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How do you stay motivated to work out in the winter?

1/17/2019

The nights are dark......

The weather is cold......

The lure of the sofa is there...snuggling and not bothering to go out and do your exercise.....

BUT

Do you know that it only takes 2 weeks for your fitness levels to start to reverse.....

How about the fact that exercise is excellent for your mental health so sitting on the sofa is not going to get you that endorphin buzz

Or the big one.......your bum being on the sofa is going to spread!!!!!!

SO

My message is DONT GIVE UP......KEEP GOING FOR YOUR RUNS OR BIKE RIDES OR OUT TO YOUR CLASSES

It is so important.....for so many reasons!

Kelly x
www.keepfitwithkelly.com

PS: Do you find it harder to find motivation in the winter????

Are You Doing Dry January?

1/14/2019

I am not......because it makes me miserable !!!!

I totally get the health benefits and think it is great if you want to do it and can do it..

BUT

For me I just like to moderate in January....so I cut right back to just a Friday and a Saturday...whereas over Christmas you just don't even know what the day is do you???!!!

I think about what I am drinking so try to substitute beer and wine for a G & T.....more water when I am having a drink etc

But I have found that when I say I cant have something AT ALL it makes me miserable and I just want it more!!!

How about you?? I would love to know if you are doing dry Jan and what your reasons are?? Maybe you do it every year???

My one piece of advice if you are doing it....DONT BINGE DRINK IN FEB!!! I find lots of people try and make up for it afterwards and that just undoes all the good you have done your body...

Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com

PS: The reason I don't do dry January is my husband cant stand to live with me if I cant have my G & T on a Friday night....Im a bit moody!!!!!

My Top Tips for Festive Period

12/11/2018

I am sure you are well and truly into the festive spirit now.....parties, meals out, family gatherings...and they all seem to revolve around food and drink!!

And why not!!!

But there are some little tips you can follow....

1. Fasting is a great tool to help reduce your calorie intake without even counting your calories.....trying to go 16 hours with no food just LOADS of water

2. Eat something small and protein rich before heading out drinking

3. Drink LOTS of water before during and after your nights out

4. Dark chocolate is a great alternative and lower in sugar than milk chocolate...higher the cocoa percentage the better

5. Get out and be active every day...at home workouts, walks in the park.....just do SOMETHING..

Kelly xx

Do you like a drink?

12/3/2018

We are in December.....yay!!!

But does that mean more alcohol for you?????

Lots of us find that over Christmas we have more parties...meals out and drink more at home...

So here are some helpful tips to bear in mind....

1. Your body burns off alcohol before anything else so it will slow down your fat burning

2. It is full of empty calories and as such has no nutritional value

3. Lowering your inhibitions it can make you eat things you wouldn't normally!

But I like a drink and want a drink at Christmas I hear you say!

So do I....I enjoy a drink so here are some pointers....

1. Try to choose the lower sugar options gin and tonic or vodka and tonic are great options

2. Drink some water before during and after your night out

3. Try to eat a protein rich meal before you go out and the next day go for lots of water, green veggies and good fats to flush away those toxins

Kelly xx

www.keepfitwithkelly.com

A Big day for me today

11/27/2018

Yes today I start my weekly regular show on Switch Radio 107.5....I will be live on air every Tuesday 12-2pm.......talking about loads of different subjects each week PLUS I already have some GREAT guests lined up...

Switch Radio is a local Birmingham community radio station but you can pick it up online via their website as well if you want to give me a listen....

Wish me luck!!

Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com

My Story

11/20/2018

I thought I would share with you this morning a little bit about how and why I ended up teaching health and fitness....

So my background is in financial services...I started on the counter at the Woolwich Building Society as a cashier aged 16...I then moved to TSB and then that became Lloyds TSB.....I worked my up from cashiering through the ranks and was an assistant branch manager for a time...

It was only when I went through a divorce aged 30 that I really got into fitness......before that I had dabbled in classes and had enjoyed them but being back at my parents with a 3 year old I really needed something to do in the evenings when she was in bed....and so thats when I really got into my fitness....

