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Health Coach Helen

I’m Manchester based certified Health Coach.

I focus on empowering midlife women to restore their energy, balance hormones and feel confident in their bodies.Together we create sustainable habits that fit into your lifestyle,so you can feel amazing again.

14/02/2026

I’m away for a ski weekend in France and we’re lucky enough to have breakfast included at the hotel. It’s the one meal I can properly take control of, so I make it count.

My focus? Protein, fibre and healthy fats.
Greek yogurt, fruit and a couple of boiled eggs set me up perfectly for the day ahead.

Lunch on the mountain is usually pasta or a baguette.
Dinner tends to be pasta or pizza.
And as someone who doesn’t eat red meat or pork, my options are a little more limited — especially in a small French Alps village.

But here’s the thing… having that solid, balanced breakfast means I start the day fuelled, steady and in the right mindset — even if the rest of the day isn’t “perfect.”

And that’s before we even mention the après-ski 🍹😜

Life is about balance.
One weekend doesn’t undo healthy habits.
And I know when I’m back next week, I’ll return to my usual routine — no drama, no guilt, just consistency.

04/02/2026

I heard a great quote the other day
‘Weight loss is the wedding, keeping it off that’s the marriage’.

Weight loss is basically the behaviour change. You have to understand what were the behaviours that got you to put the weight on in the first place.

And you have to understand not to go back to those behaviours. I know it sounds simple, but bringing awareness into your habits and your behaviours, thats really how you maintain the weight loss.

As a health coach I am qualified in coaching clients to help with behaviour change and how to build healthy sustainable habits into their daily lives.

It may be that you want to lose weight or you’ve recently come off the weight loss injections or are thinking of soon, this is the key time to address your eating behaviours so that the weight you have lost stays off.

Click on the link in my bio and book a free discovery call, I’d love to hear from ☺️

02/02/2026

My mum used to make the best chicken broth, and I hope with this one I’ve done her proud 😊

Ingredients
1 onion diced
2 carrots peeled & diced
2 celery sticks diced
3 medium potatoes peeled & diced
3 garlic cloves crushed
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsps tomato puree
2 chicken breasts uncooked
750ml chicken stock
1 tsp dried Italian herbs
1 tsp dried thyme or fresh sprigs
2 bay leaves
Salt & pepper to season

Method
1️⃣add the oil to a large pan & sauté the vegetables & garlic for 5 minutes until soft
2️⃣add the tomato puree, herbs & bay leaves. Leave for 1 minute.
3️⃣add the raw chicken breasts, stock & season.
4️⃣put the lid on the pan & simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaves & discard. Take the cooked chicken breasts out and shred the chicken. Add back into the broth.
5️⃣serve hot with fresh sourdough. Enjoy ☺️

If the chicken breasts were fresh, you can freeze the soup once it’s made. Defrost fully before heating.

29/01/2026

If you’re using weight loss injections (or thinking of stopping them) there are several factors that you need to consider;

👉Are you meeting protein needs
👉Is your gut being supported
👉Are your hormones happy
👉Are your muscles protected
👉Will the weight stay off after?

As the evidence builds, it’s showing that most people do not maintain their weight loss once the injections stop, especially if their lifestyle habits are not addressed.

As a health coach for midlife women, I focus on building healthy habits for life, rather than seeing these medications as a quick fix I can help you maintain the weight loss without needing to stay on them forever.

The key areas I work on with my clients are;
✨Balanced and nutritious meals
✨Movement that suits their life
✨Healthy sleep patterns
✨Identifying and reducing stress

If you want to know more about building healthy sustainable habits into your life I offer a no-obligation free call. Just head over to my website and book in.
Links are in my bio 💚

22/01/2026

Everyone talks about protein but fibre also needs to be on your hit list!

Fibre gets talked about like it’s just a digestion thing, but in midlife it’s so much more than that.

Hormone changes, gut health, blood sugar, cravings, energy levels and weight loss are all closely linked to fibre intake, especially during perimenopause or if appetite is reduced.

This isn’t about perfection or hitting targets.
It’s about understanding what your body needs now and supporting it gently.

I’ve created a free guide that explains fibre in a clear, non-overwhelming way, with practical food tips you can use.

👉Download via the link in my bio.
Happy reading ❤️

13/01/2026

We don’t build habits on our best days.
We build them on our worst days 👊🏻

If your goals only work when you’re well rested, motivated, calm, and on top of life… they’re not habits. That’s wishful thinking!

So let me ask you this 👇🏼
On your worst day, what is the one thing you could still do?
- Not 10k steps
- Not an hour workout
- Not batch cook for the working week

Maybe it’s:
✔️5 minutes of movement
✔️a short walk round the block
✔️10 squats whilst the kettle boils
✔️drinking a glass of water
✔️pause to breathe before reacting

However small these still count and still move you forward in a positive healthy direction.

On my worst day, when I’m back to back with meetings, no time for a workout, kids have sport activities after school, husband is working late so I’m on meal duty ,etc…. I still walk. Even if it’s only 10 minutes round the block, I still walk. I have this as my non negotiable.

As midlife women we require realistic habits, not punishment. If you’re struggling with building healthy habits into your daily routine and need some guidance or accountability, then drop me a DM helen@healthcoachhelen.co.uk

31/12/2025

I’m not making any specific resolutions for 2026 as I believe building small habits into your daily life is more important than huge overwhelm and unrealistic goals.

I feel the fittest and healthiest I’ve been in a long time, I’ll be 52 next month and I don’t take anything for granted. Having recently experienced a very steep health decline in my elderly father, it has certainly made me appreciate life much more and my own health. We get one body so look after it ☺️

Here are my healthy habits I’ll be taking into 2026;
💫Strength training stays non-negotiable
💫Daily movement, not punishment
💫Protecting my sleep like it’s medicine
💫Eating to support hormones, not control my body
💫Managing stress before it manages me
💫Protein first, most meals
💫Consistency over intensity

What healthy habits will you take in to 2026?
If you need help and advice on how to build these into your life without overwhelm, then drop me a DM and we can chat more.

09/12/2025

Christmas can be a tricky time if you’re trying to maintain weight. Here are 5 tips to help, without missing out on the joy, the food or the fizz 😜
1. Prioritise your protein at every meal. Helps keep you full & stabilises blood sugar.
2. Keep your routine flexible, not perfect. Don’t fall into the ‘all or nothing’ trap. 10 mins movement will help you feel better physically & mentally.
3. Drink smart! Alcohol slows fat burning & increases your desire to snack. Also some alcoholic drinks are high in calories.
4. Don’t skip meals to save calories. It will backfire and you’ll end up eating more. Eat balanced meals throughout the day & you’ll feel much more in control.
5. Sleep! Your routine will be disrupted but try and prioritise your sleep which will help you make better food choices the following day .

If you’d like to chat more about eating strategies and weight management then drop me a DM.

13/11/2025

You’ve probably heard at least one of these myths.
As a women’s health coach I speak to so many midlife women who feel frustrated, tired, craving sugar and wondering why ‘what used to work’ doesn’t anymore.

I’ve been there myself and I know how it feels.

If you’re struggling with getting your head round what to eat, when to eat, how to stop eating the high sugar foods, then drop me a DM or email; helen@healthcoachhelen.co.uk

I have simple strategies that will help you get on track and start to have more energy.

Small steps matter, start from one balanced meal and build from there 💪🏼😉

11/11/2025

Lots of new followers recently so quick introduction of me 🙋🏽‍♀️

05/11/2025

Here are mine…

Daily;
🚶🏽‍♀️Walking min 10,000 steps
🥦25g fibre
🍗100-120g protein
😴7-8 hours sleep
☕️1 coffee mid morning
💦Min 1.5 litre water
🐶Lots of cuddles with my pooch

Weekly;
🏋🏽‍♀️3 strength sessions
🏃🏽‍♀️2 running sessions
👯‍♀️Catch up walk with besties
🍷5-6 units of alcohol

These habits or non-negotiables have not happened overnight, but over the last few years I’ve understood what works for me and what helps me live a healthy life.

What are your non-negotiables?

If you’re struggling to build healthy habits into your daily life then drop me a DM or email helen@healthcoachhelen.co.uk

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