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Hello, I'm Melissa, Online Coach. I'm here to help you achieve your fitness and fat loss goals. The aim of this podcast is to give you all the tools and info you need to make lasting changes, without the fad diets, without making huge sacrifices and importantly be able to enjoy the process of it all. Let's change your life in a way that is positive and fun.

Melissa Grace


    • Mar 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep. 79 Snacking and weekend binges Q+A Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 15:54


    These questions have come directly from my wonderful followers on Instagram.Today I'm covering - How to reduce snacking and how to stop the weekend overeating fiasco! For more info on who I am or to ask me your questions, drop me a DM ⁠@melissagracept⁠Thank you for listening, please follow/subscribe etc if you enjoyed this episode x

    Ep. 78 Glutes and gym overwhelm Q+A Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 25:44


    These questions have come directly from my wonderful followers on Instagram.Today I'm covering - best exercises for strengthening glutes and how to avoid gym overwhelm.Shout out to Em + Tracey for the fab Qs.For more info on who I am or to ask me your questions, drop me a DM @melissagraceptThank you for listening, please follow/subscribe etc if you enjoyed this episode x

    Ep. 77 Getting over weight loss obstacles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 14:30


    This ep is based on a BRILIANT question from one of my group coaching gals in the weekly Q+A'What do you think is the biggest weight loss obstacle and how can we stop this?'AMAZING question - so I thought I'd get into it in this episode.For more info on who I am, what I do - ⁠visit my website⁠ - or drop me a message on Instagram ⁠@melissagraceptThank you for listening x

    Ep. 76 Our grandparents where right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 11:52


    Our grandparents kept it simple with their meals and we can use that to reduce decision fatigue and food noise. In a world where you can order anything, and go to supermarkets FULL of foods - keeping it simple with nutrition has never been more important. In this episode I get into it! For more info on who I am, what I do - ⁠visit my website⁠ - or drop me a message on Instagram ⁠@melissagracept⁠ Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 75 3 Mindset game changers that I love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 14:40


    3 mindset game changers that I love and that are guaranteed to give you a kick up the backside! For more info on who I am, what I do - ⁠visit my website⁠ - or drop me a message on Instagram ⁠@melissagracept⁠ Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 74 How I get through the mid-week motivation slump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 6:34


    I was inspired by a topic/question from one of my 1-1 coaching clients this week about how to tackle the mid week motivation slump. I'm going to tell you exactly how I deal with this problem so If you're always starting the week motivated but struggle comes Thursday, then this is for you. For more info on who I am, what I do - ⁠visit my website⁠ - or drop me a message on Instagram ⁠@melissagracept⁠ Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 73 How to get back into the swing of things post Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 9:06


    On this weeks episode I cover: How to get back into workouts/good food habits post-Christmas when you've had some time off. How to do it without getting overwhelmed and tired. What not to do! For more info on who I am, what I do - ⁠visit my website⁠ - or drop me a message on Instagram ⁠@melissagracept⁠ Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 72 THE motivation prediction you need for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 8:43


    I'm a Witch. I can see the future and this is what I can see happening to your motivation in 2025. In this episode I tell you how many weeks of motivation you have and what to do with the weeks where you won't have it. (my new, but not new, momentum method) For more info on who I am, what I do - ⁠visit my website⁠ or drop me a message on Instagram ⁠@melissagracept⁠ Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 71 A scandalous confession and festive food tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 14:37


    A scandalous confession from me. The BEST way to tackle Christmas with a weight loss goal. It's not what you think. How to maintain and not put lots of weight on. Thank you for listening, if you've any questions - pop me a message on Instagram. For more info about who I am and what I do, or to apply for group coaching, head over to my website. xx

    Ep. 70 Some harsh truths about weight loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 11:13


    One of my group coaching ladies asked me a great question in last weeks Q+A. 'What are some harsh truths about weight loss? I think I need some!' So I HAD to do a podcast ep about it! If you've any questions pop me a DM on Instagram If you've like any more info about what I do, or to apply for coaching for 2025 click here Thank you for listening xx

    Ep. 69 7 Things that motivate me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 13:26


    The last episode in my 7th business birthday series and a bit of a personal one really! It wasn't my intention to get so real but I'm always honest so here are 7 things that motivate me. When you've finished listening, write down 7 things that motivate you in a note on your phone. That way they are on hand to help you when motivation is low. Any questions, let me know! Thank you for listening Melissa

