Your Ideal Body

Your Ideal Body Over 20 years experience. At “your Ideal Body” we provide support and expertise for you to reach your fitness and weight loss goals.

YourIdealBody - Fitness & Nutrition Coach helping women in their late 30’s - 50’s shed body fat and reshape their bodies through functional fitness, Holistic & hormone focussed nutrition plans. Through;
1) Metabolic testing and body composition analysis
2) Personalised Nutrition coaching and meal plans
3) Total weight loss packages

16/04/2026

EASY 10 MINUTE DUMBBELL WORKOUT 🏋️‍♀️

Only got 10 minutes to squeeze in a workout? Here you go!

Try these 6 exercises, 3 rounds or keep going for the 10minutes 🔥

Save for later / Screenshot at the end!

Clients often ask me how often they should weigh themselves... and my answer is simple - whatever keeps you objective🧡We...
16/04/2026

Clients often ask me how often they should weigh themselves...

and my answer is simple - whatever keeps you objective🧡

Weighing yourself should only ever be used for data; to understand what weight you're starting at and what you are measuring.

Not as a vanity metric.
Not to obsess over and worry about.

At the studio, I offer an InBody Composition Analysis which gives you an ACCURATE breakdown of your resting metabolic rate, bone weight, fat, lean muscle and water, used for accurate nutrition and weight loss.

I will discuss your results in depth afterwards, giving you advice on how you can make changes to hit your weight loss goals!

This is a quick, non-invasive analysis, perfect for athletes & those strength training, body builders, and those keen for a deeper understanding of their body and weight loss journey.

Find more about the machine here: https://www.youridealbody.co.uk/body-analysis-and-weight-management/

Or to get booked in, comment "ME" below and I'll send you a message and get you booked in

15/04/2026

Midlife can make your body feel unpredictable – which is exactly why a simple daily routine can be so powerful.

When hormones are shifting, your body thrives on consistency.

Not perfection… just structure you can rely on.

This might look like
– Moving your body every day (even if it’s just a walk)
– Eating regular, balanced meals
– Prioritising sleep where you can

These small habits play a big role in helping to balance hormones, support energy, and reduce stress.

It doesn’t need to be strict or overwhelming. The simpler it is, the more likely you are to stick to it.

What’s one small habit you could build into your day from today? Let me know below 👇

Exercise in menopause needs to be SPECIFIC and this is something most women don't understand👇As we age, our muscle fibre...
14/04/2026

Exercise in menopause needs to be SPECIFIC and this is something most women don't understand👇

As we age, our muscle fibres stop firing as well as they used to.

As women, we’re dominated by slow twitch muscle fibres (best for endurance and stamina),

BUT, we want to work on the fast-twitch muscle fibres as they are responsible for strength, power, and keeping your metabolism higher!

This is why endless cardio often stops working the way it used to for women during midlife.

Your body needs more strength training 💪

Strength training helps...
– Maintain and rebuild muscle
– Support metabolism
– Improve bone health
– Keep you feeling strong and capable

It doesn’t have to be extreme, just consistent and progressive.

Have you included strength training in your routine yet? Or is something putting you off? 👀

Follow my page for more advice if you're a women wanting to exercise comfortably and lose weight in midlife👆

Or feel free to send me a DM for 1:1 support on training and nutrition plans to get you feeling your best in 2026!

14/04/2026

Why you need more than Pilates… 🧘‍♀️

Don’t get me wrong Pilates is great and im SO glad that so many of my clients have found a form of exercise they love.

This post is not to say Pilates is bad, it’s about simply ADDING to it…

By incorporating just 20 minutes of weight training to your weekly exercise routine, around your Pilates classes, you will see improvements to your body composition 👀

You’ll see…
✔️ more definition
✔️ more shape
✔️ more visible muscle tone

Let me know if you do Pilates? Will you consider adding weight training too? Let me know 👇

In recent years, I’ve shifted my focus to working with women going through hormonal changes, struggling with weight gain...
12/04/2026

In recent years, I’ve shifted my focus to working with women going through hormonal changes, struggling with weight gain, and no longer enjoying exercise like they used to.

This is for you if you...
- are a woman in your mid-30s to early-50s
- feel like your body is changing
- struggle to lose weight
- aren't confident with your exercise anymore

Perimenopause could be playing a big role in all of these symptoms.

By working together, we will take back control of your fitness, nutrition, and your hormones! You'll also...

- lose weight
- feel more confident in your body
- understand your hormones throughout perimenopause and menopause
- learn better routines
- have better sleep
- and much more 🧡

If you're interested in more 1:1 support to stop the daily struggle with foods and exercise, please send me a DM for more info about my nutrition and exercise packages 🧡

I'd love to help you feel your best again in 2026!

More info: https://www.youridealbody.co.uk/

Do you know what your daily water in take should be?I have an equation that you can use to find out how much you should ...
10/04/2026

Do you know what your daily water in take should be?

I have an equation that you can use to find out how much you should be drinking daily...

📣Daily fluid intake (in litres) = body weight (kg) x 0.033📣

I weigh 58kg so I should be drinking at least 1.7litres of water a day.

