Lucy Edwards - Nutrition and Natural Therapies

22/03/2026

3 ways I sped up my recovery while training for my black belt 🥋

1. **Loaded up my coffee ☕️**
I added dried cloves to my daily coffee. Cloves are a natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory, helping to ease soreness and support recovery.

2. **Upgraded my protein 🥤**
I used a protein powder with added greens. Ingredients like wheatgrass, barley grass, and chlorella are rich in antioxidants, helping repair oxidative stress from intense training.

In November I achieved my black belt at the age of 40, and the only women at our dojang to achieve this. Here are just some of the ways I looked after myself.

3. **Focused on breathwork 🌬️**
Controlled breathing helped reduce anxiety under pressure—but the real magic? Nasal breathing releases nitric oxide, a natural vasodilator that supports heart health and speeds up recovery.

If you’re training hard and want to recover smarter (not just push harder), I can help.

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19/03/2026

Being a service-based business owner is no joke.

You’re not just showing up to deliver an amazing service, you’re also juggling socials, marketing, networking, budgeting, strategy, planning, bookings, admin, promotions… the list goes on 😅

Yes, my husband helps with Xero and we have an accountant. I’ve brought in a publicist at times, and I occasionally work with assistants or collaborators. But at the end of the day, the workload still sits with me… and it can feel overwhelming.

Today I had a meeting with my old coach something I haven’t done in years because I’ve been so busy and booked out most weeks. And wow… it reminded me how valuable that support is.

Having a coach gives you unbiased feedback, helps you find your blind spots, and brings fresh perspective, clarity, and motivation. His support was actually a huge turning point for me 5 or so years ago when I started taking my business seriously.

And funnily enough, now some sessions are a two-way exchange ...I even find myself sharing ideas and strategies that have worked for me too🥲 .

If you’re in business and feeling stretched, I can’t recommend having the right support enough 🤍

If you’d like to connect with Mark Wager, you can reach him here:
https://www.australasianleadershipinstitute.com/Leadership-blog (make sure you mention my name!)

And if you’re in the natural health space and looking for coaching, I’d love to support you. I offer personalised options for all budgets ✨
Email: info@lucynutriton.co.nz

15/03/2026

Feeling drained, anxious, or stuck on an emotional rollercoaster? 😔🎢

What if the way you *eat* could help calm your mind and support a more balanced mood?

Imagine waking up with *steady energy, clearer thinking, and a nervous system that actually feels supported.* ✨

In **Nourish Your Nervous System**, I share simple, practical nutrition strategies to help you take back control of your mental wellbeing.

Join one of New Zealand’s leading nutritionists, Lucy Edwards, for a *powerful 35-minute wellness talk* designed to help you understand how food directly impacts your mood and nervous system. This updated session builds on the highly acclaimed *Eating for Anxiety* presentation and gives you science-backed tools you can start using immediately.

In this talk you’ll learn:
✅ The key foods and nutrients that help calm your nervous system and boost mood naturally
✅ Which foods may be worsening anxiety or even mimicking its symptoms
✅ How your nervous system works and what you can do nutritionally to support it

🎥 Downloadable MP4 – watch anytime, at your own pace.
Perfect if you want practical guidance you can *revisit whenever you need it.*

🔥 Special this week:
Usually *$34.99 now just $17.50 (50% off)*

Use code 50% at checkout and start feeling the difference today. 🌿 Link in the bio.

It's time to look after you so that you can live your best life!

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09/03/2026

Six years ago, my brother died suddenly from a stroke linked to an extremely high-stress work environment, among other factors.

Not long after, I started experiencing **paresthesia**. Sometimes it was just a tingling in my fingers or foot. Other times it felt like half my body had gone numb — I couldn’t even feel my face. With two young children at the time, it was terrifying.

I went to my doctor, and he looked at me with a lot of empathy and said:
“There’s nothing medically wrong with you, this is stress.”

At the time it felt frustrating to hear, because it also meant there wasn’t a simple fix. But one of the most powerful things I did during that period was **yoga**. The controlled breathing and movement helped reduce the symptoms and gave me an hour each week that was just for me. Slowly the numbness and tingling started to fade, only returning when life became overwhelming or I had too much on my plate. It became a signal — a warning from my body to slow down.

