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Delivering a holistic approach to health and wellness through food and movement

06/11/2025

If there’s one thing I wish more women understood…

it’s that your gut isn’t just about digestion, it’s the foundation for how you feel.

When your gut’s out of balance, everything feels harder: your mood, energy, hormones, even motivation.

But when you start feeding it with real food, colour, fibre, variety… everything changes.

This isn’t about restriction or chasing the next cleanse.
It’s about coming back to the basics that actually work.
Because your gut doesn’t need extremes, it needs consistency.

And once you start giving your body what it recognises, you’ll be amazed how quickly it starts giving back 🥬

22/10/2025

Ever feel tired even though you’re eating well?
You could be doing everything right… and still missing one simple piece.

Iron and vitamin C work together, when you pair them, absorption improves.

But have your supplement or meal with a coffee or green tea? It blocks it. Crazy, right?

Here’s the thing: micronutrients matter just as much as your macros.
🍊 Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron
☕️ Caffeine and green tea can reduce absorption
🥩 Pairing iron-rich foods with vitamin C (think steak + capsicum or spinach + citrus) can make a huge difference to your energy, focus, and hormones.

When we start paying attention to the small things; the vitamins, minerals, and cofactors that make our body work better, we stop feeling like we’re running on empty.

Because sometimes, it’s not that you’re not eating enough… it’s that your body isn’t using what you give it effectively.

These are the tiny details that make a big difference to how you feel day to day.

Because it’s not just about calories or macros, it’s also about getting nutrients that actually work for you.

Ready to go beyond just calories and macros?

✨Let’s rebuild your energy and balance from the inside out — click the link in bio to learn more about our coaching.

20/10/2025

Come grocery shopping with us, it’s our Sunday reset. 🛒
This is where we stock up on the foods that keep us feeling good, fuel our training, and make the week easier.

First up, the staples.
Plenty of whole foods like fresh fruit and veggies, protein sources, carbs, and healthy fats. All the things that make up the bulk of our meals during the week.

These are our everyday basics.
They give us protein, fibre, complex carbs, and nutrients to support recovery, hormones, and energy.
They’re the foundation for balanced meals that actually fuel us, not just fill us. 🌿

But here’s the part people forget, balance also means flexibility.
You’ll also find Coco Pops, Weet-Bix, and Up & Go in our trolley.
And no, it’s not because we’ve “fallen off”, it’s because these foods serve a purpose.

Whole foods are amazing for health and long-term energy, but when it comes to performance sports like Paladin, Hyrox, or hitting PBs in the gym, quick-digesting foods such as cereals, rice cakes, or even lollies can be essential. They provide glycogen that fuels your muscles and helps you move, lift, and perform at your best.

Processed foods aren’t the enemy, they’re tools when used intentionally.

That’s the 80/20 approach in action:
80% whole, nutrient-dense foods that nourish your body,
20% flexible or performance-based foods that make life sustainable and support your goals.

It’s not about perfection, it’s about understanding what your body needs and when. 💪

Fuel smart, not scared.
Reframe the way you see food. 🌿

09/10/2025

Ever grabbed a “high-protein” snack thinking it had to be healthier? 👀

Let’s look at this one : the Vitawerx Puff’d Protein Crisps vs a handful of Maltesers.

Here’s what I found:
🍫 Vitawerx Puff’d Protein Crisps → 305 cals / 19g protein
🍫 Maltesers (25g serve) → 120 cals / 1.5g protein

The biggest difference? The calories, fat, and label.
Vitawerx is marketed as a “high-protein” chocolate, but when you look closer , it’s higher in calories, loaded with sweeteners and fillers, and honestly… not that enjoyable taste-wise (for me anyway 😅).

That extra protein isn’t really a game-changer for the calories you’re spending and it definitely doesn’t make this the healthier choice overall.

You could literally have some Maltesers and a piece of fruit for the same calories, feel more satisfied, and actually enjoy the taste more. 🍫🍎

Moral of the story:
If you want chocolate, have chocolate.
If you like the protein one, that’s fine too.
Just don’t let the label make the choice for you. 💛

✨ Just a little reminder: sometimes the “healthier-looking” option isn’t the better one, it’s just better marketed.

Focus on what actually satisfies you and makes you feel good long after eating it.

If you want to see more of my Fuelling or Fooling series, make sure you follow for MORE. 🙌

07/10/2025

Your gut and your brain are in constant conversation. 🧠💬
 It’s why stress, anxiety, and low mood can often show up as gut symptoms, even when you don’t notice bloating or pain.

That “gut feeling” you get isn’t just a saying. It’s real science. The gut is often called our second brain, home to millions of neurons that talk directly to our nervous system through what’s known as the gut–brain axis.

So when your mind feels under pressure, when you’re overwhelmed, rushing, or constantly “on,” your gut feels it too. Digestion slows, appetite changes, and discomfort can follow.

Inside our coaching, we look beyond food alone. Yes, nutrition plays a huge role, but so do stress levels, sleep quality, mindset, and emotional regulation.

When we start supporting the mind, the gut follows. 🌿
 That’s what holistic health is about: understanding how everything is connected, and learning how to bring your body back into balance from the inside

Reframe the way you see gut health. It’s not just about what you eat, but how you live, think, and feel ✨

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