’ll cover:

-Why self-compassion is essential for personal growth and overcoming perfectionism in daily life.

-How recognising and challenging negative self-talk can significantly improve your overall wellbeing.

-Learning to accept our flaws and celebrate our strengths to allow us to embrace our most authentic selves.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable

Creating consistent workout routines can often feel like an uphill battle, but understanding the three vital phases of your fitness journey can make all the difference. Consider this the information you NEED to set you up for long-term success. 

We’ll explore:

-The habit building phase we all need to start with to establish the strong foundations for fitness success.

-How our expectations around fitness can create unnecessary pressure, leading to inconsistency and frustration.

-Embracing the non-linear journey that’s a normal part of being consistent with our fitness

-And how to celebrate small victories to maintain motivation and commitment.

Tune in to discover how to shift your mindset, build sustainable habits, and ultimately create a more enjoyable and consistent approach to fitness.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Do you ever get tempted by all the amazing solutions that are out there these days for your fitness and wellbeing. Whether it’s the latest scientifically proven workout routine that’s going to give you results in no time at all, or you’re curious about cold water therapy, or you fancy trying out a few supplements that you’ve read about - there always seems to be something new to distract us and offer us a new way to do things.

And sure, there’s a lot of fun stuff out there to explore. BUT if we don’t have the fundamental and usually very simple, cheap and easy things in the bag already, then we could be missing a huge trick.

So today I want to talk about why keeping it simple is queen and how to incorporate those simple practices (for EXERCISE, NUTRITION and WELLBEING) into your day to day to create the foundations for your best results ever. 

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

So today, we’re going to get stuck in and explore:

-how can you identify this fear in your life (including procrastination, perfectionism, avoidance, helplessness and feeling out of control)

-how might it be showing up for you around fitness, wellness and life in general

-and what can you do to start changing this narrative? 

And then let’s learn to welcome the fear - maybe even fully embrace it as a true catalyst for change.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer, but the truth is that for a lot of us, dieting and working out is something that comes and goes in our lives a lot. We start full of enthusiasm, we do great for a little while and then life happens, we stop, the results we wanted fail to come and we find ourselves back at square one again.

And if you’ve done that more than a couple of times in your life, then I hate to be the bearer of bad news - but your next diet or workout regime probably isn’t going to work either, at least not for the long term. 

Because it’s not just the diet or exercise programme that matters here - in fact those are among the least important things for creating your success.

So in this week’s episode I’m going to be revealing all about the inner work that you need to do, if you want to finally break free from this cycle and finally find the results that you want to - and more importantly, make sure those results, and the good habits that go with them actually last this time!

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Hands up if you’ve experienced changes to your mental capacity lately? Whether it’s brain fog, which is a common symptom of the peri to post menopause years, or memory loss here and there, or just feeling less sharp and less able to manage lots of things all at once like you used to, it can actually be a really scary thing to experience.

So in this week’s episode, I’ll be unpicking exactly what’s going on and why you might be experiencing this, and then talking about the surprising things you can be doing to help, including:

-Why blood sugar matters to your brain function

-How getting your heart rate up can release hormones that actually protect your brain AND improve learning and memory capacity

-The surprising ways in which more muscle can boost your brain

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

So today I want to unpick that. I want to show you that what you’re feeling is the product of what we’re surrounded by every single day. BUT - and this is important - I also want to show you that just because it comes from outside, it doesn't mean there’s nothing we can do about it. So we’ll also be getting into how you can start to change your perspective on all of this to give yourself the gift of less stress and overwhelm.

We’ll talk about:

-The have it all myth

-A working dynamic that no longer actually works for us

-The mental load that we carry

-Expectations around our bodies and what they should look like

-Health inequalities

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To find out more about UNSTUCK & UNSTOPPABLE - your 90 minute deep dive session, just head to https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ 

We all have too many shoulds in our lives - from the way we should parent, to the things we should say yes to, to the dress size that we think we should be, to the standards that we should be living up to. 

And all the while that we are shoulding ourselves, we’re often stepping further away from the things we actually want for ourselves - the things that are actually important. Including a fitter, healthier and calmer life with less stress, more freedom and more balance.

So today, we’re going to explore those shoulds - where they might be showing up for you right now, and then I’ll share a really simple 3-step plan to parking those shoulds and finding more time and energy for yourself instead.

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Hands up if it sometimes feels like emotional and comfort eating has a real hold on you - and if it’s something you’d like to learn to manage better. Well if that’s the case, then this is going to be a real eye opener for you around the strategies that you can be using to tackle that and then to create a much more balanced and relaxed relationship with food instead.

