The Fit Life pod with LMT

As women we are under so much pressure to do it all. We have packed schedules, we have never ending to do lists & the pressure of it all is just too much sometimes. Being very deliberate with rest is very different from just lying on the sofa scrolling your phone. To feel rested, often, we need to learn how to get out of our heads and switch off for a little while. We struggle to allow ourselv...

We can have every workout & nutriton target we need to reach our goals, but what many of us forget about is our mindset, and how much of an impact that has on our success. If we approach things thinking they will never work, then there is a high chance that will be the outcome. If your internal narrative is telling you day in, day out you can't do it, you're just not fit, it never work...

This is such a good episode where I was joined by the lovely Molly, the period nutritionist. We discuss all things menstrual cycle, the stages & symptoms we experience & why getting to know your cycle is super helpful for womens health. We discuss exercise & training around your cycle & what you can do to support your hormonal health through nutrition & lifestyle. Molly also sh...

Listen up mums! You need to listen to this episode! This no frills, real talk I had with fellow fitness coach & mum to 3, Hazel was just so refreshing! We get down to what it's really like when baby is stuck to your boob, the kids have school, football & dancing. Look after your own health & fitness you say? How do you fit it all in? We chat real & practical tips & advice to he...

If you are working on your health & fitness right now and you feel like giving up because it’s really hard, then you are not alone. Most people who try to lose body fat, improve their nutriton or improve their fitness find it really hard at stages. This episode will hopefully give you a little bit of a boost to keep going. Thinking about it differently or zooming out & looking at the bigge...

Emotional eating, it's something that most of us do at some point. Feeling sad, angry, upset, bored, all of these emotions can leave us in search of comfort food in an effort to feel better. For some of us however, it can become really problematic. It can lead to unwanted weight gain, poor physical health & decreased mental health. Katie explains to us whats going on inside the body & mind...

Fat loss, it's confusing. Calorie deficit, calorie surplus, maintenance, macros, fat loss, weight loss, what does it all mean? What diet to choose? How do diets actually work? As a fat loss coach I understand that it can be overwhelming. We are often promised the earth by fat loss diet companies. It is in their interest to keep you in the dark about fat loss. In this episode I cover how fat loss a...

I was joined in this episode with the wonderful Nina who is the menopause health coach. Menopause is something that half of the population will go through at some stage. Yes, the conversations are getting better, but menopause is still too much of a taboo subject. We associate the menopause as something that happens to old ladies, but, it’s not. From around our mid 30s its something that most of u...

For me, health & fitness is holistic. Its fitness & food, but it's also mindset & wellbeing. This is why I wanted to chat to Emma about the positive impacts that cold water can have on our wellbeing. And what an uplifting episode this was for me to record! Emma is a ray of sunshine & her love of cold water swimming shines through. The mental health & wellbeing boost that cold w...

I absolutley loved recording this episode with the fabulous Katie from @thehypnotherapyden Katie is a Psycotherapist & solution focused hypnotherapist. Katie came on to chat about anxiety, stress & our self limiting beliefs from the brains perspective. When we try to make health & fitness improvements we often struggle to believe that we can do it. Something holds us back. We lack the...

If you have your eyes set on 2023 with some big goals in the pipeline, thats fantastic! However, it can be helpful to keep in mind what hasn't worked for you in previous years & break the usual cycle. Setting goals takes some planning but if you take a bit of time to assess where you are at, how you are going to get there, how you are going to measure your progress & be realistic with your...

This episode is dedicated to Christmas and helping you to navigate the various social occasions, big dinners and tonnes of chocolate! If you have ever listened to previous episodes, it will be of no surprise that we don't just offer one perspective but offer a variety of scenarios and solutions! If you enjoy this episode please leave us a 5-star review & like and share the sh*z out of it :) We...