About a year ago, I started practicing **breathwork regularly**. For me, it didn’t just calm my nervous system almost instantly, it also helped me process old stress and emotions I didn’t even realise I was still carrying.

Breathing and blinking are the only actions that can be controlled by both your *conscious and unconscious mind*, meaning we can intentionally influence our nervous system through breath.

It almost seemed too simple… but it works.

Because I’ve seen how powerful it can be — both in my own life and with my nutrition clients — I decided to train as a *breathwork facilitator* so I could share this tool with others.

If you’re curious about breathwork and how it can support:
✨ Mood
✨ Mental clarity
✨ Physical recovery
✨ Stress reduction
✨ Nervous system regulation

I’m offering **your first breathwork session for half price — $25** (normally $49.99).

📧 Email info@lucynutrition.co.nz to book.

If this resonates with you, please *like, follow, and share* — it helps more people discover tools that support their health and wellbeing. Conditions may apply 💛

05/03/2026

What a lovely day celebrating *International Women’s Day* 💛

The Kāpiti Business Chamber Women in Business Committee absolutely nailed today’s lunch. Such a beautifully organised event with the incredible Suzanne Paul as special guest — what an inspiring story of resilience, courage and reinvention.

Delicious food (I’m still quite full 😅), gorgeous treats, beautiful vibes… and those flower arrangements! 🌸✨

So nice to see some familiar faces and friends — and to meet a whole lot of new ones too!

How lucky are we to have so many diverse, talented and amazing women in business here in Kāpiti. Always an honour to support, donate, and sponsor initiatives that lift our wāhine up.

Here’s to backing each other, celebrating each other, and continuing to grow together 🤍

04/03/2026

✨ As a nutritionist, I often see clients who’ve been recommended or tried extreme diets. Sure, they might give short-term results—but they’re rarely sustainable or truly health-promoting.

Everything we do for our bodies should be an act of love, not punishment. ❤️

If I weren’t a nutritionist but knew what I know now, here are the 3 areas I’d focus on:

1️⃣ Build My Plate First (Before Cutting Anything)

Protein at every meal

Fibre from vegetables, fruit, or wholefoods

Healthy fats

No restriction—just balance first

2️⃣ Fix My Blood Sugar

Stop skipping meals

Avoid “naked carbs”

Prioritise protein + fibre to stabilise energy, cravings & mood
I used to ignore this and it often worsened anxiety & low mood. Most people don’t need a new diet—they need stable blood sugar.

3️⃣ Walk Daily

20–30 mins before intense workouts

Improves insulin sensitivity, mood, digestion & stress resilience. almost any one can do it any where any time. you don't need special knowledge or equiptment.

Simple ✅ Sustainable ✅ Powerful ✅

Does this sound like you? Ready to actually heal and live your best life? Let’s talk!

📩 Email: info@lucynutrition.co.nz

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02/03/2026

✨ Exciting News ✨

I’m excited to share that the wonderful Georgina Nawrocki will be moving in this month and joining the space 🤍

Georgina practises Contact C.A.R.E – a gentle, non-manipulative, martial arts-based bodywork discipline developed in New Zealand. It works by locating and releasing “trapped bone pressure” caused by sudden, shocking, or surprise impacts.

This powerful method aims to:
• Alleviate physical pain
• Release deep tension
• Support emotional wellbeing
• Allow the skeleton to de-compress naturally

Georgina will be practising on Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting on the 25th.

This does mean I’ll no longer be seeing in-person clients on those days, but I’m happy to be able to offer you access to such beautiful complementary care within the same space.

To find out more or to book in with Georgina, head over to her Instagram page ✨

Welcome to the space, Georgina 🤍
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22/02/2026

At Lucy Nutrition, we love supporting people who challenge their bodies to be their best, strongest and fittest 💪🌿

That’s why we’re proud to support the XTERRA Wellington Festival — an off-road celebration packed with goodness on and off the trails.

From a completely unique off-road duathlon to epic mountain biking and trail running, you’ll experience spectacular views, “the best downhill of any XTERRA on the planet”, and true Kiwi hospitality that makes you feel right at home.

With Wellington’s iconic hills, rugged coastlines, and breathtaking views — this is one incredible XTERRA.

🔥 Happening this Saturday the 28th — make sure you register!

✨ Use the code XTERRA15 at checkout to receive 15% off Lucy Nutrition services for all entrants.

✨ PLUS — one lucky person will win a FREE Nutrition consultation with me! Valued at $155

Good luck to everyone entering — see you on the trails 🏃‍♀️🚵‍♂️

19/02/2026

✨ Nourish and Glow Bites ✨

Makes 16 bite-sized balls

Ingredients

1½ tbsp coconut oil

1½ tbsp maple syrup

1½ tbsp peanut butter

1½ tbsp tahini

1½ tbsp collagen powder

1½ tbsp creatine monohydrate

4 tbsp ground almonds

8 squares dark chocolate, chopped into small chunks

Method

Add all ingredients (except chocolate) to a bowl.

Mix until smooth and dough-like.

Fold through chopped chocolate.

Roll into 16 small balls.

Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm.

Store in the fridge.

Main Nutrients (per ball)

Approximate:

~80–90 calories

Healthy fats (nuts, tahini, coconut oil)

Small amount of protein (collagen + nut butters)

Magnesium (dark chocolate + nuts)

Vitamin E (almonds)

Calcium (tahini)

Zinc + iron (nuts + dark chocolate)

Creatine (muscle support)

To be honest mine are usually eaten before I make them into balls! LOL! 😅

Benefits

✨ Supports muscle recovery (creatine + collagen)
✨ Provides steady energy (healthy fats + small carbs)
✨ Rich in antioxidants (dark chocolate)
✨ Supports skin, joints & connective tissue (collagen)
✨ Contains key minerals for hormones and nervous system health

Perfect as:

A pre-workout bite

A post-workout snack alongside extra protein

A nourishing sweet treat

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17/02/2026

✨ 5 DAY Fasting Programme ✨
with Lucy Nutrition

This isn’t a starvation challenge.
It’s a professionally guided 5-day therapeutic fast designed to reset your metabolism, reduce visceral fat, and activate cellular repair.

What’s included:

✔️ Initial 1:1 consult
✔️ Personalised 5-day fasting plan
✔️ Shopping list + daily guide
✔️ Daily check-ins for support
✔️ Post-fast follow-up appointment

What happens in your body?

🔥 You switch into fat-burning mode (visceral fat is preferentially targeted)
♻️ Autophagy activates — your body’s cellular “clean up” and recycling system
🧬 Reduction of senescent “zombie” cells
✨ Skin often brightens and inflammation reduces
🧠 Mental clarity improves as ketones fuel the brain

While results vary:
Women on average lose ~3kg fat loss (muscle retained)
Men on average lose ~4kg fat loss (muscle retained)

Who it’s for:
Those wanting a structured reset, improved insulin sensitivity, stubborn fat loss, metabolic flexibility and long-term health optimisation.

Important:
Do NOT fast if pregnant, breastfeeding, underweight, or with low blood pressure.
If you have medical conditions, check with your doctor first.
If completing online, you must monitor ypur own blood pressure, weight and hydration.

This is about healing, not punishment.
Metabolic power, reclaimed.

DM me “RESET” if you’re ready. 💛

11/02/2026

Kia ora, Lucy Edwards here from **Lucy Nutrition** 👋

So many people struggle to understand how their **blood sugar levels** affect their mood, metabolism, and inflammation — and honestly, some foods can be really hard to predict.

When blood sugar rises and drops quickly, it can even **mimic symptoms of anxiety and depression** 😮‍💨

That’s why I've been trialing "Logi" — a new app that helps educate you about the *glycaemic index* and how food impacts *your* body. It’s super easy to use:
📱 Simply enter what you’ve eaten
📸 Or take a photo of your meal

Logi then calculates and *predicts your blood sugar levels for the next few hours*, helping you make more informed choices.

You can download it from the App Store and get a *7-day free trial* ✨
This could be your first step toward a healthier you.

Getting blood sugar under control can significantly reduce your risk of metabolic conditions, including diabetes and support better mood, energy, and overall wellbeing 💪