I loved recording this episode with Jon.

Knowing the journey he has come on from work and stress ruling his daily and weekly actions - Thursday night whisky, takeaways and skipped gym sessions. To hitting some of his lifetime PBs and losing 15kg in his 40s.

Health and fitness are now a big part of his life, but in a way that he can keep repeatable, enjoyable and not his whole life.

Jon really keeps it real and honest in this episode and I'm so grateful for his time to chat and share.

Give it a listen!

And if you too want to start your nutrition journey - join our free workshop on Wednesday 29!

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#clienttransformation #habits #nutrition

Just a short one from me today.

We often try to over complicate our nutrition. Instead of looking at the lowest hanging fruit, the easiest place to start, and the smallest shift we can make.

It doesn't need to be about huge changes that become unsustainable. But the path of least resistance.

Recently my focus has been on mid day energy and nourishing snacks, which has led me down a rabbit hole I never expected.

Want to talk about how you can make small shifts?

Join my next workshop - Strong without doing more - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strong-without-doing-more-free-workshop-for-women-tickets-1987505391127?aff=oddtdtcreator

#nutrition #smallchanges

This episode was awesome to record with my client, Quoc.

From a life that centred around work, pushing hard to climb the ladder - between long hours, work socials, regular drinking and smoking as a way to escape stress.

To now.

Balancing work with spending time with friends at CrossFit and learning what healthy actually means to him.

His transformation with making habits really 'sticky' as they say in tech, so that it has just become part of his autopilot mode.

It truly was a pleasure to hear about his journey from starting fitness, giving up smoking and finding movement that means something to him.

If you want to jump in and start where Quoc did, email [email protected] to join our six week nutrition kickstart!

#clienttransformation #nutrition #transformation

Today Amy talks about some of the shifts she is making to feel more aligned - instead of forcing certain kinds of work, she is leaning into rest and fun activities. Especially through this stormy season in Central Portugal and through transition in life.

The last few weeks have been a reminder to listen to the seasons, as our needs often reflect the weather and changes. Our need to rest up and rid baggage in winter, so we have energy to flourish and grow in summer.

If you want help tuning into your nervous system, email [email protected]

And if you want to check out the office/creative space renovation, watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheHousewithNoName

#nervoussystem #seasonchange #winter #seasonalaffectiveness

Amy talks about why January may not be the time to jump both feet into a new goal, resolution or transformation.

In reality, our bodies are craving and structure, not big changes or restriction - think about it, we're in the middle of winter.

Instead using this month to establish routine, compassion and a realistic baseline can set you up for great change from February onward.

If you're an active woman and you're struggling with seeing change even though you're doing all the right things. Join our workshop on Sunday 18 January at 6pm.

Amy will share more of her journey with never feeling enough and changing that to setting boundaries, doing the inner work and making decisions that align with her goals. Plus the steps that you can take to do the same!

Sign up here - totally free - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strong-without-doing-more-free-workshop-for-women-tickets-1979969245312?aff=oddtdtcreator

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In this episode, Amy interviews Ty, a former client who shares his transformative journey from struggling with his weight and relationship with food to achieving a healthier lifestyle. Ty discusses his initial struggles, the importance of support, and the mental shifts he experienced throughout the process.

He emphasises the significance of preparation, the role of a healthy relationship with food, and how strength is now defined by his ability to live life fully.

Ty's story serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to make positive changes in their health and wellness.

• Ty started his journey at 148 kilos and aimed to lose 100 pounds in a year.
• He struggled with his relationship with food and sought help to maintain his weight loss.
• Fasting helped him lose weight, but he needed guidance on sustainable eating habits.
• Ty wanted to feel more agile and mobile, comparing his goals to being like a cat.
• He realized the importance of preparation in managing his diet and social situations.
• Support from Amy helped him navigate setbacks and maintain a positive mindset.
• Ty discovered that strength means being able to live life fully and enjoyably.
• He learned to enjoy food without guilt and to prioritize nutritious meals.
• The journey taught him that he could achieve his goals and enjoy the process.
• Ty's transformation inspired him to consider a career change and pursue new interests.

Timestamps:

00:00Introduction to Transformation Journey

05:12Starting Point: Life Before Coaching

10:28The Decision to Seek Help

15:56Building a Healthy Relationship with Food

20:30Navigating Social Situations and Food Choices

25:13Overcoming Setbacks and Challenges

30:18Discovering Personal Strengths and Achievements

33:21The Journey of Transformation

36:02Overcoming Fears and Embracing Change

39:25The Impact of Support and Community

41:21Empowerment Through Self-Discovery

45:03The Importance of Self-Compassion

48:27Finding Strength in Everyday Life

50:27Learning and Growing Through Challenges

53:29Redefining Strength and Living Fully

#transformation #fitnessjourney #nutrition #coaching #relationshipwithfood #personalgrowth #health #mindset #support #lifestyle changes

Late to the party or right on time?

You've either said no so many times this December that you're about to crash and burn. Or you've already got so hard on YOLO life that you're about to test the theory.

Three tips to keep you moving, eating and thinking clearly with all the food noise and indulgent expectation.

Empower Fitness & Nutrition is about helping women to feel their best self, fuel pride and self discovery that last a lifetime. With the right fuel, movement and a calm nervous system - you can do anything!

#nutrition #mindset #nervoussystem #christmas #femalehealth

We put a roof on our house! Words I never thought I'd say, but we did it. I mostly spent time on the floor, handing things up to Kieran and being stressed he'd fall off the roof and die. But he didn't and I did eventually climb up.

It got me thinking about deadlines, life and caring for yourself through the busy times, so that's what a lot of today is about. How to see the signs of your dysregulation and care for yourself in the simplest way, so you don't have a big mess to clear up later.

Plus some general updates of things that have been happening lately, including joining the ADHD in Women conference that Seed Talks hosted a couple of weeks ago.

Want to hear more about these topics? Let me know!

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@amygorman__

This isn't the first time Sinead has made an appearance on the podcast - and it was just as epic for the sequel, not like those terrible films where they should never have done another. And that's because Sinead has been putting in the hard work to develop her story, to change the narratives and build a life she's super proud of.

We talked about the usual training and nutrition transformations, which come as second nature now. But the real transformation was in her self talk, nervous system and approach to navigating the changes of perimenopause, ADHD and the really big one - her upcoming mastectomy for the ATM gene.

We dug into saying no and many other tools Sinead has developed over the years we've worked together.

Her message to you? Start small, get support, a community.

Her message to herself? Be kind.

Whilst Sinead's journey has been longer than 12 weeks, she started with a 6 week journey. And our 12 week StrongHer Reset has been heavily influenced by the success of the deep work she has done.

So if you're interested in building sustainable habits and making your body feel like a safe place, email me, let's talk about how your journey could start from only 12 weeks.

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@amygorman__

The world of health and fitness feels like a wild ride sometimes, especially for women. We do get a lot of comments thrown at us - from what you wear, to what you eat, drink, lift, do. So it's no wonder that I got into a big chat with clients at the weekend about GLP1's, body image and worries. So we made the best counter:

"What does health mean to you?"

And I asked them all to write it down and put it somewhere they'd see it often. The best bit about it, health didn't mean weight to anyone.

If you also struggle with the battles of body image, how to fuel, wanting to feel strong but coming up short with energy - listen to what's coming up next week with our Clear Mind Reset!

30 days of learning how to fuel your energy, sleep and training to beat brain fog and fatigue. Early bird offer until Wednesday 8th!

We start on Monday 13th and I'd love to have you there :)

Sign up and other free resources: https://linktr.ee/amygormancoach

Email: [email protected]

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