It's officially December! Christmas is on the horizon and this is a topic to really consider this time of year as we spend a lot more time with others and potential influences on our choices. If you have been working hard on your goals then surrounding yourself with people that cheer you on and support you is really important. I know it's not always easy and we can't always choose everyone at our...

I asked my lovely mate and podcast co-host on the episode to discuss her IVF journey so far. I think the conversation needs to be opened up to allow for discussions around when there are struggles with pregnancy, it is more common than so many of us realise. In this episode Alessia is so open and honest about her own journey so far and explains some possible things to expect if you are starting on...

This can be a bit of a crossroads for people on a health and fitness journey where there has been a focus on fat loss. It can be a bit confusing and a bit scary to dip your toes out into the unknown. I wanted to record this episode to help explain ways that can help you transition and give you some ideas of approaches you may want to take for your fat loss journey. This should be a pretty straight...

Motivation is a tough one all year round, but it is super tough when the autumn arrives and the days are cold, dark and wet. The wonderful Laura and I discuss all things autumn and winter motivation. As coaches, we know it's hard, we know it takes effort - we feel exactly the same. In this episode we cover why it's ok to let your routine change, why going with the flow of the seasons is super help...

Oh this is a goodie. This episode is all about hunger. Hunger is such a vast topic to cover! In this episode we tried to get through as many common questions around hunger as possible. We cover the hormones behind hunger and what can cause them to fluctuate, dealing with hunger in a fat loss phase, hunger cues and why tuning into how you feel can be difficult, but also why it is important, some po...

I think many of us are guilty of lacking in self compassion from time to time. It's a topic that I get into some sort of converstation about every single week. We push through, we beat ourselves up, we speak to ourselves like crap. This can have such a negative impact on your mental wellbeing and ultimately your goals. If we were all just a little bit kinder to ourselves, we could use this kindnes...

I bloody love talking about this! I love it because when we unpick our goals and really discover our why it can be a real lightbulb moment. For some people working towards a health and fitness goal, knowing your why and your values will be the absolute key to your success. In this episode I talk about unpicking things to get to your why, how to establish what your values are and how to act in line...

Procrastination, we all do it. Ever found yourself sat on the sofa, scrolling your phone when you know you have something else to do? Me too! The thing about procrastination is that it can leave us feeling bad, guilty and annoyed at ourselves for not doing what we set out to do. It also leaves us further away from our goals. In this episode I cover a few areas that you might want to consider where...

Life. It will always get in the way when we are working towards something. Most of the time when it does, it is something outwith of our control. But, it is how we deal with these moments that will dictate the progress we make towards our end goal. In this episode I touch on the all or nothing mindset, consistency over perfection, why keeping the end goal in mind will help, and how to be organised...

In this August RECAP Alessia and I cover a few really relatable topics and offer our advice on dealing with them. We cover an all or nothing mindset, and how this could be sabotaging your progress, how to come back back to fitness after a time away, and how to deal with sickness or injury whilst working on your health and fitness goals. We hope you enjoy this episode!  If you have any future...

I am joined in the episode by the wonderful Michele Griffin. Michele is an online coach and PT based in New Zealand. Michele kindly got out of bed super early on her side of the globe to discuss with me the benefits of exercise as we age. Admitting that we are getting older is tough for a lot of people, the media still pushes this narrative that you have to be young to be beautiful and thrive. Mic...

This is one topic that alot of people ask me for advice on. These tips are not meant to take the enjoyment away from social events, but if you are working towards a goal, there might be one or two tips that could be useful for you. Social events are important for health and wellbeing and don't have to be stressful if you are working towards a fat loss goal. Practicing moderation and being sensible...

Welcome to the JULY recap episode with PT Lindsay & Nutritionist Alessia. This episode is a belter!! In this episode we discuss the importance of setting boundaries, navigating holidays whilst loosing body fat, the problem with labelling foods as good or bad and how this unacceptable "social norm" can damage your relationship with food. We also cover realistic fat loss goals and what the diffe...