Top tip: I have a 500ml drink of water (from my@sodastreambr ) before every meal 🥘 it helps me feel fuller and take in more water throughout the day

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10/04/2026

Athletic training… what it means and what it involves!?👇👇

Athletic training helps work the fast twitch muscle fibres that are built for power and strength as these help change our body composition and nervous system during menopause.

But we have to deliberately train them so…

By adding in strength work, short bursts of intensity and Zone 2 cardio to your workout plan, you will train more of those fast twitch muscle fibres and progress with your exercise during menopause.

Want to get started?

Follow my page or send me a DM for 1:1 advice on your personal journey and how we can work together to hit your goals 💪

Weight gain in your 40s is rarely about willpower.It is usually about using strategies that no longer match your physiol...
09/04/2026

Weight gain in your 40s is rarely about willpower.
It is usually about using strategies that no longer match your physiology.

Hormonal changes can influence:
• fat distribution
• muscle maintenance
• energy levels

This is why eating less and doing more cardio often leads to frustration.
The solution is not harder dieting.
It is a smarter approach:
structured training
intelligent nutrition
consistent habits

Follow me for Clear direction without the confusion.

https://www.youridealbody.co.uk/

09/04/2026

Progression in the gym is NOT about how much weight you’re lifting

it’s about HOW you are lifting the weights!

A slower rep or a deeper range of motion helps to change what the muscle has to do.

Slower reps help you build muscle and improve control because the time under tension is being maximised, forcing the muscle to do more of the work.

During perimenopause / menopause this is key 🔐 because the goal is to encourage your body to hold onto muscle for longer and build the muscles you have 💪

Do you weight train? Or are you put off my weight training? Let me know below ⬇️

07/04/2026

At Your Ideal Body, we have a medically approved metabolic and body composition analyser, which can give an exact breakdown of your resting metabolic rate, bone, fat, lean muscle and water.

The InBody Analyser uses a bio-electrical impedance (BIA) to accurately measure the quantity of fat, lean muscle and the water you have in your body.

How it works in 3 steps👇
1. Step on the machine, making sure feet and hands are on the electrical plates
2. the machine starts to measure your weighting kilograms (it does not hurt!)
3. it takes about 20 seconds to analyse you

We will then discuss the results together in depth

This is the most accurate analyser on the market and is used in many hospitals around the world - we are one of the only places in Cornwall that has access to one 👏

WHY use this machine?!

Well, sadly, you don’t know what is changing during your diet phase unless you measure it.

So during your appointment, we will fully interpret your results and give you the best suggestions on where and how to make improvements - for nutrition and exercise.

The results sheet is a fully comprehensive document for you to take away and refer to at your leisure.

The test is quick and non-invasive and an appointment takes 50 minutes.

📍 in our studio in Truro, Cornwall

Interested in accessing this information so you can have an accurate starting point?

Comment 'ME' if you'd like to book in, or feel free to send me a message to book your appointment 🧡

Another 5 star review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This is a lengthy review so please read to the end, but spoiler alert, she ran a 10km rac...
02/04/2026

Another 5 star review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a lengthy review so please read to the end, but spoiler alert, she ran a 10km race after completing our 12 week nutrition plan..

"I reached out to Charmaine after seeing a Facebook post regarding a 12 week programme including a meal plan and exercise plan particularly targeting peri-menopause and menopause.

I was particularly interested in an exercise plan as I really didn't know where to start. I had followed similar meal plans before so meal prepping was familiar to me. However, I found Charmaine's meal plan far more convenient for my hectic life and being on a two day repeat and 4 week cycle, it saved so much money, no food waste and so much easier to fit in.

Preparation is key in my life. I began to enjoy the workouts, after a few attempts (just waking up the joints and muscles I'd forgotten to use). Also, I found the suggested supplements made a huge difference.

I remember, on our first meeting Charmaine asked "what do you want most", and although I knew I had weight to shift, it wasn't top priority. I answered "to start living and not just existing", every day I just went through the motions to survive, I felt like I was in the body of 80year old - my joints ached, and kneeling was painful. I needed daily naps during the afternoon crash, I had regular headaches and migraines, even headaches waking me up in the night and would last for days!

The diet and supplements sorted this almost instantly. At first the exercise plans were a struggle on the knees, but as I persevered it became easier and I felt the improvement, and quickly it complimented my 10k London Winter Run for Cancer Research training (I hadn't even run a 1km before this).

I now have a good base knowledge regarding my food choices and exercise plans, and am looking forward to continuing to see where it takes me. Have another 10k and Half Marathon booked during the year!"

Wow! Just Wow! Caroline has completely smashed her 12 week programme and I'm SO proud of her for running the 10k London Winter Run for Cancer Research 👏 🏅 What an achievement!

https://www.youridealbody.co.uk/

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Your Ideal Body - Provides Personalised Fitness and Weight loss coaching. Bringing 16 years expertise to help you reach your health and weight management goals.

We achieve this through the following systems: 1) Metabolic testing and body composition analysis 2) Personalised Nutrition coaching and meal plans 3) Group and one to one fitness programming