​Yes it may or may not surprise you to read that I enjoyed a dessert everyday on holiday.........

 

Heres what I also did on my holidays.....

 

I ate intuitively, choosing lots of meat, eggs, fish, salads and all the yummy healthy foods I always enjoy


I made sure I drank loads of water and took my supplements
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I hit 10k steps everyday, this was just from generally moving around, I didn't go on any big hikes

I drank alcohol everyday

I went to the gym 7 days out of the 12 I was away, doing around 30 minutes of weights each time

I got loads of sleep

 

But yes I did eat dessert every evening and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

 

I believe it is all about balance, I haven't weighed myself, I am certain I have gained weight as I can feel it, but as soon as I got home I got straight back to my usual diet and exercise routine and I know that any weight gained will come off quick

 

What do your holidays look like? Some people actually lose weight on holiday sometimes as they are more active and eat better......have you been away yet this year?

If you have been reading my emails and following me for a while you will know that I have been running very successful Womens Health groups online, focusing on helping people lose weight and get healthier with set menus to follow and daily exercise to do from home along with lots of coaching and motivation!!!

 

I have decided that my last online challenge for 2025 will be a BUMPER 12 Week Women's Health group starting on Monday 8th September and finishing at the beginning of December just in time for all the Christmas parties!

 

This group will be for anyone who is serious about losing weight and/or getting healthier in the last part of the year........why not enjoy the summer knowing you have a plan in place for September !!!!

 

What will you get?

 

MEAL PLAN AND RECIPES (MENU IS POSTED EACH FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK)

 

WEEKLY HEALTH TALKS

 

HOME WORKOUTS BETWEEN 10 AND 20 MINUTES LONG

 

WEEKLY PRIVATE CHECK INS VIA MESSENGER WITH ME WHERE YOU WILL SEND ME YOUR RESULTS AND I WILL GIVE FEEDBACK

 

TONS OF SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION FROM ME AND EVERYONE ELSE IN THE GROUP ON WHATSAPP AND FACEBOOK (YOU CAN JOIN IN ON EITHER PLATFORM)

 

How would you like to feel by Christmas???? If you want to feel lighter and healthier then this is FOR YOU!!!!!

 

THE EARLYBIRD OFFER IS ON UNTIL 31ST AUGUST....£117 (FULL PRICE £127)

PLACES ARE LIMITED AND WILL CLOSE WHEN WE ARE FULL

 

Cauliflower, Butter Bean and Spinach Dhal
 
Ingredients
100g spinach
1 red onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
100g red lentils rinsed
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 tbsp ginger
1 red chilli finely chopped
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garam masala
1 tin butter beans
500ml vegetable stock
Half cauliflower cut into small pieces
2 tsp english mustard
 
Fry the red onion and tomato in a little oil until soft, add the lentils, garlic, chilli and all the spices.
 
Cook for a few minutes before adding the butter beans, cauliflower and stock, bring to a simmer for 25 minutes, keep stirring and a little water if it starts to stick, you want the lentils to be soft.
 
Then add the mustard and spinach to the pan and give it all a good stir until the spinach has wilted.
 
Serve with rice or flatbreads
 

A question I get asked all the time....the answer is yes definitely!

I believe that having a mix of weight training, cardio and some sort of pilates/yoga style class in your routine is spot on ✅

Women worry that if they lift weights they will be bulky or that as they have heard muscle weighs more than fat they will put weight on which concerns them.....

Here's my opinion.....its hard for most women to bulk, women who want to bulk will work really hard to achieve that...most women doing something like Kettlebells or Body Pump will get a lean toned look.....and yes muscle does weigh more than fat but having more muscle will boost your metabolism and help you lose inches...leaving you looking and feeling better and stronger ✅✅ win win!! Much better to be strong, healthy, looking and feeling great........
 
As we get older it is really important too.......using weights will improve your muscle tone and also build up your bone density...so there are so many reasons why using weights is a GREAT IDEA....
 
 
I have weights based classes on my timetable if you want to try one.....
 
8pm Tuesday Kettlercise
10am Thursdays 50+ Kettlebells
6.15pm Thursdays Kettlercise
 
Do you lift weights? Are you concerned about becoming too bulky or it affecting that number on the scales?
 
Kelly x
www.keepfitwithkelly.com

​I would love to know if you are.........and what you are giving up if anything..

My son Jude announced he is going to give up broccolli.........nice try Jude!!!!!!

I don't usually give anything up...but this year myself and my husband are giving up chocolate and crisps.....crisps no problem for me...but I love my chocolate so wish me luck....

Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com

So many people seem to be struggling with sleep for so many reasons...how do you sleep? Is it a concern for you?
 
