Coaching with Debra

Coaching with Debra Debra is passionate about empowering women to invest in themsev

I help women feel empowered to never give up and that it is not to late, you're not too old and you can lose weight & keep it off, improve your health and FEEL great.

05/02/2026

Guess what… bread doesn’t make you gain weight.

Bread isn’t the problem.
Carbs aren’t the problem.
Enjoying food isn’t the problem.

Weight gain comes from consistently eating and drinking more energy than your body needs over time. Not from one food, one meal or one sandwich.

For many women, bread has been labelled as “bad” for years.
Which often leads to restriction…
followed by overeating…
followed by guilt.

But when you stop fearing foods and start eating in a balanced, satisfying way, everything changes.

You can enjoy bread.
You can enjoy all food.
And you can still work towards weight loss and better health.

This is what a healthy, sustainable approach actually looks like.

If this surprised you, save it for later when you need a reminder.

You might think this is what ruins your progress.But it isn’t.What gets in the way isn’t moments like this. It’s your ap...
04/02/2026

You might think this is what ruins your progress.

But it isn’t.

What gets in the way isn’t moments like this.
It’s your approach to situations like this.

Thinking a social occasion is going to ruin everything.

Going all-in with an all or nothing mindset.

Telling yourself you’ll “get back on track” (usually meaning over restricting) afterwards.

Instead of being present.
Enjoying the company you’re with.
Eating in a way that feels satisfying, not excessive, just enough.

Balance can look like this.
Even when you have a weight loss goal.

✨Consistency over time is what matters.✨

One meal, one occasion, one afternoon like this doesn’t undo your progress.

It’s how you respond to moments like these. Not the moment itself.

And that’s what makes the difference to your health, your progress and your relationship with food.

If this resonates and you want support finding this kind of balance, my inbox is open.

Debra x

January you seemed to go on forever then all of sudden we’re in February.. Puppy update, handstands, workouts, winter w...
01/02/2026

January you seemed to go on forever then all of sudden we’re in February..

Puppy update, handstands, workouts, winter walks, incredible clients getting stronger, couples workout 😂, 82nd birthday celebrations, exciting launch of women’s walk & talk, delicious food, helping on the women’s trainer stand at and more cute puppy pics 🐾💙

Great things ahead starting with lighter evenings 🙏

I’m really excited to be introducing something new.Stop Starting Over is a women’s walk & talk I’ve created for those wh...
31/01/2026

I’m really excited to be introducing something new.
Stop Starting Over is a women’s walk & talk I’ve created for those who want to feel better, connect with others, and take a calmer, more supportive approach to their health.

This isn’t about fixing yourself or starting another plan. It’s about understanding what’s been getting in the way, rebuilding trust and finding a kinder way forward, together.

The walk & talk runs monthly, on the last Sunday of the month, with a different health related theme each time.

For more information and to reserve your place -
👉 coachingwithdebra.co.uk
or message me direct.

I’d love to have you there💙.

30/01/2026

Sometimes I drop the ball, quite literally.
But I always pick it back up again.

And just like throwing this damn ball, your weight loss journey can look the same.

You mess things up.
You fall off track.
You stop.
You reset.
You try again.

Dropping the ball doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
It doesn’t mean what you’re doing isn’t working.
It just means you’re human.

Weight loss works the same way.
There will be days you don’t stick to the plan.
Weeks where life gets in the way.
Moments where things feel harder than you expected.

Progress doesn’t come from getting it right every time.
It comes from continuing and not giving up.

Consistency over time matters more than perfection.
That’s how weight loss works.

If you’ve dropped the ball recently, pick it back up and keep going.

And if you need more support, you know where I am.

Debra x

If your clothes feel tight and you’re not loving how you feel in your body right now, it’s easy to feel frustrated with ...
29/01/2026

If your clothes feel tight and you’re not loving how you feel in your body right now, it’s easy to feel frustrated with yourself and think you need to try harder or be stricter.

But actually you don’t.

This is usually when people panic, skip meals, cut foods out, try to burn calories from classes or running or tell themselves they’ll start again on Monday.

In reality, that only makes things harder.

