Bodycarewecare

29/08/2025

CHUTNEY - yes please

A very kind client handed me these beautiful plums this morning before class. Thank you.

I came home grabbed a cuppa and made roast tomato, garlic and plum chutney. I use lots of herbs and spices and we will wait six weeks before popping open one of the jars.

I then made lunch - cheesy toast with this season's apples and gorgeous Irish soda bread. I used some chutney I made last year. Chutney is a total treat. It takes time love and attention, but it is well worth the effort.

27/08/2025

BOOST YOUR WELL-BEING THIS WEDNESDAY

The best treats are from nature. Yoghurt, homemade granola and the finished compote.

Why don't you try?

25/08/2025

MOVING WITH PURPOSE - RESTING

When we want to stay as fit as we can - we train but we are humans and pick up viruses like COVID. We need to continually stay strong and watch for the signs of being rundown. We may keep our bodies, mind and souls healthy. The benefit when a virus strikes - we recover as quickly as our body allows us to heal. We do need to reduce our sugar levels to the bare minimum, eat really well boosting the immune system - if appropriate paddle our feet in the sea, lie down and rest and recover. Viruses pass but we need to respect the fact that we have an infection and not try carrying on as normal regardless.

I cycled on Sunday, Richard rested as he tested positive for COVID on Saturday. We managed a small walk at Cove. He managed some good food I made and continues to move around a little between rests.




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22/08/2025

DOES FOOD MAKE YOU SMILE AND HAPPY?

This week's been special.  Every week's special when you love life (we are lucky I know but we keep grounded and live a simpler life). Richard and I had our 15th wedding anniversary.  Did we manage to celebrate - yes - with a delicious local lunch thanks to the team

We had a fabulous double-baked cheese soufflé and a delicious lemon chicken salad.  Well worth a visit. The food is great and we love the team who make you so welcome.

I have been busy in the kitchen - first harvesting elderberries and last night made a cordial which we can dilute with water, add fizzy water or prosecco (if you are celebrating with friends).  

Have a great weekend.

K x

13/08/2025

Why do we write about Wednesday well-being?

Because we care - lots about the people who follow us !!!!!

Richard and I get it.  We want to help you boost your well-being - mind, body and soul. You will then pay it forward to another human being.

If you do nothing else today - say something positive to yourself and another human.  Why because you care too.

If you want to good to yourself:

Get some exercise
Eat well
Drink some water
Smile and laugh
Have a walk and a blether
And just be true to yourself and get to know yourself positively.

Why - because we care.

Have a great evening.

K ###

11/06/2025

Food is so much more than fuel!!

For me being able to cook is a gift.  I have always been surrounded by food.  My parents were foodies - amazing gardeners and self-made entrepreneurs.  They set the bar high.

Food isn't just fuel it is our future and destiny.  Whatever we eat and drink affects our mind, body and souls.  Hormonally, how we feel, the energy we have and what we are doing to our bodies now and in the future.  If we eat well, our bodies will endeavour to be well. 

With stress comes potentially underlying health problems.  We see it all the time. 

If you don't believe me I want you to look at a project which I truly believe is pioneering led by which will challenge us all mentally.

Monica is one of the most interesting women I have met in 2025.  I was on a course with her over 10 years ago, then went foraging earlier this year with a group when I had the opportunity to chat with her properly.  She is the leading herbalist in Scotland and lectures at the Botanics in Edinburgh.  Her understanding of nature is mind-blowing.

Monica created the

She and 99 others are eating just wild food. Could I do it? Yes, but I would have to suspend teaching for a period.  Would it change my gut make-up - yes.  Would it change my blood - yes.  Would I feel better - yes. Others have been amazing and started the process for us.  The results are inspirational.  Take time to follow this and learn from it.  I have the app.

We eat well in the house but I am now adding in wild food where I can. But this project proves - we can eat better.

Check it out, follow the project and if you can support it, please do so financially - every pound will make a difference.  These people are helping us learn not only how to survive but to thrive and build a healthy relationship with food once again.  The time and commitment to do a project like this is phenomenal.  It is groundbreaking and the food preparation is inspiring.

Check it out



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01/06/2025

SUNDAY SUNRISE

This morning I took myself for two glorious walks. Just me, the dog, and nature. Some of the spectacular moments I captured.

Have a great Sunday.

25/05/2025

⚡New Class Opportunity⚡

Due to demand, I am bringing my Thursday night online Movement and Release class into a face-to-face format.

This class starts on the 29th of May for a five week trial block from 7.40pm to 8.40pm in the Trinity Centre in Haddington.

DM for more information, or to book your space.

Have a great day.

12/05/2025

✨️ Hello, we are Richard and Karen Macaulay

We are movement, pilates, and well-being specialists.

We offer a comprehensive service to meet your needs:

CLASSES

✨️Pilates & movement classes in Haddington.
✨️Classes are face to face and live online.
✨️Maximum of 12 clients per class providing a quality service.
✨️Recordings of our classes if you are unavailable.
✨️Classes run Monday to Friday.
✨️Classes run on 40 weeks of the year.
✨️Recordings are available if we are on holiday.
✨️Membership scheme

ONE TO ONE

🌟One to one private sessions are available for 45 weeks of the year - 45 or 60-minute slots are offered - in a private studio or in your home.

CLIENTS

⭐️ Clients range in age from 14 to 85. We work with those who wish to move better to those with complex needs, disabilities or others who pre - and post operations.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

🌟 We understand that you are unique and have your own individual needs and wishes. We will help to enhance your ability to move well, eat well, have social interaction, and be part of the bodycarewecare community.

⭐️Why don't you come and join us?

⭐️DM for more information

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Karen

11/04/2025

✨️✨️✨️WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US?✨️✨️✨️

Richard and I are introducing new face to face classes to our daily schedule as of Monday the 21st of April 2025 due to the great renewed client demand.

DM if you would like to join us.

Enjoy this beautiful day.

Karen x

21/03/2025

HELLO from Richard & I

What can we offer you:

* Pilates & Movement Classes (max 12 per class)
* One to one private sessions 45 or 60 minute slots
* Recordings of our classes during the week
* Classes Monday to Friday (with flexibility for you)
* Classes 40 weeks of the year
* Clients range in age (14 to 85). Their ability levels can be fit to those with disabilities and pre - and post operations
* Social interaction and the ability to move and feel great are vital for a quality life and open to us all.

To learn about us and how we can help you visit our website https://bodycarewecare.com/

Or DM if any of this is of interest or you have a question.

Have a great weekend.

Karen

Bodycarewecare Movement and Fitness classes take an holistic approach to movement. Leave feeling rejuvenated. Book online or sign up to a membership today.

19/03/2025