Think Healthy with Hayley

This episode is all about what to do if you've attempted to lose weight before, and now feel like you're having to start again. Topics covered include: the MOST important habits to focus on for successful weight loss  what you can learn from previous experiences how to work with yourself (not against yourself) how to make this time the last time you're working on losing weight These are links...

Sleep is the foundation of health. From a weight loss perspective, it impacts our energy levels, cravings, hunger, resilience to stress, ability to recover from workouts, motivation to exercise in the first place, and so much more. In this episode are 20 tips that can improve sleep, covering: nutrition supplements exercise morning and evening routines ways to relieve stress and declutter your mind...

Is it helpful to understand why we have struggles with weight loss?  If you overeat or binge eat, have an unhealthy relationship with certain foods, or tend to self sabotage at a certain point in your weight loss journey, does it help to look back at past experiences and understand why? This is a great question, posed to me by a client.  In this episode we talk about: the potential benef...

In this episode,  4 big keys to help you: lose weight while enjoying the process improve your health, happiness, and relationship with food create results that last for good 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, e...

In this episode - how to enjoy the best of what you love at Christmas, and still feel great after.  Plus, one big tip for health, weight loss, and building a healthy relationship with food in 2023. 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...

In this episode: common habits of people who succeed at weight loss (i.e. lose weight and keep it off long term), vs common habits of those who struggle. 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...

Do you find that you can do pretty well during the day, but things are very different in the evening? You're tired, craving a bit of comfort food after a long day, and if you have just a little bite of something... it turns into quite a lot? If so, this episode is for you - practical tips and tools to combat evening snacking.   If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or r...

Many times people get disheartened by the scales. And yet very often, they ARE making progress.  Either they're just holding on to extra water that's masking that progress. Or they have unrealistic expectations of how long fat loss (rather than a combination of mostly water, plus muscle and a bit of fat loss, as seen on most diets) actually takes. The scales tell the truth about your body's r...

Many people have certain foods that they find difficult to resist when tired, stressed, or when they're just sitting in the house waiting to be eaten. Is it better to just not have those foods around?  If you've ever said anything like 'I can't have it - once I have a little bit, I'll eat the whole bar/packet/box', this episode is for you. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a...

In over 14 years as a personal trainer and nutritionist, these have been two of the biggest, most common factors that trip people up on the way to reaching their goals. In this episode, find out what they are, and how to avoid / jump over / beat them with practical strategies, so you can create lasting results. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me re...

Protein and resistance training are two of THE most impactful things we can focus on - both for weight loss goals, and for living a fun, healthful, active and independent life for decades to come. In this episode, I explain  why they're so both important for weight loss, bone density, and long term health how to get the most out of resistance training in just 15-20 minute sessions simple ways...

This episode is inspired by a listener of the podcast, who wrote in with a few questions. Aimee has spent a year losing a significant amount of weight, and has achieved some amazing results. But she's worried about putting it all back on.  According to a lot of what you read online, many people regain the majority (if not more) of the weight they lose. In this episode, you'll hear Aimee's sto...

If you're feeling busy, stressed, overwhelmed... and finding yourself eating for comfort, to zone out and feel better, 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, email hayley@hayleyplummer.co....

In this episode, tips and ideas for: managing blood sugar levels reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes healthy sustainable weight loss boosting your energy levels 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@hayl...

One simple yet powerful tool for being consistent with exercise.  In this episode we talk about: the benefits of focusing on the minimum effective dose how something always beats nothing the power of making promises to yourself that you can keep (and then following through and keeping them) why just doing 10 minutes can make all the difference how investing our time in regular exercise now is...

We tend to think being kind to ourselves will make us stop trying, so we'll never reach our goals. But in reality, self kindness and self compassion has been shown to make people far more likely to succeed. In this episode, you'll learn why that is, and find out 3 simple steps to put it into action. If you enjoy this episode, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more peo...

When you ditch the diets, and start losing weight in a way that's healthy, balanced and sustainable... it can feel pretty slow. Diets tend to create fast weight loss at the start, then often lead to gaining it all back because it wasn't sustainable.  But we're left with the perception that we should be losing weight every week.  And if we're not losing weight that quickly, then we can fe...

Top tips for navigating days out, trips away, hotel breakfast buffets and more. If you want to keep supporting your health and fitness goals while also enjoying a few tasty indulgences, and find the balance where you feel at your best... this episode is for you. If you enjoy this episode, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more people who could benefit, and I really ap...

Key nutrition tips to help you reduce sugar cravings, balance your blood sugar levels, feel in control, and boost your energy throughout the day. If you enjoy this episode, 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 O...

Do you find yourself grabbing snacks, bites and nibbles without really realising until after you've eaten the food? If so, you're not alone, and this episode is for you! We cover a few pointers to help break the habit, and one key tip that can make a big difference. If you enjoy this episode, please share it or leave a rating or review - it helps me reach more people who could benefit, and I reall...

How do you keep going with healthy habits and positive actions... - when it's been many months since you started the journey - when you've lost motivation - when life is really busy - or when you realise that there's no end date, and you've got to keep doing the things that led you to the results? That's what we're talking about in this episode. If you enjoy this episode, please share it or leave...

If your goal is to lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way, and keep the results for life... this episode is for you. We cover key things to know, including: the many reasons why we can gain weight that are nothing to do with body fat what is a realistic rate of weight loss per week how a significant amount of the weight lost on a restrictive diet is usually NOT body fat why diets don't work the...

Do you ever feel self conscious in the gym, or unsure that you're making the most of your time there? If so, this episode is for you. We cover: why it's so important for women to do strength training how to get a highly effective workout in 30-40 minutes the most beneficial exercises to focus on key principles to remember (they're simple, and they make a massive difference) If you enjoy this episo...

Good habits are a key component of lasting weight loss success. In this episode, we cover: ideas for highly effective habits you could build the 'if / then' strategy dealing with challenges and balancing things out how to keep things simple and enjoy the process 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, and I...

3 key concepts that can help you lose weight in an enjoyable (yes, this is possible!) way, and be fully empowered to keep that weight off for good. 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...