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Mind and Body Toolbox I’m Lorraine, a Personal Trainer & Online Coach specialising in helping women 40+ lose weight sustainably while navigating the chaos of menopause.

I focus on building habits, hormone balance & mindset over quick fixes. DM me to start your training! I am a Level 3 Personal Trainer as well as a level 2 Fitness Trainer. You will find me mostly at Empowher Strength and Fitness Studio in Heald Green or at The Forum in Wythenshawe. I also offer a MOBILE Personal Trainer service for those who can't get to the gym or are gym shy. I am friendly, easy to get on with and I have a positive attitude.

14/11/2025

Most women over 40 are stuck because they’re eating too little, cutting out all the foods they enjoy and wondering why the scales don’t move.

Mandy was the same when she came to me.

Hardly eating. Exhausted. Fed up.
And the scales stayed exactly where they were.

The second we increased her food with meals she actually enjoys, the weight started shifting straight away.

She dropped 3kg in just under 3 weeks.

Not by starving.
But by fuelling her body properly.

This is what real coaching looks like.

No cookie cutter plans.
No “you can’t eat this anymore”.

We get on Zoom, talk it through and build a plan together that fits YOUR life and YOUR hormones.

And when life throws a wobble, I help you navigate it.

You’re the captain.
I’m the compass.
Together we navigate to where you want to be.

Do you want to lose weight without restriction or misery?

MESSAGE ME and I’ll get you started on a sustainable plan that actually works FOR YOU

ONWARD

14/11/2025

What do you do when it’s absolutely p’ing it down, windy and the dog wants to go out for her walk????

I’m gonna have to rug up, get my head down and get on with it.

When I get home I am going to have a nice hearty soup to warm me back up!

Sometimes you have to do things you don’t want to do!

Here goes!!!!

Sorry - not sorry about my rant on the The Fat Jab
13/11/2025

Sorry - not sorry about my rant on the The Fat Jab

13/11/2025

Thinking about the fat-loss jab?
READ THIS FIRST

These jabs are NOT magic.

They don’t fix your metabolism, your hormones or your habits.

They simply switch off your appetite by hitting your GLP-1 receptors. These slow digestion and signal that you’re full.

That’s why the food noise goes quiet.

You’re not “sorted”… your body is just being chemically told to shut up.

Yes, you eat less.
But for women over 40 already dealing with stress, low energy, broken sleep and hormones all over the place… that can push you into eating far too little.

That’s when the problems start.

If you don’t fuel properly, you don’t just lose fat, you lose muscle.
Lose muscle = slower metabolism = more fatigue = harder fat loss.

Not what you want is it?

And here’s what no one’s talking about:

• No long-term data on hormones, metabolism or mental health
• Side-effects: nausea, constipation, gut issues, dizziness
• It doesn’t work for everyone and many regain everything after stopping
• Injection risks if used without proper medical supervision

And the biggest thing of all?

It doesn’t fix the mindset or the habits that got you stuck in the first place.

It won’t sort stress eating.
It won’t sort boredom eating.
It won’t undo decades of “finish your plate, don’t waste food” conditioning that still has you clearing the kids’ leftovers even when you’re full.

The jab presses the mute button.

It doesn’t solve the patterns underneath.

My coaching is the opposite of a quick fix.

I help you rebuild from the ground up. Your mindset, habits, strength, hormones, sleep, stress. All the stuff that actually keeps the weight off.

So, if you’re fed up with fads and want a proper sustainable plan to lose weight and get back to yourself again, message me and we’ll get you started.

ONWARD

Top 5 Fat Loss Mistakes Quite happy to share!
12/11/2025

Top 5 Fat Loss Mistakes

Quite happy to share!

12/11/2025

Let’s be honest – fat loss in your 40s isn’t as simple as it used to be!

You’re doing the same things that worked in your 30s i.e. eating “healthy”, doing your classes, cutting back when you’ve “been bad”…

Yet your jeans are tighter, your sleep’s rubbish, and your energy’s gone walkabout.

Here’s the truth: it’s not you.
It’s the approach.

Most of the advice out there still treats women like 25-year-old gym bunnies with perfect hormones and no stress.

But when you hit your 40s, your body’s priorities change and if you don’t adapt, it digs its heels in.

I see these same mistakes every week:

• Undereating and overtraining (hello, exhaustion)
• Living on caffeine and willpower
• Ignoring strength work because you think cardio burns more
• Writing everything off as “just menopause”
• And trying to do it all alone, wondering why nothing sticks

I know, because I did the same.

After my muscle condition diagnosis, I spent years battling fatigue, stress and weight gain – until I stopped punishing my body and started working with it.

That’s what I now teach my clients.

We focus on fuelling properly, lifting smart, balancing hormones, and actually enjoying life again – wine, social life, the lot.

And guess what? The fat starts to shift because your body finally feels safe to let it go.

So if you’re fed up of spinning your wheels …

I’ve put together a free “Fat Loss Over 40” checklist – 5 things to start doing this week to kickstart your progress (no fads, no starving, no nonsense).

