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Food Is Life, Basingstoke (2025)

16/10/2025

I’ve been keeping a secret 👀

I gave birth a couple of months ago

To my baby girl, Casey

And you may be a little shocked at my late announcement

But shocked is good, right?

When your friend says to you out of nowhere:

“Wow NAME, you look like you’ve lost weight”

That comment right there from your shocked friend, if you’ve ever received it

I’m sure you will agree sky rockets your self esteem to the moon in that very moment

All your hard work over the past weeks/ months and now people are noticing

You feel accomplished, like you’ve completed life all of a sudden

That’s why I think in a lot of cases keeping a little secret for a while is no bad thing

It’s been lovely keeping Casey to ourselves, away from the world of social media for a while

Finding our feet, and in particular me getting used to 2 under 2 whilst running a business, breastfeeding and all that comes in between

And it’s similar to how I would recommend starting a weight loss journey

(You know the journey that is different to any diet you’ve done before, and this is the one that’s going to stick this time)

Find your feet with it first, and let the rest of the world join in when you’re ready

Because when you’re ready to, you’ll be so pleased you’ll WANT to shout it from the rooftops

Food for thought today…

Welcome to the world, little Casey 💕

14/10/2025

I say to Ty quite often, “one of us it wrong and sadly for you, it’s not me”

It’s healthy to have little arguments as a couple right?

To bottle all the annoying little things up, until they become a big one…

That then causes world war 3?

Or is that just us

Or maybe we’re having the wrong conversations in the first place?

Okay, before this becomes a couples counselling session

Let’s move onto other “wrong conversations”

I’m seeing a lot of them online at the moment, especially from PT’s

And here's an example of what we need far less of:

“I wasn’t motivated for the gym but I turned up anyway because I have goals”

Instead, these are the conversations we should be having:

“I can’t be asked to log my food today but I will anyway because I’ve got goals”

Why?

Because you might burn 100 calories in the gym to help with your calorie deficit

But if you don’t log your food?

You might be 800 calories above maintenance

Meaning a deficit is nowhere in sight

But you “ate well” so can’t understand why you haven’t lost weight this week

This is a reminder that bang for your buck comes from FOOD not exercise

If you’re struggling to lose weight and are focusing on doing MORE exercise

Or killing yourself to do 10K steps every day

I’d really like you to listen to a free resource I’ve created

It will help you understand how to lose your next 6/7lbs / half a stone

By focusing on food alone…

DM me or comment below with the number 10 and I will send it over to you 🫶🏻

08/10/2025

How embarrassing for SW 😬

If you’ve followed me for any length of time you’ll know I’m pretty “nice”

You’ll know I’m not a fan of you following mainstream diets for all the reasons I post about regularly

But I’m rarely ever rude or harsh or judgmental

Until today

When I saw that SW were waiting until 2026 to make changes to their diet rules

And comment how their diet rules will be changing “for the better”

It confirmed in a big heavy grey stone what I’ve always said

THEY ARE JUST A BUSINESS – THEY DON’T CARE ABOUT YOU

They’re waiting until January, when dieters are at their most fragile

When they are most likely to fall for good marketing

They’re drip feeding the news of their changes now

So by the time January rolls around, they’ll cash in on millions of pounds

Will you as a yo-yo dieter suddenly become an individual with a name, rather than a number in January?

No

They’ll continue to take your money, worsen your relationship with food

And ensure you stay over weight to keep you paying them for more years

So they can cash in more millions £££

I’ll leave you today with this thought

If they were really trying to help the dieting industry, and the over weight individual

They would change the “rules” and structure of their dieting system:

NOW

Any thoughts you have on this topic, comment below and let’s chat!!

UGH – I’m triggered

07/10/2025

Jo’s body was falling apart, her words, not mine

And she knew carrying extra weight wasn’t helping

She’d already worked with a couple of PTs online

Their training plans were great…

but deep down, she knew it wasn’t the workouts that were holding her back

It was the food side, the bit that actually makes the biggest difference to weight loss

That’s when she decided to work with a nutritionist (hi 👋)

And instead of overhauling everything she ate

we built her plan around her real life

Her favourite foods stayed in

We just tweaked and balanced things week by week

- no rigid meal plans, no “you can’t have that.”

Fast-forward to today?

Jo’s at her goal weight

She’s eating normally

She’s socialising

And she’s actually enjoying her plan … because it doesn’t feel like a diet anymore

That’s why she’s been able to stay consistent

and why this time, the results have stuck

If you’re a menopausal yo-yo dieter who’s ready to finally reach your goal weight without feeling restricted or starting over every few months…

DM me the word FLEX and I’ll show you exactly how Jo did it, and how we can make it work for you too if you’re the right fit

06/10/2025

A galaxy ripple

What I would compare to sitting by the pool reading a book in 27.6 degree Celsius weather

(Specifically not sitting on the beach, because ugh – dry sand between toes)

158 calories of pure heaven

If you haven’t had a ripple since you can remember, it’s time to change that

Today

Off you pop to the shops, and we’ll chat later

Okay fine, if you’re still here with me, I promised my Instagram following a post about my secret coaching weapon

Reverse dieting

So back to the galaxy ripple…

158 calories for about 3.5 seconds of heaven

You’ll enjoy it, then afterwards forget about the taste of heaven and crack on with your day

So, is that worth the calories?

