May 31Motherhood, Mental Health and finding ‘Me’ again“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” – Lou Holtz The thing with depression is that most of the time you don’t know when it will hit you, or how. However, what you do recognise are the signs and symptoms. …Mental Health8 min read
Apr 18How restrictive dieting can adversely affect your healthWe’ve all had periods of indulgence when it comes to food (hello Easter eggs for breakfast this past weekend!), and often what follows this is a period of restrictive eating behaviour in the form of a diet. When it comes to fat loss, people tend to resort to an ‘all…Diet3 min read
Feb 15Is cardio the best way to burn fat?Many people think that if you want to lose fat, you should do more cardio, and that if you want to build muscle, you should lift weights. But it’s not that simple. You can use weight training to lose fat, and in some ways it’s actually better than cardio. This…Cardio Workouts5 min read
Jun 21, 2021My Birth StoryIf there’s one word I would use to describe my birth experience, well, let’s just say it was a bit of a whirlwind to meet Miss Lana Say! If you know me or have been following me for a while, you will have gathered that overall, I had a very…Birthstory14 min read
Feb 21, 2021PCOS vs Hypothalamic AmenorrheaEverything I speak about in this series of posts is from my own experience and research and for informational purposes only. The following information is not to be misconstrued as medical advice, which is why I always recommend first to speak to your health professional if you have any questions. …Pcos7 min read
Dec 29, 2020Why it’s important to keep active during pregnancyA lot of the following advice comes from myself and my experience of the last six years of training pre- and post-natal clients. There is also advice supported by the NHS guidelines on exercising during pregnancy. What are the main reasons for keeping active during pregnancy? • Relieving any muscular…Pregnancy5 min read
Nov 1, 2020My Fertility StoryNovember 2020 Warning: This is a potential trigger blog post particularly if you are #ttc or struggling with fertility issues. …Fertility37 min read
Aug 22, 2020How to get back into a routine post-lockdownI’ve noticed a theme amongst some of my clients over the past couple of weeks and it generally seems to be linked to feelings of uncertainty about the future, anxiety surrounding their jobs and job security, feeling down about their weight gain, mounting pressure and stress and overall feeling demotivated…Covid 193 min read
May 1, 2020My top tips to start running (during lockdown)1. Invest in some proper running trainers Every runner definitely needs to take a very close look at their technique. But with all the specialist running shops closed at the moment, would I recommend a gait analysis to help you buy a pair of running shoes? Not necessarily! The majority…Running5 min read
Feb 9, 2020Taking back control of your posture and how to correct desk postureMuch has been mentioned in the press recently about the effects of poor posture leading to problems such as ‘tech neck’ or ‘skull horns’ (yes, those are a thing), lower back issues and tight shoulders to name a few. In an ideal world companies would be offering their employees standing…Posture2 min read