#77 - Q&A - I’ve fallen off the wagon; How do I break bad habits? I’m craving junk food; Meal prep tips & more!

#82 - Q&A - How do you stay consistent? When is the best time to exercise? If time is very short, what should I focus on? Do you struggle to get to a gym 3/4 days a week? Need to make fitness fit in and around your life, rather than the other way around? Then we want YOU for our 6 Week Reboot - apply here for more info and we'll be in touch! - reboot.lornamariefitness.co.uk/opt-in-fff Here are the questions we addressed in this week's Q&A 👇 ✨ If time is very short, what should I focus on?✨ Is a bolt-on power walk ok if you’re really short of time?✨ What are healthy options when away from home? (e.g., lunch/dinner at a train station)✨ What workouts would you recommend when you're a bit sore from the day before? Or should you rest?✨ When is the best time to exercise? I often find myself exercising after dinner so I don’t miss it.✨ How do you pick exercises to start this journey? I’m new to exercise and want to avoid injuring my body by going too hard too fast.✨ How do you stay consistent? Need help with your health and fitness? Apply for our 6 week reboot here for more info and we'll be in touch! - reboot.lornamariefitness.co.uk/opt-in-fff

New Year New Me? Like it or not, we’ve been told that a new year symbolises a fresh new start, a new chapter. But is that entirely true? Does it actually work this way? Take a listen to this short episode and let me know your thoughts 💭 Then, if you’re determined to: ✅ Build momentum early✅ Enjoy the festive season without guilt✅ Set yourself up for a successful 2025Get in touch - www.lornamariefitness.co.uk/get-started 🎄💪

#81 - ⏰ "How can I find the time to workout? I am so busy with work and the kids!" "How can I stop having alcohol and snacks in the evening?" & more! Do you struggle to get to a gym 3/4 days a week? Need to make fitness fit in and around your life, rather than the other way around? Then we want YOU for our 6 Week Reboot - apply here for more info and we'll be in touch! - reboot.lornamariefitness.co.uk/opt-in-fff Here are the questions we addressed in this week's Q&A 👇 🌟 When did you start exercising as you do now? I’m worried that I have started this journey too late in life. 🍷 How can I stop having alcohol and snacks in the evening? 💪 I’m 60 and not used to doing workouts! Which ones would you recommend starting with? 🧘‍♀️ Where can I learn the Yoga moves, please? 🧠 Tips for managing work stress, please. 📏 Can we talk posture? I’m doing loads of Pilates and it’s making me aware of how rubbish my core posture is generally. I think I stick my tummy out all the time, but it feels unnatural/hard work to adopt a ‘switched on’ core permanently. Can I train myself to improve this? 🍴 What quick vegetarian meals can I make after work when time is limited? 🌙 How can I have better nights' sleep? ⏰ How can I find the time to workout? I am so busy with work and the kids! 🚀 I need a kick up the bum! How do I get back on the wagon?

Q&A - How do I get in shape FAST? Are you a busy lady struggling to get to a gym and serious about getting results? Apply for our 6 Week Reboot NOW - reboot.lornamariefitness.co.uk/opt-in-fff Here are the questions we addressed in this week's Q&A 👇 I am just getting back into exercise and doing 10-20 min classes. Do I need to be doing 30 min long workouts to hit the guidance goal? ⏳💪 Should I buy a barbell in the Black Friday deals?! 🏋️‍♀️ I love all the holistic & strength classes and am so motivated to do them! However, I’m not a fan of cardio. 🚶‍♀️💪 I walk every day at a fast pace for about 45 min… Should I be doing more? My weight isn't changing at all, which is getting me down. I know it could be muscle-related as I am changing shape very gradually. 🪞💪 I feel a bit more comfortable in my clothes and have more energy. Should I be focusing more on nutrition? Is it normal for your weight to stay the same in the first few weeks? 🤔📏 I know how important good sleep hygiene is, but I need some accountability to keep up good habits with sleep. 🛌💤 Any ideas for better sleep routines? Does herbal, fruit, or green tea count toward daily water intake? 🍵💧 How do I get in shape FAST? 😅🏃‍♀️💨

