Think Healthy with Hayley

This episode is a second interview with menopause expert Tanith Lee, also known as 'Mrs Menopause'. Topics covered include: What happens to the brain in menopause - changes to be aware of 'Menopause brain' - brain fog, anxiety and other symptoms Practical steps we can take to support our brain health Why it's so important to seek rest, connection and fun Nutrition and supplemen...

Do you find that you tend to do well in the week while you're in a routine and things are busy... And then you get to the weekend, are worn out, want to switch off, relax, go with the flow, and not make any more decisions... But this tends to lead to eating more than you wish you had, regaining weight that was lost in the week, and not making progress towards your health and weight loss goals?...

This episode is about shifting the focus from losing weight, to being the person who thinks, acts and lives in a way that keeps the weight off for life. I hope you find it helpful. If you do, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more people who could benefit, and I really appreciate it. Here is the link to my website post showing snippets of client check ins - https://ha...

If you're following the numbers of this podcast.. you haven't missed any, I've just realised I can't count 😂 and have given a few episodes the same number. So this brings it in line with how many episodes there actually are! Anyway, this episode is all about markers of health and longevity that are far more significant than body weight. We're talking about the importance of st...

If you're feeling overwhelmed with the sheer amount there is to do when it comes to living life and reaching your goals, you are not alone, and you're very likely doing a lot better than you think. In this episode: my experience with feeling overwhelmed this week what happens when we think we need to do ALL the things (and do them perfectly) how to reframe things to feel better and create...

This episode is based on a recent check in with a coaching client who's been doing great but also feeling a bit stuck and like she's lost her mojo. For many people, Christmas and new year disrupted some healthy habits and routines, and led to lots of tempting foods being in the house (and getting more of a taste for them). It's also completely normal and understandable to lose motivati...

This episode is an interview with menopause expert Tanith Lee, also known as 'Mrs Menopause'. We cover: Tanith's experience with early menopause and resulting struggles with mental health Dealing with something so many of us struggle with - negative self talk and the inner critic Practical ways we can support our mental health And more. You can find out more about Tanith (her emails ar...

Happy New Year! In this episode: why diets 'work' (and why they don't) 10 key tips and habits to focus on that will improve your health, energy, happiness, strength, and help you lose weight and keep it off for good. Books mentioned: Intuitive Eating Joy of Half a Cookie If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more people who could ben...

In this episode we talk through a goals sheet I use with my online coaching clients. It will help you reflect on 2023 - noting what you did well, useful lessons, and things to remember. And set some goals for 2024 - making them inspiring, doable, and coming up habits, actions and mindset shifts to help make them happen. If you'd like a copy of the goals sheet, just send me an email - hayley@ha...

5 key habits and ideas to help you find balance and feel great through the festive season and into 2024. 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 questions or want to get in touch, email hayley@hayleyplummer.co.uk Or head to my website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In the past 12 weeks, Angela has: - lost 21lbs and 20cm from her waist - dropped a dress size - got fitter and stronger - moved away from binge/restrict eating habits brought on by experiences on various diets - built a much happier and healthier relationship with food In this episode, Angela shares her story, and what's helped her make such brilliant progress. If you enjoy this podcast, pleas...

With Christmas, work, family and other responsibilities, here's a lot going on right now for many people... which can feel overwhelming and stressful at times, trying to get it all done as well as possible. The LAST thing we want to do is add more stress by thinking we have to do health and fitness perfectly, and if we don't then we're failing. Ironically, by taking the pressure off, f...

Short episode on enjoying the foods you love, AND still taking care of you over the festive season. Many people end up feeling overwhelmed, and like they can't do their health and fitness habits 'perfectly', so they may as well forget about those goals for December and start again in January. That's great if it makes you happy - but if you know this ultimately doesn't make you...

In this episode: an introduction to the book 'Intuitive Eating'. intuitive eating vs the traditional diet approach the 10 key principles of intuitive eating - what they are, the difference they can make to health, happiness and weight loss success, and how to start incorporating them Here's the link to the book: Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach If you enjoy this pod...

In this episode: - how to find time for health, fitness and weight loss when there's so much to do - tips and tools that time management ninjas use to get things done - focusing on what's most important - how to improve physical and mental health in 2-10 minutes and more. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more people who could benefi...

Many of us struggle for time to do the optimal amount of exercise for our health and fitness goals. The concept of exercise snacking - explained in this episode with specific ideas for what you can do - can be an incredibly beneficial tool to use when time is short. Don't underestimate the power of 1-5 minutes! Everything counts - it all adds up. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or l...

A common pitfall of just focusing on losing weight (especially via restrictive diets) is losing significant muscle. When we lose muscle, we lose strength, and our metabolism drops. Less muscle means we burn less calories, and are more likely to regain weight (plus a bit extra) if we end a diet and return to normal eating. Why is muscle so important for women? It helps us stay strong, functional, a...

A shorter episode based on a common struggle at this time of year. If you're struggling to stick to good nutrition with cold / bad weather and dark nights, 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 questions or want to get in to...

Aches and pains in the joints - particularly in the shoulders, hips and knees - are very common, especially around perimenopause. In this episode we talk about what can help, including: Nutrition - healthy fats, omega 3, variety of fruit and veg Hydration Sleep Working on posture and alignment How to do an effective warm up before running or lifting weights Exercises to even out imbalances Simple...

In this episode: a quick recap of the program 'Secret Eaters' and what we can learn from it how it's so easy to eat more than we think why 'healthy eating' doesn't always lead to weight loss what to do if you're struggling to lose weight 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...

If you... - know what to do, but struggle to do it consistently - get frustrated with the scales - believe that weight loss is destined to be a struggle 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 questions or want to get in touch, em...

This episode breaks down tools, info and mindset shifts that can help overcome binge eating and emotional eating. Here are some links mentioned in the episode: Brain over Binge book My article - How to Stop Binge Eating Support for Binge Eating Disorder - Beateatingdisorders.co.uk Another great book for building a better relationship with food - The Joy of Half a Cookie If you enjoy this podcast,...

In this episode we're talking about how to reduce your risk of osteoporosis through nutrition, exercise and lifestyle. Topics covered include: - recent studies on calcium supplementation and the impacts of eating more dairy - the importance of getting calcium from food and supplementing vitamin D - other key nutrients for bone health and where to find them - the most beneficial types of exerci...

Have you ever had a time where you've been eating well, exercising, doing the right things and expecting to see weight loss, and you step on the scales and... nothing's changed? Maybe you've been stuck at the same weight for quite a few weeks. Or maybe you've gained weight overnight when you've been trying really hard to lose it. If you can relate to any of these examples, you...

In this episode: what to do if you're feeling overwhelmed or off track the value of looking for wins, lessons and progress how to protect your energy and create more of it a mindset shift to help you get things moving in the right direction key habits to focus on And more. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more people who could benefit,...