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Masters Degree awarded Nutritionist Marta Holman. Helping people live a healthier life

Good nutrition, or the lack of it, is being recognised more and more as a significant contributor to chronic illnesses, poor sleep, stress, children`s behavioural disorders, fatigue, digestive issues, skin conditions and the list goes on. It does not have to be this way!......Being a slave to a bottle of pills is not the only option! Every person is beautifully unique and their nutritional needs a

re equally diverse. By taking the time to know and understand my clients fears, issues, concerns and objectives , I am able to provide them with personalised nutritional support to help them achieve their goals. I am Marta Holman a Masters degree qualified Nutritional Therapist and I am passionate about your health, happiness and well being, just get in touch if you want help.

25/04/2026

My first time making ceremonial cacao 🤎

It is nourishing and surprisingly satisfying for something so simple.

Here’s why I’ll be adding this into my routine 👇

🍫 Nutrient-dense
Rich in magnesium, iron, potassium + antioxidants to support overall health
⚡ Natural energy (without the jitters)
Contains theobromine, a gentler, more stable boost than coffee
🧠 Supports mood & focus
Magnesium helps promote calm, clarity, and emotional balance
❤️ Heart health support
High in flavanols linked to improved blood flow and cardiovascular health
🥑 Supports satiety & metabolic health
Healthy fats + fibre = more stable energy and fewer cravings

For anyone wondering…

A typical serving (20–30g) is around 120–180 kcal, so it’s small but powerful.

This one is staying 🤎
I got mine at .

23/04/2026

Craving something sweet?

Instead of reaching for a chocolate bar, try this protein-rich mousse 👇

✨ Simply:

• Dissolve 1 pack of jelly in 200ml hot water
• Let it cool slightly
• Blend with 250–300g cottage cheese or high protein natural yoghurt
• Chill until set

That’s it! Creamy, satisfying and the whole portion packs around 50g of protein 💪

Want to keep it low sugar? Just use a sugar-free jelly.
Sweet tooth = sorted!

20/04/2026

Weekend reflections after 5 day fasting mimicking programme ✨

I have noticed I feel less hungry overall, and I get full on smaller portions. Maybe I’m just more in tune with my hunger and fullness cues now… but either way, it feels like a win 🙌

I’m eating more mindfully, choosing to eat when I’m actually hungry, not just because it’s “time” or because food is there. I havent been snacking. And the biggest surprise? No cravngs for sweets… and I LOVE chocolate 🍫

My lovely friend even bought me some pistachio Lindt chocolates, and I haven’t touched them yet. They are safely hidden from my family for later 😂.

Other wins:

✨ Feeling great overall
✨ Improved deep sleep
✨ HRV has increased
✨ Got through a tough HYROX session yesterday (it was hard!) but feeling strong

Breaking my fast on Friday was all about keeping it gentle and nourishing, think simple, balanced, and easy to digest foods to ease my body back in.

It’s amazing what happens when you slow down and really listen to your body.

17/04/2026

Just completed the fasting mimicking program and I’m seriously proud I pushed through 💪

The toughest moment? Last night hosting 3 lovely friends + 5 extra kids… cooking, serving, and soaking up the chaos while I stuck to water and herbal tea. I am not going to lie, that took some discipline 😅 but also felt weirdly empowering.

For those who don’t know, Prolon is a 5-day fasting mimicking programme designed to put your body into a fasting state while still providing small amounts of nutrients. It’s all about supporting longevity, cellular repair and metabolic reset.

Some of the benefits linked to it:

✨ Supports cellular regeneration (hello, autophagy)
✨ Improves metabolic health
✨ Can reduce inflammation
✨ Supports healthy aging and longevity
✨ Helps reset eating habits and cravings

I didn’t do this for weight loss but I started at 64.9kg and finished at 62.1kg… and for the first time ever, I can actually see my abs 👀😁.

More than anything, this was a mental challenge and a reminder of what consistency and discipline can do.

I’m now going to run my own group fasting mimicking program starting May 11th. DM me for details, I’ll support you all the way through 🙌.

16/04/2026

Day 5. The final stretch of my 5-day fasting mimicking programme with Prolon UK 💪

Yesterday started strong, but by around 4pm… wow. Once I’d eaten everything from box 4, the hunger really kicked in. Not just a little “I could eat” feeling. The real, persistent hunger. And honestly, I was tempted to give in.

This journey has taught me so much already. Hunger isn’t just physical, it’s emotional, habitual, and sometimes just… boredom. I’ve realised how often I reach for food:

💫 for pleasure
💫because it’s there
💫while cooking for my family (the sneaky picking adds up!)

Still cooking meals for everyone while doing this has probably made it even harder 😅

But I’m not a quitter. When I commit to something that challenges me, I see it through. Someone once said, “only quitters lose” and I’m not about to be one.

A quick thought on hunger: it comes in waves. It can feel intense, but it passes. It’s your body signalling, but not always an emergency. Learning to sit with it, even briefly is powerful.

One more day. Let’s go 🔥

15/04/2026

The Fat-Burning Peak💪

Day 4 on Prolon UK fasting mimicking programme and I’m feeling so good! This is where things really shift. My body is now highly efficient at burning fat for fuel, inflammation starts to drop, and that “fasting glow” and mental clarity really kick in.

