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22/02/2026

We ran into a few issues, which you’ll see near the end, let that be your gentle warning sign. ⚠️‼️

All in all, if I were having this for breakfast, the main thing I’d consider is balancing it out a little more.

Why 🧠? Weetabix + chocolate are predominantly carbohydrates, which we LOVE around here. But when eaten on their own, they’re unlikely to keep you full for long.

If you’re going to enjoy this as a balanced breakfast to set you up for the day, I’d pair it with:
✔️ A solid protein source (Greek yoghurt 🥣, protein powder stirred through yoghurt, eggs/tofu on the side, etc.)
✔️ Some extra fibre (any fruit: 🍇 berries, grapes, banana 🍌 , chia seeds, nut butter)

👉🏻Carbs give you that mighty energy, while protein and fibre help you stay satisfied and head into the day feeling like an energised, happy chappy.

And that’s the difference between a fun t r e n d and a breakfast that actually carries you through your morning!!

Would you try it, or have you already? 👀👇🏼

And let me know below if these types of reviews are helpful 😁 I’ll keep them coming if so .kelly__ .

Eating before training felt “wrong” and ickkky. Diet culture had me believing for many years that skipping fuel was the ...
19/02/2026

Eating before training felt “wrong” and ickkky. Diet culture had me believing for many years that skipping fuel was the most “disciplined” thing I could do.

But in actual fact, doing so was sabotaging my progress, performance and my relationship with food 📉🏃‍♀️🏋️🧠🥯. And flipping the switch on this habit has been one of the most transformative shifts I have made in my journey yet!

However to do so, I knew I had to meet myself where I was at and start small. This looked like bringing forward foods that I genuinely liked and looked forward to first thing.

For example, some that I have trialled and that are now staples include:
✔️Dates
✔️Banana 🍌
✔️OJ
✔️Rice cakes & jam/maple syrup
✔️A few sweets 🍬 🍭
✔️Raisins/dried mango
✔️Pretzels 🥨

And while training my mind and body (putting in the reps) definitely felt uncomfortable at first, under-fuelling was costing me far more than a couple of dates or a banana ever could.

So here’s your food for thought: what outdated beliefs are you still holding onto?
Is it linked to pre-fuelling? Let’s challenge them together .kelly__ 🧠💡

17/02/2026

Okay, I want you to think about that one thing you’ve always wanted to try, but even thinking about it makes your stomach turn.

Is it trying a new sport?
Ordering the food you’ve been avoiding? 🍔
Starting the process of gaining muscle?🏋🏼‍♀️
Sharing your story?
Starting something you know would help you grow? 🧠

What is it for you? For me, it was dancing..

For context, I’ve been in martial arts🥋 🥊 for over 15 years. Which is very, structured, and it’s fair to say, my hips and rhythm do NOT naturally live in their funky flow state 😂 .

But I’ve always been fascinated by dancers. The way they look so connected to themselves, and so present in their bodies! And I wanted to experience that.

But I could feel the resistance. Joining a class felt like too much of an edge, to the point I was procrastinating. So instead, I met myself where I was at, and booked a 1:1 (where to me that felt a little more safe, but still scary).

And honestly? It was worth the cost of embarrassment. Because it reminded me that body confidence, and healing your relationship with your body is built through exposure. Exposure to moving and seeing your body in different ways, even when it’s uncomfortable.

It also revealed that there are still layers for me to explore in my relationship with my body. New ways to experience movement, for fun and for my healing!

This is the practice of “acting as if.”

So let this be your sign, to FEEL THE FEAR & DO IT ANYWAY! You can do it, I promise!

What’s your version of this? Tell me below 👇 🧠 .kelly__

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15/02/2026

My parents split when I was five years old, and it took me a while for my step-dad to win me over (to say the least 😅).

BUT the first thing that won me over was his DJ hobby thing 🎧🎶. I used to sit outside the music room, secretly listening thinking it was the coolest thing in the world.

And for years, over a decade, I told myself maybe one day. And if I’m honest, the only thing that was getting in my way was me and my noggin!!

Running narratives such as “it’s too late”, fear of judgement, failure, etc.

Dressed up as “I don’t have time”, while somehow having time to scroll. 📲👀

Until last month, when I finally started. Now typical, I’m sat here thinking, why didn’t I do this sooner?!?!

Because this thing is bringing me so much joy, is giving me a completely different focus, and is allowing me to tap into being a student again (growth mindset 🧠).