There is no right or wrong answer to that, it depends totally on your current dieting situation

But hear me out

Dieters follow the galaxy ripple approach, and this is why they remain yo-yo dieters

They can lose the weight in a relatively quick amount of time

But then they forget about it, and crack on with their day (and their life)

The weight slowly creeps back on and before they can say Galaxy Ripple, they’re back to square 1

Instead…If they took an extra 2-3 months and committed to a reverse diet

Meaning, find their new maintenance calories post weight loss and learn how to live within those targets without tracking a single calorie ever again

They wouldn’t have to label themselves as a yo-yo dieter anymore

How cool would that be?

If you’ve never heard of reverse dieting, but are now intrigued at how that could change your life for the better

It might be worth considering a coach, losing weight the sensible way and letting them help you through the reverse diet process

I might know one of those 😛

DM me the word REVERSE and I’ll see if I can help 🫶🏻

17/09/2025

I wasn't going to write this post, but my inbox is full of messages asking "Is it too late to apply for the 20% off?"

The answer is no... but barely

Here's the situation:

Multiple women applied in the first few days

I have 10 scholarship spots available

Applications close Wednesday 17th @ 9pm (TONIGHT)

What I'm seeing in the applications breaks my heart...

Women who've gained menopausal weight and whatever they try, they can't shift it

Women who hate the menopausal belly they've inherited

Women who know what worked in the past doesn't work now - but they're waiting for the "right" financial moment

Low self esteem, limited social life because they hate their body and just, stuck in a rut

If you're reading this and thinking "that sounds like me" - this is your moment

Not tomorrow. Not next week. Not when the next scholarship opportunity comes around

Tonight

Because here's what I've learned after 10 years of coaching menopausal women:

The ones who transform their lives aren't the ones waiting for perfect timing OR perfect pricing

They're the ones who say "enough" and take action when the right opportunity presents itself

By tomorrow evening, 10 women will know they're getting the transformation they've been dreaming about at 20% off

20% because, why? It’s my way of celebrating 10 years in business with my Food Is Life family

The others will go back to waiting for "someday" or paying full price later

Which group do you want to be in?

If you haven't applied yet and you're serious about investing in yourself at this reduced rate, comment or DM "READY" and I'll send you the application link

But please - only comment if you're going to submit an application tonight

Don't be the woman who looks back in 6 months wishing she'd taken 10 minutes to apply for the coaching giveaway when she had the chance

Time's running out… 😛

Steph

16/09/2025

This could have been a different story...

Last month, Suzi messaged me: “I wish I’d worked with you when we first spoke. I wasted a year with a local personal trainer instead - I’m fitter but the same weight and dress size.”

Here’s what happened to the women who DID get my coaching:

Tina (52, menopausal, works full time, looks after grandson regularly):

Dropped 3 dress sizes in 6 months

She said: “I wish I had found you sooner”

Kate (2 teenage girls, peri-menopausal, eats out twice a week):

Went from size 20 to 16 in 6 months

Had to buy an entirely new belt after 3 months as no holes were tight enough, and last week threw out her size 20’s out as she’s confident she’ll never need them again

Sarah (retired, cancer survivor, yo-yo dieter her whole life):

2 stone down in 6 months

Would like to lose another 2 stone, and understands how to do that now

The difference?

They got my science-backed approach when the opportunity was available, not after wasting time with approaches that don’t work for menopausal bodies

With coaches that focus on the wrong things (exercise, low carb, macros etc)

This coaching giveaway may be the only time I ever offer this, and Suzi’s message reminded me why it’s so powerful

The women I work with don’t just save money – they transform their entire relationship with food and their bodies while making a smart financial decision

There are 10 spaces available on this giveaway
In celebration of my business turning 10 years old
20% off my premium coaching program

Same results that got Tina, Kate, and Sarah their transformations using my Masters in Nutrition and 10 years of experience

But here’s what I learned: the women who hesitate and “think about it” are the same ones wasting time with approaches that don’t work

The women who comment “READY” immediately?

They’re the ones celebrating dropping 1-5 dress sizes
Which woman will you be?

Comment or DM “READY” and I’ll send you the application details

Fair warning: Applications close Wednesday 17th @ 9pm, and I won’t be offering this discount again for a while, if ever 😛

15/09/2025

I almost didn’t write this post

But my mum reminded me if I don’t share my story, the women who need to hear it never will

Over 10 years ago, I was the girl who looked like I had it all together - elite athlete, university scholarship, exercising 30+ hours a week

But I was falling apart because those tennis outfits we had to wear for matches clung to me like a newborn baby to the b**b

I remember standing there feeling like a complete fraud

Here I was, supposedly this “healthy” athlete, but I couldn’t even manage my own relationship with food

Here’s what almost stopped me from making changes:

