I tried every fad diet
I was overweight my entire childhood, up until the age of 30. I tried every fad diet, enlisted as a Weight Watches member; you name it, I've done it. But none of them were sustainable. In 2015 I found a love of running which turned into an obsession. I became a run leader, and motivated others by taking them on group walks and runs. I lost more weight than I ever had before, plus I was getting fit at the same time. I had struck gold, or so I thought...
The Story So Far
I've been where you are, let me tell you...
Over the past 6 years I have undergone a HUGE transformation, from learning to cope with an anxiety disorder and depression to losing 4.5 stone. I started Whole Health And fitness to share my life-changing finds and create a movement of Healthy, Happy, Humans.
Your body is precious ...look after it.
In 2018, my running days were literally over, after injuring my ankle. It was my body's way of telling me I was putting it under too much strain. I spiralled into a bout of depression and anxiety and it was only after a brief encounter with a neighbour, that a new door opened after she told me about a mindfulness retreat she had been too. I began meditating, and doing yoga, something I had previously enjoyed. This combination helped me to focus on building a positive mindset.
Simple and healthy habits
When I was told to 'eat a piece of cake' to make me feel better I started researching about refined sugar. Game-changer! I was staggered to learn that it has a direct impact on your mental health and increases anxiety and depression. With a passion to spread this to the masses, I sought the expert advice of nutritionist Neleta Winter and together we invented my 12-week programme. If we focus on the fuel we are putting into our body, it will enable us to feel healthier and happier both physically and mentally. The 4 pillars under Whole Health & Fitness all thrive on one another and encourage us to form healthy and sustainable habits.