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After an early morning Zumba dance class today, I decided to eat a more generous portioned breakfast than I have been eating on the other days when my fitness workout is more Pilates based

After an early morning Zumba dance class today, I decided to eat a more generous portioned breakfast than I have been eating on the other days when my fitness workout is more Pilates based. . However lets call this brunch as I waited 16 hours from my last meal of yesterday to 10am today to eat. . This is my intermittent fasting regime where I wait 16-18 hours between dinner and breakfast. I then squeeze the only other meal of the day into a small window of time before 6pm again. . This is my easy to do solution to an ongoing lifestyle weight maintenance ( NOT diet) when I know I am going to need to be feeling and looking my best. . And this is how I help my clients when they want to lose weight and have been historically unsuccessful over the years with yo-yo dieting. . Its not calorie restrictive, however it is restrictive on cutting out all sugar, white simple carbs like potatoes, cakes, pastry, pasta, and most wheat and grains. . There is sourdough toast in my photo today but sometimes a little of what you fancy is better than denying yourself and craving it. . And yes, I did put butter on the toast too as eating some healthy fats will satisfy and help you feel fuller longer. . . . . .

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However lets call this brunch as I waited 16 hours from my last meal of yesterday to 10am today to eat.
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This is my intermittent fasting regime where I wait 16-18 hours between dinner and breakfast. I then squeeze the only other meal of the day into a small window of time before 6pm again. .
This is my easy to do solution to an ongoing lifestyle weight maintenance ( NOT diet) when I know I am going to need to be feeling and looking my best.
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And this is how I help my clients when they want to lose weight and have been historically unsuccessful over the years with yo-yo dieting.
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Its not calorie restrictive, however it is restrictive on cutting out all sugar, white simple carbs like potatoes, cakes, pastry, pasta, and most wheat and grains.
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There is sourdough toast in my photo today but sometimes a little of what you fancy is better than denying yourself and craving it. .
And yes, I did put butter on the toast too as eating some healthy fats will satisfy and help you feel fuller longer.
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School talk today Royal Russell School, Croydon, Surrey @royal_russell To 100 pupils in year 12

School talk today Royal Russell School, Croydon, Surrey @royal_russell To 100 pupils in year 12. Boys and girls age 16/17. On Body image and confidence. . . Realised that my jacket is coordinating with the school colours! Btw my jacket is from Zara 2017 . . . . .

Boys and girls age 16/17.
On Body image and confidence.
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Realised that my jacket is coordinating with the school colours!
Btw my jacket is from Zara 2017 .
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Super healthy low carb and protein lunch

Super healthy low carb and protein lunch. . . Salmon sashimi= protein + Omega 3 fish oils. Pickled fermented ginger = Ginger is anti-inflammatory. Also fermented ginger is a probiotic in the same way as sauerkraut for good gut health . Edamame beans = healthy fibre, antioxidants and Vit K. Seaweed ( wakame) salad = magnesium , iodine, calcium, iron, vits A, C, E, K, B2, folate. . . . . .

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Salmon sashimi= protein + Omega 3 fish oils.
Pickled fermented ginger = Ginger is anti-inflammatory. Also fermented ginger is a probiotic in the same way as sauerkraut for good gut health .
Edamame beans = healthy fibre, antioxidants and Vit K.
Seaweed ( wakame) salad = magnesium , iodine, calcium, iron, vits A, C, E, K, B2, folate.
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If you take on the challenges that life offers you, they can take you to exciting places

If you take on the challenges that life offers you, they can take you to exciting places. . When life offers you an opportunity outside your comfort zone seize it with both hands and go for it. . I have just done this. . Many of my age would not. I'm 64. They would say " You're brave, I wouldn't do this, but well done." . Watch this space. . I am going to be part of an exciting campaign that is something I would never have considered doing a few years ago. . I'm braver now and I have to walk the walk and talk the talk if I am going to inspire and bang on about positive body image, confidence and being yourself whatever age, shape or size you are with no filters. . Be bold. Be brave. Be you. . . . .

