How useful is it to track your cycle?

Very! Is the short answer.

In todays episode I cover:

-Key parts of the menstrual cycle.

-Benefits of tracking your whole cycle and not just your period with an example from one of my clients.

-How your appetite, energy levels, and strength may be effected.

-How to use cycle patterns to your advantage.

-The time I cried when I failed a deadlift.

Arming yourself with the knowledge of YOUR cycle can be a game changer for your progress.

I hope you enjoyed this episode, if you have any questions at all, please drop me a message @melissagracept

Thank you for listening

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It's Wednesday, I hope you're having a good week.

In this episode I discuss:

-Throwing away the idea of doing a weeks worth of Insta worthy meal prep because who has the time?!

-How a little preparation can help you with your fat loss goals. (We're bringing back the packed lunch)

-How to prepare food in a way that isn't time -consuming or stressful, and can save you money.

-Other little things you can do to help yourself, including a very important mindset tip that has helped a lot of my busy clients.

These things might seem small but they can have a huge impact on your fat loss goals.

I hope you enjoyed the episode, If you've any questions or if you want the recipe I mentioned, then drop me a DM here

Thank you for listening

xx

Happy Wednesday!

If you've got a fat loss goal and the scales are leaving you feeling unmotivated, which then gets in the way of progress, then this is the episode for you.

In today's episode I discuss

- What to do if the scales get you down.

- What effects scale weight (it's not just body fat)

- Pros of take progress pics (and how to take them)

- Other helpful methods of measuring your progress

- I briefly touch on my past McDonalds uniform fiasco.

I hope you enjoyed this episode, if you have any questions or you're not sure how to best measure your progress to keep you motivated, drop me a DM.

I'd love to help.

Thank you for listening

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The sun is shining the sky is blue. You know what that means. Dads across the nation are firing up their lawnmowers (sorry hayfever sufferers) and of course....BBQs.

In today's episode I talk about how to navigate BBQs when you have a fat loss goal.

I have some suggestions for food choices, mindful eating and portion sizes.

Rounded off nicely with how to avoid feelings of guilt and what to do (or not to do) when you do feel food guilt.

I also spend too much time talking about my mums potato salad but honestly it's THAT good.

As always, if you have ANY questions, please drop me a message @melissagracept on Insta.

If you enjoyed the episode let me know, or better yet, drop it a share on your socials, it's hugely appreciated.

Have a fab week, thank you for listening

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Yesterday I had a bit of an epiphany. One so exciting I decided to do an episode about it.

So today I'm talking about how perfectionism is holding you back. Waiting for the right set of circumstances is holding you back from your fat loss goals.

Just like it was holding me back from some big goals and now I'm letting go of it. (Very much a work in progress)

There is NEVER going to be a right time to start. Your lives aren't ever really going to be less busy and hectic. There is always going to be a life thing/holiday/job/responsibilities to navigate.

So I propose we embrace imperfect fitness. Embrace our busy lives and work with what we have. (This is my approach with clients)

Who's with me?

If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it on your socials - it means a hell of a lot to me. Alternatively drop me a DM on Insta.

Thank you for listening

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Don't worry, this isn't a science lesson. In todays episode I discuss:

- How fat loss works and what a calorie deficit is.

- Why it's isn't as simple as 'just eat less and move more'

- How to best approach the many factors for fat loss.

I also fumble the word 'necessarily' at some point so have fun with that.

I am not ashamed to admit that I never understood how fat loss ACTUALLY worked until I did my PT course in my early 20s.

I had no idea of the ins and outs of it and when I did, it really helped me make progress.

As a fat loss coach, not only is it my job to help you understand HOW it works, but how to then make the right adjustments to your lifestyle so you can make progress.

If you've any questions or would like my help with your fat loss goals - Drop me a DM on Insta - @melissagracept

If you'd like to enquire about coaching then the link is here

Thank you for listening x

In today's short but sweet episode I'm giving out my number one piece of advice for fat loss and fitness.

If you start the week with the best intentions but chuck it all away when one day doesn't quite go to plan (Missed workout, go over your cals, etc) then this is for you. I want to get you out of that cycle of 'starting again on Monday'.

It's all about how to turn a bad day around and how to not let it get in the way of you making the progress you want to.

Let me know if this helps and of course if you're in need of a MG pep talk then head over to Instagram @melissagracept and let's chat.

Becoming a gym-goer is't as simple as stepping into the gym. Gym nerves, gym-timidation - can be a HUGE barrier for a lot of people and I can't have that happen on my watch.

I have worked with numerous people who are new to the gym to break down that barrier and embrace all that the gym has to offer. It's not all weightlifting and grunting I promise.

In today's episode I discuss my experience with gym anxiety back in the day and how I worked through it.

I then give you 7 top tips on how to tackle your gym nerves and how to set yourself up for success.

On tip number 7 it all gets very motivational and profound so enjoy that!

If you've any questions at all about the gym and how it can help your fat loss goals - drop me a DM over on Insta https://www.instagram.com/melissagracept/

and I'll be more than happy to help.

Thank you for listening x

When it comes to fat loss, daily activity can play a key role in your progress.

In this episode I talk about how to best tackle your step targets in order to avoid the feeling of failure when you haven't done 10k a day.

I discuss how to best steadily improve and increase your steps without having to sacrifice LOADS of time. (Which you probably don't have)

I then give 4 top tips on how to up your steps in the week!

If you found this helpful, let me know. If you want some more help getting your steps in (perhaps you've a desk job or a driving job?) then DM me 'STEPS' over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissagracept/and I'll happily help.

Thank you for listening

I know. It's a big topic to tackle.

Motivation is our flaky friend, she's a sneaky one. Here one minute, gone the next.

It's also one of the biggest struggles a lot of people face when they are trying to lose fat or improve their fitness.

Here I am discussing a different way to view motivation, my experience last year when I CBA with exercise.

Then some top tips for when motivation is low, or how to turn low motivation on it's head.

I hope this helps and I hope you enjoyed it. If you did, let me know :)

Thank you for listening, see you next week!

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