Oakman Coaching, Oxford (2026)

16/02/2026

You are not alone!

Did you know that 80% of New Year's Resolutions have failed by now!?

The real reason they failed?

Not lack of motivation.

Not lack of knowledge.

But lack of support & accountability.

This is so often the missing part of the puzzle.

If I had a pound for everytime someone said to me - I know what I need to do, it’s just doing it…

That’s where having a coach comes in - we keep you on track, when motivation inevitably wanes and real life kicks in, we find a way to make it work and keep you on track.

Having someone in your corner making sure your nutrition & fitness remains a priority makes a huge difference.

So maybe a supportive coach is the missing part of your puzzle….

Message me ‘SUPPORT’ to find out how we can help.

14/02/2026

Drop us a message with ‘OTHERS’ for your FREE copy of our ‘Managing Others’ guide with loads of tips on how to still get amazing results even if those around you are less than helpful!

Is your Valentine holding you back!?

Strong statement I know, but hear me out!

We know that the people we spend the most time with have the biggest impact on our attitudes and habits.

Sometimes that can be helpful, and sometimes that can be…not so helpful!

Does your partner support your goals and aspirations?

If you want to make a change to your diet and fitness are they immediately on board and supporting you?

Or do they tell you you’re being boring and constantly eat unhelpful food around you?

If it’s the latter, it might be time to have a serious chat.

It’s so important when you’re making changes to your lifestyle that you feel supported by those closest to you.

It really can be the difference between success and failure.

We get it, it’s almost impossible to say no when the person next to you has ordered a takeaway or opened a packet of biscuits and is waving it under your nose!

If you don’t feel like your friends/family/significant others get it, then let us be your cheerleader. We’re always there for our clients, every step of the way making sure they feel supported and encouraged.

13/02/2026

Happy 8th Birthday to Ralph.

As many of you know, Ralph is a big part of team Oakman Coaching and will often pop up on client check ins and technique videos - he especially enjoys core exercise demos!

Here are his top tips for living your best healthy life:
- Stretching daily, downward dog and a big yawn are his favourites.

- Get outside for a daily walk, bonus points if you chase a squirrel.

- Treats in moderation, find healthier treats that you genuinely enjoy - peanut butter and banana is one of his faves.

- Be yourself - don’t let anyone dampen your spirit (even the big dogs).

- Balance protein and fibre at your main meals to reduce snacky cravings - Duck and blueberries is his current choice of lunch!

So today - let’s all be a bit more Ralph!

12/02/2026

To see how we’re getting busy women like you results beyond their dreams - Message us ‘BLUEPRINT’.

No gym? No equipment? No problem!

You just need 20 mins to prioritise you.

Many women are juggling so many commitments that looking after themselves and their health & fitness doesn’t become a priority.

Starting a new workout regime can then feel like one more thing to add to the list.

What equipment should you buy?

Should you join a gym?

Where do you even start?

Is 20 mins enough or is there no point even trying?

Well good news, we work with loads of busy women.

We’ll programme you a 20 min workout that you can slot into your schedule, that only needs a set of resistance bands - and we’ll even send you the bands for FREE.

You’ll have video demonstrations of each exercise, and you’ll know exactly what to do and how to do it.

Even better, you’ll have daily accountability to ensure that you don’t forget to make yourself a priority.

11/02/2026

Drop us a message with ‘BLUEPRINT’ to see the exact method we used to get Arina results that worked around her busy lifestyle.

When Arina first started with Oakman Coaching, her goal wasn’t “all or nothing” fat loss or extreme dieting.

She wanted to feel in control of her health again without sacrificing her career or her social life.

Her reality?
• A demanding shift-work schedule
• Long, tiring days
• A genuine love of food and meals out (non-negotiable)

So a rigid plan was never going to work. Flexibility wasn’t a “nice to have” - it was essential.

Here’s how we approached it

First: fuelling properly.
Arina’s meals were often low in protein and fibre, which meant that when she was tired and the office biscuits or doughnuts appeared, willpower didn’t stand a chance.

Once we rebalanced her meals and fuelled her body properly, those constant temptations became far easier to manage - not because of discipline, but because she was actually satisfied.

Next: flexibility without guilt.
We introduced a simple strategy called calorie banking - allowing a little more flexibility on days off so she could enjoy meals out without stress or guilt.

No “falling off track”.
No punishment afterwards.
Just balance.

Then: workouts that fit real life.
Her training plan included clear gym sessions and backup home workouts for days when shifts made the gym impossible.

Because when life is busy, having someone else do the thinking for you makes all the difference.

With a clear structure, workouts became enjoyable again - and progress week on week kept motivation high.

The biggest change?

Confidence.

When your daily habits don’t align with the person you want to be, confidence takes a hit. As Arina started feeling stronger, more toned and more in control, that confidence naturally returned.

And this is just the beginning.

We can’t wait to see what’s next for her.

10/02/2026

We know cravings can be tough that’s why we have a full webinar with our top 10 strategies for tackling cravings, for good. Message ‘CRAVINGS’ if you want a copy.

If you decided to reduce your sugar intake but the cravings are brutal and feel never-ending, I’ve been there! I promise it will get better.

Here’s the truth you need to know to succeed:
- Sugar cravings usually peak the first 3-5 days after you decide to give it up, it can then take 2-4 weeks to really break that dopamine cycle and for your taste buds to adjust. I get that it can feel like a really long time but remember IT DOES GET BETTER.

- Over time natural sweetness will be enhanced and things that previously didn’t taste sweet will.

- The key is consistency, patience and finding some healthy swaps.

09/02/2026

If you’re not sure where to start with home workouts - you need our ‘Beginner to strong training framework’ message us ‘STRONG’ for your FREE copy and start making those workouts count.

Environment matters.

Lot’s of our clients save time by working out from home, which is fantastic.

However sometimes the fact that you’re at home can trip you up…

The sofa and TV are right next to you.

You could just pop that load of laundry on.

Or the dog or children are jumping all over you!

So to supercharge your home workouts try and find an environment that you can make super motivational.

Get your kit out, get some good music on and get rid of distractions.

Make that your time, as if you’d left and gone to the gym and couldn’t do anything else other than workout.

Environment matters, make sure yours is working for you.

07/02/2026

Want to see what we do? Drop us a message with ‘OAKMAN’ and we’ll send you the info with no obligation.

“My weight is coming down every week and it doesn’t feel hard”.

This is what our clients tell us, time and time again.

The diet industry has conditioned us all to believe that it has to be hard, complicated and we have to suffer to get results.

This is categorically untrue!

With our No Nonsense Nutrition approach our clients see results week on week and sustain that weight loss long term.

What’s our secret? It’s not really a secret at all, it’s regular meals that are well balanced and focus on protein and fibre.

What’s the secret sauce - well that would be us and our wonderful Acorn community.

When you start doubting that our simple strategies can really get you the results you desire you’ll have all of team Oakman and all our Acorns reassuring you and supporting you to trust in the process.

Simplicity, consistency and support that’s our recipe to success.

06/02/2026

To learn more about unconscious behaviours that might be holding you back message us ‘SABOTAGE’ and we’ll send you our webinar on tackling self sabotage.

STOP saying this 1 phrase to finally feel your best…

“I deserve it”

“I’ve had a bad day so I deserve a treat”
“I’m stressed so I deserve a glass of wine”
“I’m exhausted, I deserve a takeaway”

Do you?

Is that what you really deserve?

Or do you deserve:
Nutritious food to nourish the body and fight inflammation & exhaustion.
Movement to sooth and relieve stress in the body.
Good quality sleep to re-energise and refresh.

A body that is healthy, energised, well fuelled and confident.

Because all of these short-term ‘fixes’ are just leaving you stuck.

Next time you find yourself saying “I deserve”, stop and think about what you really deserve.

05/02/2026

If you need some non-diet nutrition tips - you need our No Nonsense Meal Builder Guide - drop me a message with ‘MEALS’ and I’ll get it sent out.

You might have seen other coaches posting their New Year ‘Dieting’ phase with snapshots of what they are eating and how they’re sticking to it.

You might wonder why you haven’t seen me do that…

Honest answer - my diet doesn’t really change that much year round.

I didn’t gain a lot of weight over Christmas and New Year.

Not because I’m boring!

But because I’ve built a lifestyle that I don’t really have to give much thought to anymore.

I have some extra’s over Christmas but just getting back to ‘normal’ in the new year is enough - I don’t need to do anything drastic.

And honestly, that’s the stage I want you to get to.

I don’t want you to have to diet or constantly think about being careful or watching what you eat.

I want you to find a sustainable lifestyle plan that just happens in the background.

That’s exactly what we do here at Oakman Coaching.

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