Here’s what we’ll be talking about:

-That emotional and comfort eating isn’t necessarily bad (yes, you heard that right!)

-The role of guilt around our food choices

-Learning to actually ‘feel’ your feelings

-Rules and restriction around food and how they actually contribute to more of what you don’t want

-Understanding the conditions you have around exactly when you will allow yourself to eat the way you really want to

….and so much more. This is going to be invaluable in showing you that tackling an excess of comfort and emotional eating simply cannot be about having more control or willpower. But is all about the mindset that we approach food with, how we deal with our emotions around food (and life in general) and how we create a different mental space around food that’s going to serve us in a much better way.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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Oh that pesky midlife weight gain. I know for sure that it’s something that so many women seem to struggle with at this stage - particularly that extra weight that seems to accumulate out of nowhere around the tummy. And then feels almost impossible to shift.

Well there is good reason it’s happening and believe me when I say it’s definitely not just happening to you. This is a common side effect of the peri to post-menopause transition. But that doesn’t mean we’re powerless to do anything about it - in fact quite the opposite. So, today, we’re going to get into why this is happening, and then talk about a few practical steps you can take to reduce that central weight gain, including:

-HRT

-Sleep hygiene

-Focusing on quality in your nutrition (no more diets!)

-Strength training

-Calm and restorative activity

And also - the magic of leaning into acceptance!

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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So today, I want to dive into this:

-what is good girl syndrome

-how might it be holding you back right now

-and what are some of the first steps you can take to emerge from the other side feeling more like yourself and having more trust and confidence in yourself too.

I know that so many of you are going to resonate really strongly with this and I know you’ll get so much value out of this episode!

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If you want to give yourself an amazing head start for this Autumn - so you’re prepped and ready to hit the ground running, and primed to achieve your fitness goals in the final few months of the year, then I’ve got just the thing for you.

Over the next 4 episodes, I’ll be sharing with you both the practical and mindset prep that you need to make sure you’re ready to go come the start of September. This is going to save a whole lot of procrastination, a whole lot of time spend figuring things out later, and it’s going to give you zero excuses for procrastination and putting things off once the summer holidays comes to an end.

To round things off this week we’re going to talk about how to actually stay on track and stay motivated beyond those first couple of weeks. This includes:

-revisiting your goal and your why regularly

-Having your ‘good enough’ plan in place for weeks that feel hard

-Thinking about how you’re supporting your nervous system and mindset

-Remembering that motivation is fickle and it will not last!

-And staying patient with the process, focusing on your stepping stone goals along the way

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Over the next 4 episodes, I’ll be sharing with you both the practical and mindset prep that you need to make sure you’re ready to go come the start of September. This is going to save a whole lot of procrastination, a whole lot of time spend figuring things out later, and it’s going to give you zero excuses for procrastination and putting things off once the summer holidays comes to an end.

This week - we move onto the practicalities. What will that routine actually look like for you, and how are you going to make sure it helps you to hit your goals.

We’ll be getting into:

-Getting realistic and creating your ‘ideal’ and your ‘good enough’ weeks

-How you can stay flexible to make sure your routine keeps working for you, whatever you have going on in your life

-The rule of thirds to help you plan a routine that fully supports your goals

-And last but not least, how you can support yourself throughout this to stay focused, on track and feeling good.

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Over the next 4 episodes, I’ll be sharing with you both the practical and mindset prep that you need to make sure you’re ready to go come the start of September. This is going to save a whole lot of procrastination, a whole lot of time spend figuring things out later, and it’s going to give you zero excuses for procrastination and putting things off once the summer holidays comes to an end.

This week we move onto the mindset work! And I know, it can feel really intangible and hard to know where to start when it comes to creating the right mindset for success.

But luckily, I’m here this week to show you exactly how you can break free from those unhelpful thought loops that are holding you back…and re-programme your mind (and therefore your habits) to start achieving much more of what you want in your life.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

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Over the next 4 episodes, I’ll be sharing with you both the practical and mindset prep that you need to make sure you’re ready to go come the start of September. This is going to save a whole lot of procrastination, a whole lot of time spend figuring things out later, and it’s going to give you zero excuses for procrastination and putting things off once the summer holidays comes to an end.

This week it’s all about setting goals that actually work:

-What are the important elements of a goal that keeps us motivated

-How do we create the right actionable steps from this goal

-And how can we measure our success along the way

I’ll be asking you some key questions, which will help you get super clear on your goal and give you the best possible chance of success this autumn.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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But look, I’m not about to stop banging this drum any time soon, so what I want to talk about today is what self care really looks like, how it can look inside a busy life, and to also tackle a misconception or two around exactly what self care is and how we can engage in it in a truly positive way.

Including:

-Honouring your boundaries

-Becoming aware of how stress is serving you right now

-Making sleep a priority

-Practicing gratitude

-Connecting with yourself

-Movement - ANY movement

-Working on your self esteem and confidence

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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So, I’m going to unpick all of this in today’s episode and:

-discover what’s actually going on when you think you’re sabotaging yourself

-talk about what we can do to engage in less destructive or unhelpful behaviour in the future.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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So today I’ll be talking about:

-a couple of the key ways in which many of us have lost our trust with ourselves

-and how we can start to build that back to feel better, to be healthier, and to feel so much more confident and at peace with ourselves.

Resources:

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So, join me today as I give you my 5 top tips for making working out easier:

-Know your why

-Reduce the friction

-Manage expectations

-Keep it short and sweet

-Have a plan!

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In fact, we’re all pretty good at telling ourselves little lies to keep us protected, safe and in the identities that we’ve become used to for ourselves. But what if those lies aren’t actually serving us in the best way they possibly could. And what if there is a different, better way to think about things?

Well that’s what we’ll be exploring today - 3 little lies that many of us tell ourselves. What they are, why they probably aren’t true and what we need to do instead.

Resources:

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So today, I wanted to cover off a few of the key supplements that you might have heard about, the ones that I mostly get asked about, and ones that you might want to consider adding into your very own health and wellbeing toolkit.

We’ll be including:

-Creatine

-Protein Powder

-Magnesium

-Vitamin D

-Prebiotics & Probiotics

-Menopausal supplements such as black cohosh and red clover

NB - this is not an exhaustive list of supplements - just the ones I get asked about the most and some that may be particularly beneficial. Also note that I am not a doctor or nutritionist, so my aim here is to provide you with the basis for further exploration, research and consideration in a way that I hope will be easy to understand and help you narrow down your choices and reduce the overwhelm.

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But of course, that was never to be. Because I don’t know about you but I’ve noticed a brand new trend emerging which, on the one hand, is showing women what is truly possible in their 40s, 50s and beyond, which is totally amazing. But which, on the other hand, appears to be creating a new ‘no excuses’ standard that we’re now all meant to live up to for the next part of our lives.

Honestly, at this point it just feels exhausting. So in today’s episode I’m talking all about:

-The new standard for what our midlife bodies apparently “should” look like

-Why it’s damaging our self-esteem and confidence

-How this is taking away from the conversations that we should be having

-How you can take steps to prevent being negatively impacted by this new standard

Ultimately, we already have a whole lot of ‘stuff’ going on in our midlife years that’s actually way more important than just how we look. And this is my call to help us keep focused on what’s actually important. 

Resources:

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1. The Steps Challenge
2. The Press Up Challenge
3. 10 in 10
4. A mile a day
5. Every minute on the minute
6. Add 5 Challenge
7. 100 Squats Challenge

If you want to join us for the next 10 in 10 Challenge coming up inside the ChickFit Members Club at the end of June 2024, just head to www.chickfit.co.uk/membersclub

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-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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So today we’re going to look at boundaries:

-what they are

-why we need to create healthy boundaries 

-and how to start doing that in our own lives. 

So that we can be less stressed, more relaxed and also ultimately have more energy to do the things that are actually important to us.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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But is that as true as we think it is, or is there a different story here? Are our hormones alone responsible for our weight gain? Are there other forces at play here that we need to be aware of? Well the answer is no to the first and yes to the second.

And in today’s episode we’re going to discover the ins and outs of this, and find out what’s really going on and what you can do to tackle midlife weight gain and keep that metabolism stoked up.

Resources:

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And wouldn’t that be an amazing thing - if better eating didn’t have to feel like hard work. Well today, I’m going to share with you 3 fun and easy ways that you can improve the way you eat and feel better, including:

-The plant foods challenge

-Increasing your protein

-Gentle’ meal planning

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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Now you already know that I think you’re amazing as you are right now, but as a realist I also know that how we look and how we feel about ourselves is also pretty important to many of us - myself included. So, in today’s episode I’ll be talking about non quick fix ways that you can prep for your ‘fit woman’ summer - and hopefully beyond that a ‘fit woman’ life.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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And be warned - this stuff might not be what you think it is. We’ll be covering everything from self esteem, to how stress is serving you right now to the classic phrase “I just prefer it when I’m busy”.

So that by the end of today’s episode you’re ready to tackle that stress and overwhelm in your life for good.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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And while some stress is good and even necessary in our lives, it would be fair to say that most of us would definitely like quite a bit less of it. So, in this two part series, we’re going to explore ways to manage stress - in part one what you can do when you’re right in the middle of it, and in part two we’ll look at some longer term strategies to reduce the power that stress has over your life more generally.

In this episode we’ll talk about:

-Controlling the Controllables

-Reprioritising and breaking down the problem

-Knowing when to walk away

-Learning how to drop into your body

-Focusing on sleep and reducing phone time

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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In fact, there are some that think that every woman should be on HRT to protect us against a host of issues and diseases as we age. And most certainly, we have been given the message that HRT could well be the saviour for us - whether its symptoms we’re currently experiencing, or future proofing our minds and bodies.

So I wanted to get into this today and talk a bit about HRT - is it in fact the answer to all our ills, or are there some other things we should maybe be considering along the way too?

We’ll be getting into:

-A few caveats around this sometimes controversial topic!

-My personal (and I emphasise PERSONAL) take on HRT

-What exactly is HRT and how is it usually prescribed

-The current viewpoints on HRT

-The things I think all of us should be considering when we’re applying these viewpoints to ourselves, to our own lives and to our own experiences

Resources:

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A decision between being dragged through that problem or that change kicking and screaming, or letting go and accepting the things that need to change and then working to change them.

And if you’re in any situations right now, especially regarding your health and wellbeing, which are feeling painful, or frustrating or uncomfortable, then you are at one of those crossroads. And today’s episode is going to help you decide which road you go down and whether you choose to let go or be dragged.

We’ll talk about:

-The ‘symptoms’ of being at a crossroads where you’re at risk of being ‘dragged’ into a new reality

-How to identify that crossroads and the two ways that you can approach that

-The ways in which I see this dilemma showing up for women in the fitness and wellness space

-How we can let go and choose the path of ‘least pain’ and ‘least resistance’

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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But when it comes to setting those goals there are a few mistakes that I see people making over and over again, which can end up with us falling off the wagon within weeks, not achieving our goals and having to go all the way back to the start again. So the great news is that this year I’m here for you - here to help you avoid those pitfalls and talk about how you can set the kind of goals that are going to help you consistently keep moving towards them in a way that feels great.

DOWNLOAD YOUR GOAL SETTING GUIDE & PLANNER HERE - www.chickfit.co.uk/goalplanner

In this episode we’ll talk about:

-The 3 big mistakes you’re making when you’re setting your fitness goals

-Why these might mean that you’re not achieving your goals and feel like you’re going round and round in circles with them

-What you can do for yourself instead to make sure you set the RIGHT kinds of goals and that you stay the course

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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But once the result has been achieved and that feeling has gone, what next? And is it possible that one of the reasons that our weight goes up and down, we struggle to keep on top of our nutrition, and our exercise levels constantly yoyo is that we’re addicted to the high. So when we’re not feeling it we give up, only to chase it all over again.

Here’s what we’ll be covering today:

-The weight loss / weight gain cycle and the role of “the high” that goes with that

-The possible issues that come along with that “high”

-Top tips for escaping that cycle and feeling great every day (regardless of whether you lost weight today!)

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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Curious about resistance training? Or maybe it’s something you’ve dabbled in but never got really consistent with? Well today, it’s all about the joys of resistance training. My personal favourite type of workout and something that will honestly change the way you feel about fitness and about your body forever, 

Inside this episode:

-Resistance vs cardio training - which one is really best?

-The toning up myth

-How resistance training can make for stronger bones, a healthier brain and even better blood sugar management

-And of course, how to actually get started with adding a resistance training routine into your life

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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SPECIAL OFFER ALERT: And if you are ready to stop holding yourself back and start nailing your fitness and wellness this spring, then for this week only, when you join the ChickFit Members Club you will also receive a bonus 45-minute 1-to-1 Coaching Call with me.

In this session we’ll dive into your goals, identify any obstacles that might be holding you back, tackle your mindset and help you to create a plan to take your fitness journey (and your results) to new heights! Just head to www.chickfit.co.uk/membersclub to claim this special bonus.

Inside This Episode:

-We’ll look at our tendency to compare our journey to others and challenge the idea that appearances reflect reality!

-We’ll explore the comparison trap and the detrimental impact of believing others have it easier than us.

-And we’ll bust the myth that fitness should become effortless over time. Embrace the challenge and recognise that growth comes from pushing beyond comfort zones, not seeking easy paths.

Fitness is not about taking the easy route—it's about embracing the challenges and emerging stronger on the other side. By confronting these lies and embracing the journey, you'll not only build physical strength but also cultivate mental resilience.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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But before we delve into that, let's talk about something equally exciting—Week 2 of Membership Month! If you’re tired of spinning your wheels in your fitness journey and you’d love to get your mojo back, then The ChickFit Members Club is the place to do it.

