The Busy Woman's Guide to Fitness and Wellness Podcast

This week marks a big milestone — 200 episodes and 4 years of the podcast!

Ready to stop running on empty and start living on your own terms? Book a FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11696779&appointmentType=597607Listen to EPISODE 151 - Healthy Boundaries and how to create them - https://pod.fo/e/242b55Listen to EPISODE 174 - The Power of Self Compassion - letting go of perfectionism to reveal your amazing inner strength - https://pod.fo/e/2807c9 Feeling tired, overwhelmed, and like you're constantly behind no matter how hard you try? You're not broken — but you are likely being affected by hidden sources of stress you can actually do something about.In today's episode, I'm breaking down 3 invisible causes of stress that are draining your energy — and showing you simple ways to start reclaiming your time, calm, and sense of control. Key Takeaways:-Why lack of boundaries is secretly exhausting you — and how to start setting them.-How people pleasing traps you in a cycle of stress — and tiny steps to break free.-Why holding yourself to impossible standards fuels burnout — and how to redefine success with compassion.-How shifting focus to what you can control creates more balance and ease.-The first small actions you can take today to feel less overwhelmed — without overhauling your whole life. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Ready to move from uncertainty to aligned action? Book your COACHING DISCOVERY CALL with me HERE - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11696779&appointmentType=597607 Ever felt a quiet frustration inside — a knowing that there's more out there for you, but no clear idea of what it looks like? You're not alone. This episode dives into why that feeling is actually a powerful sign of growth, and how to move through it with clarity, confidence, and trust.I'm sharing the exact mindset shift that helped me — and my clients — turn this restlessness into aligned, meaningful action. Plus, practical questions to start uncovering your next chapter today. Key Takeaways:-Why the "in between" phase is a sign of transformation, not failure.-The #1 mindset shift you need: trust over certainty.-How chasing surface-level goals keeps you stuck — and how to go deeper.-What to focus on instead of hustling for clarity.-Questions to ask yourself to start finding your aligned next step. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Ready to stop letting negativity run the show and start building unshakable self-belief? Head to chickfit.co.uk to explore coaching options or book a free call to see how we can work together.Have you ever found yourself fixating on the one bad comment, missed workout, or minor setback—while completely ignoring all the wins? That's your negativity bias at work. It's a totally normal, human thing… but when left unchecked, it can quietly sabotage your confidence, motivation, and progress for years.In this powerful episode, we unpack why we're hardwired to focus on fear, failure, and criticism—and how that might be keeping you stuck in a loop of self-doubt and pressure, even when you're doing all the "right" things. You'll discover how to recognise your own negativity patterns, why they feel so real, and how to reframe your thoughts in a way that helps you move towards what you want, instead of just away from what you fear.Whether you're struggling with body image, inconsistent habits, or self-sabotage, this conversation will help you flip the script and finally start leading with belief, trust, and self-compassion. Key takeaways:-What negativity bias is, and why your brain holds onto the bad more than the good-How fear of judgement, failure, or not being “enough” might be secretly running the show-Why trying to “think positively” often doesn't work—and what to do instead-The 3-step process: Notice, Name, Reframe — and how to use it to break free from fear-based thinking-How to start shifting your motivation from escape mode to aspiration modeHit play and discover how to let positivity, trust, and self-worth take the lead. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

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Want personalised support to release the pressure and finally feel aligned with your fitness and wellbeing goals? Head to chickfit.co.uk to explore coaching options designed to help you reconnect with what you really want. We all know that setting inspiring goals is a super important way to get and stay motivated. But right now, you might just be skimming the surface by only setting outcome based goals - and by exploring, and combining, that with other types of goals, you could be about to take your progress and success to the next level. So in this week's episode we're exploring all of the other types of goals and how each one plays a unique role in your journey, depending on your personality, life stage and current focus. Here are your key takeaways:-Why outcome goals alone often lead to frustration (and what to add to make them work)-The 7 goal-setting types that can help you stay consistent, motivated, and aligned-How to match your goals with your current life phase and personal motivation style-Why habit and identity-based goals are often more powerful than chasing a number-A new way to think about your goals that helps you stay inspired and make progress Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Come and join us inside the FREE listeners only Patreon group at https://www.patreon.com/busywomansguide - and we'll get to work on the binge/starve cycle together! Do you regularly find yourself trapped in the binge/starve cycle around food? You know - the one where you alternate between times when you're dieting and being “good” and the times where you get fed up, throw caution to the wind and feel like you're completely sabotaging yourself?If so, I've been there too! But the great news is I've managed to break free from that and find my own food freedom. And so can you….In this episode we dive into that and discuss:-The negative impact of landing in that binge / starve cycle (and it's not just the obvious stuff)-Why we need to cultivate a greater awareness of our relationship with food, and ourselves, to find a different path-And how we can let go of the fear that's a big part of this cycle to discover greater balance and peace around food Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

It's normal when you set goals for yourself, that you get focused on the outcome. That the reason you work towards certain goals for yourself in the first place is because of that outcome that you want to achieve - an outcome which will have you feeling more confident, more balanced, more healthy or whatever it is that you want for yourself.But what if you're finding yourself struggling to achieve those goals? And what if it's because you're clinging on so tightly to the desired outcome and the happiness and success that's going to come with it, that you're actually unknowingly pushing that outcome further away? Well this week we'll be delving into this and talking about:-What happens when you hold on too tightly to an outcome (or more precisely, the meaning you've assigned to that outcome)-How that can actually push your goals further out of reach-The surprising thing you that you might just need to do to bring them much closer again and open up a world of possibilities Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Join the FREE Patreon community - especially for you! https://www.patreon.com/busywomansguide Ever find yourself dragged into shiny object syndrome? With every passing moment there seems to be something newer, better, more effective popping up. Whether it's a brand new diet which is promising all the results for minimal effort, a new workout programme that can give you the body you desire in less time than it takes to have your shower in the morning, or the latest so called miracle cure to a problem you didn't even know you had. It's what I call the noise. The noise that is constantly being projected by the world, that tells you that the answers that you're looking for are hidden in their awesome 3 step programme, or magical supplement. The noise that consistently tells you that what you think you know - well that doesn't work any more and it's time to move on.And it's so distracting. It makes you second guess yourself, it can feel ridiculously confusing and it can keep you in this kind of state of paralysis where you either don't know what to do for the best, or find yourself bouncing from one thing to the next in the vain hope that one day one of these things is going to start working. We're diving into this today and we're going to figure out:-what's going on with the noise-why you're trapped in shiny object syndrome-and how you can start to dial down the volume or even turn off the noise altogether to find consistency and balance in your life. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

If you're ready to get out of limbo and start getting results, it's time to explore coaching opportunities with me! Check out what I can offer at https://chickfit.co.uk/therapeutic-coaching/ Do you ever feel like you're living in a state of suspended animation? It's that place where you feel like you're kind of doing things to start progressing towards your goals - the research, the dreaming, the thinking, but in truth, you're not taking concrete action yet. You're caught between knowing what you want and actually starting that journey.It can be a really comfortable place to be sometimes - full of the possibility of what lies ahead. But what if we end up spending way too long there? And that waiting becomes too comfortable. So comfortable in fact, that we stay stuck and just can't seem to move forwards.That's what we'll be tackling today. How to get you out of suspended animation and into action taking so you can finally start to realise your goals. Here's how you can do it:-Utilise “the gap” to it's full potential-Focusing on process rather than outcome related goals-Leaning into imperfection-Make the individual steps work for you-Stop searching for more information and instead turn inwards to what you already know! Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Ready to put words into action? Join me inside the FREE Patreon group for listeners - https://www.patreon.com/busywomansguide If you've ever felt guilty about taking time out for yourself, then I can confirm that you absolutely are not alone. For so many of us, it feels like to be a good mum, a good partner, a good employee, daughter, friend…or whatever other roles we might have in our lives, we have to give as much of ourselves as possible.Which means that when we're not doing that - when we're not hustling, achieving, being productive or putting other things and other people first, the guilt can start to creep in. So that even when we know that taking a bit of time out would be good for us, it can start to feel almost impossible to do that.So let's get to the bottom of this today. Here's what we're talking about: -Nervous system regulation and why it's the glue that holds us together!-Why we feel guilty for taking time out - and why it's part of our conditioning and not ours to carry-How guilt ties into our sense of worth and our sense of identity, therefore making it hard to shift-3 ways to reduce the guilt and reframe the idea of rest Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Join me over in the brand new, totally FREE Patreon group - especially for podcast listeners - www.patreon.com/busywomansguide Sometimes it feels like you're doing a lot of the things you need to get a result - but you're not quite doing everything you could. And yet in spite of the fact you know this, there's still a big part of you that's just getting frustrated that you're not getting the result that you truly want.And we can sometimes end up here for a long time - hoping that we can keep doing the same things and something is just going to magically shift or change, or that some super easy, effortless hack is going to pop up that means we'll finally get where we want to.But we all know that's not the way things work. So today, I'm talking about how to decide the best route to take when you're in this situation, and how to decide what you're truly willing to do to see the changes that you want. Takeaways include:-Why staying on “resistance road” is tempting - but unhelpful-Empowering yourself by choosing between “acceptance avenue” or the “commitment causeway”-Weighing up the compromises and pros and cons to each approach Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Ready to take what we've talked about today and turn it into positive action? Join me over in the brand new, totally free Patreon group just for podcast listeners - www.patreon.com/busywomansguide Safe to say that we all engage in a bit of emotional eating from time to time. But if its something that we start to feel is sabotaging our efforts with healthier eating on a regular basis, then it can become really tempting to try and control it with diets, restriction and cutting out certain foods for periods of time.We feel like the more control we have over ourselves, the less likely we will be to react emotionally to food. But unfortunately, that strategy often falls on it's face. Today we'll be delving into what's going on with emotional eating - whether what we're experiencing is actually the result of something different, and then we'll explore some practical strategies for tackling the self sabotage of emotional eating once and for all. Takeaways include:-How to find out if you're really experiencing emotional eating, or if it could be something else-Why emotional eating isn't necessarily a bad thing-The steps we can take to stop sabotaging with emotional eating Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Join me over in the brand new, totally FREE Patreon group - especially for podcast listeners - www.patreon.com/busywomansguide We'd all love to feel more in control right - to be able to deal with all the day to day stuff that life throws at us, to be totally organised and to have the time to look after ourselves as well. And in that mythical land where we are the ones in control, everything suddenly feels easy, we can finally be exactly who we want to be, and we can have the life that we crave.Except what if all of this effort we're putting into having control is actually having the opposite effect - making us feel more anxious and keeping us awake at 3 in the morning as we try to figure out how to keep it all together and manage life to the very best of our ability. Well today we're going in. We're talking about what we think we're going to achieve and feel in our lives by having more control - and we're maybe going to busy a myth or two around that which will have you thinking very differently by the end of this episode. Takeaways include:-What really happens when we try and exert more control in our lives-The dangers of super high personal expectations and all of those “should” -What happens when you finally let go of people pleasing Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session - and claim your free follow up session (only available until Wed 5th Feb 2025) - https://chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ I've been a personal trainer for well over 11 years now - and in that time I've learnt so so much. But what I've particularly learnt from are some of those early experiences I had where I showed up full of the naivety of a newly qualified PT thinking that all I needed was to show up with a brilliantly designed programme and everyone was guaranteed to get the results they wanted.So you can imagine my disappointment when it didn't always go to plan. But the great news for you is that it means I've learnt an awful lot about what women actually need - and I want to share that with you today - 5 of the key lessons I've learnt that you can apply to your own life to get so much closer to those fitness, wellbeing and lifestyle goals that you have right now. Takeaways include:-Why cultivating your own motivation is crucial for achieving fitness goals-How connecting to the deeper emotional reasons behind fitness goals can drive real change-What procrastination is REALLY about (it's not what you think) Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

BOOK YOUR UNSTUCK & UNSTOPPABLE SESSION RIGHT HERE >>> https://chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/*And receive a complimentary 45 minute follow up session (for a limited time only)Listen to episode 173: The 3 vital phases you need to know about to create consistency with your fitness - https://pod.fo/e/27d857 Plateaus in fitness (and motivation) can be super frustrating. BUT they are a natural and necessary part of the journey toward long-term health and wellness. So this week we're diving into how you can approach, bust through and even embrace those plateaus rather than seeing them as a failure which can ruin your long term progress.In fact, fitness plateaus can be an amazing time to build resilience and mental strength - we just need to cultivate a few key skills and strategies in order to make that happen. Here's what we'll cover:-Plateaus are a normal part of any fitness journey, and learning to embrace them is essential.-The different ways in which we can measure our fitness, change our perspective, and therefore recognise the other ways we're making progress.-Learning the skill of patience - and all that it brings with itResources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE MIDLIFE REBOOT AND SECURE YOUR SPACE AT https://chickfit.co.uk/midlife-reboot/Listen to Episode 153 - Body Image & Midlife - The NEW Impossible standard? Right here - https://pod.fo/e/248434 Our 40s and 50s can be a huge flashpoint when it comes to our relationship with our bodies. A flashpoint that can feel even harder to navigate when it feels like all the strategies that used to work for us are no longer working - when our bodies are changing in ways that we don't feel comfortable about and yet it feels like there's nothing we can do to stop it. Now of course, there are absolutely things we can do to hold back the tide - I'm sure you all know by now that things like more protein and strength training are the way to go - but I believe there's more to it than that. That this is also an opportunity for us to really address our body image and how we feel about our bodies in a way that we might never have done before.So today I want to dive into body positivity and body neutrality, and how we can use them (especially the latter) to not just make friends with our bodies, but to improve our overall health and wellbeing too. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

BOOK YOUR UNSTUCK & UNSTOPPABLE SESSION RIGHT HERE >>> https://chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/*And receive a complimentary 45 minute follow up session (for a limited time only) An honest hands up if you've ever blamed a lack of willpower or motivation for why you're not fitter, or why you can't seem to eat better, or why you've not lost weight yet? Well today, we're going to tackle the concepts of willpower and motivation - and how basing our progress on these fleeting and unreliable resources could actually be holding you back from achieving your goals. Because the truth is that willpower and motivation get easily disrupted Today, we tackle the often-misunderstood concepts of willpower and motivation, revealing how these fleeting resources can hold us back from achieving our goals. Here's what we'll be covering:-Why willpower and motivation are unreliable resources and shouldn't be viewed as prerequisites to going for your goals-Why you need to get clear on what really matters to you first-Why dumping the all-or-nothing mindset allows for realistic progress and eases motivation struggles-How to develop the art of patience, dump the cookie cutter approaches and find a strategy that feels good for you as an individual -Putting this all together to discover your own formula for lasting success. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

BOOK YOUR UNSTUCK & UNSTOPPABLE SESSION RIGHT HERE >>> https://chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/*And receive a complimentary 45 minute follow up session (for a limited time only) One of the biggest complaints I get from women is that they're knackered - exhausted, fatigued, burnt out - call it what you will, it feels like a bit of an epidemic. And the thing is I could sit here and give you 10 practical tips to increase your energy, but I'm fairly sure if you're in the exhausted camp you don't need yet another strategy or hack.In fact, what you probably need is to look at growing your energy in a completely different way. So, that's exactly what we're doing today - 5 ways to have more energy this year that you probably haven't even considered. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Discover how Unstuck & Unstoppable can help you and book your session here - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ Struggling with self-control around food, exercise, and wellness is a common challenge, especially as the new year approaches. So this week we're taking a deep dive to understanding the nature of self-control, exploring why it often feels elusive and how we can reclaim it in a way that feels liberating rather than restrictive. Here's what you're going to take away from this episode:-Self-control is often a learned behaviour influenced by our upbringing and experiences.-Understanding the roots of our lack of self-control can lead to effective solutions.-How calming the nervous system is crucial for improving self-regulation and decision-making. Get ready to transform your mindset and discover practical steps to achieve your fitness and wellness goals with ease and confidence. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Discover how Unstuck & Unstoppable can help you and book your session here - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ Consistency is often touted as the key to achieving our fitness and wellbeing goals, but in truth the rigid ideas we have about what this really means can actually hold us back.Because so many of us get stuck in a cycle of self-criticism when we can't maintain the perfect routine, leading to frustration and, ultimately, giving up. So this week, we're diving into how we can redefine the concept of consistency in a way that will benefit our long term success in a life that ebbs and flows. This is about allowing more ease, rather than the relentless push for perfection that we often feel we need to sustain. We're going to talk about:-How consistency is a long-term commitment rather than a rigid daily routine we must stick to.-Why it's important to adapt our fitness and nutrition goals according to life's changing seasons.-Allowing ourselves flexibility in our routines so we can reduce the pressure to be perfect. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Discover how Unstuck & Unstoppable can help you and book your session here - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ Feeling stuck despite your best efforts? Well you're definitely not alone! Which is why today we're diving into the frustrating reality of doing all the right things but seeing little to no change. This episode is all about shifting your perspective to break free from that rut and find new pathways to success. We'll explore the common areas where people often feel trapped, such as fitness, stress, and self-esteem, and discuss why the traditional approaches might be holding you back.Get ready for some eye-opening insights that challenge the notion of "more is better" and encourage you to rethink your strategies for lasting change. It's time to embrace a different way of thinking and open yourself up to new possibilities! Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Discover how Unstuck & Unstoppable can help you and book your session here - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ Today, we explore the journey of rediscovering your authentic self and the challenges many face in a world that often demands conformity. We'll talk all about the concept of authenticity versus attachment, highlighting how societal expectations can lead us to mask our true identities to gain acceptance. And I'll be sharing some of my personal experiences of grappling with the pressures of fitting in, particularly as an introvert, and the exhausting effort of trying to mould yourself into what others expect. We'll dive into:-The power of rediscovering your authentic self and understanding who you truly are.-How you can be less apologetic for who you are to ultimately boos your confidence and live in a way that feels amazing to you.-Ways in which we can challenge the societal expectations that we've internalised and which might be keeping us stuck in overwhelm and low self esteem right now.Join us as we uncover practical steps to reconnect with your real self, shed the weight of others' expectations, and cultivate the confidence to simply be you. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable If you have ever felt like you're never quite reaching your goals, you ever feel frustrated that the things you want never seem to get any closer, or you often feel stuck on your journey to better fitness and wellbeing, then this is the episode for you. Because in this episode we're going to get into how we can rethink our goals, change our perspective and redefine success in order to get closer to what we want for ourselves.We'll explore:-the kinds of goals that we're typically going for-why these might not be such a great fit for you any more and how they can actually be working against you-and then we'll look at new ways of defining your success so you can finally get unstuck and feel amazing.Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To find out more about the Midlife Reboot head here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-reboot I don't know about you, but I feel like I hear a lot about how to balance our hormones during the peri to post-menopause phase. So, in today's episode I want to really tackle this thing - what does it really mean to ‘balance' your hormones, is it really a thing we can do and what can we ultimately do to help ourselves feel more balanced, and importantly more resilient in this phase.And guess what - it's not just about the hormones - so I'll also be talking about another key aspect of your menopause experience and how this can also have a direct affect on your personal experience of this big life transition. We'll cover:-Stress management and why this is so hard and yet so important-Nutrition and gut health and how this can have a direct impact on your hormones-And the extra bit that we're not talking about, but that can have a huge impact on the environment we create for this big life transition, and the experience that we ultimately have! Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To find out more about the Midlife Reboot head here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-rebootTo book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable This week's podcast dives deep into the essential practice of self-compassion, a crucial element for personal growth and emotional well-being. So many of us struggle with harsh self-criticism and unrealistic perfectionism, often forgetting to treat ourselves with the kindness we readily offer others. So today we'll be highlighting the importance of becoming our own supportive parent, encouraging us to soften our internal dialogue and embrace our flaws while celebrating our strengths. By recognising the difference between perception and reality, we can challenge negative self-talk and foster a more compassionate mindset. Ultimately, this episode is all about empowering you to let go of perfectionism and cultivate a gentler, more authentic approach to life. We'll cover:-Why self-compassion is essential for personal growth and overcoming perfectionism in daily life.-How recognising and challenging negative self-talk can significantly improve your overall wellbeing.-Learning to accept our flaws and celebrate our strengths to allow us to embrace our most authentic selves. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To find out more about the Midlife Reboot head here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-rebootTo book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppableCreating consistent workout routines can often feel like an uphill battle, but understanding the three vital phases of your fitness journey can make all the difference. Consider this the information you NEED to set you up for long-term success. We'll explore:-The habit building phase we all need to start with to establish the strong foundations for fitness success.-How our expectations around fitness can create unnecessary pressure, leading to inconsistency and frustration.-Embracing the non-linear journey that's a normal part of being consistent with our fitness-And how to celebrate small victories to maintain motivation and commitment. Tune in to discover how to shift your mindset, build sustainable habits, and ultimately create a more enjoyable and consistent approach to fitness.Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To find out more about The Midlife Reboot and get your hands on the very limited spaces available right now, head to https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-reboot/ Do you ever get tempted by all the amazing solutions that are out there these days for your fitness and wellbeing. Whether it's the latest scientifically proven workout routine that's going to give you results in no time at all, or you're curious about cold water therapy, or you fancy trying out a few supplements that you've read about - there always seems to be something new to distract us and offer us a new way to do things.And sure, there's a lot of fun stuff out there to explore. BUT if we don't have the fundamental and usually very simple, cheap and easy things in the bag already, then we could be missing a huge trick.So today I want to talk about why keeping it simple is queen and how to incorporate those simple practices (for EXERCISE, NUTRITION and WELLBEING) into your day to day to create the foundations for your best results ever. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Fear of failure - we all suffer from it! And whether we know that our inaction, avoidance and inability to embrace growth is about that fear or not - for sure it's holding us back in at least one, if not many areas of our lives. So today, we're going to get stuck in and explore:-how can you identify this fear in your life (including procrastination, perfectionism, avoidance, helplessness and feeling out of control)-how might it be showing up for you around fitness, wellness and life in general-and what can you do to start changing this narrative? And then let's learn to welcome the fear - maybe even fully embrace it as a true catalyst for change. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

LAST CHANCE - Sign up to my VIP wait list for my brand new coaching experience - so you're first in line for the very limited spaces, and exclusive founder member offers - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/viplist/ I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but the truth is that for a lot of us, dieting and working out is something that comes and goes in our lives a lot. We start full of enthusiasm, we do great for a little while and then life happens, we stop, the results we wanted fail to come and we find ourselves back at square one again.And if you've done that more than a couple of times in your life, then I hate to be the bearer of bad news - but your next diet or workout regime probably isn't going to work either, at least not for the long term. Because it's not just the diet or exercise programme that matters here - in fact those are among the least important things for creating your success.So in this week's episode I'm going to be revealing all about the inner work that you need to do, if you want to finally break free from this cycle and finally find the results that you want to - and more importantly, make sure those results, and the good habits that go with them actually last this time! Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Sign up to my VIP wait list for my brand new coaching experience - so you're first in line for the very limited spaces, and exclusive founder member offers - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/viplist/ Hands up if you've experienced changes to your mental capacity lately? Whether it's brain fog, which is a common symptom of the peri to post menopause years, or memory loss here and there, or just feeling less sharp and less able to manage lots of things all at once like you used to, it can actually be a really scary thing to experience.So in this week's episode, I'll be unpicking exactly what's going on and why you might be experiencing this, and then talking about the surprising things you can be doing to help, including: -Why blood sugar matters to your brain function-How getting your heart rate up can release hormones that actually protect your brain AND improve learning and memory capacity-The surprising ways in which more muscle can boost your brain Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

This week, get ready for a bit of a rant. Because one of the things that I really get a bee in my bonnet about is the way society works, or more precisely doesn't work, particularly for women, and why this is the cause of so much of our stress and overwhelm.So today I want to unpick that. I want to show you that what you're feeling is the product of what we're surrounded by every single day. BUT - and this is important - I also want to show you that just because it comes from outside, it doesn't mean there's nothing we can do about it. So we'll also be getting into how you can start to change your perspective on all of this to give yourself the gift of less stress and overwhelm. We'll talk about:-The have it all myth-A working dynamic that no longer actually works for us-The mental load that we carry-Expectations around our bodies and what they should look like-Health inequalities Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To get your name on the VIP waiting list, ready to find out more about my unique, new coaching programme coming very soon - head to https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/viplist/To find out more about UNSTUCK & UNSTOPPABLE - your 90 minute deep dive session, just head to https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ We all have too many shoulds in our lives - from the way we should parent, to the things we should say yes to, to the dress size that we think we should be, to the standards that we should be living up to. And all the while that we are shoulding ourselves, we're often stepping further away from the things we actually want for ourselves - the things that are actually important. Including a fitter, healthier and calmer life with less stress, more freedom and more balance.So today, we're going to explore those shoulds - where they might be showing up for you right now, and then I'll share a really simple 3-step plan to parking those shoulds and finding more time and energy for yourself instead. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To get your name on the VIP waiting list, ready to find out more about my unique, new coaching programme coming very soon - head to https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/viplist/ Hands up if it sometimes feels like emotional and comfort eating has a real hold on you - and if it's something you'd like to learn to manage better. Well if that's the case, then this is going to be a real eye opener for you around the strategies that you can be using to tackle that and then to create a much more balanced and relaxed relationship with food instead. Here's what we'll be talking about:-That emotional and comfort eating isn't necessarily bad (yes, you heard that right!)-The role of guilt around our food choices-Learning to actually ‘feel' your feelings-Rules and restriction around food and how they actually contribute to more of what you don't want-Understanding the conditions you have around exactly when you will allow yourself to eat the way you really want to ….and so much more. This is going to be invaluable in showing you that tackling an excess of comfort and emotional eating simply cannot be about having more control or willpower. But is all about the mindset that we approach food with, how we deal with our emotions around food (and life in general) and how we create a different mental space around food that's going to serve us in a much better way. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To get your free Perimenopause Habit Hacker, just head to https://www.chickfit.co.uk/perimenopausehabithacker Oh that pesky midlife weight gain. I know for sure that it's something that so many women seem to struggle with at this stage - particularly that extra weight that seems to accumulate out of nowhere around the tummy. And then feels almost impossible to shift. Well there is good reason it's happening and believe me when I say it's definitely not just happening to you. This is a common side effect of the peri to post-menopause transition. But that doesn't mean we're powerless to do anything about it - in fact quite the opposite. So, today, we're going to get into why this is happening, and then talk about a few practical steps you can take to reduce that central weight gain, including:-HRT-Sleep hygiene-Focusing on quality in your nutrition (no more diets!)-Strength training-Calm and restorative activityAnd also - the magic of leaning into acceptance! Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

I don't know about you, but I've definitely suffered from good girl syndrome for most of my life. But it wasn't until recently that I discovered that this was something that was even a thing - let alone that it was affecting my confidence and my ability to get more of what I wanted in my own life. So today, I want to dive into this:-what is good girl syndrome-how might it be holding you back right now-and what are some of the first steps you can take to emerge from the other side feeling more like yourself and having more trust and confidence in yourself too. I know that so many of you are going to resonate really strongly with this and I know you'll get so much value out of this episode!To get your free Perimenopause Habit Hacker, just head to https://www.chickfit.co.uk/perimenopausehabithacker Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Ready to hit the ground running this autumn? Then there's no better time to join me inside The ChickFit Members Club to make your fitness goals a reality. To claim your EXCLUSIVE podcast discount, head to www.chickfit.co.uk/membersclub and quote PODCASTHALF at the checkout before Sunday 8th September. If you want to give yourself an amazing head start for this Autumn - so you're prepped and ready to hit the ground running, and primed to achieve your fitness goals in the final few months of the year, then I've got just the thing for you.Over the next 4 episodes, I'll be sharing with you both the practical and mindset prep that you need to make sure you're ready to go come the start of September. This is going to save a whole lot of procrastination, a whole lot of time spend figuring things out later, and it's going to give you zero excuses for procrastination and putting things off once the summer holidays comes to an end.To round things off this week we're going to talk about how to actually stay on track and stay motivated beyond those first couple of weeks. This includes:-revisiting your goal and your why regularly-Having your ‘good enough' plan in place for weeks that feel hard-Thinking about how you're supporting your nervous system and mindset-Remembering that motivation is fickle and it will not last!-And staying patient with the process, focusing on your stepping stone goals along the way Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

