Sharing Healthy Habits
What’s your greatest health & fitness challenge throughout December?
Perhaps more social events, invite in a few extra drinks & nibbles than usual? 😉 Maybe it’s the supermarkets’ tempting festive goodies that stare you in the face as you walk in? A way we invite you to look at this is to consider that only a part of you is tempted,...
Saying Bye Bye to Unhealthy Habits and Celebrating Wins: Your Ultimate Guide to a Healthier You!
I get it – when it comes to sticking to those healthy habits the challenges life throws our way can feel overwhelming. Yet here's a little secret: you're not alone. We're all on this journey together! Let's be honest, we've all hit the snooze button instead of...
Are you an ‘ALL or NOTHING’ kind of person with your health and fitness?
This is a mistake people make a lot, myself included, up until recent years anyway. Now I want to help others not make the same mistakes I did. Is this you: Ditching exercise routines when something appears better Letting ‘I don’t have time get in the way Changing...
Can I enjoy my favourite foods and drink while achieving the health and fitness results I want?
Can I enjoy my favourite foods and drink and achieve the health and fitness results I want? ABSOLUTELY!! Can I still eat pizza 🍕 and get in shape? - YES Can I still drink beer 🍺or wine 🍷 etc and get in shape? - YES Can I still have a social life at the weekends...
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
Do you find this is because far too often life gets in the way and holds you back from getting the health, fitness & body shape results you desire? Leaving you feeling stuck, beating yourself up that you’ve ‘failed again’ & feeling like nothing will ever work...
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘽𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 & 𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨?
To be truly successful with your health & fitness results I find you need to get 3 key things right Exercise Food MOST importantly your state of mind In my experience when just one of these 3 factors starts to wobble the rest usually fall, like a domino effect....
How motivated are you working on your fitness right now?
Is there something fitness related that you really would like to achieve, yet find it difficult to stick to this new fitness habit within your busy routine? If I’m honest running is something I’ve been wanting to do each week but have struggled with. I thought I...
How well organised are you when working towards your health and fitness?
How often do you find that one minute you feel organised the next it spirals out of control! A topic of conversation I have with clients quite often. Here is a simple example of what I prepared first thing this morning whilst making my breakfast to have later...
Fed up of not having the body shape & health & fitness results you want?
Fed up of not having the body shape and health & fitness results you want?
Some of the biggest challenges I experience people face when working towards their goals are: Hours’ worth of exercise Endless & restrictive dieting No enjoyment in what they are doing Many failed attempts with their health & fitness previously which often...
Do you celebrate the SMALL wins with your health and fitness?
Do you celebrate the small wins with your health and fitness? 😀 Something to this day I do, on occasions, 😮 – I’m only human at the end of the day 😉 How often do you simply focus on the end results and overlook all the great things you have done and positively changed...
How to Escape the Weight Gain Trap
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦, 𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗛, 𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗣 Sarah went to weight watchers… Sarah went to Slimming World… Sarah went to the Gym most days – even though she didn’t enjoy it Sarah got so far… but then fell back to where she originally...
We are online!
We wanted to update you on our progress over the past week in these extraordinary times! A big hello from Jayne & Billy; we hope that you are staying fit & well? Following our decision to close our face to face services at the end of last week due to the...
Ditching the ‘No Time’ Excuse: A Practical Guide to Overcoming the Most Common Health Hurdle
The struggle is real – the infamous "I'm too busy, don't have time" excuse is one that echoes through many lives when it comes to pursuing health and fitness goals. But what if we told you that time isn't the enemy, but rather, how we manage it? Let's break down the...
Do you struggle to prioritise your health with all your work commitments?
I totally understand where you’re coming from. Finding that balance between a demanding work routine & trying to stay active can feel challenging. Staying healthy though doesn’t mean hitting to gym for hours on end. Its all about how adaptable you can be with...
I can’t believe I have eaten all the biscuits again…
Have you ever wondered why it’s so easy to fall back into bad habits? Think about it like this... you spend time and effort building good habits Trying to consistently eat healthier Trying to Stick to an exercise plan for long enough Attempting to stay...
I shouldn’t have done that…
How familiar is this saying when things don't go as planned with your health and fitness? "I shouldn't have done that..." From my experience, this is ONE people tend to say to themselves far too often, myself included. Let's look at some typical...
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄?
Do you often find it easy to slip back into old routines that don't help move you move towards your health & fitness goals Be honest with yourself now! On those tough days it's always best to Keep things 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐘 Keep it 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 what you do on that given day...
How far have you progressed on your health and fitness journey so far?
I used to easily overlook what I had already achieved with my health & fitness & fall into the trap of over focusing on ‘what should I being doing next’…… Does this sound familiar? The more you stop and look back at what you have achieved (wins) the more...