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When life offers you an opportunity outside your comfort zone seize it with both hands and go for it.
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I have just done this. .
Many of my age would not. I’m 64. They would say ” You’re brave, I wouldn’t do this, but well done.” .
Watch this space. .
I am going to be part of an exciting campaign that is something I would never have considered doing a few years ago. .
I’m braver now and I have to walk the walk and talk the talk if I am going to inspire and bang on about positive body image, confidence and being yourself whatever age, shape or size you are with no filters. .
Be bold. Be brave. Be you.
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My perfect yummy breakfast

My perfect yummy breakfast. Eggs = protein Free range Bacon = protein Avocado = good fat Sweet potato fries = complex carbs . . . .

Eggs = protein
Free range Bacon = protein
Avocado = good fat
Sweet potato fries = complex carbs .
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We all need some downtime to reboot each week

We all need some downtime to reboot each week. This includes a weekly Pilates class for me. . If we keep our bodies reasonably fit and eat healthily, then when we are super busy we are still able to cope when life becomes stressful. . This is an exercise from my Wednesday physio reformer pilates class. . This Pilates exercise strengthens arms, helps the movement and flexibility of a tight upper back, works the tum, core and glute muscles, the inner thighs and needs balance to be able to stand, twist and bend over. . It's more difficult than it looks, especially when it's done slowly with control, holding out the platform steadily before returning it back in. . . . . . .

This includes a weekly Pilates class for me. .
If we keep our bodies reasonably fit and eat healthily, then when we are super busy we are still able to cope when life becomes stressful.
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This is an exercise from my Wednesday physio reformer pilates class.
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This Pilates exercise strengthens arms, helps the movement and flexibility of a tight upper back, works the tum, core and glute muscles, the inner thighs and needs balance to be able to stand, twist and bend over. .
It’s more difficult than it looks, especially when it’s done slowly with control, holding out the platform steadily before returning it back in.
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If you wait patiently enough all good things will eventually come to you

If you wait patiently enough all good things will eventually come to you. . . It's a dog's life. When the hoomans are having yummy Sunday roast and I'm stuck under the table. . . If I get closer to Ceril's lunch by putting my nose on her knee then maybe it could be my lucky day. . My mummy @suesianmakeupschool is a Veggie so I dont get meatie under table treats too often. .. Roast pork, crackling, gravy, roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots, cabbage, broccoli. Yum! . . . . @bestsundaydinner
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It’s a dog’s life.
When the hoomans are having yummy Sunday roast and I’m stuck under the table. .
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If I get closer to Ceril’s lunch by putting my nose on her knee then maybe it could be my lucky day. .
My mummy @suesianmakeupschool is a Veggie so I dont get meatie under table treats too often. ..
Roast pork, crackling, gravy, roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots, cabbage, broccoli. Yum! .
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@bestsundaydinner

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Happy face

Happy face. Haircut day. No make-up selfie. No filters. . Thank you @andyatagency as always. Thank you @chanelnott for my blondeness. Love my 2 favourite hairdressers. . As you get older often shorter hair cuts can be more flattering as they frame and lift the face instead of the impression of dragging down.. Also the correct hair colour tone is very important too as it can make so much difference to flattering or draining your skin tones. . . . . .
Haircut day. No make-up selfie. No filters.
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Thank you @andyatagency as always.
Thank you @chanelnott for my blondeness.
Love my 2 favourite hairdressers.
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As you get older often shorter hair cuts can be more flattering as they frame and lift the face instead of the impression of dragging down.. Also the correct hair colour tone is very important too as it can make so much difference to flattering or draining your skin tones. .
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#tbfriday This time last year! Looking forward to skating again @natural_history_museum skating rink London

This time last year! Looking forward to skating again @natural_history_museum skating rink London. . It's such fun and a good cardio, core and glute workout. You need to use your core together with your glutes for balance, strength and to keep upright. . I do look quite serious but I'm properly concentrating on not only trying not to fall over myself but also on not knocking over any small children or even adults skating around holding onto their penguins for support. . Have a good Friday! What are you doing that's out of your comfort zone this weekend? . . . . .

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It’s such fun and a good cardio, core and glute workout. You need to use your core together with your glutes for balance, strength and to keep upright.
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I do look quite serious but I’m properly concentrating on not only trying not to fall over myself but also on not knocking over any small children or even adults skating around holding onto their penguins for support.
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Have a good Friday! What are you doing that’s out of your comfort zone this weekend? .
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