“Do Better”. Something I repeatedly said to people when they were being a bit pants, way before I came on the performance coaching scene. When I made the leap into nutrition and mindset, it was the obvious choice as my “catch phrase”. But I have some explaining to do. Because some of you over-achievers have …
In my last two blogs, I explained why NOW is the time of year to be setting some big scary goals. I also showed you how to set “process goals” to take the big scary goal from something far out of reach, to something real, that you can actually achieve. BUT. I still don’t think …
Kay. You had the “why you should be doing it now instead of getting behind and waiting til you’ve got the fairy lights up” talk (if you didn’t, go read this here blog because it’s REALLY IMPORTANT). Now you’ve had the why, it’s time for the HOW. Most people, when setting goals, tend to think …
The concept of “free time” often seems like a luxury when you have a thousand plates to spin. The delicate balance of running a business, raising a family, staying healthy and maintaining your own identity in amongst all that, means that anything not planned basically isn’t happening. We kind of know that and yet so …
Why NOW is the time to plan your year – don’t wait for January! Read More »
Triathletes right now are sliding into the off season, squeezing out the last few races they can find, hunting out the last few “Medal Mondays” before the season comes to a close, the open water swims cease and for many, thoughts turn to next season and what needs to be done over winter to get …
Performance isn’t just “Turning it on”, it’s about knowing when to “turn it off” too… Read More »
In the first episode of series 3 of my Do Better Podcast, I touched upon some stuff I think I’ve always struggled with and perhaps never properly dealt with as an athlete; how closely my identity is tied to being an athlete and what pressure that puts on me to look a certain way. It …
The Pitfall of Tying Self-Image to Self-Worth as an Athlete. Read More »
How many times do you find yourself pausing your doom scrolling when you come across a little delicious looking recipe that says “healthy cookie dough!” or “high protein pancakes just like the ones you really love!”? Yeah all the time. Because in today’s era of information, we are FLOODED by all these suggestions of what …
For many years, we have been led to believe that leaving the house without toast or cereal is a sin and makes will set us up for being hungry, cranky and unproductive for the rest of the day. But fresher evidence, suggests this might not be the case. So is breakfast really the most important …
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Read More »
“I really need to lose some weight” is synonymous with immediately downloading this handy free app, MyFitnessPal. It’s free, it’s got a MAHOOSIVE database of foods with calorie and macro data for the UK and US and it’s pretty easy to use. When it comes to tracking calories, macronutrients, MyFitnessPal is a fantastic tool. But …
The sunny allure of summer brings with it longer days, outdoor workouts, and, for many parents, the delightful (yet often hectic) presence of children enjoying their summer break. As you juggle work, childcare, and athletic pursuits, it might seem nearly impossible to prioritise rest and recovery. Added to that, the allure of a warm summer …
#5 Integrating Recovery into Your Busy Summer of Work, Family, and Training Read More »