I thought I needed to exercise MORE, not less

I was convinced the problem was my effort, not my approach

The idea that I was doing too much seemed impossible

That breaking point changed everything – but only because I finally tried the opposite approach

My transformation didn’t happen because I found the perfect workout or had more willpower than before

But because I focused on my food intake, dropped my exercise to 3 hours pw, and watched 2 stone fall off
It was like a flip had switched

Over the past 10 years, I’ve guided 500+ menopausal women through their own transformations

Women who were trying everything but getting nowhere, worried about investing in help they weren’t sure would work

I’m celebrating 10 years of Food Is Life and this offer feels perfect

20% off my premium coaching program

I know there’s a woman reading this who is exactly where I was - ready to change but needing it to be financially manageable

Maybe that’s you

Maybe you’re ready to finally figure this out with someone who gets it, using science-backed strategies that actually work

If so, this giveaway could be the turning point you need

Comment below or DM “READY” and I’ll send you the application details

One request: Please only apply if you’re genuinely ready to commit to the process

These giveaway spaces are precious to me, and I want them to go to women who will truly use this opportunity

You deserve to fit into your favourite jeans and understand how to stay in them forever

14/09/2025

I’m offering £20% off my premium coaching, and there’s a story behind why this matters so much to me

I watched my mum yo-yo diet ever since I was fresh out the womb

She’d tried everything - every fad diet, every quick fix, every “miracle” solution

Nothing stuck

The real issue? She knew what to do, just couldn’t do it by herself

But she kept saying “I can’t afford a coach right now, life is too expensive as it is.”

Sound familiar?

The difference wasn’t willpower or motivation

It was having someone in her corner who understood her specific situation and could guide her through the inevitable obstacles – at a price she could actually manage

Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the honour to:

✅ Help 500+ women drop 1-5 stone without feeling hungry, deprived or restricted

✅ Work with clients across the UK, USA, AUS, South Africa, Canada and Ireland

✅ Prove that you can drop 1-5 stone without cutting out food groups or feeling deprived

My mum was actually one of my first success stories

Today nearly 10 years on, she’s 2 dress sizes down, feels slim and happy, and can open her wardrobe of a morning and pick out whatever she dang likes

Here’s the thing...

I know there are women reading this right now who are exactly where my mum was

Ready to invest in themselves but needing that financial breathing room to make it happen

That’s why I’m opening up these 20% giveaway opportunities

This isn’t charity – it’s removing the biggest barrier for menopausal women who are ready to do the work but need the investment to be more manageable

This is a one time offer, whilst celebrating my business being 10 years old this month

If that’s you, comment “READY” below and I’ll send you the details

Fair warning: These 10 giveaway spaces are for committed individuals only

If you’re just price shopping, please give this opportunity to someone who truly needs it 🫶🏻

13/09/2025

I’m launching my biggest giveaway to date – 20% off premium coaching spots are up for grabs

Why? I hear you ask

Two reasons:

#1 - Whilst scolding my skin in my nice hot shower on Tuesday I realised it’s been 10 years since I launched my business

Looking back, I realized something awesome:

Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege to:

✅ Help 500+ women drop 1-5 stone without feeling hungry, deprived or restricted

✅ Work with clients across the UK, USA, AUS, South Africa, Canada and Ireland

✅ Watch menopausal women fit into their favourite jeans again when they thought it was impossible

✅ Teach every client how to lose the weight and keep it off for the rest of their lives

#2 - I want to celebrate this milestone

I’ve spent 10 years perfecting how I deliver results for overweight menopausal yo-yo dieters, combining my Masters in Nutrition with real-world experience

But here’s the real reason this matters to me:

I remember when those tennis outfits clung to me like a newborn baby to the b**b

Back in my 20’s I obtained a 4 year tennis scholarship to University in the USA

I was exercising 30+ hours a week but couldn’t shift the weight because I was eating 3-4 plates at dinner and hitting McDonald’s at midnight after library sessions

When I retired from tennis, came back to the UK, I dropped my exercise to 3 hours a week and focused on my food intake instead

I watched 2 stone fall off and it felt incredible

It was like a flip had switched and I was all here for it

That fire has never gone out

Over 10 years on, I’m still maintaining my body weight while living a life and eating normally

Managing meals and snacks in a balanced way, eating mini cheddars every day and never turning down a cold pint in summer at the pub

Because my clients trust me with their transformations, I now get to help menopausal women around the world discover they CAN shift that stubborn weight

And I want to give back in a meaningful way

Insert: giveaway

This offer is only available to committed menopausal women ready to transform their lives at 20% off my premium coaching package

Comment or DM me “READY” and I’ll send you the application information 🫶🏻

04/09/2025

Being self employed comes with it’s stress, complications and risks

But it also allows me the freedom to block out my calendar for a few hours on a Thursday

To head to the local café with my parents to celebrate my dad’s 60th

I’m grateful for the time pressure that comes with running a business, raising a child and trying to keep some normality of ME thrown in there too

What I think I’ve figured out is that life is a series of choices

And taking the risks, loving deeply and laughing often is the key

Maybe tomorrow’s outlook on life might look different

But today, I’m feeling grateful 🫶🏻

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