Think Healthy with Hayley

In this episode: the most effective exercises for slimming and toning the stomach why some of the most common ab exercises aren't that effective ideas for whole body strength training in the gym or at home nutrition tips to help you create the results you're looking for And more. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more people who coul...

In this episode: key questions that can help you uncover thoughts and habits that lead to emotional eating ideas, mindset shifts and practical action steps to help you change those patterns 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...

This episode is all about how to keep making great choices for your health, fitness and weight loss goals. We're talking about: how to be consistent with food and exercise staying consistent and reaching your goals while eating foods you love how to make exercise an enjoyable part of your life why mindset matters so much, and how to make it work better for you If you enjoy this podcast, please...

Recently I found out I have high cholesterol. It's only slightly high, but it's outside the normal healthy range, and I'm a big believer in taking early action to prevent risk of future disease. So over the next few months, I'll be making a few changes to see if I can bring it back down to optimal levels. In this episode we cover: nutrition recommendations to reduce cholesterol ben...

When it's school holidays, or when life events put you out of your normal routine, it can feel pretty hard to keep healthy habits going. In this episode: practical and mindset tools to help you keep taking the small steps doable that add up to big progress over time. 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...

We know just how good exercise is for us, but it can still feel really hard to make it a habit. In this episode I talk about the struggles a couple of my online coaching clients have had with this recently, and the excellent advice they got from other ladies in my client Facebook group. Then we cover more tips and ideas - practical and mindset-related - that can help you build the habit too. If yo...

In this episode: how strength training helps us thrive - at any time of life, and especially around menopause why we lose muscle and bone, and gain weight as we get older, and what to do about it why we need to train for strength, power and balance examples of the best exercises you can do how to make training fun, and geared towards living a long, healthy, active life And more. If you enjoy this...

Do you find that you start the day well, but often end up tired and craving snacks in the afternoon? In this episode we talk about understanding why that is, and what you can do to break the pattern. 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 wa...

Summer holidays, with social events, days out and trips away, can be a challenging time for losing weight. But it absolutely can be done, without having to restrict yourself or miss out. And building better habits, taking care of your body and finding balance WHILE still enjoying life, will give you the best chance of weight and keep it off for good. It can take a little longer to see progress on...

If you emotionally eat, or overeat, and then feel guilty and beat yourself up, this episode is for you. Slip ups, overeating, or 'falling off track' - is part of the process of losing weight. No one does it perfectly. When we feel we've messed up, we tend to feel bad, berate ourselves, and then try to move on. But we miss the valuable lesson that can help our future self do something d...

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen stories and posts of me and my mum training in the gym. In this episode I talk about specifically about what we do and why, and the types of exercise that could be beneficial for you too. Topics covered include: the most effective exercises to do in the gym or at home tips on sets, rep ranges, and adding variety over time training to improve balan...

This podcast is based on an email from a listener - a lady who is struggling to know where to begin with her weight loss journey, and feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice online. In this episode, we break things down to some key principles and simple steps to focus on. If you're confused, overwhelmed, and don't know where to start, this is for you. Links mentioned in the episo...

This episode is based on a few topics that have come up during recent conversations with my online coaching clients. We cover 3 key points around: - a shift in mindset that can drastically improve consistency, enjoyment of the process, and long term results - how to structure your nutrition to reduce snacking in the afternoon and evening - a simple but powerful tool that can reduce stress, overwhe...

This episode is based on the book Outlive by Dr Peter Attia. The book covers a lot of up to date research on how we can reduce our risk of the 4 chronic diseases of aging (heart disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia) and gives practical advice on how we can add quality years to our lives. It's a long book, so I've focused on a few key points in this episode - protein, strength training, t...

Emotional eating is one of the most common reasons why people struggle to reach their weight loss goals. When life is busy, you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, drained, or worn out, food is an easy solution for your brain to offer. In this episode, we cover tools and strategies to help change that pattern, and follow alternative actions that truly make you feel better. If you enjoy this podc...

Ruminating, worrying, and overanalysing - all forms of overthinking - can often lead to emotional eating, and self-sabotaging our health and weight loss goals. It's a common struggle, and in this episode, we cover 6 (or maybe 7!) ways to stop overthinking. Often we know what we 'should' be doing, and it's our thinking that holds us back. Thoughts create feelings, and how we feel te...

This episode is with my online coaching client Virginia, who has made some brilliant progress in our time coaching together. We talk about: where Virginia started - struggles with weight, eating habits, food cravings, perimenopause, and hating her body progress she's made with weight loss, nutrition, fitness, strength, and relationship with food and her body things that have helped, including...

In this episode - all you need to know about protein powder, including answers to these questions: is it good for me? what are the benefits? will it make me gain big muscles? do I need it? what do I do with it? what's the best type to look for? how much protein do we need each day? And more. Here are some links mentioned: Article at hayleyplummer.co.uk: Protein Powder for Women - All You need...

In this episode: 3 very common reasons why we overeat (probably not what you think) and get stuck repeating the same patterns what you can do to change the habit for good If losing weight and improving your relationship with food is your goal, 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 rea...

This is a short episode based on a conversation with an online coaching client. Topics covered include - The importance of knowing why you're snacking (so you know what strategy will help you best) Planning what you love and enjoying it guilt free Mindful eating Nutrition for energy and fullness Non-food ideas to enjoy some evening downtime The power of being present and noticing the little th...

Urges to eat can happen for a number of reasons, and they can easily make you feel like you've fallen off track. In this episode we talk about: tools and strategies for dealing for dealing with urges identifying what you really want or need avoiding the drama our brains create improving your relationship with food how to reduce urges how to build new habits If you enjoy this podcast, please sh...

Topics covered in this episode: How to enjoy chocolate, hot cross buns and any other foods you love, and still feel great after What to do if you find it hard to keep chocolate in the house Choosing what's most worth it to you Finding balance Building a healthy relationship with food during Easter and beyond And more. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it...

Planning your food, and having easy nutritious options available when you need them, is a hugely important part of successful weight loss. But it's not always easy to build the habit of doing it. So in this episode we're talking about: - how to make planning easier - quick and simple ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks - the value of default choices and a master shopping list - h...

In this episode: What to focus on if you want to stop emotional eating How to build the habit of conscious eating Why it's important to stop thinking about what we DON'T want, and start thinking about what we DO want instead Practical ideas to help reduce snacking Ways to enjoy your favourite foods without guilt or overeating If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or...

If you struggle with emotional eating, this episode is for you. You'll learn: What your 'window of tolerance' is How being above or below this window can impact your mindset and food choices Tools and strategies to help you get back into that window, feel better, and keep making choices that align with your goals In this episode I mention two great resources - links are below: Jane Pilger podcast...