We ideally should be getting 6-8 hours a night for optimum health...sleep is so vital for your wellbeing......mental health...energy levels...loads of important things...
 
Here are some tips for you if you are struggling...
 
1. Cut down on sugary processed foods...
 
2. Watch your caffeine and alcohol intake
 
3. Get some exercise
 
4. Try to establish a bedtime routine....bath, good book, room dark etc
 
I think sleep is not something that should be underestimated so maybe try some of these tips if you are lacking sleep and it is making you feel rubbish..
 
In my 30 Day Weight Loss and Wellness group we work on self care and sleep is one of the things I try to help them with..with good success usually...just some small tweaks can help loads...
 
Let me know if you try any of this..
 
Kelly xx
​​​​​​​www.keepfitwithkelly.com

January...the telly is full of programmes about diets isn't it....I can't help watching them even though I have probably over the years done pretty much every diet going!!!
 
I find them compulsive viewing even though I absolutely know that the only way to lose weight and keep it off is to burn off more fuel than we take on board through food..
 
There are many different ways to do that and it really is not one size fits all,  and that is why in my weight loss groups we try a different theme each week to see what works best for every individual, however the simple science always boils down to the fact you lose weight when you are in a calorie deficit
 
So how many diets have you done over the years.......what has worked and what has not? Are you currently on a "diet"? Or does the thought of dieting make you reach for the biscuit tin????
 
I don't like to deprive myself of anything...that is why I am not doing dry January...it just makes me want the thing I have given up even more....that is why on my course we don't deprive ourselves of anything completely..everything in moderation....
 
Would love to hear your thoughts as we go into 2020......
 
Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com
 
PS: My brand new podcast The 40 Something Female launches tomorrow on ITunes and Spotify....the first 3 episodes will be published tomorrow...looking forward to seeing what you all think........

Today is National Stress Awareness Day..this is something that the charity MIND arranges each year on the first Wednesday in November and it is just to get us talking about stress and what we can do to reduce it..
 
I did a poll on my Instagram story yesterday and simply asked the question Are you Stressed?
 
It was a pretty much 50/50 split on answers so that is half of us that are stressed currently.....
 
I had a great guest on my radio show yesterday to talk about this...Faye is a hypnotherapist and also is an expert in reflexology and massage and she shared her top tips...you can listen back HERE
 
She advised speaking with your GP as a first point of call but then these pointers may help as well....
 
1. Get some exercise.......staying active whilst it won't get rid of stress in our life will help us handle it better
 
2. Spend time with family and friends and talk to them about how you are feeling and don't bottle things up
 
3. Me time...making time to just do something for you...be that a bath, getting your nails done, meeting a friend for coffee...I chipped in that having a cuppa and watching Loose Women helps me!
 
4. Challenge yourself...trying a new hobby, doing something new
 
5, Reducing unhealthy habits, so watching your caffeine and alcohol intake
 
6. Volunteering apparently is a stress reliever as we are doing things for others
 
7. Be positive...every day look for the 3 things that have happened that day that have gone well......always look for the positives
 
I hope that has helped if you are stressed at all.......get in touch and let me know
 
Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com

Mine is my best friend all year really but especially at this time of the year...
 
I use it to cook whole joints of meat, stews, curries, chilli......so many different things
 
It is great if you are busy and don't get home until late some days......what is better than walking in to that delicious smell......
 
I find if you have people coming home at different times it works well too as you can all just eat from the pot when you need to...
 
Have you got a slow cooker? What is your favourite thing to make....share your favourite recipe with me and I will send out a few of the favourites on Friday..
 
Kelly x
www.keepfitwithkelly.com

​So many women ask me this question?
 
They see things written about weight training being good but do not really feel confident or know where to start....
 
So yes weights are a great addition to your workouts, for women to bulk up it is very difficult, so never worry that you don't want to be muscly, using light weights and high reps will increase your muscle mass, improve your shape and do wonders for your fitness without bulking you up.
 
Most of us want to look better......so it is best to stop obsessing about the scales and start to think about your body shape and muscle tone...using weights as we get older is brilliant for combatting menopausal weight gain as well
 
Resistance training with weights or bands can be extremely effective at preserving or even increasing lean muscle mass, which normally declines with hormonal changes and age
 
So now to getting the confidence.....attending a weights based class or perhaps using a trainer is a great idea as you then know that you are doing things correctly...
 
I run 3 weights based classes on my timetable if you are near enough to me..
 
Tuesday - 8pm Kettlercise Coppice School
Thursday -10am 50+ Kettlebells Holy Cross Church Hall Walmley
Thursday - 6.15pm Kettlercise Falcon Lodge Community Centre
 
Please hit reply and feel free to ask my any questions about working out with weights
 
Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com