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5 weeks until Christmas, where has this year gone?! I do love this time of year though even if it is a tad stressful 😅 ☃️ We can all achieve a lot in 5 weeks, Christmas shopping, decorations up, meal planning, wrapping, epic food and booze shopping, social events, Xmas nights out, school services, nativities and so on and so on!! However it’s also a great opportunity to ditch a few pounds before the big day! 2 pounds off a week is just over half a stone! 👏🙌 It’s important to not fall into the trap of Christmas is coming so what’s the point. 🤷‍♀️ Let’s think about damage limitations. If you are lacking energy, struggling to stay focused on a healthy plan and need a bit of accountability my 4 week plan would be perfect to get you started. It’s not restrictive in anyway and you can still enjoy everything that comes with the run up to Xmas but be a little bit more in control!
The dietary changes you’re making should not feel restrictive, overwhelming or hard to live with.

If you think you need my help please follow the link in bio! 📸 after having a million pics taken you start to go a little crazy!!! 💁‍♀️

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Emotional Eating

This can be a very stressful time of year for many people and emotions run high. Christmas can be a lonely time for some people, some may feel financial strain, family tensions or simply just the day to day stress of preparing for the big day. We are also surrounded by lots of food and treats in the shops and at home making temptations for food greater.

Stress manifests in different ways, but most of us can relate to the concept of emotional eating. I was guilty of this and sometimes I still am however I recognise it a lot more and can manage it better than I used to.
Do you ever ever catch yourself scoffing a full pack of biscuits after a particularly stressful day? Emotional eating or stress eating is when you consume food not out of hunger, but out of anxiety, frustration, or sadness. For some, emotional eating is triggered by a particularly traumatic event but for others, it can just be a habitual reaction to financial or emotional turbulence.

But don’t worry- emotional eating is somewhat normal, and in some cases, better for your mental health depending on how you handle it.
In fact, emotional eating can be great for relieving stress with THE RIGHT FOODS, provided it doesn’t get too out of hand. Eating puts our body into a state of relaxation by activating the parasympathetic nerves.
Indulging in and savouring the flavours of food feels good and can lift our moods instantly.
But when emotional eating no longer relieves but rather contributes to stress, it can get out of hand.
At a point, emotional eating gives way to self-loathing as we feel ashamed of our indulgence. We want to hide our “binging” episodes, but because of a lack of other emotional coping mechanisms, they spiral out of our control.

To prevent emotional eating from advancing to the next stage, you need to tackle the problem at its roots: stress, frustration, and other emotional ruts. Recognising these is an amazing first step, YOU GOT THIS 😘
.
.
📷 just because ❤️

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My gang! 💙They really didn’t want to go for a walk today but I dragged them out and guess what, as always they loved it! Especially the mud on the way back...! #familywalks #scotland #cairn #freshair #goodforthesoul #keepingkidsavtive #keepmoving #qualitytimewothmyfavorites #happymum

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A happy, healthy life for me is more than the food I eat or the amount of exercise I get. It’s about my children, my relationships, my family, my career, my dreams and my goals. It’s about who I am, what I love and what fulfils me. What fulfilled me in the past may not in the future which is why it’s important that we continually grow, try new things and find that passion that lights the fire inside me!

I might have a healthy diet and exercise every day…but if other areas of my life are out of balance, I definitely do not feel at my best. When I am not being fulfilled in an area of my life, it can make me feel a little bit lost.

When I focus on what truly makes me happy and fulfils me and I am doing what I love to do most of the time, everything else seems to fall into place much easier.
We all want loving relationships, meaningful work, optimal health, laughter, joy, adventure, fun and purpose. However, it may be unrealistic to strive to achieve all of this all at once! And that’s ok! My life is by no means perfect, but I work hard at being grateful for all that I have. I know what is important to me and what and who makes me happy!
What is it that feeds YOU? What do you love doing? What do you look forward to the most in life?
Think about what that is for you and how you can create that. This is a perfect time to wipe the slate clean. It's your life so carve it out how you want. Use this to reflect on the last year and see if you need to make changes to help you push through with your health or weight loss goals going into 2020. “In the midst of our struggle to find out who we are, there are infinite possibilities for beauty, and hope, wonder and love.” ~ Mandy Hale

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Come and join Karen @face_yoga_scotland and myself for a fun-filled two and a half hour workshop to learn how to nourish your body and help heal your face with your hands.

During this workshop, you will learn facial resistance exercises to help you diminish fine lines, reduce bags under the eye area, define an untidy jawline, smooth your forehead and lots more. Karen will give you the tools and expertise to help you slow down the ageing process and feel confident in your own skin.

It is important to note that beauty also comes from the inside. The best prevention against the harmful free radicals is a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle. I will share with you the key foods to include in your diet to complement your Face Yoga exercises. As a bonus you may even lose a few pounds, boost your energy and feel amazing!

As part of the Nourish & Glow workshop, you will get a goody bag with a complimentary skincare oil. As an extra bonus, you will get access to both Karen and Christy for 7 days where we will provide some extra tools to help you get started.

We hope you can join us,

Christy & Karen xx

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Back to normality/reality since my break on Islay. 🙃 I do love my holidays but I defo thrive on routine. This week has been mega productive (and it’s only Tuesday) with lots of exciting plans ahead for work. I Will be sharing soon, so watch this space! And to top it all I have had some great client sessions too. So proud of you all 😘 #lovemyjob #keepdoingwhatyouredoing #consistancypaysoff

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Could listen to that all day! Islay I miss you already...#islay #godsisland #bonnyscotland #favouriteplace #getonwithyourworkchristy #love

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You can’t out train a bad diet! 🙌

When we think about 'fat' loss we think about diet and exercise. But just how much does your diet and exercise influence your weight loss?

You might be surprised to hear that nutrition accounts for 80% of the fat loss the other 20% are from exercise.
If you are that person who pounds the treadmill day in and day out and you are not seeing the pounds shift, it is most probably down to nutrition. Weight loss is not magic; it isn’t something that just happens. It is a science, calories in versus calories out. If you consume more calories than you burn you will gain weight if you consume less you will lose weight. So why are so many people getting it wrong?
Firstly the biggest mistake people can make is not being aware of what they are consuming every day, underestimating the calories in foods, through lack of knowledge, portion size and denial.

Clients who keep a food diary are 50% more likely to lose weight than those who don’t. Food diaries can be a fantastic insight into your calorie intake, portion size, day to day habits; good and bad, macronutrient intake, emotional triggers and lots more.

To lose one pound a week you need to burn on average 500kcal per day. This amount of calories burnt through exercise can be difficult to achieve for most people. However cutting our diet by 500 calories a day is much easier, especially with the right knowledge and advice. You can create this kind of deficit by food swapping and cutting back on high sugar foods containing lots of empty calories, by doing this you will not feel deprived or hungry, in fact, you will feel all the benefits of properly nourishing your body.
Exercise is an integral part of our overall health and wellbeing. There are so many benefits of exercise, including reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes, lowers blood pressure, reduces cancer risk, strengthens muscles, improves mood, helps reduce body fat to name but a few.

I recommend to all my clients’ that they undertake a min of 30 minutes of exercise every day. Incorporate this with the perfect nutrition plan and support and you will see the pounds melt away. 📷 Getting in our daily steps!

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As a fitness instructor, I have always strived to have a healthy balance to exercise and food. But last year, I was admitted to hospital with abdominal pains and after exploratory surgery, I woke with the news that they had removed half my bowel and that they were sure I had bowel cancer. Fortunately for… Read more “I feel like me again”

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Almost instantly I felt better and had so much more energy

I had seen Christy and her weight loss coaching business advertised around Kilmacolm and on Facebook and had participated in a 4-week challenge, as well as follow her blog guidance for a few months before taking the plunge and signing up to a 12-week course with her. I am so glad that I did!! Christy… Read more “Almost instantly I felt better and had so much more energy”

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“Getting started on the 6 week clean eating plan wasn’t as hard as I feared as Christy had such a realistic approach to balancing clean eating with a busy family life. Small steps as far as calorie reduction and weight loss goals meant that I was never hungry and immediately saw the benefits on the… Read more “No going back now”

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loseitandloveit

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🥑 I can help you lose weight,
increase energy & feel amazing
🍓 #loseitandloveit
👇Weight Loss Plans

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🖤 BLACK FRIDAY DEAL 🖤
Massive 30% OFF my 8 week and 12 week packages using voucher code BLACKFRIDAY30

Sign up and start now or wait until January!
Don’t miss out on this amazing offer 😃
Link in bio 🖤

Instagram post 2180755564887691261_2079668344

You Got This #exercisedaily #eathealthy #workhard #staystrong #worryless #dancemore #loveoften

Instagram post 2180542338250042867_2079668344

5 weeks until Christmas, where has this year gone?! I do love this time of year though even if it is a tad stressful 😅 ☃️ We can all achieve a lot in 5 weeks, Christmas shopping, decorations up, meal planning, wrapping, epic food and booze shopping, social events, Xmas nights out, school services, nativities and so on and so on!! However it’s also a great opportunity to ditch a few pounds before the big day! 2 pounds off a week is just over half a stone! 👏🙌 It’s important to not fall into the trap of Christmas is coming so what’s the point. 🤷‍♀️ Let’s think about damage limitations. If you are lacking energy, struggling to stay focused on a healthy plan and need a bit of accountability my 4 week plan would be perfect to get you started. It’s not restrictive in anyway and you can still enjoy everything that comes with the run up to Xmas but be a little bit more in control!
The dietary changes you’re making should not feel restrictive, overwhelming or hard to live with.

If you think you need my help please follow the link in bio! 📸 after having a million pics taken you start to go a little crazy!!! 💁‍♀️

Instagram post 2179400122022449392_2079668344

Emotional Eating

This can be a very stressful time of year for many people and emotions run high. Christmas can be a lonely time for some people, some may feel financial strain, family tensions or simply just the day to day stress of preparing for the big day. We are also surrounded by lots of food and treats in the shops and at home making temptations for food greater.

Stress manifests in different ways, but most of us can relate to the concept of emotional eating. I was guilty of this and sometimes I still am however I recognise it a lot more and can manage it better than I used to.
Do you ever ever catch yourself scoffing a full pack of biscuits after a particularly stressful day? Emotional eating or stress eating is when you consume food not out of hunger, but out of anxiety, frustration, or sadness. For some, emotional eating is triggered by a particularly traumatic event but for others, it can just be a habitual reaction to financial or emotional turbulence.

But don’t worry- emotional eating is somewhat normal, and in some cases, better for your mental health depending on how you handle it.
In fact, emotional eating can be great for relieving stress with THE RIGHT FOODS, provided it doesn’t get too out of hand. Eating puts our body into a state of relaxation by activating the parasympathetic nerves.
Indulging in and savouring the flavours of food feels good and can lift our moods instantly.
But when emotional eating no longer relieves but rather contributes to stress, it can get out of hand.
At a point, emotional eating gives way to self-loathing as we feel ashamed of our indulgence. We want to hide our “binging” episodes, but because of a lack of other emotional coping mechanisms, they spiral out of our control.

To prevent emotional eating from advancing to the next stage, you need to tackle the problem at its roots: stress, frustration, and other emotional ruts. Recognising these is an amazing first step, YOU GOT THIS 😘
.
.
📷 just because ❤️

Instagram post 2179293748491832489_2079668344

My gang! 💙They really didn’t want to go for a walk today but I dragged them out and guess what, as always they loved it! Especially the mud on the way back...! #familywalks #scotland #cairn #freshair #goodforthesoul #keepingkidsavtive #keepmoving #qualitytimewothmyfavorites #happymum

Instagram post 2176471991728801586_2079668344

A happy, healthy life for me is more than the food I eat or the amount of exercise I get. It’s about my children, my relationships, my family, my career, my dreams and my goals. It’s about who I am, what I love and what fulfils me. What fulfilled me in the past may not in the future which is why it’s important that we continually grow, try new things and find that passion that lights the fire inside me!

I might have a healthy diet and exercise every day…but if other areas of my life are out of balance, I definitely do not feel at my best. When I am not being fulfilled in an area of my life, it can make me feel a little bit lost.

When I focus on what truly makes me happy and fulfils me and I am doing what I love to do most of the time, everything else seems to fall into place much easier.
We all want loving relationships, meaningful work, optimal health, laughter, joy, adventure, fun and purpose. However, it may be unrealistic to strive to achieve all of this all at once! And that’s ok! My life is by no means perfect, but I work hard at being grateful for all that I have. I know what is important to me and what and who makes me happy!
What is it that feeds YOU? What do you love doing? What do you look forward to the most in life?
Think about what that is for you and how you can create that. This is a perfect time to wipe the slate clean. It's your life so carve it out how you want. Use this to reflect on the last year and see if you need to make changes to help you push through with your health or weight loss goals going into 2020. “In the midst of our struggle to find out who we are, there are infinite possibilities for beauty, and hope, wonder and love.” ~ Mandy Hale

Instagram post 2176465101225484135_2079668344

Come and join Karen @face_yoga_scotland and myself for a fun-filled two and a half hour workshop to learn how to nourish your body and help heal your face with your hands.

During this workshop, you will learn facial resistance exercises to help you diminish fine lines, reduce bags under the eye area, define an untidy jawline, smooth your forehead and lots more. Karen will give you the tools and expertise to help you slow down the ageing process and feel confident in your own skin.

It is important to note that beauty also comes from the inside. The best prevention against the harmful free radicals is a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle. I will share with you the key foods to include in your diet to complement your Face Yoga exercises. As a bonus you may even lose a few pounds, boost your energy and feel amazing!

As part of the Nourish & Glow workshop, you will get a goody bag with a complimentary skincare oil. As an extra bonus, you will get access to both Karen and Christy for 7 days where we will provide some extra tools to help you get started.

We hope you can join us,

Christy & Karen xx

Instagram post 2175715460561387577_2079668344

Back to normality/reality since my break on Islay. 🙃 I do love my holidays but I defo thrive on routine. This week has been mega productive (and it’s only Tuesday) with lots of exciting plans ahead for work. I Will be sharing soon, so watch this space! And to top it all I have had some great client sessions too. So proud of you all 😘 #lovemyjob #keepdoingwhatyouredoing #consistancypaysoff

Instagram post 2174726892091269313_2079668344

Could listen to that all day! Islay I miss you already...#islay #godsisland #bonnyscotland #favouriteplace #getonwithyourworkchristy #love

Instagram post 2172139411072101036_2079668344

Instagram post 2164514328031916198_2079668344

You can’t out train a bad diet! 🙌

When we think about 'fat' loss we think about diet and exercise. But just how much does your diet and exercise influence your weight loss?

You might be surprised to hear that nutrition accounts for 80% of the fat loss the other 20% are from exercise.
If you are that person who pounds the treadmill day in and day out and you are not seeing the pounds shift, it is most probably down to nutrition. Weight loss is not magic; it isn’t something that just happens. It is a science, calories in versus calories out. If you consume more calories than you burn you will gain weight if you consume less you will lose weight. So why are so many people getting it wrong?
Firstly the biggest mistake people can make is not being aware of what they are consuming every day, underestimating the calories in foods, through lack of knowledge, portion size and denial.

Clients who keep a food diary are 50% more likely to lose weight than those who don’t. Food diaries can be a fantastic insight into your calorie intake, portion size, day to day habits; good and bad, macronutrient intake, emotional triggers and lots more.

To lose one pound a week you need to burn on average 500kcal per day. This amount of calories burnt through exercise can be difficult to achieve for most people. However cutting our diet by 500 calories a day is much easier, especially with the right knowledge and advice. You can create this kind of deficit by food swapping and cutting back on high sugar foods containing lots of empty calories, by doing this you will not feel deprived or hungry, in fact, you will feel all the benefits of properly nourishing your body.
Exercise is an integral part of our overall health and wellbeing. There are so many benefits of exercise, including reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes, lowers blood pressure, reduces cancer risk, strengthens muscles, improves mood, helps reduce body fat to name but a few.

I recommend to all my clients’ that they undertake a min of 30 minutes of exercise every day. Incorporate this with the perfect nutrition plan and support and you will see the pounds melt away. 📷 Getting in our daily steps!

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Incase you forgot!! 😘

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Over 40? Try My 5 Tips for Better Energy and Vitality 2nd December 2019
How to Save Time with These Meal Prepping Hacks 3rd October 2019
Bella Magazine Diet Special 22nd September 2019
Weight Loss Extends to Your Daily Life 19th August 2019
Why Mindful Eating is Your Secret Weapon Against Cravings 30th July 2019

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