Pop me a message saying “CHECKLIST” and I’ll send it over.

Then we can chat about what’s been holding you back and how to finally move forward for good.

ONWARD

10/11/2025

Very excited to be on this journey with you x

07/11/2025

Client Story – Nutrition Win at 70

This is what a CAN DO attitude looks like.

Meet one of my clients. She’s 70 years YOUNG, active, determined, and proof that it’s never too late to take control of your health. She’s done things even her specialist told her she couldn’t do. Maybe she is a bit stubborn/driven like me!

After a serious car accident years ago, she now uses a wheelchair, but that hasn’t stopped her training hard and showing up with more drive than most people half her age. She’s done things even her specialist told her she couldn’t do. Maybe she is a bit stubborn/driven like me!

When we first spoke, she was losing too much weight and despite eating well (and eating plenty - just LIKE A HORSE!).
Her trainer asked me to take a look, and after a deep dive into her diet, we realised her nutrition simply wasn’t matching her activity level.

So, we made a few tweaks. Nothing extreme, just smart, balanced changes that supported her energy and recovery.
For the first time in 17 years, her weight has stabilised. This is exactly what she wanted.

She’s now maintaining a healthy weight, feels stronger, and most importantly, she’s happy with how her body’s responding.

This is why I do what I do.
It’s not just about fat loss. It’s about helping women at every stage of life work with their bodies, not against them.

Because when you understand what your body needs, you stop guessing and you start thriving.

ONWARD,
Lorraine x

07/11/2025

TEASER

Everyone’s shouting about their Black Friday deals already, so I thought I’d better get mine out there… before it turns ...
07/11/2025

Everyone’s shouting about their Black Friday deals already, so I thought I’d better get mine out there… before it turns into Easter.

I can’t say too much yet (I’m sworn to secrecy by my own sense of drama), but what’s coming will:

✅ get you feeling lighter, stronger and back in control. You’ll even find your MOJO!
✅ help you enjoy Christmas without the guilt
✅ and make you wonder why you ever waited until January before.

This one isn’t about saving £20 - it’s about saving your sanity.

And it’s definitely not another “detox tea and treadmill” offer.

Something BIG is dropping soon… and if you’re a woman over 40 who’s had enough of starting over every Monday, you might want to keep your eyes peeled 👀

Hint: it involves results, support, and a little bit of Lolli tough love.

👀 Coming Soon
🎄 (Before Easter, promise!)

So… is my coaching for you?It’s not for anyone chasing a quick fix or a magic jab.It's designed for woman over 40 who’s ...
07/11/2025

So… is my coaching for you?

It’s not for anyone chasing a quick fix or a magic jab.

It's designed for woman over 40 who’s sick of dieting, fed up of feeling stuck and low on energy, and just wants to feel like themselves again.

If that's you then this might be exactly what you need.

So why would you listen to me?

Well I’ve been there. I've done what you've already tried.

Eating well, exercising, doing what you think is right, but the scales don’t move and your clothes still feel tight.

You feel like you’ve lost your mojo and the harder you try, the more frustrated you become.

All that hard work for nothing.

That’s where I come in.

I’ve been through menopause myself.

I've had the hot sweats, no sleep, anxiety over nothing, weight gain, all of it - so I really do get how tough it can be.

But I also know it doesn’t have to stay that way.

My coaching isn’t about restriction, guilt or “starting again Monday.”

It’s about helping women over 40 lose weight sustainably, putting a system in place with three key things in mind:

1️⃣ A plan that fits your life (no fad diets or crazy routines)
2️⃣ Proper structure, support and accountability. I am with you every step of the way
3️⃣ Guidance from someone who actually understands what your body’s doing right now

I’ll be honest - it’s not for everyone.

If you want a quick fix or you’re not ready to put the effort in, it’s not your time yet.

But if you’re done winging it, ready to stop starting over, and want to finally feel strong, confident and happy in your own skin again… then this is 100% for you.

Remember - if you don’t change anything, nothing will change.

And if you don’t get results?
I’ll keep working with you until you do.

Drop me a DM with the word READY, and let’s get your mojo back for good.

ONWARD!
Lorraine x

07/11/2025

In just under 2 Weeks … and she’s already down 2.7kg and 29 cm!

Now before anyone shouts “that’s too fast!” — calm your kettlebells.

This isn’t magic. It’s what happens when a woman finally gets the right plan, proper guidance and stops winging it on low-cal bars and caffeine.

She came to me frustrated and knackered, convinced her body had “just given up” after 40.

We made a few key tweaks — balanced meals, daily movement, better sleep, realistic goals — and BOOM, the body started responding.

But the best bit?
She said this…

“I’ve given up so many times before, but with Lorraine she believed in me from the start, told me some home truths (needed!), and kept me going every single day.”

That right there is what makes the difference.

Not perfection.
Not punishment.

Just a plan that works with your body and someone who actually gives a toss if you succeed.

If you’re tired of trying to do it all on your own and nothing sticking, maybe it’s time to get the right support too.

DM me STRONG if you’re ready to make next week your “Week 1”.


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