EP 56: Why I've quit alcohol.

If you struggle to stay consistent when it comes to your healthy habits and reaching your fitness goals. Then todays episode is for you! Find out how you can stop relying on willpower and motivation (which never works) and finally get consistent by implementing a system.   I go over 3 systems that I use on a daily basis that allow me to show up for my goals without needing to rely on motivation and willpower. The I tell you I cant remember the last time I missed a workout...I meant it. And this period of my life has hands down the most consistent I have ever been around my diet.  I will explain all 3 systems. How the work and give you real life examples of how I use them. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Follow on Instgram https://www.instagram.com/vanessafrenchfitness/ Website https://www.vanessafrenchfitness.co.uk/

This weekend I've had a real moment of clarity around my relationship with alcohol and why I've decided to quit of for good.   Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Follow on Instgram https://www.instagram.com/vanessafrenchfitness/ Website https://www.vanessafrenchfitness.co.uk/

“Everything in moderation.”“Just find balance.” It’s one of the most common pieces of advice in the fitness industry. Yet for many people, it’s also the reason they stay stuck. In this episode, we break down the concept of balance and why it’s often misunderstood when it comes to achieving meaningful fitness results. While balance may sound sustainable and realistic, it can often lead to inconsistent behaviours, lack of progress, and repeated stop-start cycles, especially for those with specific goals like fat loss, strength building, or body composition change. This episode explores why prioritisation, not balance, is required to create real change, and how adopting a more intentional, structured approach can help you move forward with clarity and consistency. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Follow on Instgram https://www.instagram.com/vanessafrenchfitness/ Website https://www.vanessafrenchfitness.co.uk/

In this episode, we explore a common pattern in a fat loss and body transformation journey. The strong surge of motivation at the beginning, followed by a drop in consistency once progress slows or plateaus. Early action is often driven by discomfort, whether physical, emotional, or psychological. This “push factor” can be highly effective in initiating change. However, it is typically short lived. This episode explains why relying on pain as a motivator is not sustainable, and introduces a more effective long-term driver, your purpose. You’ll learn how shifting from being pushed by discomfort to being guided by a clearly defined “why” can improve consistency, adherence, and long term results in your fitness journey. In This Episode, We Cover... The role of pain and discomfort as initial motivators in behaviour change. Why motivation often declines during plateaus in weight loss or fitness progress. The difference between extrinsic (push) vs intrinsic (pull) motivation. How lack of a defined purpose contributes to inconsistency. A practical approach to identifying a meaningful and sustainable “why” Strategies to maintain progress when motivation is low Please make sure to subscribe to this podcast so that you never miss and episode.  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessafrenchfitness/ Website https://www.vanessafrenchfitness.co.uk

Some brilliant Q&A question form my clients that I answer live on the podcast. Q 1 - My Husband keeps buying me sweet treats even though I have asked him not to. How do I get him to stop without feeling guilty for saying no? Q 2 - I am craving all the sweet things. How do I stop these cravings? Q 3 - I have fallen off the wagon. How do I get my mojo back?  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessafrenchfitness Website www.vanessafrenchfitness.co.uk 

In this Episode I unpack the 10 personality traits successful people have in common.   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessafrenchfitness Website www.vanessafrenchfitness.co.uk 

In this episode I talk about unsubscribing from the narrative that it's downhill at 40. Whilst we can't stop aging and menopause will happen to us all, we can absolutely still thrive after midlife. 

How to stay motivated when you really cant be bothered. In this episode I give you my step by step ion how I stay consistent towards my goals

This is a Live Q&A session. On this episode I cover ... - What to do if you have one side weaker than the other? How to handle cravings when sleep deprived?  Should your train bare foot, especially when doing squats? What are my 3 go to, low calories protein snacks? Follow me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vanessafrenchfitness 7 DAY FREE TRIAL for Fierce at 40 here https://www.skool.com/fierce-at-40/about?ref=9ac93ada242e43eea97fe9a6bb8b9ff9

It's that time of year between Christmas and New Years were we get to hit pause and reflect on the year thats passed. In this episode I reflect on the 3 lessons 2025 taught me and how they will have a positive impact 2026. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessafrenchfitness/