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A level 3 qualified Personal Trainer in Aberdeen, with a goal to ensure you reach yours!

03/06/2022

Body confidence.
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I haven't worn this top in over a year, maybe even more...until today! Why? I didn't feel good in it. It highlighted all my 'flaws' that I would always look at and scrutinise.
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The last few months I have worked hard to change that. Body confidence and self-esteem has always been something I struggle with. I am sure many of you can relate.
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For me exercise is a way to feel better about myself. It is the reason I became a PT, to help others that feel the same way I do start to build confidence in themselves.
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Every person I train I try and instill in them confidence and belief in themselves. To stop comparing themselves to other people and to feel happy and confident in their own skin. Something I try to strive to do for myself every day as well.
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It is not easy, you have good days and bad but just remember you are not alone and you have the power to change!

14/02/2022

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Take care of your heart and it will take care of you ♥️

27/01/2022

Every week I get my clients to fill out a check in form, the last question is where I get them to write something positive about their week. It doesn't have to be about the gym or food, it can be about work, family, anything!
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This week one of my clients wrote the above.
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Unfortunately this situation does arise from time to time. It is actually the reason why most people don't enter the weights area and is the most common barrier to exercising that women who come to see me have.
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I am so incredibly proud of her and everyone that I train. This is what I do, I help build confidence and esteem. I empower both women and men to believe in themselves, show them what they are capable of. Seeing the progress of everyone not just physically but mentally and emotionally is why I love what I do.
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Everyone should be able to enter the gym and feel comfortable. If you struggle with fear of the gym or confidence get in touch, I am here to help!

13/12/2021

Whether you realize it or not, your environment is continuously influencing you.
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Your environment is everything! From the people you spend the most time with, the space you work and live in, the things you watch, read, listen to and the people you follow you on social media.
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All of these elements influence your thoughts, your beliefs, your mindset, the standards you set for yourself and the goals you set for yourself.
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Ask yourself:
1️⃣ Does my social circle positively effect me, do they support me?
2️⃣ Is my living space a calming organised environment?
3️⃣ Do the people I follow on social media positively effect my mindset or do I find that I am comparing myself to them?
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Remember, you have the control and the power to change things in your life for the better! All it takes is for you to step back, reflect and analyse your surroundings.

10/12/2021

The key to success is realising that our big goals aren't going to happen overnight, it might take a week, a month, a year or more!
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We can become so focused on the end goal we forget the small yet very significant steps we have taken to get there!
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We are so quick to realise and feel guilty of our failings, but why aren't we as quick to celebrate our successes?
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Celebrating small wins sparks the reward circuit in our brain where we can feel good about ourselves. This will boost confidence, keep up motivation and will see you through until you reach your end goal.
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STOP letting negativity hold you back, START thinking positively and start succeeding!

06/12/2021

My last post on the series 'conquer the festive period' ❄️
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Out of all the answers I received from the survey motivation and energy levels was mentioned the most!
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Remember I always say motivation does not last, you can't rely on it to keep you going. What we need to do is focus on discipline and habits.
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Here are a couple of top tips to do just that:
1️⃣ Plan your week and set your non negotiables. When you book yourself in you are more likely to commit and you may find spare time you never realised you had. This saves so much time and energy feeling like you are rushing all over the place. Set time for work/family time/planning meals/gym and this is bound to keep you on track.
2️⃣ Shorter days mean we are exposed to less sunlight which in turn reduces our bodies vitamin D levels which in turn negatively impacts energy & mood if it is low. So get supplementing!
3️⃣ Hold yourself accountable, set yourself little goals and daily targets that you can check off such as: drink 2-3L water, eat 3 portions veg etc. These little tick box actions slowly build in to habits. Pretty soon it won't matter what time of year it is you'll be staying consistent regardless!
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So hopefully that is you all set up and ready to conquer this time of year. Remember it doesn't have to be a time to give up on your goals. If you need any further support just drop me a message!

04/12/2021

Continuing on with my 'conquer the festive season' posts; the next most common barrier individuals struggle with is social pressure.
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As we covered in the previous post it is important to be able to say YES to food, but at the same time it is also important to be able to say NO!
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If you don't want to have that extra mulled wine then don't! If you would rather pass on the third round of the biscuit tin being passed around then let it pass!
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Do not let others pressure you or guilt trip you. You are not weird, boring or awkward for putting your health and goals first. In some situations those who are pressuring you may be feeling guilty as they feel they should be doing the same thing.
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Here's what to do:
1️⃣ Explain to them why you are doing what you are doing and what it means to you.
2️⃣ Surround yourself with those who will support you

02/12/2021

The festive season is here ❄️
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It is usually at this time that many people give up on the gym/healthy lifestyle and suddenly your goal takes a back seat. January comes round your clothes fit a but more snug and you feel guilty, you are out of routine and it feels like you are back to square one.
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What if I told you that you can still enjoy this time of year whilst still staying on track!
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I sent out a survey to find out what people struggle with the most this time of year. I compiled the answers into 3 topics:
1️⃣ Food
2️⃣ Social Pressure
3️⃣ Motivation/Energy Levels
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This first post we will be covering food. Work nights out, market stalls and gingerbread latte's, we are surrounded this time of year with indulgent food and festive drinks. Swipe along to see my top tips to keep on track!
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Keep an eye out for my upcoming posts as I cover the other 2 topics!

29/11/2021

Monday - the start of a new week! Filled with good intentions of 'I will start again this week'. Wednesday rolls around, you've had a bad day and fallen off track, and by the time it's the weekend you've already resigned yourself to saying 'I will start again next week' and thus the cycle repeats, which in turn makes you feel deflated with yourself.
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What is going on? Why is this happening? Simple, you haven't set yourself up for SUCCESS! So...how do you do that?
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✅Set small achievable goals
✅Plan your meals/snacks
✅Schedule your time
✅Stay consistent
✅Hold yourself accountable
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Every week my clients do just that in their weekly check ins with me which sets them up to conquer the week ahead!
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If you feel you could benefit from my help or would like any extra advice get in touch now.
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Stop ending your week saying 'I will start again this week' and start saying 'I have conquered this week!'

26/11/2021

Do you ever find yourself saying:
'I'm not good enough'
'I could never be like that'
'I don't have what it takes'
'I'm not ready'
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Sometimes the biggest barrier we face in life is our own mind.
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You are afraid to fail and to protect yourself you start making excuses, talking yourself out of it. Trust me I know how you feel.
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If this resonates with you now is the time to stop. It's time to empower yourself!
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I am here to help you break free from the cycle of self doubt and help you move forward! What are you waiting for? DON'T TALK YOURSELF OUT OF IT! 😉

01/04/2021

Do you hear those words often?
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I have had a few coaching calls bring this up lately.
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You are not alone!
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It is very common when starting to live a healthier life for some of your social circle to say similar things.
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Why though?
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Quite often it is because your new life change is shining light on things maybe they should do themselves. Sometimes it's a reality they don't want to face.
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Instead of reflecting on themselves they try and lure you back.
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Don't let them stop you from succeeding!
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Don't be afraid to speak to them about it, let them know, sometimes they don't even realise they are doing it!
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If you need support and want to join a like minded community just get in touch!

22/03/2021

Do you struggle with meal ideas?
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I designed this document for clients to use as a guide to mix up their meals!
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Planning meals not only helps keep you on track but also saves time and money!
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Includes:
Calorie content
Protein Sources
Carbs Sources
Fruit Sources
Vegetable Sources
Sauces and much more!
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For your free copy just drop me a message with your email.
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If you think anyone else will be interested please tag them below 👇

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