So this is your reminder as much as mine:⬇️
Do the thing you keep putting off!!

Because five, ten years from now,
the only real regret is not starting today.
Trust me when I say there is no perfect time and as cliché as it sounds, nothing changes if nothing changes, guys ‼️.

Let’s get out of our own way together 🤍. What is that going to be for you 👀? Let me know below .kelly__ .

14/02/2026

The ONLY date you need this Valentines weekend is a trip to the supermarket to get yourself these ingredients 🫡. I promise, you will become an even happier chappier!!

These results are according to recent research found right here at .kelly__ lab 🔬 🥼 — where you can expect simple science & recipes. Be sure to follow along for more!

Now what’s the deal with these Snickerdoodle Stuffed Date Bites?

🛒 YOU WILL NEED?
* Dates — any kind! Medjool or even the bakery aisle kind. Use as many as your heart desires.
* Peanut butter — crunchy or smooth (ask the date what texture they prefer)
* Dark chocolate (melted)
* Salt
* Optional: coconut, crushed peanuts, edible shimmer — for a little glam!

👩‍🍳 WHAT DO YOU DO?
1. Pick your dates (literally).
Choose your faves — soft, juicy Medjool dates or the more low-key drier ones. Whatever you’re vibing with.

2. Prep the snack operation table 🥼.
Lay each date on a clean surface. Gently slice lengthwise and remove the pit (if any), like a tiny snack surgeon.

3. Fill their bellies 🍼. 
Spoon a bit of peanut butter into each date — just enough to make them feel full and fuelled.

4. Run their bath 🛁 .
Create a warm chocolate bath by gently melting dark chocolate.

5. Take them for a sunglow dip 🌞.
One by one, dip each peanut butter-stuffed date into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to roll and coat them completely.

6. Get the makeup station ready: glam time.
While the chocolate is still melty:
* Sprinkle with salt
* Add a “snickerdoodle” vibe
* Optional: a dustin of edible shimmer if they’re going out-out 💁‍♀️

7. Send them to a cold therapy appointment.
Essential for humbling them before their heads fall off from all the compliments you’re about to give them. 
- Pop them in the fridge (or freezer) for at least 30 minutes to set.

8. Lap them up!
They’re ready when the chocolate is set and glossy. Eat a few now, save a few for your future self.

Trust me, you won’t have a date quite like it.

Save for your future self or send to a friend in need of a date 🫡🤝. Keep my updated .kelly__ ! Enjoy!!

08/02/2026

So the deal was: hang on for 100 seconds and you win £100 back. It cost £10 to give it a go, BUT there was a catch 👀👉🏻After 30 seconds, the bar starts to rotate, making it ridiculously hard to grip.

We stumbled across this on the streets of Edinburgh and stood watching as around six different men stepped up and gave it a solid crack. One by one, they dropped like flies 😅. And the whole time, there was this voice in my head quietly (and then not so quietly) saying: just give it a go!!

My mum clocked it instantly. Looked me dead in the eyes and said, “You wanna try it, don’t you?” A mother always knows!!

There was another layer to this though 👉🏻One of my goals this year, something I’ve said out loud to both my family and my clients, is to focus on building physical strength. 🏋🏼‍♀️

And while this felt like the perfect opportunity to step up, the fear crept in fast. There was a crowd, no other woman had gone yet, and my head was full of all the usual doubts: will they even let me? I’ll probably fall off anyway, what’s the point.

But I caught the thoughts, challenged them, and coached myself through it using the “act as if” mindset. 🧠

💬Act as if you are a woman who prioritises her strength. Act as if you are a someoe who gets outside her comfort zone. Act as if you are a someone who challenges her limiting beliefs.

Next thing I know, I’m tapping the man on the shoulder, putting my name forward while he looks at me like I’ve got three heads 😅, I’d my rings & coat off, money handed over, and I hopped up

The atmosphere was unreal, and somehow I ended up hitting the record of the night.

So take this as your sign to apply the “act as if” mindset to the thing that’s currently holding you back!! You know the thing (also feel free to share below 👇).

I promise you, it’s rarely as scary as your head makes it out to be. And if nothing else, you’ll always get a good laugh or learn something either way.😁

And that’s your food for thought this week .kelly__ 🫡.

05/02/2026

That foggy, flat 3pm feeling doesn’t have to be your normal!!

