173 Three VITAL Phases You Need to Know about to Create Consistency in Your Fitness

Discover how Unstuck & Unstoppable can help you and book your session here - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ Feeling stuck despite your best efforts? Well you’re definitely not alone! Which is why today we're diving into the frustrating reality of doing all the right things but seeing little to no change. This episode is all about shifting your perspective to break free from that rut and find new pathways to success. We'll explore the common areas where people often feel trapped, such as fitness, stress, and self-esteem, and discuss why the traditional approaches might be holding you back.Get ready for some eye-opening insights that challenge the notion of "more is better" and encourage you to rethink your strategies for lasting change. It's time to embrace a different way of thinking and open yourself up to new possibilities! Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Discover how Unstuck & Unstoppable can help you and book your session here - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ Today, we explore the journey of rediscovering your authentic self and the challenges many face in a world that often demands conformity. We’ll talk all about the concept of authenticity versus attachment, highlighting how societal expectations can lead us to mask our true identities to gain acceptance. And I’ll be sharing some of my personal experiences of grappling with the pressures of fitting in, particularly as an introvert, and the exhausting effort of trying to mould yourself into what others expect.  We’ll dive into:-The power of rediscovering your authentic self and understanding who you truly are.-How you can be less apologetic for who you are to ultimately boos your confidence and live in a way that feels amazing to you.-Ways in which we can challenge the societal expectations that we’ve internalised and which might be keeping us stuck in overwhelm and low self esteem right now.Join us as we uncover practical steps to reconnect with your real self, shed the weight of others' expectations, and cultivate the confidence to simply be you. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable If you have ever felt like you’re never quite reaching your goals, you ever feel frustrated that the things you want never seem to get any closer, or you often feel stuck on your journey to better fitness and wellbeing, then this is the episode for you. Because in this episode we’re going to get into how we can rethink our goals, change our perspective and redefine success in order to get closer to what we want for ourselves.We’ll explore:-the kinds of goals that we’re typically going for-why these might not be such a great fit for you any more and how they can actually be working against you-and then we’ll look at new ways of defining your success so you can finally get unstuck and feel amazing.Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To find out more about the Midlife Reboot head here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-reboot I don’t know about you, but I feel like I hear a lot about how to balance our hormones during the peri to post-menopause phase. So, in today’s episode I want to really tackle this thing - what does it really mean to ‘balance’ your hormones, is it really a thing we can do and what can we ultimately do to help ourselves feel more balanced, and importantly more resilient in this phase.And guess what - it’s not just about the hormones - so I’ll also be talking about another key aspect of your menopause experience and how this can also have a direct affect on your personal experience of this big life transition. We’ll cover:-Stress management and why this is so hard and yet so important-Nutrition and gut health and how this can have a direct impact on your hormones-And the extra bit that we’re not talking about, but that can have a huge impact on the environment we create for this big life transition, and the experience that we ultimately have! Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To find out more about the Midlife Reboot head here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-rebootTo book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable This week's podcast dives deep into the essential practice of self-compassion, a crucial element for personal growth and emotional well-being. So many of us struggle with harsh self-criticism and unrealistic perfectionism, often forgetting to treat ourselves with the kindness we readily offer others. So today we’ll be highlighting the importance of becoming our own supportive parent, encouraging us to soften our internal dialogue and embrace our flaws while celebrating our strengths. By recognising the difference between perception and reality, we can challenge negative self-talk and foster a more compassionate mindset. Ultimately, this episode is all about empowering you to let go of perfectionism and cultivate a gentler, more authentic approach to life. We’ll cover:-Why self-compassion is essential for personal growth and overcoming perfectionism in daily life.-How recognising and challenging negative self-talk can significantly improve your overall wellbeing.-Learning to accept our flaws and celebrate our strengths to allow us to embrace our most authentic selves. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To find out more about the Midlife Reboot head here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-rebootTo book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppableCreating consistent workout routines can often feel like an uphill battle, but understanding the three vital phases of your fitness journey can make all the difference. Consider this the information you NEED to set you up for long-term success. We’ll explore:-The habit building phase we all need to start with to establish the strong foundations for fitness success.-How our expectations around fitness can create unnecessary pressure, leading to inconsistency and frustration.-Embracing the non-linear journey that’s a normal part of being consistent with our fitness-And how to celebrate small victories to maintain motivation and commitment. Tune in to discover how to shift your mindset, build sustainable habits, and ultimately create a more enjoyable and consistent approach to fitness.Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

To find out more about The Midlife Reboot and get your hands on the very limited spaces available right now, head to https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-reboot/ Do you ever get tempted by all the amazing solutions that are out there these days for your fitness and wellbeing. Whether it’s the latest scientifically proven workout routine that’s going to give you results in no time at all, or you’re curious about cold water therapy, or you fancy trying out a few supplements that you’ve read about - there always seems to be something new to distract us and offer us a new way to do things.And sure, there’s a lot of fun stuff out there to explore. BUT if we don’t have the fundamental and usually very simple, cheap and easy things in the bag already, then we could be missing a huge trick.So today I want to talk about why keeping it simple is queen and how to incorporate those simple practices (for EXERCISE, NUTRITION and WELLBEING) into your day to day to create the foundations for your best results ever.  Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Fear of failure - we all suffer from it! And whether we know that our inaction, avoidance and inability to embrace growth is about that fear or not - for sure it’s holding us back in at least one, if not many areas of our lives. So today, we’re going to get stuck in and explore:-how can you identify this fear in your life (including procrastination, perfectionism, avoidance, helplessness and feeling out of control)-how might it be showing up for you around fitness, wellness and life in general-and what can you do to start changing this narrative?  And then let’s learn to welcome the fear - maybe even fully embrace it as a true catalyst for change. Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

LAST CHANCE - Sign up to my VIP wait list for my brand new coaching experience - so you’re first in line for the very limited spaces, and exclusive founder member offers - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/viplist/ I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer, but the truth is that for a lot of us, dieting and working out is something that comes and goes in our lives a lot. We start full of enthusiasm, we do great for a little while and then life happens, we stop, the results we wanted fail to come and we find ourselves back at square one again.And if you’ve done that more than a couple of times in your life, then I hate to be the bearer of bad news - but your next diet or workout regime probably isn’t going to work either, at least not for the long term. Because it’s not just the diet or exercise programme that matters here - in fact those are among the least important things for creating your success.So in this week’s episode I’m going to be revealing all about the inner work that you need to do, if you want to finally break free from this cycle and finally find the results that you want to - and more importantly, make sure those results, and the good habits that go with them actually last this time! Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

Sign up to my VIP wait list for my brand new coaching experience - so you’re first in line for the very limited spaces, and exclusive founder member offers - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/viplist/ Hands up if you’ve experienced changes to your mental capacity lately? Whether it’s brain fog, which is a common symptom of the peri to post menopause years, or memory loss here and there, or just feeling less sharp and less able to manage lots of things all at once like you used to, it can actually be a really scary thing to experience.So in this week’s episode, I’ll be unpicking exactly what’s going on and why you might be experiencing this, and then talking about the surprising things you can be doing to help, including: -Why blood sugar matters to your brain function-How getting your heart rate up can release hormones that actually protect your brain AND improve learning and memory capacity-The surprising ways in which more muscle can boost your brain Resources: -My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/-Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit-Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit