​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
 

I love the start of a new month , a time to set new goals and start a blank page in the diary! Can you believe we are into May???
 
How has this year been so far for you? 
 
What do you want to achieve this month? Is working on your health and wellness high on your priority list?
 
I would recommend setting maybe 3 small goals .....writing them down......it could be to meal plan this month, maybe to get out for a daily walk, perhaps you want to increase your water intake?????
 
I would love you to message me and tell me how you are feeling about the rest of the year and what you would like to achieve........
 
Here are all the ways I could help you if you want me to.....
 
1. Join my online timetable of classes from anywhere in the world
2. If local to me then we have Face to Face Classes 
3. If you would like help with your nutrition then check out my 21 Day New U online plan starting today
4. Maybe you just want some at home videos to do at your own leisure
 
 
I am here to help in anyway I can so please get in touch
 
Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com
 
 

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

First of all I want to say that I totally get that it can be a really daunting experience to walk into any fitness class for the first time......so what can you expect in one of mine...
 
1. To be greeted by me with a welcome and a smile...I am always on the door when you arrive.....to say hello and chat with you if you need to tell me about any injuries or concerns
 
2. A non intimidating atmosphere...all my venues are church halls or school halls....we do not have mirrors or egos!!!
 
3. A mix of people......you will find all ages, shapes and sizes exercising together....working at their own level....I encourage and motivate but don't push beyond peoples means
 
4. You won't find the same thing 2 weeks running, I mix up music and moves so that you hopefully never get bored
 
5. A good atmosphere..the music is a massive part of my classes...and I believe music can really be used to enhance the mood...whether that is cranking it up in Kettlercise or chilling out in Pilates.
 
If you want to come and try a class check out my timetable HERE or drop me a message and we can chat about which classes might suit you....
 
Kelly x
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........

​A deep question hey!!!


This has come from a video I did on Facebook this week looking at what sort of coach I am? What sort of women work with me?

Click HERE to have a look at the video..

I also asked the question on social media........if you come to my classes or work with me one to one how would you describe me???

Some lovely words were used to describe me....positive, fun, upbeat, energetic, non judgemental, supportive..and one lady simply said "you care"

How lovely is that.........the purpose of asking the question was so that i could give you an idea in this blog post of what I am like as a coach and hopefully they have summed it up perfectly...

I would also add that I am REALISTIC!!!

I am a real women who eats chocolate and drinks wine..............and the women I work with are real women too...we are not about bulging biceps and rippling abs...we are about being the healthiest and happiest versions of ourselves we can be

I know that over the next few weeks thoughts will be turning to your plans for next year in terms of the exercise you are going to do and maybe the type of eating plan you will follow...give working with me a thought if you are resonating with any of this....

Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com

And if you do...why shouldn't you!
 
We only get one life and I believe in living it...whilst being as healthy, happy and active as I can be
 
AND SO
 
If you like to eat out...go on holidays and have a drink at the weekends....I encourage all my clients to carry on doing that!
 
I always tell them never to cancel social occasions they just need to learn how to create the right balance........I eat out, drink alcohol and eat chocolate.......but I also follow some other simple rules to stop me from gaining weight...and this is the sort of info I share on my 6 week Kick Start Home plan.....
 
It doesn't have to be all or nothing...there is another way!
 
Kelly xx
www.keepfitwithkelly.com