    Ep. 68 7 Things I wish I knew about nutrition years ago

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 15:05


    Carrying on with the 7 theme for my business birthday, here's 7 things I wish I knew about nutrition back in the day. I get a bit emotional about bread at one point. Thankfully now I know a lot better! If you've any questions about anything included in today's ep, drop me a message on Insta: @melissagracept Please also subscribe if you enjoy the pod! Much love, Melissa

    Ep. 67 It's my Business Birthday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 15:20


    I'm 7! So I'm celebrating by chatting about 7 things I've learnt/observed over the last 7 years as a business owner, coach and nutritionist. I also wrote a Substack email about this too, if reading is more your thing! (You can also subscribe for free and I'll be in your inbox every week) Any questions at all, please pop me a message @melissagracept on Instagram Thank you for listening xx

    Ep. 66 Listen to this when you need motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 6:28


    I thought I'd give this style of episode a go, I might do a few more like this for times when you need a nudge! This is your sign. Your kick up the backside. Your gentle nudge to take action. Let me know if this helps, drop me a message if you need some specific help @melissagracept Thank you for listening, please comment and subscribe :) xx

    Ep. 65 Why waiting until January is a bad idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 7:56


    I know it's in the back of your mind, but here is EVERY reason why it's a bad idea and what you can do today to start making progress instead. Let me know if you enjoyed the episode by leaving a rating or review. Any questions, DM me on Instagram - @melissgracept Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 64 Fat Loss Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 14:58


    With all the information online and in the news it's easy to get overwhelmed. Here is what you NEED to know about how fat loss works. Thank you for listening, find me on Instagram @melissagracept xx

    Ep. 63 How to stay motivated when it's cold and dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 5:58


    Clocks are about to change, it's colder, and motivation is hibernating. If you need a kick up the bum - this is it! ALLLL my content for the next 3 months is going to be about getting you through the cold months so you can feel amazing by Christmas. Follow me on Instagram @melissagracept Thank you for listening, please share with someone else who needs a nudge! x

    Ep. 62. Are the scales sabotaging you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 10:43


    In this episode I discuss how much the scales can have an impact on progress and how by getting rid of them you stand to make MORE progress. Even if you're sceptical of the no-scales approach- give it a listen and let me know what you think. Any questions, let me know @melissagracept If you enjoyed this, let me know, please subscribe or leave a review! x

    Ep. 61 My body image journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 32:39


    A personal one from me this week. I discuss my struggles with body image, how it has changed over the years, some significant moments of challenge and how I feel now. If any of you relate to this or would like to chat then please pop me a message on Instagram @melissagracept Thank you for listening, please let me know if you enjoyed it by leaving me a review! x

    Ep. Reset 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 12:00


    Everything you need to know about my new 1-1 Online Coaching programme - Reset 12Throw away the scales. Forget your previous diets. It's time for a 12 week reset of your habits so you can make progress with weight loss and fitness that will last For more info - DM me on Instagram or Facebook Thank you for listening Xx

    Ep. 60 Nutrition Q+A Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 22:52


    There's a lot of overwhelming information about nutrition everywhere atm. I asked my Instagram followers what questions they had about nutrition for me and so…Today I cover What supplements do I recommend?Is there a particular type of diet best for health?Is Apple Cider Vinegar any good?What to believe when it comes to online health products. Thank you for listening!If you have any Qs - my inbox is always open!https://www.instagram.com/melissagracept?igsh=MWNvdnJ3MDhvZm0zaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrX

    Ep. 59 Nutrition Q+A Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 16:16


    There's a lot of overwhelming information about nutrition everywhere atm. I asked my Instagram followers what questions they had about nutrition for me and so…Today I cover Are protein powders any good? Do I need greens powders?Is pre workout necessary?What food or meals help me with workout most!Thank you for listening!If you have any Qs - my inbox is always open!https://www.instagram.com/melissagracept?igsh=MWNvdnJ3MDhvZm0zaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrX

    Ep. 58 How to manage Emotional Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 19:01


    If emotional eating is something you struggle with then give this a listen for tools to help you manage it Thank you Melissa x

    Ep. 57 How to get through school hols and make progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 15:01


    Don't wait until September to start again. Here are 5 things you can do to navigate the 6 week school holidays and keep your goals in tact.

    Ep. 56 Why I don't do meal plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 16:50


    Why I don't do meal plans for clients. Why you shouldn't follow them either and what to do instead.

    Ep. 55 How to stop snacking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 15:48


    Practical tips on how to snack and why you do it. Plus a huge mindset challenge for you if you're serious about stopping!