A calmer approach works better.
Starting with the next meal or your next choice.

Lowering the pressure.
Keeping some simple habits going, instead of being stricter with yourself and making things even harder for you to stick to.

You don’t need to fix everything to start feeling better.
You just need to keep going without extremes.

I’ve recorded a podcast episode where I talk through exactly what I’d do if I felt like this, in a practical, no nonsense way.

🎙️ Comment “POD” and I’ll send you the link.

If your good intentions are already slipping this week, you’re not alone.Your week probably started well and now it’s mi...
28/01/2026

If your good intentions are already slipping this week, you’re not alone.

Your week probably started well and now it’s midweek and things are starting to wobble.

Not because you don’t care.
Not because you lack discipline.
And not because your goals don’t matter.

But because the overly restrictive approach you started the week with, is hard to stick to.
And I wouldn’t blame you for things starting to drift..

When ‘being good’ gets more difficult, and you can’t stick to it..
You think you’ve failed and you tell yourself “I can never stick to anything”.

So this is what I want you to do instead..

Pause
Bring a little more logic and perspective back.

Rather than reacting by getting stricter (which won’t help) or quitting altogether, try this:

🙌Show yourself a little more kindness
🙌Lower your expectations
🙌Make your next choice a positive one that makes you feel good.
🙌Get out for a walk, you’ll be amazed how much better you feel after.

No punishing yourself
No being more strict.
AND no waiting for Monday!

Just carry on the best you can instead of aiming for perfect days.

That’s how consistency is built and how progress is made without the exhausting on-off cycle that isn’t serving you or making you feel good.

You don’t need to start again on Monday.

Just make your next meal or next choice one that helps you feel better straight away.

Need a little help and accountability, send me a message.

Debra x

25/01/2026

I love running, especially outdoors in nature, no matter the weather.
But I don’t love muddy trainers.

And in midlife, my biggest priority (along with trainers that are easy to clean) is the enjoyment I get from running in shoes that feel comfortable, light and supportive.

No matter the terrain, these genuinely make it feel like you’re running on clouds.
They’re laceless, so easy to slip on and slip off.. yet they hug your feet and feel secure.

If comfort, support and falling back in love with running matter to you too, might just become your new favourite too.

Comment CLEVER and I’ll send you my discount for trainers that’ll change your life.

Debra x

I share exactly what I do on those low motivation days, when you’ve got a hundred other things to do and everyone seems ...
25/01/2026

I share exactly what I do on those low motivation days, when you’ve got a hundred other things to do and everyone seems to need a piece of you.

No hype..
Just realistic, practical things that actually work and that I want to share with you.

I recorded it as a podcast, it’s around 15 minutes (less if you speed me up 😉) and perfect for those days when you need a nudge, a reminder, or a little pep talk to just get going.

Comment POD and I’ll send you the link to listen.

You’ll be so glad you did!
Debra x

23/01/2026

For a long time, I thought health meant eating less and chasing weight loss.

Now I understand something deeper.

In menopause and midlife, strength becomes a priority.

Not just for how we look but for how we FEEL, how we live, and how well we age.

Building muscle supports:
• energy
• confidence
• bone health
• metabolism
• resilience
• independence

Weight loss can play a part but on its own, it doesn’t give you the strength your body needs at this stage of life.

Strength training has helped me feel more capable, more resilient, and more confident in my own body.

It’s changed how I feel in myself and how I move through life and that’s what matters most to me now.

This isn’t about punishment or pushing harder.

It’s about choosing to support your body and future self.

And if you’re watching this thinking “I want to feel strong too” but you’re not sure where to start

Comment ‘STRONG’ and I’ll send you something free to help you get started.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Debra 💪

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A women’s Jogging Club set up in 2010 by a local Abbots Langley mum, Debra Geard.

Now approaching it’s 8th year no one could have predicted the success the group would have.

We have become a very special running group where friendships have been formed. We are supportive of each other and together we have experienced running events that we never thought we would do!

Ladies have started running when they never thought they could with long term goals achieved. We never lose sight of keeping the sessions enjoyable and very sociable!