And when you join me this week, you’ll also receive a special bonus - a 14-day Nutrition Reset Meal Plan which is going to help you kickstart your wellness journey in the right way! Just head to www.chickfit.co.uk/membersclub to join us today!

Inside This Episode we’ll:

-Explore the common yearning to rediscover our former selves, particularly during transitional phases like post-pregnancy or menopause.

-Reflect on the tendency to idealise past versions of ourselves, often fixating on physical attributes as markers of identity and worth.

-Challenge the notion that returning to our old selves is the key to happiness, and the importance of embracing growth and evolution.

-Help you shift your perspective from longing for the past to embracing the excitement of discovering your new self, feeling empowered to define your path and dream big.

Instead of pining for who we once were, let's step boldly into the realm of possibility and chart a course toward our best selves!

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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Join this week and you can enjoy your first 7 days for just £1 - head to www.chickfit.co.uk/membersclub and quote 7for1 at the checkout.

In this week’s episode we’ll unraveling the mystery of motivation and discovering the keys to staying on track with your fitness goals. Inside this episode:

-We’ll discover why motivation isn’t as important you think it is

-We’ll talk about why staying motivated shouldn’t be the goal

-We’ll get into what happens when you feel you ‘need’ to be motivated to take action

-And I’ll share my top 5 strategies for rediscovering your motivation 

Let’s get you ready for action!

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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Main:

-What ‘congruency’ means and how we can start to find a closer alignment between the things that matter to us and how we’re actually living our lives.

-Why our motivations (and whether they are extrinsic or intrinsic) really matter to us and how we can shape that to feel more connected.

-How we can reflect on our true priorities vs the things we’re actually prioritising on a day to day basis - and how our habit of responding to certain tasks is fuelling our feeling of disconnection.

-The idea of ‘living on purpose’ and balancing the needs of others with fulfilling your own desires.

-The mind body connection and why this is such an important part of creating a stronger feeling of connection within ourselves.

By the end of today’s episode, you’re going to be ready to start tapping into the things that are important to you, so you can reconnect with yourself, reduce your stress and overwhelm and find more peace and joy within your life. 

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

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We've all been there—waiting for the perfect moment to prioritise our fitness and wellness, but what if all this waiting around is simply setting us up for failure, even if and when we DO find the right time? 

Well today we’re going to delve into why playing the waiting game may really not be helping you. 

-The two traps that we tend to fall into when we’re waiting for the ‘right time’

-Why we need to focus first on building new habits rather than fixating on an immediate outcome

-How to start developing the small daily habits which become our healthy non-negotiables

-Leaning into acceptance of the ups and downs of life and having the necessary resilience to adapt rather than give up

-How to cultivate a consistent commitment to your wellbeing and crushing the notion that this is only reserved for when the time is right!

Let's break free from the "right time" mindset and create lasting change.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

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In this week’s episode of The Busy Woman’s Guide to Fitness & Wellness, how you can find balance through your fitness routine, with a special focus on the transformative power of yoga. Join me as I chat with yoga expert Jolanthe from Bendy Life Yoga about building strength, fostering self-acceptance, and navigating the peri to post menopause years.

Here’s what’s in store:

-Yoga’s role in helping us to build strength, as part of a well rounded fitness routine, to enhance your results

-How we can use yoga to help us develop a deeper level of self acceptance and to cultivate an appreciation for our bodies

-Navigating menopause with the help of yoga, helping to support you through this vital transitional phase

-How we can challenge age in fitness, debunking myths around needing to slow down and how this can be the perfect moment to re-define our capabilities and our relationship with our bodies.

-How you can access some brilliant free sessions from Jolanthe to give them a try at home.

I know this episode is going to inspire you to embrace the transformative power of yoga in your fitness journey. Connect with Jolanthe on Instagram or via her website and explore the free online yoga sessions she offers.

Resources:

-My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/

-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit

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Today, we're diving into midlife fitness and talking all about how you can build your personal fitness formula in your 40s and beyond.

We’ll be exploring the crucial aspects of midlife fitness and how it can be a game-changer for your overall well-being, including:

• Challenging midlife myths, breaking down common misconceptions about fitness in your 40s and addressing aches, pains and hormonal changes.
• Your “window of opportunity” where you can set the stage for a healthier and more confident future, AND feel fitter than ever!
• How to overcome common barriers to action like aches, pains and a focus on our weight over function and health.
• Your Midlife Fitness Formula and how you can create a really doable routine, even when you’re busy, that hits all the key elements of midlife health.
• Building better confidence through fitness and strength training in your 40s and creating lasting results that will serve you for years to come. 