For years, I thought that mid-afternoon slump was just part of life. I’d batter on, accept my scrambled-tofu-egg brain, and beat myself up for “not being able to think properly!!” 🌀

It wasn’t until I started really looking at daily routines: mine and my clients’, that I noticed a pattern 📊.

We’re pretty good at feeding and nourishing our bodies. But our brains? Not so much 👀🧠

For example, I was glued to my chair all day. Screens on, notifications rolling in, and any “rest” I took usually meant switching to another screen..

Then I’d wonder why my head felt like mashed potatoes by mid-afternoon 🙂.

So I started a habit I now call ↪️ brain breaks.

They’re micro, intentional pockets of rest that simply give your mind a chance to come up for air.

Sometimes it’s a short walk, sometimes it’s mindfully having a cuppa and a snack with no scrolling, and sometimes it’s a good office yap.

Nothing dramatic, but the difference was huge!! As I finally give my brain pockets of space to just be.
As a result, I now have far more clarity when I return to my desk, and far fewer “I can’t think” moments and wanting to gap it out the door 🚪 😂.

So, my food for thought for you 👇:
💭 How could you build a brain break into your afternoon? Let me know below!

And if you want support around auditing your habits and placing actions that actually support your energy (and your head), my 7-Day free Reset & Reflect experience is kicking off this Saturday (7th Feb).

Comment “reflect” below or hit the link in my bio. I can’t wait to support you moving forward 🧠😁💛 .kelly__

20 pages of Chapter 1/12 📚🗓️! January recap — nutrition, mindset & movement edition by .kelly__ ! Some monthly moments &...
03/02/2026

20 pages of Chapter 1/12 📚🗓️! January recap — nutrition, mindset & movement edition by .kelly__ !

Some monthly moments & favourites that made Jan what it was 👇
• Muay Thai sessions (equal parts grounding + empowering)
• Elite NY celebrations with 🏃‍♀️
• Weekend food prep rituals — currently obsessed with maple tofu
• Entering my DJ era 🎧 (3 online lessons done and dusted)
• Cracking open a fresh 1kg jar of PB to start the year strong
• Connection, catch-ups with some stunning friends 
• Condiments the size of my head (simple things)
• Slow Sunday strolls around our stunning city 🌳
• Loving my resistance training split via 
• Hazelnut & Biscoff protein oats on repeat
• A weekend in Edinburgh with the fam — the Wii made a comeback 🥹
• Teriyaki sushi dinner out in Scotland
• My new co-workers ( 🥑+ 🥔 )!!

A grateful, grateful gal! BUT as always, please remember these are just 1% glimmers. I was also hit my the Winter flu and slept my little heart out for a week. There’s always duality!

I’d love to hear, what was a highlight from your month 👇. And do you have anything exciting planned for Feb?

30/01/2026

Habits “fail” most often because we mighty humans them harder than they need to be 👀🧠🌀.

Around 95% of our daily actions are driven by unconscious behaviours. So instead of relying on motivation, we want to make our environment work WITH us, not against us! (building them is already enough admin enough as it is 😅.)

One simple question to ask yourself:
👉🏻What around [x] habit is currently out of sight, and therefore out of mind?”

Some real-life examples:
• Want to take supplements daily? → Keep them in direct eyeline (kettle, coffee station, bedside).
• Want to eat more fruit? 🍇 → Have it visible on the counter, not hidden in the fridge drawer.
• Want to hydrate more? 💧→ Keep a water bottle on your desk, not in your bag.
• Want more balanced breakfasts 🥣? → Prep protein options where you’ll actually see them.
• Want to move more consistently 🚶🏻‍♀️? → Lay out your gym/walking clothes out the night before.

So my food for thought for you:👇
1️⃣ What habit am I trying to build?
2️⃣ What could I bring into my physical awareness to support it?

And if you’re someone who always has good intentions to change your habits, you take action, feel good for a few days, and then find yourself right back in the same loop, again and again,

I’m running a free 7-day experience starting 7th Feb to help you get a hold of that 🧠🫂.

Not to “fix” your habits, but to understand why they keep looping in the first place.

Each day we’ll gently audit your nutrition, training, and mindset patterns & routines, with curiosity, and compassion, not criticism, so you can move forward with clarity instead of frustration.

If this feels like something you are ready for, DM or comment the word “REFLECT” 👇and come join us 🤍. I can’t wait!

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