So..........they say things happen for a reason and just as I qualified as an exercise to music instructor (the idea being that would be a second job for me) I was made redundant from my job in financial services........

The rest is history as they say...I am approaching 10 years in the fitness business now and things have gone from strength to strength...

I adore my job and if I do say so myself I think I am quite good at it!!!!!!!

Thanks for reading.....I just wanted to show that things do change in life......we have ebbs and flows and I always do believe that things happen for a reason xxxxxx

Have You Heard of Fasting?

11/13/2018

Its something I get asked about a lot........

So firstly fasting is NOT for everyone and especially if you have ever suffered with disordered eating HOWEVER for 90% of my clients trying out a bit of fasting works really well......

IT IS A GREAT TOOL FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND ALSO HAS SOME HEALTH BENEFITS

Essentially the fasting I recommend is 14-16 hours so skipping breakfast is what most people do.......there are some extra things that you have to bear in mind when fasting and obviously this is something I guide my clients through......

So

Have you tried fasting?? Was it for you??? Have you been hearing about it but not sure how it works?

I personally fast 4/5 times a week....

Hit me back if you want to find out more about fasting or how you can work with me one on one...

Kelly xx

www.keepfitwithkelly.com

Would you and some friends like some PT?

11/6/2018

Are you and some friends looking to lose weight and tone up in the run up to
Christmas?

Did you start the year wanting to drop a dress size or 2 but you aren’t quite there yet?

Perhaps you are thinking about your party dresses and how you want to feel in them this year?

I am offering sessions for 2 or 3 friends to work out together......the sessions are held in your home, meal plans will be given and I will weigh and measure you.

Get in touch to find out availability and prices.....higher discounts the more of you
there are.

OR I CAN OFFER YOU TRAINING ON YOUR OWN IF YOU PREFER...GET IN TOUCH FOR A NO OBLIGATION CHAT

Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com

How Do You Stay Motivated At This Time Of Year?

10/24/2018

It can be hard to stay motivated when the nights draw in....the temptation to just stay on the sofa rather than go out to exercise is HIGH..I get that!!!!

Also the shops are already starting to fill their shelves with the Xmas goodies.......soon the coffee shops will have their specialty drinks in......I was behind 2 ladies in a queue in Aldi this week both buying mince pies....

BUT IF WE START EATING ALL THE GOODIES AND HIBERNATING NOW.......WHAT WEIGHT WILL YOU GAIN AND HOW WILL YOU FEEL BY THE NEW YEAR

I love this time of the year...this run up to Xmas is my ABSOLUTE favourite and I am no party pooper...

BUT

If I start on the mince pies and baileys now then I will gain a stone by January...FACT!!

And I do not want to do that!!!!

So my message today is stay motivated.....make good food choices.......avoid the SUGAR and rubbish and keep up with the exercise routine...it only takes 2 weeks for your fitness levels to start to decrease!!!

If you want help staying motivated and LOADS do then jump onto my online plan starting after half term......the 14 Day Bonfire Body Blitz starts on Monday 5th November...BOOKINGS OPEN NEXT WEEK

Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com

PS: We have already started on the Xmas films in my house 😂

Have you tried Kettlercise?

6/26/2018

The class I am focusing on this week is Kettlercise......

This is a really popular class.....if you are looking to add weights to your workout as we know this helps us

Tone the body
Change your shape

Help your body burn fat faster

Improve muscle tone

Then this is the class for you!!!!

You will need to bring along your own Kettlebell and I suggest between 2-4kg

You can find this class on my timetable on a:

Tuesday at 8pm Coppice School

Thursdays 6.15pm Falcon Lodge Community Centre

Here is what Marie said after trying this class....

"Loved the class! The class does go by really quickly, even the structure of the class is great, it helps you take your mind of the aches as your constantly changing things. You can really see how in time it will help sculpt my bingo wings away. My legs and glutes will be falling out with me tomorrow too. My thighs are already feeling heavy. Ha" Marie"