    Ep. 54 How to maintain your goal weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 11:36


    What you need to do to maintain your goal weight and why how you got there is so important x

    Ep. 53 Q+A - breakfast necessity, protein, removing carbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 13:52


    How to get more protein for your calories. Is breakfast important? Should you remover carbs? I answer it all ☺️ thank you for listening x

    Ep. Micro Cardio Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 8:08


    All the info you need on my new free group. The Micro Cardio Club. X

    Ep. 52 Why a holiday diet isn't the answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 10:45


    Don't be tempted by a summer shred. Here's my opinion on summer quick fix diets and what to do instead! Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 51 How to lose weight and tone up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 16:18


    This is one of the most common goals among my clients. How to lose weight and tone up - the ins and outs! Head over to my Instagram @melissagracept for more info or to ask any questions.

    Ep. 50 100% looks different every day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 9:17


    If you have an all or nothing mindset when it comes to weight loss - this one's for you! Any questions - find me on insta @melissagracept

    Ep. 49 Stress Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 13:41


    In this episode I discussed exactly how to tackle stress eating when you have a weight loss goal. These are the tools I use with my clients so I know they will help you too. For more info or help with stress eating head over to @melissagracept on Instagram. Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 48 Small Changes Big Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 7:46


    This is one of the key pillars of my coaching and something I'm a huge advocate for. You don't need any more overwhelming overhauls to lose weight. You need steady, small realistic adjustments that will lead to a big impact - literally changing your life! Give it a listen and let me know what you think. For more on me - @melissagracept www.melissgracept.com Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 47 Stress eating, impatience and sports bras

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 10:53


    Three short topics for me to cover today in a mini Q+A style episode. Useful if you find yourself stress eating, if you want to lose weight quickly or if you want to listen to me get passionate about how important good sports bras are! For more on me - @melissagracept www.melissagracept.com Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 46 How to get back on it and start making progress again.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 10:38


    What do you do when you've been making progress, then it stalls, then you struggle to get back to what you were doing to make progress again? I'll tell you in this episode! We've all been through this and I want to help you get back on it. @melissagracept www.melissagracept.com Thank you for listening! x

    Ep. 45 How to do workouts when you cba

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 13:23


    Whether it's a long day at work, a late night, low energy etc - sometimes we just can't be bothered with workouts. Which is fine, it's normal BUT it can be a barrier for your fat loss goals so with that in mind here's some practical tips and some tough love for when you CBA for your next workout. Any Qs - @melissagracept For coaching enquiries www.melissagracept.com Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 44 How To Tackle Overeating

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 16:15


    This has come straight off the back of a topic from my wonderful 6-6 gals. How to tackle overeating, and have 'some' not 'all'. I have highlighted 2 mindset tips for this that are game-changing plus a couple of practical tips you can action this week. Any qs? Drop me a message on Insta @melissagracept Thank you for listening xx

    Ep 43. Got a holiday booked? I got you.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 19:03


    If you've got a holiday booked in the next 6 months then this is for you! THIS IS NOT A QUICK FIX/CRASH DIET/SHRED. We don't do those here. These are the exact methods I use with my clients to work on their physical goals and their mindset so they can go on holiday feeling like a 10/10. They don't come back feeling guilty, they never need a post-holiday detox and they feel their BEST in swimwear! Give it a listen and let me know what you think! Drop me a DM @Melissagracept If you want any more info about who I am, what I do - www.melissagracept.com Thank you for listening! x

    Ep. 42 3 Most common weight loss struggles for women

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 20:40


    This was a FANTASTIC question one of my 6-6 Gals asked me last week in the Q+A. (cheers Chloe) I might also make a part 2 for this because I could easily name more of the most common struggles I have come across over the years with the women I have coached. Anyway, enjoy this one and let me know if any of this resonates with you @melissgracept Thank you for listening x (Sorry about the background noise - I didn't realise it had picked up that much but I was not going to re-do this gem of an ep.)

    Ep. 41 It's not the action, it's the reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 7:58


    If you've ever been dieting and let bad days/days off plan absolutely derail your week - then this is for you! This episode is going to help you stop starting again on Monday, and help you actually make progress. Any Qs - Drop me a message on Insta @melissagracept Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 40 How to maintain your weight loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 13:13


    You've lost the weight - now what? You don't want to end up in a vicious cycle of losing and putting back on so here are the steps you need to take to successfully bring yourself up to maintenance. This is exactly what I do with my clients, it works. If you have specific Qs about weight loss, then drop me a DM @melissagracept and I'll happily help. If you'd like more info on who I am and what I do - head over to my website: www.melissagracept.com Thank you for listening xx

    Ep. 39 How to overcome snacking in the evening

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 10:38


    From one snacker to another - If you know that your evening snacking habits aren't helping your fat loss efforts then here are 3 things you can do to help yourself. This is a super common barrier for a lot of people, and these methods are tried and tested! If you need nay more help with this ort anything fat loss then drop me a DM @melissagracept or head to my website Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 38 Don't stress the scales

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 18:50


    This episode is all about how to use scales effectively to monitor your fat loss progress without all the heartbreak! I talk about what normal fluctuations in scale weight are, why you don't need to worry about them, and what to do when the scales aren't your friend. Any Questions - fire them over at @melissagracept If you want more info on who I am and what I do - here it is Thank you for listening x

    Ep. 37 3 Effective Nutrition Goals For Fat Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 11:52


    This weeks episode cover 3 effective, super simple nutrition goals that will help you with your fat loss goal. I also go off on a short tangent about dinner ladies so enjoy that! Any questions - pop me a message over on Instagram @melissagracept For coaching enquiries - www.melissagracept.com Thank you for listening! x

    Ep. 36 Making calories work for you.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 18:30


    Not the other way around! I detest the ideas of having to 'work' or 'earn' calories. So I'm here to tell you how to turn the tables and make calories work for you. Short-term - getting to know your calories, and learning about your foods, can be a game-changing tool for a lot of people when it comes to fat loss. That is what calorie counting should be - a useful tool. Not something to live your life by. In this episode I discuss how to make the best use of calorie tracking/counting - without it taking over your life or becoming a chore. - If of course, you have had previous negative experiences with calorie counting or disordered eating then this will not be applicable to you - Any questions? Would you like me to help you with a realistic, flexible target? DM me @melissagracept Thank you for listening x

    Ep 35. How to guarantee fat loss in 4 weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 14:03


    This weeks episode isn't me giving you a quick fix 4 weeks crash diet don't worry. You know I'm not about that here. It's about some simple things you can implement over the next 4 weeks to help you start to make changes and see some progress. (That initial bit of progress is VERY motivating isn't it?!) Fat loss doesn't need to be all consuming, you don't have to change your entire life, and it doesn't need to be made more challenging than it already is. For more helpful fat loss info head over to my Instagram @melissagracept Thank you x

    Ep. 34 Making the most of January Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 11:41


    Happy New Year! I hope you're well. This weeks episode is all about how to make the MOST out of your motivation in January. I cover how these 3 things can give you success with your fat loss and fitness in Jan and beyond: 1 - Setting a VERY specific goal 2- Choosing ONE thing to focus on. 3 - The value of accountability Any questions - If you want to take the plunge and make some big progress in Jan - head over to www.melissagracept.com and let's chat about coaching. Also if you're not feeling motivated right now - listen to my episode on Motivation Thank you for listening! x

    The 6-6 Method

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 11:57


    The 6-6 Method is my group online coaching programme that is the antidote to every bad diet you've done in the past. It's 6 habits over 6 weeks that will help you lose fat for good and help you feel good. I'm telling you: Who it's for. Why it's different. How it works. The 6 habits. Price and how to get signed up. If you're ready to sign up - click right here and it will take you to my website. or DM me '6-6' @melissagracept on Instagram or Melissa Grace Fitness on Facebook We start on Monday 8th of January and I can't wait to have you. Thank you for listening x

    Ep 33 Worried about Christmas weight gain? Please don't.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 12:26


    Today's episode is a reassuring hug and some words of wisdom to tackle the feelings of apprehension around this time of year. For anyone who has been making progress with your fat loss goals and you're worried about undoing all of your hard work - this is for you. I know it's a lot easier said than done to 'just relax, it's only a couple of days'. Especially when you've spent the majority of your life dieting on and off and your focus has been weight loss. This episode is going to help you with that. MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HUGE thank you to everyone that listens. Any questions at all - or if you want the inside scoop on my group coaching programme starting in Jan - https://www.melissagracept.com/ Have a lovely week xx

    Ep. 32 Has your motivation dipped?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 11:02


    It's something I call 'The December Dip'. It usually happens this time of year for various reasons, and it's something that is affecting my clients. We're working through it in various ways and I decided to put together this list to help. In the episode there are 5 practical ways to get something done to work towards your fat loss and fitness goal that DO NOT require motivation. Also I get interrupted and scared out of my wits by the window cleaner about half way through so enjoy that! Any questions please let me know @melissagracept If you're ready to embrace your January motivation then apply for coaching here Than you for listening x

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