Body Beyond the Scales

Summary In this episode, Holly interviews Nicole, who shares her transformative journey from a life dominated by dieting to a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Nicole reflects on her past experiences with various diets, the all-or-nothing mindset, and the pivotal moment that led her to seek change. Throughout the conversation, they discuss the importance of education about food, the significance...

Summary In this episode, Holly shares her personal journey through running, focusing on her experiences leading up to the Manchester Half Marathon. She discusses her initial foray into running, the challenges she faced, and the lessons learned from her training and race day experiences. Holly emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals, reflecting on performance, and maintaining a positiv...

In this episode of Body Beyond The Scales, host Holly speaks with Frankie Downes, who shares her personal journey with fibromyalgia, a chronic illness that affects her daily life and exercise routine. Frankie discusses the challenges of managing her condition, the impact of exercise on her mental and physical health, and the importance of self-advocacy in navigating the healthcare system. The conv...

In this episode of Body Beyond the Scales, Holly provides an overview of the menstrual cycle, focusing on what constitutes a normal period, the phases of the cycle, and how to manage symptoms and cravings. She emphasizes the importance of understanding individual variations in menstrual cycles and the impact of hormones on mood, appetite, and exercise. Holly also discusses practical tips for manag...

In this episode, Holly is joined by Noah Zimmerman, a personal trainer and gut health coach. Together they talk through how to build a healthy gut that'll leave you feeling full of energy and operating at your best. Click here to find Noah on Instagram

In this episode, Holly runs through the most FAQ she gets about working with her 1-2-1. If you'd like to know more about working 1-2-1 with Holly, click here And if you'd like to take part in the giveaway for your chance to win a £50 gift voucher of your choice, all you've got to do is share your favourite episode of Body Beyond the Scales to your IG story or a FB post and tag @hollymi...

In this episode, I'm joined by Zack Southall to talk about injury prevention and how you can prevent (or manage) injuries with just a few small habits and changes. If you enjoyed the episode, please rate or review it (5 stars, obvs) and let me know who you want to see on the show next! You can find Zack on Instagram HERE

In this episode, I discuss how I've lost weight and kept it off for the last 4.5 years, as well as the habits that I've built. Click here if you'd like to know more about working with me 1-2-1: https://www.hollymillsfitness.com/work-with-me

In this episode, I recap how I stuck to my habits whilst traveling around the South West for a month, and how you can do the same when you're next away. If you have a question or a topic you'd like me to cover - drop me a message on Instagram by click here https://www.instagram.com/hollymillsfitness/

In today's episode of Body Beyond the Scales, Justine Jeddy joins me to talk through stress and peri-menopause (plus we dive into your questions about the peri-menopause. Click here to find Justine on Instagram and click here to visit her website

Over the course of this mini-series, I've delved into the history of BMI, the problems with BMI, and now the alternatives to BMI for measuring your health. This episode mainly covers a few tests and their scoring - here are the websites you'll need: Fitness (12 Minute Cooper Test) https://runbundle.com/tools/vo2-max-calculators/cooper-test#interpretation Strength (the big lifts) https://st...

This episode dives into how health and aesthetics aren't the same thing. The conversation with Helen explores what 'being healthy' actually means, as well as how we both stay healthy. You can find Helen on social media @fitgirlclubUK

BMI is err... complicated. In this episode, Holly dives into the problems with BMI from both a logistical standpoint and also a socio-economic one. This is the second episode in the BMI series. Part 1 focused on the history of BMI and Part 3 will focus on alternative ways to measure your health. Any feedback or if you'd like to discuss anything brought up - drop me a message on Instagram @holl...

In this episode of Body Beyond the Scales, Holly is joined by Nick Metcalf to talk about aspartame, the artificial sweetener found in diet coke. Together they dive into what aspartame is, should you be worried about consuming it, and the role the the media in nutrition. Check out Nick's content here Have a topic you want covered on the show? Message me on Instagram here

In this episode, Holly dives into the history of BMI from it's creation in the 1800s to the declaration of the Obesity Epidemic in 1997. This episode is Part 1 in the BMI series. Let me know what you think of this episode by messaging me on Instagram (@hollymillsfitness) and if you have any topics you'd like for me to cover in the future, let me know as well.

In this episode of the podcast, Holly is joined by Alice Gibson a Disability training and consultancy specialist by day who works for Medigold Health. If you'd like to get in contact with Alice and have more of her in your life click here to connect with her on LinkedIn . If you'd like to take the Healthy Habits Quiz click the link here. And if you have any questions or a topic you'd l...

In this episode of the podcast, Holly talks through stress and how it impacts the body and your weight loss. This is part 1 of the Stress Series - part 2 is all about actionable tips where Alice Gibson is going to talk through stress and mental health. If you've enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please give the show a 5* rating or review - they're super useful to help other people find...

In this episode, Sean and I talk through his ice cream challenge and why it's important to eat the foods that you love whilst losing weight.

In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Kate Metcalf (Tyrer), who I've been working with for 6 months now. Kate talks through her journey before we started working together and how things have been different since we started working together. Check out her photoshoot photos HERE Apply for coaching HERE

This episode is all about PLANTS! I talk through why you should be eating more plants and how to practically do that. I also cover a few common myths (like does soy cause breast cancer?), and is the vegan diet best? And if you have any questions - drop me a message on Instagram (@hollymillsfitness)

In April 2022, all restaurants, pubs, and cafes in the UK with over 250 employees had to start displaying the number of calories on their menus. In this episode I discuss, the rules around calories on menus, why they're there, what's good about them, what's not so good, and how you can use it as a useful tool.

In this episode I run through how you can navigate the BBQ and still lose weight PLUS what's this new Castor Oil Cleanse and how does it work! And in the Coaching Corner this week I talk through how to make sustainable changes to your nutrition without getting overwhelmed. Hit me up with any questions or topics you'd like me to cover here https://kn6mnyeeza6.typeform.com/to/fNmC72qM

If you're anything like me, food noise is probably the bane of your life. It makes dieting MUCH harder and even keeping the weight off harder. In this episode, I explore, what is 'food noise' and how to work around it. Plus, THIS news article. And diving into the 'Coaching Corner' with a mindset shift about consistency.

This episode dives into how to get into running if you're a complete beginner (or even if you've taken some time away from running and you want to get back into). We'll take you from beginner to intermediate and talk through the nitty gritty details of things like foot placement, trainers, and then play a game of "all the gear and no idea" - touching on what equipment to both...

In this episode, I took a slightly different approach. I wanted to do a commentary on Alison Hammond's recent weight loss, her dieting cycle, and talk about how society puts pressure on women to show up in a certain way. If you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to see more episodes like this, please reach out to me on Instagram @hollymillsfitness to let me know.