I was very happy to see olives on the menu this morning 😅 Honestly, I’m loving the process so far. It’s been exactly the reset I needed.

Since the Easter holidays, I’d slipped into constant snacking, eating just because the food was there, not because I was actually hungry 🤦‍♀️

One of the main reasons I wanted to try a longer fast was for the health benefits, not weight loss (however I dropped 1.9kg since Sunday), and the science behind it is fascinating.

During this phase, the body switches into autophagy: a natural process where our cells “clean out” damaged components and recycle them. Think of it as a deep internal reset.

Why is this so powerful?

✨ Supports cellular repair
✨ Helps reduce inflammation
✨ Promotes longevity and healthy ageing
✨ Improves metabolic efficiency

It’s amazing to know our body is doing all of this behind the scenes while I simply follow the process.

I’m feeling lighter, clearer, and genuinely energised.

If you’ve ever been curious about fasting for health and longevity, this is such an interesting journey to explore. DM me if you would like to join my next 5 day fasting mimicking program.

14/04/2026

Day 3 of Prolon Fasting Mimicking Program

Feeling GOOD today 🙌

Yesterday (Day 2) wasn’t the easiest, no extreme hunger, headaches or low energy, but I felt very cold and not 100% all day.

That’s actually quite common during fasting. When your body shifts into fat-burning mode (ketosis), your metabolism slows slightly to conserve energy, and your body produces less heat, hence the chills!

Today is Day 3 and this is where the magic really starts to happen ✨

Your body is now deeper into fat burning and cellular clean-up (autophagy), using stored fat for fuel and becoming more metabolically efficient.

I’m feeling less hungry which is great as there is very little food in box numner 3😅

And… 1.3kg down in 48 hours 👀

Excited to see how the next couple of days go!

13/04/2026

Day 2 of the Prolon journey 👇

I’m down 0.7kg in 24 hours… but let’s be real this is not fat loss.

So what’s actually happening?

When you start something like the Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet kit, your body quickly begins using up its stored energy, called glycogen (this is how your body stores carbs in the liver and muscles).

Here’s the key part:

👉 Glycogen holds onto water
👉 For every 1g of glycogen, your body stores around 3–4g of water

So when glycogen gets depleted in the first 24–48 hours:

✔ You lose water weight rapidly
✔ The scale drops quickly
✔ But it’s not body fat (yet)

This is why early weight loss can look dramatic and also why it can come back just as quickly once normal eating resumes.

The real fat loss (and metabolic benefits) come later, when your body shifts more into fat-burning mode.

So if you are seeing a quick drop on the scale, great motivation, but understand what it actually means.

Progress isn’t just about the number, it’s about what’s happening inside your body.

12/04/2026

Not my usual breakfast this morning… 👀

Today marks Day 1 of my very first 5-day fast mimicking diet using .

Breakfast looked a little different: A choco bar, olives, almond & almond+kale crackers, supplements and mint tea.

I’m trying this out myself first before offering it to my clients, because I always believe in experiencing things firsthand.

Prolon is intended to trigger some degree of autophagy but in a controlled, moderate way, not as intensely as a strict fast. Autophagy is our body’s natural process of breaking down and recycling damaged or old cells to support repair, regeneration and overall health.

I’ll be sharing my journey and results along the way, so stay tuned!

Wish me luck… I might need it 😅💪

11/04/2026

National Pet Day 🐾

I often think about how healthy habits really begin.

With pets, we carefully choose what they eat, feed them regularly, and make sure they get the right nutrition. We do this because we know good nutrition builds strong foundations for their health and wellbeing.

I did exactly the same with my children.

I introduced them to real, nourishing food and build healthy habits from a very young age, before fast food and convenience choices become their preference.

Healthy habits don’t happen by accident. They are created early, through routine, and the food we provide every day.

Today is a reminder that whether it’s our pets or our children the foundations we build early shape a lifetime of health.

❤️

09/04/2026

Yesterday didn’t go to plan.

Life threw one of those unexpected moments my way, and instead of a structured workday, I found myself in A&E with my son.

But today is a new day and I’m back to building my business in the little pockets of time life gives me.
It reminds me a lot of dieting.

You don’t give up on your diet because you had one bad day.

You don’t quit because you missed a workout.

You don’t throw everything away because life got busy.

You reset.
You refocus.
You keep going.

Building a business is the same.

Some days I am organised and productive.
Some days I am working from waiting rooms, between school runs, and in short bursts while looking after my children.

But consistency over time is what creates results:

• Residual income (ask my how to join my team)
• Flexible hours
• Freedom around family
• Being present when your children need you most

It’s not about perfect days.

It’s about showing up again today.

Small steps, small pockets of time, steady progress. 💪

Because just like dieting, the results come from consistency, not perfection.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter everyone! 🐣

I have to admit… I cannot cope with the amount of chocolate my children have received this Easter - enough to keep a small village in a sugar rush for a week!🤣

Chocolate eggs: sugar spikes, energy crashes, mood swings, and the famous “I need a nap after lunch” feeling.

Real eggs: protein, healthy fats, brain support, steady energy, happy hormones, and a full tummy for more than 1 hour.

So this Easter, enjoy your chocolate (of course!), but maybe add a few real eggs to your plate too — your body will thank you 🥚.

Wishing you all a joyful, peaceful, and slightly less chocolate-overloaded Easter!

❤️

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