If you want to give yourself an amazing head start for this Autumn - so you're prepped and ready to hit the ground running, and primed to achieve your fitness goals in the final few months of the year, then I've got just the thing for you. Over the next 4 episodes, I'll be sharing with you both the practical and mindset prep that you need to make sure you're ready to go come the start of September. This is going to save a whole lot of procrastination, a whole lot of time spend figuring things out later, and it's going to give you zero excuses for procrastination and putting things off once the summer holidays comes to an end. This week - we move onto the practicalities. What will that routine actually look like for you, and how are you going to make sure it helps you to hit your goals. We'll be getting into:-Getting realistic and creating your ‘ideal' and your ‘good enough' weeks-How you can stay flexible to make sure your routine keeps working for you, whatever you have going on in your life-The rule of thirds to help you plan a routine that fully supports your goals-And last but not least, how you can support yourself throughout this to stay focused, on track and feeling good. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

If you want to give yourself an amazing head start for this Autumn - so you're prepped and ready to hit the ground running, and primed to achieve your fitness goals in the final few months of the year, then I've got just the thing for you. Over the next 4 episodes, I'll be sharing with you both the practical and mindset prep that you need to make sure you're ready to go come the start of September. This is going to save a whole lot of procrastination, a whole lot of time spend figuring things out later, and it's going to give you zero excuses for procrastination and putting things off once the summer holidays comes to an end. This week we move onto the mindset work! And I know, it can feel really intangible and hard to know where to start when it comes to creating the right mindset for success. But luckily, I'm here this week to show you exactly how you can break free from those unhelpful thought loops that are holding you back…and re-programme your mind (and therefore your habits) to start achieving much more of what you want in your life. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

If you want to give yourself an amazing head start for this Autumn - so you're prepped and ready to hit the ground running, and primed to achieve your fitness goals in the final few months of the year, then I've got just the thing for you.Over the next 4 episodes, I'll be sharing with you both the practical and mindset prep that you need to make sure you're ready to go come the start of September. This is going to save a whole lot of procrastination, a whole lot of time spend figuring things out later, and it's going to give you zero excuses for procrastination and putting things off once the summer holidays comes to an end. This week it's all about setting goals that actually work:-What are the important elements of a goal that keeps us motivated-How do we create the right actionable steps from this goal-And how can we measure our success along the way I'll be asking you some key questions, which will help you get super clear on your goal and give you the best possible chance of success this autumn. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Self care has been bandied around for years now hasn't it - and while I will always talk about the vital need for us all to engage in self care, I also know that some of us have maybe grown a bit weary of the phrase. And that it can feel like yet another stick to beat ourselves up with when we're not doing self care the way we are supposed to.But look, I'm not about to stop banging this drum any time soon, so what I want to talk about today is what self care really looks like, how it can look inside a busy life, and to also tackle a misconception or two around exactly what self care is and how we can engage in it in a truly positive way. Including:-Honouring your boundaries-Becoming aware of how stress is serving you right now-Making sleep a priority-Practicing gratitude-Connecting with yourself-Movement - ANY movement-Working on your self esteem and confidence Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Self sabotage - it's something that I think we've all done right. Being amazing with exercise and nutrition all week before throwing in the towel on a Friday night as you dive into a tub of celebrations and vow you'll start again next week. But in my world, when this happens, it's not just some senseless act that we do to deliberately undo all of our good work - this is something that happens for a few very good, very human reasons. So, I'm going to unpick all of this in today's episode and:-discover what's actually going on when you think you're sabotaging yourself-talk about what we can do to engage in less destructive or unhelpful behaviour in the future. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

The truth is that in our modern world of tech, and diets and social media, many of us have lost trust in ourselves and in our bodies. Which can lead to us feeling disconnected and low in self esteem and confidence. But the great news is that there are things we can definitely do to re-learn that trust and therefore to reconnect with ourselves, to the things that our body is telling us and to the innate wisdom that we all have within us that is just waiting to be accessed. So today I'll be talking about:-a couple of the key ways in which many of us have lost our trust with ourselves-and how we can start to build that back to feel better, to be healthier, and to feel so much more confident and at peace with ourselves. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Getting a workout in can be easier said than done when you're busy. And stringing a few together to create a sustainable habit? Well that's the holy grail right. And while I can't promise to make the workouts themselves super easy, for sure there are a few things we can do to make it a whole lot easier to actually get those workouts in the bag and start to create that consistent habit. So, join me today as I give you my 5 top tips for making working out easier:-Know your why-Reduce the friction-Manage expectations-Keep it short and sweet-Have a plan! Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

If you've ever uttered the words “I just prefer it when I'm busy”, the truth is that this could be a little lie that is holding you back from making the changes in your life that you would really like to.In fact, we're all pretty good at telling ourselves little lies to keep us protected, safe and in the identities that we've become used to for ourselves. But what if those lies aren't actually serving us in the best way they possibly could. And what if there is a different, better way to think about things?Well that's what we'll be exploring today - 3 little lies that many of us tell ourselves. What they are, why they probably aren't true and what we need to do instead. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Supplements can be a bit of a minefield with so many options out there and so much advice on what we should be taking to support our health and wellbeing. And while I do believe that we should be looking to get as many nutrients as we possibly can directly from our food, I do also know that a few well chosen supplements can be a really amazing way to add to that in a really targeted way.So today, I wanted to cover off a few of the key supplements that you might have heard about, the ones that I mostly get asked about, and ones that you might want to consider adding into your very own health and wellbeing toolkit. We'll be including:-Creatine-Protein Powder-Magnesium-Vitamin D-Prebiotics & Probiotics-Menopausal supplements such as black cohosh and red clover NB - this is not an exhaustive list of supplements - just the ones I get asked about the most and some that may be particularly beneficial. Also note that I am not a doctor or nutritionist, so my aim here is to provide you with the basis for further exploration, research and consideration in a way that I hope will be easy to understand and help you narrow down your choices and reduce the overwhelm. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Diet culture has existed our entire lives. From thigh gaps to heroin chic to Kim kardashian bums to leggings legs. And call me stupid, but I kind of hoped that in my 40s some of that stuff would start to fade away. That there would be fewer demands on us to look a certain way and maybe, just maybe, we could be allowed to just enjoy our bodies as they are right now. But of course, that was never to be. Because I don't know about you but I've noticed a brand new trend emerging which, on the one hand, is showing women what is truly possible in their 40s, 50s and beyond, which is totally amazing. But which, on the other hand, appears to be creating a new ‘no excuses' standard that we're now all meant to live up to for the next part of our lives. Honestly, at this point it just feels exhausting. So in today's episode I'm talking all about: -The new standard for what our midlife bodies apparently “should” look like-Why it's damaging our self-esteem and confidence-How this is taking away from the conversations that we should be having-How you can take steps to prevent being negatively impacted by this new standard Ultimately, we already have a whole lot of ‘stuff' going on in our midlife years that's actually way more important than just how we look. And this is my call to help us keep focused on what's actually important. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Let's be honest, sometimes it can feel pretty hard to pull those leggings on and get a workout done. Even the most dedicated amongst us can go through periods where working out just feels hard. So, to lighten things up, today I want to share with you 7 mini challenges that you can add into your routine to make fitness more fun and help you to get your mojo back, or just add a fun and interesting challenge into your usual routine. The Steps ChallengeThe Press Up Challenge10 in 10A mile a dayEvery minute on the minuteAdd 5 Challenge100 Squats Challenge If you want to join us for the next 10 in 10 Challenge coming up inside the ChickFit Members Club at the end of June 2024, just head to www.chickfit.co.uk/membersclub Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Boundaries - something that we're not always that good at, especially as women who have been brought up in a society that tells us it's our job to look after everyone else. But the problem is that when we don't always have those healthy boundaries in place in our lives, it can lead to stress, overwhelm and resentment as we scramble to keep everyone else happy at the expense of our own wellbeing. So today we're going to look at boundaries:-what they are-why we need to create healthy boundaries -and how to start doing that in our own lives. So that we can be less stressed, more relaxed and also ultimately have more energy to do the things that are actually important to us. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

If you're in your 40s and beyond, it may well feel like your body has turned against you and you seem to be putting weight on - and yet still doing all the same things you've always done. And so many women say to me that because they're menopausal or perimenopausal, their metabolism has tanked and their hormones are making them put on weight. But is that as true as we think it is, or is there a different story here? Are our hormones alone responsible for our weight gain? Are there other forces at play here that we need to be aware of? Well the answer is no to the first and yes to the second. And in today's episode we're going to discover the ins and outs of this, and find out what's really going on and what you can do to tackle midlife weight gain and keep that metabolism stoked up. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit