Fit Focused Female

What role does Testosterone play at perimenopause? Discover how you can increase this hormone naturally and why low fat diets are a no no! See my digital course at http://helpmymenopause.com

Having suffered with Gall stones for 4 years, Dani was eventually hospitalised for emergency surgery to remove her gall bladder. She shares her story with us on how she has taken a more holistic approach to dealing with the implications of not having a gall bladder and how this has benefited her overall health. SHOW NOTES Visit www.essentialoils.earth to get your FREE essential oil sample.

Our bodies have a huge tolerance for Progesterone. The function it plays in the body is to promote sleep and feelings of calmness, helps modulate pain tolerance, anti-anxiety and relaxes the smooth muscles od the intestine. It comes as no surprise that when it starts to decline at peri-menopause you may experience sleep dysregulation, anxiety, depression, constipation and muscular skeletal pain. Find out more in this podcast SHOW NOTES Calm - https://www.calm.com Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/en-gb Headspace - https://www.headspace.com Wim Hof Method - https://www.wimhofmethod.com

At what age does peri-menopause begin? Are you experiencing symptoms and how can you help yourself at third age? This next few episodes of Fit Focused Female will breakdown what is going on with your hormones at peri-menopause, starting with Oestrogen. There are 3 main types of Oestrogen, Estradiol, Estrone and Estriol, all of which play a different role in the body. In todays episode we are looking at what external factors may be affecting Oestrogen and what you can do about it.

We're kicking off the first episode in our 2nd series with why we gain weight at menopause? What is causing the 'middle age spread' and what can we do about it?

In this podcast I'm interviewing creator of BeamBlock, Thierry Giunta. I first discovered BeamBlock Yoga while attending a fitness weekend and instantly loved it! Here we talk about why it's so versatile and the benefits of using it. Show Notes: BeamBlock yoga trial offer available at https://newdimensionsfitness.co.uk/beamblockyoga/

If you've ever tried to lose weight in the past and have been unsuccessful, try looking at WHY and HOW you are eating, aswell as WHAT you are consuming. This podcast episode helps you be more mindful of your habits and encourages you to improve your relationship with food. Show Notes: Default settings in my fitness pal are 1200 calories per day - this is too low for many people so be cautious with this. To work out a more accurate daily calorie goal use the Harris Benedict Equation. Half Price Offer: 4D Fitness for the first month only! You can sign up here. No contract and cancel anytime https://newdimensionsfitness.co.uk/4dfitness

It’s normal to have chocolate and champagne for breakfast on Christmas day isn't it?  Followed by Christmas dinner, pudding and a cheese board the size of a small car... But does that really lead to the average weight gain of 7 lbs?   No, but it could if you did this every day for 2 weeks. In reality you’re going to over indulge a little but if you’re mindful of your behaviours, you’ll be more likely to get away with consuming the banquet on Christmas day. This podcast has 10 practical tips to help you avoid the unwanted weight gain this Christmas. Show Notes: Meditation App mentioned - Insight timer https://insighttimer.com

Ever wondered why some people have all the luck and why others don't? Can this really be bad luck or is there something more to what we get from life? Your perspective on what life throws at you comes down to the type of thinker you are. Does your reptile brain take over or are you more of a solution person? Listen to my latest podcast to find out! *SHOW NOTES* Insight timer meditation app https://insighttimer.com

Whether you're working hard in the gym, at home or with your Personal Trainer, you want to be getting the most out of your workouts by fuelling correctly to gain results  Whilst different sports require different nutritional requirements my latest podcast offers general advice on what to eat before you exercise, the best snacks for post-workout recovery and why fruit should be avoided after you train. SHOW NOTES Recommended Protein Powders: Pulsin Whey Protein  Pre Workout Snacks: Smoothie Nut/Seed bar Energy ball/bar Fruit Veggie sticks & peanut butter  Post Workout Snacks: Protein shake Boiled egg Nuts Cottage cheese Smoked salmon  Avocado Veggie sticks & peanut butter Natural yogurt

Hands up if you've ever felt the struggles of combining motherhood and keeping your fitness routine. If it wasn't for the fact that going back to work was fitness training for me, I think I would've found it very difficult. My good intentions of postnatal workouts with my new bundle of joy, simply didn't happen. Fortunately there are amazing fit pro's out there offering services that make it easier and for you to stay in shape and provide advise, support and motivation. I'm delighted I had the pleasure in talking to founder of Fitmuma and international Lacrosse player, Laura Warren. She is one Fitmuma herself with 2 sons Louis 5 and Toby 2! **SHOW NOTES** You can connect with Laura through the following platforms: Fitmuma website http://www.fitmuma.uk Twitter https://twitter.com/fitmuma_uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fitmuma.uk/

What does it take for someone to excel in their sport and become a champion? Here I chat to Jennifer Barnfield who is British Ice Dance Champion and motivational speaker. Jennifer firmly believes her positive mindset has been paramount in her competitive career, parenthood and personal life. Show Notes: You can connect with Jennifer through social media. Twitter - https://twitter.com/iceaptitude Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_barnfield/ Website - http://jenniferbarnfield.com

Todays guest is Mark Sleight from Mark Sleight Nutrition talking about how to feeling fit and healthy into your 40's and beyond. By focusing on both physical and mental health, Mark helps his community lose weight, reduce and eradicate illnesses like type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Here we talk health, mindfulness and onesies! Show Notes: You can head of and search Mark Sleight and Mark Sleight Nutrition on all the common social media platforms as well as checking out his website www.mindnutritionfitness.co.uk Mark also has a free over 40's facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1061035537265621 And is launching his podcast '40 Fit & Fabulous' coming out in April 2018 Thanks for listening

Ever wondered why all your fat loss efforts don't seem to work? If your stress levels are high and you're constantly releasing stress hormones, chances are you won't see the results you desire. In this episode we talk about how you can manage stress. Show Notes 0:26 Intro 1:10 What is stress? 2:52 What can you do to reduce stress? 4:22 Triggers of stress 4:55 Responsibilities 6:50 Perceptions and realities 9:00 How to deal with the pressure 10:00 Choosing disappointment over resentment 13:46 Key points for dealing with stress 18:49 With thanks

Before you consider starting a diet and reaching for your trainers, keep in mind there are other aspects you can work on to help you reach a Summer body you’re proud of. I have categorised these into 4 dimensions to help you work on your goals and feel the best you have ever felt in your bikini. Dimension 1 – Mindset How self judgement is killing your efforts and what you can do to change it Dimension 2 – Eating Eating to nourish your body and rather than damaging your metabolism with restrictive low calorie diets Dimension 3 – Exercise Knowing what exercises are going to give you the best results. Dimension 4 – Rest & Recovery How stress can effect your hormones and work against your fat loss efforts. Show Notes: 0:23 Introduction 2:04 Mindset and self image 4:06 Default behaviours 6:04 Removing negativity 6:44 Thought patterns 8:04 Enjoy the journey, not just the summit 8:40 What is the one thing you can do? 9:31 Nutrition for health 11:33 Macronutrient breakdown 13:55 What exercises should I be doing? 16:48 Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) 17:45 Flexing and Non-Exercse Activity Thermogenic (NEAT) 19:54 The importance of rest and recovery 22:30 Meditation 24:27 Outro and goodbye!