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New Year in Texas: Early mornings and getting sh*t done

It is the second day of January and I wore shorts. The day started off stormy. Dark and thundery clouds rolled in fast, followed by rain that came in sideways. It was 7.30am and I was at the box (the CrossFit gym), having just finished my workout. But by lunchtime, the sun broke out andContinue reading “New Year in Texas: Early mornings and getting sh*t done”

Women at War: Me against my body Part 3

Polona Fonda, of FONDA Strong – the magazine dedicated to sport and strong women – asked me to offer my views on modern dieting habits and body hate among women. This is part 3 of our interview. Click here to read Part 1 Click here to read part 2 Chapter 3/3 9. What are someContinue reading “Women at War: Me against my body Part 3”

WOMEN AT WAR: ME AGAINST MY BODY PART 2

Polona Fonda asks: What drives me, and millions of other women, to see our bodies as our enemies? You are reading the second chapter of our conversation on the issues of body hate and disordered eating. Chapter 2/3 4. People are quick to judge; whenever they see an obese person they immediately label them as lazy. But that’s not really theContinue reading “WOMEN AT WAR: ME AGAINST MY BODY PART 2”

WOMEN AT WAR: ME AGAINST MY BODY

I have been talking to Polona Fonda about the battles women have with their bodies. Polona is a weightlifter, writer and advocate for strong women. Her online magazine, FONDA Strong is an inspirational resource offering engaging stories and profiles on all things sporty, female and, of course, strong. Here’s a copy of our exchange on women’s body imageContinue reading “WOMEN AT WAR: ME AGAINST MY BODY”

Surviving Gym Culture: Crush it before it crushes you

I step in the gym, and I feel it. Maybe I’m too sensitive. It might be all in my mind. But I’m sure that I’m on the outside of the ‘in’ crowd. I feel for just a moment like the little, socially awkward girl I was in school – never quite fitting in and feelingContinue reading “Surviving Gym Culture: Crush it before it crushes you”

Establishing an At-Home Exercise Routine

The following is a piece I worked on recently with Treated.com about exercising at home. Enjoy! Building a regular and interesting exercise routine can be a daunting prospect for those new to it. A plethora of unanswered questions can loom over you: How often do I need to exercise? How long should my workout sessions be?Continue reading “Establishing an At-Home Exercise Routine”

4 Resolutions that have Nothing to do with Body Weight (but will totally transform your body)

As the obesity epidemic takes its place as a the biggest health crisis of our generation, it’s no wonder that weight loss goals top the charts for our New Year’s Resolutions. The sad fact is that the majority will fail in their efforts to lose weight. Just weight gain is almost never down to aContinue reading “4 Resolutions that have Nothing to do with Body Weight (but will totally transform your body)”

Un-Tapped Potential: Your unconscious as a resource for performance

‘Can you read my mind?’ some uncomfortable folks ask, with fear and curiosity, when they know I am a psychologist. Erm, no, psychology is less about magic and more about science. But I do understand where this comes from – the perhaps more mysterious sounding parts of psychology’s history and work. The little bit frighteningContinue reading “Un-Tapped Potential: Your unconscious as a resource for performance”

Getting past your lifting plateaus: A conversation with Giles Greenwood

I recently shared a coffee with weightlifting legend, Giles Greenwood, to discuss the phenomenon of lifters failing at a mere kilogram above the weight they have marked out as their personal best. Giles has enjoyed a long and successful competitive career in weightlifting, representing Great Britain and winning a gold medal for snatch in theContinue reading “Getting past your lifting plateaus: A conversation with Giles Greenwood”

Best Ways to Sabotage Your Weight Loss

If you are overweight despite all you best efforts, it’s not being lazy. But you are probably sabotaging your weight loss, possibly without even realising it. When we fail to lose weight, or keep it off, we become critical of ourselves and focus on the failure. It’s tough to step back and get an honestContinue reading “Best Ways to Sabotage Your Weight Loss”