Think Healthy with Hayley

This episode is based on common struggles many of my clients experience - - overeating in the evening after a busy and tiring day - tracking food to help with weight loss, but struggling to get the balance right - feeling out of routine when the kids are off school - trying to juggle kids with work, eating well, and still getting exercise in For tips and ideas on how to manage these challenges, ha...

Strength training is something that, if we want to live our best lives into our later years, we need to be doing. There are so many reasons why it's beneficial, but it can feel quite daunting, overwhelming and difficult to build the habit. In this episode, my aim is to break it down into some doable action steps, explain the incredible benefits you can enjoy as a result of doing it, and cover...

Not many people associate the process of losing weight with being enjoyable, and that's one of the reasons why it can feel so hard to do. This episode is all about how to enjoy building better habits around nutrition and exercise, so that you feel good, happy, and have fun on the way to reaching your goals. When you enjoy the process, it's a lot easier to achieve (and keep) the results. If...

If you struggle with overeating, or emotional eating (or both) in the evenings, this episode is for you. We talk about the importance of understanding why that pattern is there in the first place, and then how to change it. There's a mix of practical action steps and mindset tools and strategies that can make a big difference. I hope you find it helpful. If you enjoy this podcast, please share...

This episode is a bit of a case study based on the weekly check in of one of my online coaching clients. This lady has been working on goals around losing weight in a healthy sustainable way, improving her relationship with food, getting stronger, and knowing she's doing the best she can (via nutrition, exercise, and healthy habits) to support her long term health. Her most recent check in was...

People who lose weight, improve their health, and maintain the results... what do they do? What are the habits and thoughts that help them? And what are the common habits and thought patterns that hold so many people back? This episode is based on what I've observed in over 15 years as a personal trainer, nutritionist and weight loss coach. I hope you find it helpful. If you enjoy this podcast...

This episode is an interview with online coaching client Amanda. If you are struggling with: perimenopause trying to lose weight but not seeing a lot of progress an unhappy relationship with food feeling guilty for eating certain foods not knowing what to do to create the progress you're looking for any of the above This episode is one you need to listen to. To sum up what you'll hear a lo...

This episode is all about what holds people back from achieving their weight loss goals, and how to change it. If you struggle to lose weight, feel impatient with the scales, and get stuck in cycles of self sabotage, this is for you. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more people who could benefit, and I really appreciate it. And if you need...

Tracking calories can be an incredibly helpful tool for weight loss, but it can also be hard to stop doing once you've got used to it. In this episode, we're talking about how to track calories in a way that creates lasting results, and how to how to move away from it when you feel ready to do so. ⁠ If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach...

Planning your food can make health and weight loss goals a LOT easier to reach. But when life is busy, it can feel like another thing to do that we don't have time for, even though it will save time, effort and brain power in the long run. So how do we simplify and make it easier? That's what this episode is all about. There are also lots of ideas for foods to buy and meals to make, for br...

One of the most common struggles with weight loss is losing motivation, and struggling to be consistent enough to achieve the desired results. In this episode, we talk about one of the most common reasons why that motivation gets lost, and what you can do to build the habits and consistency to reach (and keep) your goals. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it...

This episode is based on the book Next Level - your guide to kicking ass, feeling great and crushing goals through menopause and beyond - by Stacy Sims. It's a great book covering all things menopause, including nutrition, supplements, and the topic of this podcast - training. Specifically, how to exercise to feel at your best, stay lean and strong, improve your health, protect your bones, and...

If you feel like you've fallen off track with your health, fitness and weight loss goals, and are struggling to get back on it (whether it's been a day, week, month, or more), this episode is for you. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more people who could benefit, and I really appreciate it. And if you need any help, have any questi...

Struggles with sleep are one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause. In this episode we run through a host of habits, lifestyle changes, useful tools, nutrition tips and supplements that can help. This is the podcast mentioned: Nothing Much Happens : bedtime stories to help you sleep and these are a couple of resources mentioned: Alcohol and the Menopause (Balance website) Alcohol and Sleep...

In this episode we talk about: why some of the most common ways to lose weight fast are a really bad idea, and what to do instead the huge importance of protein and muscle for maintaining weight loss, health and quality of life for decades to come science-backed ways to reach your goals in a healthy sustainable way Here's the link to the podcast episode mentioned: #125 - Your Window of Toleran...

In this episode, we're talking about something that's key to success in weight loss and pretty much anything else: mood. How we feel has a huge impact on what we do, how consistent we are, and the results we see. Most of us know what to do when it comes to weight loss, but struggle to do it consistently. And often the reason people go 'off track' is down to their mood - feeling str...

If you're struggling to lose weight and not sure why, this episode is for you. We talk about: - the most common reasons that stop people from seeing the progress they're looking for - what you can do to overcome them, and lose weight in a way that's healthy, enjoyable and sustainable Here's where you can find more about how I can help you through coaching: Online Health and Weight...

In this episode - 8 key habits that can help you: lose weight have more energy improve your health reduce cravings improve your relationship with food give yourself the best chance of living a long, healthy, fun and active life for decades to come Links to book and podcast mentioned: Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (Kristin Neff) Podcast - How to Make Food Planning Easi...

In this episode: mindset shifts, principles and mantras that can help you: build consistency move away from all or nothing thinking get back on track quicker when feel like you've slipped up enjoy the process create lasting results If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more people who could benefit, and I really appreciate it. And if you nee...

This episode is based on the book 'Next Level - Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond' by Stacy Sims. It's a great book about menopause-specific evidence-based advice on fitness and nutrition, and in this episode we're talking about nutrition. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me rea...

This episode is based on a couple of different conversations with online coaching clients this week, talking about two very common struggles - emotional eating, and body image. We cover tools, strategies and mindset shifts that can help you to feel better, build new habits, and create the progress you're looking for. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it h...

This episode is about a recent message I got from a client who I worked with 3 years ago. The message came out of the blue and it made me immensely happy to read. I distinctly remember this lady feeling that she wasn't making much progress in the 3 months we coached together. But as you'll hear, she kept going with some key habits and mindset shifts, and she's incredibly grateful that...

In this episode - we talk about what matters most for losing weight and supporting your health through menopause and beyond. Topics covered include: nutrition - calories, protein and fibre what type of exercise is best for weight loss why doing less can sometimes be more beneficial daily steps - what to aim for what supplements are worth taking And more. I mentioned the app Nutracheck, which is we...

This episode covers two key points that can help with weight loss and emotional eating. The first one is the domino habit - one key habit to focus on, that often has a knock on positive effect on other things you do. The second key point is understanding why it's completely 100% normal (and part of the process) to know what you 'should' be doing, and still not do it, especially when it...

This episode is a follow on to episode 174, where I spoke with the wonderful Tanith. We covered lots of info and ideas in that episode, with a lot about nutrition and supplements, and ran out of time to talk about other brilliant ways to support brain health. In this episode it's just me, and I talk you through some other ideas and useful info to know. Topics covered include: mindfulness heari...