My philosophy on fitness, nutrition & mindset

Hey there, lovely!

To kick things off on this blog, let’s take a deeper dive into my thoughts and feelings about movement, nutrition, and mindset. Now, this isn’t to say my opinion is the only valid one—this is simply for you, my gentle reader, to get a sense of my vibe.

Everyone Deserves a Place to Move Their Body Freely

When I started out as a personal trainer, I didn’t feel like I was worthy of a place in the industry. I still felt self-conscious walking into a gym—even after over a decade of training in a variety of styles and qualifying as a PT. Now, why might that be? Years and years of marketing messages, influencers on our feeds, comparisons to others, and media headlines had taken their toll.

We think we’re too old, too big, too small, not dedicated enough, not sporty enough. We tell ourselves we don’t have the right kit, the right knowledge, the right mindset. We worry we won’t fit in, that we’ll stand out, that people will stare. So, we accept that fitness is not our thing.

But after working with a huge range of beautiful humans, I strongly believe none of the above is true. Everyone deserves a place where they can move their body safely and comfortably—and in a way that makes them feel good. Whether that’s lifting heavy, running in the fresh air, boogieing on down, or stretching their cares away, movement should be for everyone.

We Should Be Working With Ourselves, Not Against Ourselves

So often, when it comes to a fitness journey, we focus on what we should be drastically changing. And while I won’t deny, hunny, that change takes, well… change, we often ignore what’s already working. We replace the way we live our life with brand-new habits—swapping all the food in our fridge for kale and chicken or trading our usual walks for intense lifting sessions indoors.

But what if, instead, we built upon what’s already working? Focusing on the good rather than the bad shifts the energy of change—it empowers us to see the ways we’re already showing up for ourselves and drives us towards those next steps.

This extends beyond movement and nutrition to getting in touch with how we really feel and working with our bodies. Ladies, I’m talking to you. We often ignore hormonal fluctuations, push through chronic pain, or put on a brave face when we’re carrying emotional weight. But all of this has a massive impact on our fitness journey and should be taken into account when making choices about movement and nutrition.

Joy Should Always Be the Goal

OK, hear me out—I get that not everyone enters the fitness world looking for joy. Some want to lose weight. Tone up for their wedding. Get strong. Live longer. The list goes on. But if joy—that feeling of pure happiness from within—doesn’t even factor into the equation, it’s going to be so much harder to commit and stay committed.

Moments of joy should be found in every journey. From small achievements to dancing in an aerobics class, from cooking a delicious meal to taking a walk in nature while listening to your favourite album—joy is an essential brick in the foundation of a more self-compassionate, meaningful relationship with ourselves and our bodies.

So, What Can You Expect From This Blog?

More info on training with PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, and working with your hormones in general. Discussions on body image, different approaches to wellness, gym anxiety, and more. And finally—how to find your joy, both in and out of the gym.

Keep your eyes peeled, hunnies!