March 24, 2017

Your Summer Body starts now

As the evenings are getting brighter, we are now seeing glimpses of spring time and we are thinking about our summer bodies. It’s not too late […]
March 20, 2017

Beat emotional eating

I’ve been there. It’s Monday Morning, you’ve overindulged all weekend, you put on the old comfy black, baggy clothes because all your thin clothes are too […]
March 5, 2017

The ‘healthy’ and ‘low fat’ foods that are actually making you fatter

Are you eating certain diet or health foods in a bid to get thinner, but actually getting fatter? Unfortunately, nutrition is full of all sorts of […]
January 28, 2017

Keen runner Patsy smashing her PB’s as a ‘warrior mum’

As a mother myself, I know how difficult it can be to find the right combination of nutrition and fitness to gain results, especially when your children […]
January 19, 2017

“After crippling knee pain, Tara’s programme has changed my life”

When Claire McLaughlin-Woods first joined my programme in April 2016, she weighed almost 14 stone and suffered from excruciating pain in her knee. Such was the […]
December 20, 2016

My two fingers up to the Xmas diet guide

Let’s be realistic! I’m not going to be a hypocrite and tell you to sidestep certain food and drinks over the next few weeks. If you […]
December 13, 2016

Breaking those fat loss plateaus

Understanding fat loss plateaus Discouragement and frustration may cause some people to give up even when they are so close to the finish line.  Many people […]
December 13, 2016

Using the ‘good’ to justify the ‘bad’

When it comes to your health and fitness, can we use the “good” to justify the “bad”? A lot of people are happy to put in […]
December 12, 2016

‘I was out of control with my eating, drinking and lazy lifestyle’

It is always so heartening when my clients genuinely make a lasting difference to their lifestyle – whether that is through shedding the pounds or finding […]
December 6, 2016

Fit goals for every stage of a woman’s life

Whether you are a teenager, starting to claw your way up the corporate ladder, starting a family or enjoying retirement, there is no bad age to […]
December 6, 2016

Fat loss mistakes when going low carb

There is no doubt about it, cutting your carbohydrates and increasing protein is the simplest way to get lean fast. The best thing about lower carb […]
December 6, 2016

Top fat loss saboteurs and how to avoid them!

More and more of us are working out in the quest for a better body.  In a waking week of just over 100 hours, we might […]
December 6, 2016

BIG mistakes women make when trying to change their bodies

I still feel a lot of women out there don’t have all the information they need in order to use the most effective strategies when it […]
December 6, 2016

Do you suffer from ‘Unharmonious Hormones’?

Your hormones have an influence on how you burn fat.  They do not require medication to get secreted, just a healthy lifestyle that consists of appropriate […]
December 2, 2016

Low carb is not a one-size fits all!

The first thing I look at when I consult with a client is the level of processed carbohydrates they are consuming, as well as the amount […]
December 2, 2016

Law student Beth aces at clean eating

Law student Beth McCall is proof positive that by making clean eating an essential part of her life, anything is possible. Now in her final year […]
November 23, 2016

The most important muscle in the body

The Most Important Muscle in the Body I’m convinced that the most important part of losing weight and getting in great shape is making up your […]
November 23, 2016
protein for fat loss

Will protein bulk me up?

Will protein bulk me up? The most common worry from ladies who attend my personal training and and online 6 week better bodies nutrition coaching is […]
November 17, 2016

My top tips for getting seriously toned

Do you want to get seriously toned? Then let me give you my top 10 tips for success: When women say they want to get toned, […]
November 16, 2016

How do I gauge the success of a nutrition plan?

Most of us gauge our weight loss progress by the number on the bathroom scales. I don’t!  There are many more variables and better ways of […]
November 10, 2016

‘Losing weight was a bonus, but happy new me was priceless’

As a working mum of three, midwife Charlene Greensword admits she had become “stuck in a rut” and was edging towards depression when she finally took […]
November 1, 2016

“Bridesmaid duties gave me the motivation I needed”

After trying various different diets with little or no success, Ailish Daly discovered the key to her motivation lay in being asked to perform bridesmaid duties […]
October 25, 2016
What you should be doing in your workout

7 things we should be doing in our workouts but aren’t.

7 things we should be doing in our workouts but aren’t. There is so much misinformation out there in regards to training and dieting, we can […]
September 26, 2016
How to flatten your tummy fast

How to flatten your tummy fast

Are you training regularly and eating well but still struggling to get rid of the soft and squidgy belly despite your best efforts? Then let me […]
September 26, 2016

Tips on how to build a nice booty

A nicely shaped bum can do wonders for your physique and your confidence. Here are 6 training tips on how to get great glutes 1.Wake up […]
September 26, 2016

How to incorporate an hour of activity into your busy working day

New research published has found that there is a greater risk of dying for those who sit for 8 hours a day and do low amounts […]
September 26, 2016

Fitbits

Whoever thought that a fitness tracker would make them skinny is delusional!  Its like saying I bought a new pair of trainers , I am now […]
September 26, 2016

Training with weights at home

I would really love to start training with weights as I’ve heard it great for shaping and toning, but I have no time to get to […]
September 26, 2016

HOLIDAYS

I m going on holiday abroad and won’t get to the gym, how do I maintain my fitness? I suggest doing Hiit ( High Intensity Interval […]
September 26, 2016

Use Macronutrients Properly

My Personal trainer says that its really important to use macronutrients properly for fat loss, I’m confused as I thought it was calories in Vs Out? […]
March 20, 2017

Beat emotional eating

I’ve been there. It’s Monday Morning, you’ve overindulged all weekend, you put on the old comfy black, baggy clothes because all your thin clothes are too […]
March 5, 2017

The ‘healthy’ and ‘low fat’ foods that are actually making you fatter

Are you eating certain diet or health foods in a bid to get thinner, but actually getting fatter? Unfortunately, nutrition is full of all sorts of […]
January 28, 2017

Keen runner Patsy smashing her PB’s as a ‘warrior mum’

As a mother myself, I know how difficult it can be to find the right combination of nutrition and fitness to gain results, especially when your children […]
January 19, 2017

“After crippling knee pain, Tara’s programme has changed my life”

When Claire McLaughlin-Woods first joined my programme in April 2016, she weighed almost 14 stone and suffered from excruciating pain in her knee. Such was the […]
December 13, 2016

Breaking those fat loss plateaus

Understanding fat loss plateaus Discouragement and frustration may cause some people to give up even when they are so close to the finish line.  Many people […]
December 13, 2016

Using the ‘good’ to justify the ‘bad’

When it comes to your health and fitness, can we use the “good” to justify the “bad”? A lot of people are happy to put in […]
December 12, 2016

‘I was out of control with my eating, drinking and lazy lifestyle’

It is always so heartening when my clients genuinely make a lasting difference to their lifestyle – whether that is through shedding the pounds or finding […]
December 6, 2016

Fit goals for every stage of a woman’s life

Whether you are a teenager, starting to claw your way up the corporate ladder, starting a family or enjoying retirement, there is no bad age to […]
December 6, 2016

Fat loss mistakes when going low carb

There is no doubt about it, cutting your carbohydrates and increasing protein is the simplest way to get lean fast. The best thing about lower carb […]
December 6, 2016

Top fat loss saboteurs and how to avoid them!

More and more of us are working out in the quest for a better body.  In a waking week of just over 100 hours, we might […]
November 23, 2016
protein for fat loss

Will protein bulk me up?

Will protein bulk me up? The most common worry from ladies who attend my personal training and and online 6 week better bodies nutrition coaching is […]