Q&A - How can I get motivated? 😫 What If Weight Loss Plateaus? & More! Are you a busy lady struggling to get to a gym and serious about getting results? Apply for our 6 Week Reboot NOW - reboot.lornamariefitness.co.uk/opt-in-fff Here are the questions we addressed in this week's Q&A: What are the best exercises to reduce saddlebags? 🍑 How do I work up to doing a proper push-up? My arms are too weak, especially for ones with arms tight to the body. 💪 How often/long should I be exercising? ⏰ Any recommendations for ensuring good sleep when struggling with anxiety, especially when I can’t use my weighted blanket away from home? 😴 I’m feeling rock bottom. (Seeking support or motivation tips) 💔 Should I be cutting down on carbohydrates in peri-menopause? 🥖 What are good ways to get motivated? 🔥 I’ve lost 3kg through doing the core 4 over the last two weeks—what if I plateau? 📉 I’m not seeing much change in measurements yet, but it’s early days. How can I stay positive while learning new habits? 🌱 Could you share a couple of easy, adaptable lunch ideas with the right balance of nutrients? 🥗 What healthy snack ideas can bridge the gap between an early start and lunchtime at work? 🍎 How should I start eating healthfully? Should I be calorie counting or just follow the 70/30 rule? 🥦 How do I reduce back flab? 🏋️ How can I get motivated? 😫

Q&A - What is the best exercise to lose belly fat? Exercising in the Winter & Combatting Negative Body Image 💭🙁 Are you a busy lady wanting to lose a few pounds and shape up before Christmas? Apply for our 6 Week Reboot NOW - reboot.lornamariefitness.co.uk/opt-in-fff Here are the questions we addressed in this week's Q&A 👇 Ideas for healthy but filling breakfasts (no eggs) and snack ideas for the mid-afternoon slump 🥣🍎 A bit of a random one... But I massively struggle with my fitness in the winter.. getting up early in the dark. Any tips?! ❄️⏰ I really don’t like water - I need a bit of cordial in it especially if I am going to drink 2.5l. Is this ok? If it was just water I would really struggle to do it. 💧🍋 Ways to identify foods which are healthy but calorie dense. I think this is where I may be going wrong! 🍫🥑 I'm 5ft2, 15 1/2 stone and it's no wonder I struggle to get up off the floor. How do I improve this? I can miss a whole activity/yoga pose/30sec movement while I'm trying to get up... my knees are the bit that hurts the most🙈😶🧘‍♀️ You know the problem I had after the walk in Amorgos, seen the chiropractor and my hip flexors were so tight and shortened, so my plan is to strengthen them and of course stretch them, so what would be your go to exercises for both. 🚶‍♀️🦵 How to combat negative self image 💭🙁 Easing joint pain post exercise 💪🌿 What is the best exercise to lose belly fat? 🏃‍♀️✨

Q&A - I’ve fallen off the wagon; How do I break bad habits? I’m craving junk food; Meal prep tips & more! Here are the questions we addressed in this week's Q&A 👇 How do I break bad habits? I’m craving junk food… What workouts are best when ill? I’ve been under the weather all week with a cold-like virus, so haven’t had the best week of exercise 🙁 After having a mastectomy with under-the-muscle reconstruction 7 years ago, I have restricted mobility and weakness in my left arm and shoulder. I want to increase mobility and strengthen that side without overworking it. Been away with work this week and finding food choices, timing and water intake harder. Do you have any tips? I have creaky knees; how do I know if my squats are good enough? I don’t always think I go low enough. I have a goal to shrink my middle a couple of inches in the next 4 weeks (concerts coming up, struggling to fit into dresses!). What are the best workouts to help me do that? I realize it’s a combination of things. I can’t get motivated and I’m feeling really low. What is the best eating plan to follow? We are bombarded with different approaches (low carb, low fat, etc.). I know protein is essential, but I tried keto for a couple of weeks and actually think I put weight on. Meal prep tips, please (renovations - argh). How important are protein powder supplements? How do you know which one to choose? I’ve fallen off the wagon; how do I not feel guilty about this? Struggling with lunch ideas to incorporate more veggies. Getting bored of homemade soup every day and it’s too chilly for salads. Any ideas for easy, healthy lunches? 😊

If you're needing to reboot your health and fitness, head to www.lornamariefitness.co.uk/get-started and let's see how we can help you! Please like and share this if you found it useful! Thank you :) These are the questions we addressed in this week's Q&A 👇 How can I prevent neck strain while working out? 🤔💪 Is there a deep stretch class focused on upper body tension release that can help with neck, back, shoulder, and arm tension, especially from overuse? 🧘‍♀️✨ Is it possible to do some modifications for a dodgy shoulder? 🤷‍♀️💬 Although I realize you can’t do modifications for everyone’s dodgy bits! What weight range is considered “medium” when using a barbell? ⚖️🤔 Any easy lunch ideas while managing home renovations? 🏡🍽️ Is there a limit to how much protein I should have in a single meal or in a day? 🍗❓ Tips for staying motivated and accountable with fluctuating hormones that affect energy and mood? 💪🌈 In yoga, should the legs be off the ground in upward-facing dog, and what muscles should I use when transitioning back to downward dog? 🧘‍♂️🔄 Is it better to exercise in the morning or the evening? 🌅🌙 What simple exercises can help relieve backache from activities like gardening or housework? 🌿💪 How can I lift my mood? 😊🌟

If you're needing to reboot your health and fitness, head to www.lornamariefitness.co.uk/get-started and let's see how we can help you! Please like and share this if you found it useful! Thank you :) These are the questions we addressed in this week's Q&A 👇 If you're needing to reboot your health and fitness, head to www.lornamariefitness.co.uk/get-started and let's see how we can help you! Please like and share this if you found it useful! Thank you :) These are the questions we addressed in this week's Q&A 👇 💪 Will my strength be maintained with lighter weights (1.5kg)? I don’t want bulky shoulders. Should I use more weight for triceps to reduce bingo wings? Any tips? 💉 What are your thoughts on weight loss injections? Do you think they are effective for weight loss? 🥛 Yoghurt, butter and milk - full fat or low fat? Is it better to choose full-fat versions for satiety? 🥗 Low-fat diets - are they outdated? Should we be focusing on higher fat, protein and lower carbs instead? 💊 Thoughts on collagen supplements? 🏋️‍♀️ Creatine - good or bad? ⚡ Best class for an energy boost? 🧘‍♀️ What’s the best class for someone who’s not very flexible or hasn't exercised in a while? 🍷 How can I break the wine and snack habit? 📺 What’s the difference between live, live replay and on-demand classes?

If you're needing to reboot your health and fitness, head to www.lornamariefitness.co.uk/get-started and let's see how we can help you! Please like and share this if you found it useful! Thank you :) These are the questions we addressed in this week's Q&A 👇 💜5 weeks into the course and the challenge has given me great motivation as I don’t want to let the team down! What can I do to help continue with the same mindset when I’m back exercising for me alone? 💜I am significantly over weight and also have a shoulder issue (burstitis) which is restricting movement in that joint. It means that a lot of the yoga poses feel impossible for me. I did Yogascape this week and whilst I enjoyed moving with a group (loved the music that accompanied it), I worry that as I am not able to do the moves properly that I'm not seeing the benefit. What do you think? Would I be better focusing on cardio and strength? 💜I feel quite affected by my monthly cycle. How can I plan my exercise to work with my cycle please? 💜Any ideas to boost immunity?! 💜I have bought a barbell but don’t really know where to start or what weight to use. Are any of the strength classes suitable ? 💜Any top tips/ advice to help muscle recovery? What are the best classes to do? 💜What can I do to increase weight loss when I feel like I am eating a healthy diet and am doing lots of exercise already? 💜What's the way to recover with a pulled muscle rather than DOMS? I've pulled something in my back but I don't want to stop exercising completely! 💜How to deal with jet lag when going away to long haul destinations (and coming back home!) 💜How can I improve my balance when doing lunges…..?! 💜What would you suggest is a good balance of weekly activity for 'Average Annie' who doesn't work and has all the time in the world ? What is her recipe for healthy/safe old age success? (How many of this, how many of that, etc)