How obsessed are you with numbers when trying to fit your health and fitness goals?
The most common one I experience with people, especially this time of year is number readings on the SCALES. Let us be honest here unless you are someone that needs to be a certain weight for things such as a competitive sport or stage shows etc. MOST people want...
Why it’s important to get CLEAR on why your goals are meaningful to you
Every day I chat with people that want to feel fitter, lose weight, be happier in themselves. The list goes on... And WHY it is important to them and why they feel they have failed so many times before! "Oh, it's because I want to weigh X amount" Or unfortunately most...
How many excuses do you make that stop you from achieving the health results you want?
One I hear so many times is ‘𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞’ Are you truly being honest with yourself when you try to convince yourself of this? I have even tried to convince myself of this a few times in the past – nobody is perfect. People have busy jobs, family life & other...
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫!!
When trying to improve your health & fitness results how often do you try and convince yourself more is always better? This is a pattern I’ve experienced with people countless times. How familiar does this sound: I will exercise practically every day of the week...
How much does your busy routine impact your health and fitness?
How much does your busy routine impact your health and fitness? This is something I experience A LOT with the people I help. 😲 I totally understand where you are coming from, it can feel as if 👇 ❌ You are too busy at work and there are not enough hours in the day ❌...
Fed up with not achieving the health & fitness results you want?
The first step in making positive & long-lasting changes to your health & fitness is to be more 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘 of the choices you are making. Sounds simple right? Do not get me wrong here, not everyone has this challenge. Yet a lot of people, in my experience, simply...
Coronavirus Position Statement 22/03/2020
***We have temporarily stopped our face to face activities – but we are still offering health and fitness support online – contact us for details of how we can continue to support you!*** At Steps 2Wards Health since the beginning of March, we have been closely...
Overcoming Excuses: Unveiling the Struggles Towards a Healthier Life
To the hardworking people with careers, families, and a constant juggling act – I get it. The struggle to maintain healthy habits amid busy reality is real. From career demands to family responsibilities, it's not always easy to prioritise your health. But guess what?...
Do you place high EXPECTATIONS on yourself with your health and fitness goals?
How does it make you feel when don’t achieve the body shape or other health results you worked hard for? Try not to beat yourself up over high EXPECTATIONS, especially if things don't always feel they are going to plan. Instead ask, why are things NOT going the way I...
Are you aware of how important water is for your overall health?
Here are some simple ways you can integrate more water into your day, especially with this recent warmer weather. Make up your water bottles in advance & keep them in the fridge Set up a reminder of how much you’ve had (I use a simple tick strategy on my...
𝙃𝙤𝙬 does a bad day impact 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 & 𝙁𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨?
Following on from my previous post ‘𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?’ (read here if you haven’t seen this yet, or need to refresh your memory). Often what people also tell me when they’ve had a busy day, life gets...
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀?
I was speaking with a client recently and the main concern they expressed was: Losing progress with their health & fitness results in having a slight change in their routine and eating a few more treats than normal. I get it easter holidays can usually mean: More...
New goals don’t always guarantee to deliver new results
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 On the other hand, 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 do. Say that last part back yourself again for me. [𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 do]. A positive lifestyle change, that is easy to repeat, is not simply a one-off...
Are you feeling fed up constantly eating the same old food?
Do you find you easily get bored and come the weekend find yourself wanting a good blowout? How often does this pattern seem to repeat itself for you? I understand where you may be coming from. I’ve been there too. I used to eat the same repetitive food...
How often do you celebrate the SMALL wins with your health and fitness?
Something I still overlook from time to time. How often do you simply focus on the end result, therefore overlooking all the great things you have done and changed already along the way? This is something I experience far too often with people. Let us look at a...
What would it mean to you to gain the health and fitness results you desire?
Let that sink in for a moment. A lot of people I talk to feel they are confident knowing what they want with their health & fitness results – great stuff Yet, many times they seem to fail to get to where they want to go My question is WHY do you think that is?...
Do you easily fall back into the trap of making bad food choices?
Do you easily fall back into the trap of making bad food choices? Amongst many factors have you ever stopped to notice how your surroundings may be influencing the very decisions you do or don’t make! Which inevitably slows down the progress with your health &...
How do you MANAGE your health and fitness when life THROWS you off track?
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐒 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸? For example, 👇 A sudden change in routine Having to work longer than predicted Suddenly ill Holidays or social events You get the idea. This is a conversation I had with a client over the past...
Kicking the habit – Confessions of Emotional Eating during Lockdown
I’ve told this story now to several friends & fitness members and realised that snacking (and perhaps sometimes on less healthy options!) is actually something that others have also struggled with during lockdown. Hopefully, sharing this story and my experiences...