Closing:

Challenge yourself this week to make a positive change in your fitness routine. Whether it's an extra walk, a strength training session, or a new class, take that step towards a fitter, stronger you. If you're looking for guidance and structured programs, explore the ChickFit Members Club at ChickFit.co.uk/membersclub. Here's to an amazing week, and I can't wait to connect with you again next week!

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Sometimes it can feel like you’re doing everything right, and yet in spite of putting in all the work, nothing is changing when it comes to your weight. You feel like you have little to no control which is going on with your own body and you’re feeling frustrated that everything that used to work is making absolutely no difference any more.

It can be a really tough pill to swallow - but the truth is that if you are trying everything and nothing is shifting, then its time for a different approach and to look at some of the fundamentals, which are going to have a big impact on whether you lose weight or not.

In this week’s episode we’re going to dive into what those fundamentals are and what you need to start focusing on when the ‘old ways’ are no longer working.

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Look there’s nothing wrong with ageing at all. And in fact I also believe that it can be an amazing experience where we learn so much about ourselves, we give less of a crap about what others think and we finally become more free from some of the expectations that society has thrown at us when we’re younger.

However, if you’re anything like me, you also want to have amazing quality of life for as long as humanly possible. You want to feel good, you want to feel energetic, you want to feel happy in your skin, and you want to be able to keep moving about with ease and have an amazing sense of independence.

Well the thing is that if that’s what you want for yourself, then there is no better time to start working towards that than now. Because honestly, the things you do now and the way you live your life now will also contribute towards how you feel as you get older.

So, we’re going to dive into that today and talk about the top 5 things you can start doing right now, to improve your quality of life for the next 20, 30, 40, 50 years.

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We’re all familiar with the concept of spending time and money on the things we want. And when it comes to our health, wellbeing and fitness it’s often no different - we think about spending money on a gym, on better quality food, or we think about spending time on exercise, or prepping healthy meals.

Well this is where we’re going to flip that thinking. Because when we always see these things as money or time spent it can sometimes feel pretty hard to let go of that time or money. But what about if we started to consider these things as investments.

Investments of our time, our money, our trust in order to reap the rewards of better health, better fitness, more confidence or whatever it is that you want for yourself right now. Because you can bet your bottom dollar that choosing to not invest those things is going to get you nowhere pretty fast.

So, today we’re going to get into talking about how you can learn to invest more in yourself and truly reap the rewards.

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Every year, thousands upon thousands of us will start the year embarking on a fat loss plan. It’s the classic antidote to the overindulgence of the Christmas holidays.

But often, many of us are in a place where we’re doing this over and over again - with every new year is a brand new diet, a brand new determination to finally lose the weight and find our confidence.

So how about in 2024 we adjust that approach. Find a solution which is going to serve us in the long term, rather than us having to revisit diets over and over and over again? Would be nice wouldn’t it?

Today I’m going to get right into that with 5 steps to fat loss that is going to help you change those habits for the long term and help you make sure that the new year diet becomes a thing of the past.

To join the 28-Day Nutrition Reset for January 2024, head to the website.

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Who doesn’t go into the new year wanting to feel better, healthier, fitter, stronger, more confident? I know for sure that I want these things for myself each and every year.

So, every year I make a brand new commitment to myself in these areas, looking at the ways in which I can continue to up my game, and continue to improve myself.

And that means looking at my goals and figuring out the actions I need to take. But it also means being willing to go under the surface of that too, to go that bit deeper and to figure out what is it inside of me that also needs to change to get to where I want to go.

So, I’ll be sharing all of that with you today. Helping you to see the different layers that you need to work on to feel fitter, stronger and more confident before the year is out.

To join the 28-Day Nutrition Reset for January 2024, head to the website.  

To bring the podcast to a close for 2023, I’ve created my review of the year. I’ve gone back through this year’s episodes - all 50 of them - and picked out the 5 keys lessons from those episodes to share with you.

We’ve covered so much this year - mindset, fitness, nutrition, body image and so much more. And I hope you’ll love this roundup - a chance for you to revisit and refresh your memory. We’ll be covering:

• Why fear is holding you back and how to overcome it
• Practical strategies for when you’re too busy being busy
• What to do when it feels like you don’t have time to exercise
• Unlocking long-term weight loss
• Becoming a grown ass woman

And if you want to revisit any of these episodes in full, just hit the links below:

85 - When you’re too busy being busy - some practical strategies for calm - https://pod.fo/e/15f4b5

97 - Want to lose weight successfully? Then you MUST do this first - https://pod.fo/e/174e85

104 - Becoming a grown ass woman - https://pod.fo/e/186ea2

118 - When it feels like you don’t have time to exercise - https://pod.fo/e/1f3c71

121 - What if it doesn’t work? When fear is stopping you from taking positive action - https://pod.fo/e/1fa6bc 

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I absolutely love to read - which is great news for you, because I’m always reading and learning stuff which I can pass onto you.

