Samantha Travis - Nutritionist

Samantha Travis - Nutritionist Passionate about fitness, nutrition, and helping others achieve their goals. Love learning every day, sharing knowlegde and spreading positivity.

Small Moves = Big ImpactYou don’t need a full-on gym session to move your body more or to help manage your blood sugar.J...
13/08/2025

Small Moves = Big Impact

You don’t need a full-on gym session to move your body more or to help manage your blood sugar.

Just 2–5 minutes of movement every 30–60 minutes can make a big difference.

Why?
When you move, your muscles use glucose for fuel, helping to lower blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity.

Try these quick breaks today:
• Stand up and stretch
• Walk around the room
• Go up and down the stairs
• March on the spot
• Do a few squats or calf raises

Your body doesn’t care if it’s “exercise” or just movement. It’s the movement itself that matters.

Consistency beats intensity for this one.

👉 Save this as a reminder: Next time you’ve been sitting for a while, take a quick movement break—your future self will thank you.

Struggling to lose belly fat — even when you’re eating well and training hard? 😩Here’s the hidden reason that might be h...
25/07/2025

Struggling to lose belly fat — even when you’re eating well and training hard? 😩

Here’s the hidden reason that might be holding you back 👇

It’s not just about calories and workouts. Those still matter — A LOT!

But one thing many people overlook?
CHRONIC STRESS. 🧠💥😭

When your body’s stressed (from work, lack of sleep, under-eating, overtraining, life chaos), it pumps out cortisol, your stress hormone.
And consistently high cortisol can:

➡️ Increase belly fat storage
➡️ Spike cravings and emotional eating
➡️ Mess with your sleep and hormones
➡️ Slow recovery and muscle gain
➡️ Wreak havoc with digestion

💥 So yes — nutrition and movement are key.

But if your stress is high, your sleep is poor, and your nervous system is fried… your results may stall or feel harder to come by.

Here’s your fat loss formula:
✔️ Eat in a slight calorie deficit
✔️ Strength train + move often
✔️ Sleep 7–9 hours
✔️ Prioritise stress management (even 5 minutes a day)
✔️ Be kind to your body — not just hard on it

Your belly fat isn’t just about willpower. It’s about your whole nervous system.

Comment ‘STRESS’ for our Cortisol Action Kit.

✨ Want help building a plan that supports both your body and your nervous system? Drop us a message

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