And this week I want to share 4 books with you that I think it’s worth every one of us reading (or listening to, if that’s more your thing), because the lessons they contain are so invaluable.

In today’s episode I’ll be sharing with you the key lessons that I’ve learnt from these books, and what you can take away from them too.

If you want to grab a copy of any of these books, here are the details:

-Rushing Woman’s Syndrome - Dr Libby Weaver

-Stop Saying You’re Fine - Mel Robbins

-Just Eat It - Laura Thomas

-Atomic Habits - James Clear

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Did you know that your ego loves to be proved right? And it loves to convince you that your current identity and beliefs are the ones that are true for you (even when they’re not serving you)? And did you know that more often than not we’ll jump to the defence of our ego, to try and prove ourselves right? And that this can be a major way in which we hold ourselves back from getting something better?

Well today we’re diving into this - diving into the battle that’s going on within you between what you say you want for yourself and what your ego is actually willing to allow you to have?

I’ll be sharing what’s going on with your ego, why it wants to be proved right all the time, why that’s not a good thing, and how we can start to dampen it down to get more of what we want when it comes to our fitness and wellness.

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I’ve been on both sides of the coin with weight loss. On the one hand, spending many years chasing weight loss and making it my number one priority. And on the other hand, spending the last few years focusing on very different fitness and wellness goals.

And while there is absolutely nothing wrong with working towards weight loss, from my experience it’s when we chase this exclusively and make it the be all and end all, that the problems arise.

Problems with our self esteem and confidence and problems with actually maintaining any kind of fitness routine for the longer term. In fact, when weight loss is number one, ironically we can often end up in the exact same place that we started (or worse!).

I’m not here this week to tell you not to lose weight. But I am here to show you that there is a different way, and that when we can focus on different things, we actually have the ability to make so many positive changes to our lives and build the confidence, ease and peace within ourselves that we would all love to experience.

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More than ever these days, advice on fitness, nutrition and wellbeing seems to be constantly changing. Or we’re being fed massive generalisations about how to look after ourselves, which feel impractical or just don’t fit into our lives.

So it can be really difficult to know if you’re doing the right things, or the things that are going to be most beneficial to you. And that can so easily lead to procrastination or even totally freezing because we don’t know which direction to head in.

This week I’m going to tackle this and talk about how we can navigate conflicting fitness and nutrition advice, how to sort the wheat from the chaff and how to make the decisions about our own wellness which are going to serve us best and fit into our lives in a way that really works.

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It’s fair to say that life can often feel like it’s happening TO us and that we’re not fully in control of our lives. And when we’re in that place it does feel like our opportunity to actually make positive choices for ourselves is massively diminished.

But the truth is that we are making choices every single day, whether we realise it or now, about what we’re saying yes and no to. And those sometimes subconscious choices can have a massive impact on what we get out of life and how we feel about ourselves.

So this week it’s all about looking at what mindful choices really are, how they can help us to get closer to the things that we want for ourselves (including in our health and wellbeing), and how we can take control of some of the choices that we’re making each day to get to our goals.

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By now, you’ve probably seen and heard quite a bit about protein and how important it is to us. And there’s literally no disputing that getting enough protein is vital to us for a number of reasons.

However, with so much information flying around from so many different sources it can actually be really difficult to sort out fact from fiction, and figure out how much of it we actually need.

So today, I’m diving into this to talk about:

-why is protein so important and how can it help us to get better results from exercise

-what are the official guidelines on how much protein we need and how does that look in an average diet

-the easiest way to make sure you’re getting sufficient protein WITHOUT weighing, measuring and counting

-how we can make sure we’re getting a good mix of protein to support our bodies

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I can’t actually believe it’s taken me 120 episodes to talk about this one - but honestly, it’s not something that I’d necessarily put at the top of the list when it comes to taking action. But of course, fear can be such a strong emotion within all of us, and it can rear its head in all sorts of ways in our lives.

Yet, many of us don’t realise that both fear of failure AND fear of success might actually be holding us back and keeping us feeling stuck. Which is why I want to get into this fascinating topic this week and see if we can unravel it a bit.

We’ll talk about:

-fear of failure and fear of success

-where that fear is coming from

-why that fear might be holding us back right now

-steps you can take to stop fear from holding you back, and start taking action

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It might feel like whether or not you exercise is down to factors like how much time you have, how much energy you have, how much willpower you have. But as is so often the case, our reasons for not taking action can be much more deep seated.

So this week I want to get into the contribution body image has to whether we exercise. And believe me, body image can be a HUGE factor for us - and can often keep us in a vicious cycle where sometimes we’re getting into the groove for a bit and then other times it feels like there’s this invisible force holding us back and making us feel frustrated and rubbish about ourselves.

I’ll also be showing you how you can start to swap a vicious cycle for a virtuous cycle, and find some more peace with our bodies, and therefore be more likely to take the actions that we truly want to.

Resources:

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Does it ever feel like you’re going round in circles trying to get your sugar cravings under control? Like no matter how hard you try and how often you try and tough it out, eventually the cravings come back with a vengeance and you feel powerless.

Well, this week is all about finally nipping that all in the bud. We’re going to talk about:

-why sugar cravings exist in the first place (and it’s nothing to do with a lack of willpower!)

-blood sugar management, stress and other emotions

-hormone levels

-sleep, rest and gut imbalances

And of course, some key strategies to help you feel more in control of your sugar intake once and for all.

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Time! That old chestnut - always top of the list when it comes to reasons that we’re either not exercising at all, or not doing as much of it as we would like. We’re all so busy doing all of the other (seemingly more urgent) things in life that exercise and wellbeing often comes way too far down the list.

But the problem is, that while we’re busy blaming a lack of time, our body isn’t waiting for us to catch up. It’s changing and adapting to where we are right now, which isn’t great news if we’re not incorporating enough movement into our lives.

So, this week I want to get into the reality of what it means when we keep telling ourselves we don’t have time to exercise and look after ourselves. And what’s really going on - is time actually the issue, or is it actually something else?

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Ever feel like you make a decision to change something in your life and yet your brain seems to start telling you to do the opposite. It starts making excuses for you, persuades you that today is not the day to do the workout and that you’ll do it tomorrow instead?

If so, then the good news is that you’re completely normal, my friend. And the other good news is that there is something we can do about it - when we learn to engage our higher brain in a different way and tamp down lower brain a bit to start creating the habits we want to, so we can reach the goals we have for ourselves.

I’ll be sharing:

-What is the difference between higher brain and lower brain

-How do they show up in our lives and when do we know which one we’re operating from

-5 ways that you can start to engage higher brain more consistently to help you create healthy new habits

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Over the last few weeks I’ve been talking about my 5 pillars for getting the fitness results that you want. Because too often we can rush into a new workout routine, fully of the certainty that this time everything has changed - even when we’ve changed nothing about our mindset, our approach or the way we’re setting our goals.

And now that you’ve built the layers that you need to for fitness success, I’m going to round this all up by sharing with you something amazing that you could be doing for your body and mind right now, which is going to bring all these threads together.

Plus I’ll be sharing 3 top things to be thinking about when it comes to your fitness and wellness routine and making it work for the long term.

If you’d love to join me inside the BRAND NEW Women Lift Strong programme, head to https://www.womenliftstrong.com 

Earlybird £200 discount ends at the end of Tuesday 19th September, doors close on Friday 22nd September. 

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Here is is, the final episode in this mini series, all about helping you to get the fitness results that you want. And we’re rounding off by talking about Protecting Your Power. This is where we bring it all together and make sure you’re truly stepping into your own power, taking control of your results and being the woman that I know you truly can be.

The woman who is empowered and strong and confident. The woman who knows what she wants and takes the actions she needs to get there.

We’re going to talk about:

-What it looks like when you’re giving your power away

-How we can start to take that power back

-And why this is such an important part of the picture when it comes to your fitness and wellness

You are going to love this episode - it’s one of my favourites!

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This week we continue with the series on Getting the Fitness Results You Want, and we’re finally moving onto movement! There’s a reason this isn’t the first thing that I talk about - so if you want to know more about the foundations that need to be built to make this pillar as successful as possible, do go and have a listen to episodes 110 through to 113.

This week we’re going to talk all about:

-Why does regular exercise feel so damned hard?

-What can we do to make it that bit easier to bring into our lives

-And what does a great movement programme look like?

Ultimately, the key to life long movement is NOT going for broke straight away and ending up feeling broken and unmotivated when you can’t keep it up. It’s about building the habit first and building from there, and that’s what you’ll be learning about in this week’s episode.

I would love to also invite you to join me for the Women Lift Strong Workshop, which is happening from Monday 11th September. To join me for that just head to www.chickfit.co.uk/wlsworkshop

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