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The Intuitive Personal Trainer

Locality: Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Phone: +61 488 008 899

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01.06.2022 Just letting all my loyal followers know, someone has created a fake Instagram profile and is pretending to be me. Please don’t follow this fake account or open any DMs from them. I only have one Instagram account (this one) The fake account is claiming that this account has been hacked. It hasn’t. It would be very much appreciated if you could report and block the fake account. ... Thanks heaps, Fi See more

15.05.2022 Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there! I am so lucky to be a mum to four amazing human beings, and for that, I consider myself the luckiest woman in the world. Today, I’m allowing myself to be waited on hand and foot because it’s the one day a year no one expects me to lift a finger!... My youngest cooked me a delicious breakfast and we’re having a takeaway for dinner. I also, took the time to have a long chat with my wonderful mum. Although, she lives interstate, I’m so grateful to know she is always there to listen and provide words of wisdom. For many different reasons it’s not an easy day for everyone and to those of you who are finding it difficult, I see you and I’m sending you lots of love. If you are celebrating, who are you celebrating today? Fi

09.05.2022 So this is 53! Am I a little disappointed that I am still in perimenopause? Absolutely!... This perimenopause gig has been really hard on me. I was the fittest and healthiest I had been in my entire life at around 47-48. I was playing multiple sports, Crossfitting 5 days per week, running half marathons. Absolutely thriving! However, the closer I get to menopause the less energy I seem to have. Yes, I’ve gained weight. No, my hair isn’t as thick and shiny as it was in my 20s, 30s and 40s. I don’t always feel confident in the clothes I wear. At times I feel a little anxious about things that never would have worried me prior to perimenopause. I now have wrinkles, puffy eyes and blurry vision and a few other health issues that I didn’t have before. But you know what? This is all completely normal. If I’ve learned one important lesson from perimenopause, it’s that, having a little self-compassion for our changing hormones and the effects they have on our bodies goes a really long way. Earlier today, I saw a post in the hub from Michelle. The post had photos of her from when she was 10 and 20 years younger and she was comparing them to how she looks now. I went back to comment on the post but couldn’t find it again. Michelle, if you are reading this post I want you to know that you were beautiful then and you are still beautiful now. You’ve probably read the Theodore Roosevelt quote: Comparison is the thief of joy. This quote is true even when comparing yourself to a former version of you. Ageing is a natural process. However, as women, society has conditioned us to feel a lot of guilt and shame around ageing. This is why developing self-compassion is at the core of the coaching work I do with my clients. We can’t turn back time but we can learn to be kinder to ourselves. Learn how to nourish ourselves from the inside out, mentally, physically and emotionally, so that we start to feel comfortable in our skins again. If another coach tells you that they have it all figured out and you just need to take a supplement and all your problems will be solved. RUN! No one woman experiences perimenopause the same way. That’s why I take a holistic approach that includes Intuitive Eating, Intuitive Movement, Self-care and mindfulness practices and a big dose of self-compassion. If, like Michelle, you have struggled with weight gain during perimenopause and you’d like to learn a new approach to deal with it without dieting, I put together a free guide called What I wish I knew about weight gain during perimenopause. If you'd like a copy of the guide just comment FREE GUIDE below and I’ll send you the link. If you’d like to learn more about my coaching philosophy, I’d love to have you join my free Facebook group. Simply click this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299539077388935/ Fi P.S. If you'd like to learn more about my Signature 12 week coaching program, send me a DM and I'll send you all the details.

26.04.2022 When we live with purpose and have a goal greater than ourselves it certainly makes getting out of bed in the morning a lot easier! Personally, I often find joy in the smallest of moments.... An I love you mum from one of my children, a simple thank you from one of my clients or my dog doing something silly. But, I also think it is vitally important to have a growth mindset and keep working towards new goals in order to feel like we are truly thriving. So I guess you could say that I can be happy without material things but I still need my people aka human connections and a sense of purpose. What do you think? Do you agree with Einstein? #happylifequotes #midlifewomen #perimenopause #perimenopausehealth #menopausesupport #menopause #nondietapproach #haes #intuitiveliving #portmacquarie #personalgrowth

16.04.2022 As a personal trainer who specialises in helping women navigate the hormonal changes of perimenopause, I often get asked to help motivate my clients to exercise again after a break. They realise that exercise and weight training in particular is incredibly good for them and one of the best ways to combat the many symptoms of perimenopause, yet, they just can’t seem to make it a priority. To be honest, one of the biggest barriers I see is that many women have a perception th...at they need to already have certain skills or a certain level of fitness to begin a weight training program. Many are worried about how they will appear to others in the gym. They are worried about being the newby, being an absolute beginner at something again. Sometimes, they have gained an identity as being really good at a particular sport in the past and don’t want to try something new because they fear that they won’t live up to their own and/or other’s expectations. Of course this could not be further from the truth. Strength and conditioning training is something that can be commenced at any age or any fitness level! You don’t have to compete with anyone but yourself. I’ve found that midlife is the perfect time to stop being so competitive and to start enjoying movement for no other reason than because it makes me feel good. I can fully understand why someone like Ash Barty would choose to retire from her chosen sport of tennis at the ripe old age of 25. Being a professional athlete is both mentally and physically taxing. Maybe more of us should ask ourselves who are we trying to impress when we are setting new goals or just going about our daily lives? There is great freedom in genuinely not caring what anybody else thinks. Have you ever retired from a sport, career or another pursuit ahead of time in order to gain a better balance in your life? I certainly did when I changed careers 16 years ago. Let’s chat below P.S. A while back I created a free guide to help women who were struggling to regain their exercise mojo. If you’d like a copy, just comment free guide below and I’ll send it to you #perimenopause #midlife #midlifewomen #menopauseexpert

12.04.2022 I was looking for another photo for today’s post and stumbled across these photos of me at a CrossFit competition a few years back. I don’t remember the exact year but I definitely remember the feeling of being way outside of my comfort zone. I remember catching my old buckled weight belt on the bar when trying to do multiple cleans. So the young guy who was my judge for the day offered me his weight belt. ... Which you can see is clearly too big. I remember this WOD had multiple shoulder to overhead which was hard for me because I had an ongoing shoulder and elbow issue caused by an old netball injury. Still to this day I can’t straighten my left elbow and my left arm has a bow in it from when I fell off the monkey bars and broke it in half at age 10. I remember being one of the weaker people at this competition. I was pretty fit, had good endurance, some gymnastics skills and I could run pretty fast but as far as the ability to lift heavy weights went I was comparatively weak. The easy thing to do in this situation would have been to scale the weight. However, I was determined not to let that barbell get the better of me. I was push jerking the bar and nearing the end of my repetitions when the photographer walked past. Determined not to put the bar down I changed to a split jerk to squeeze the last rep out. I remember being a little bit disappointed to not get the gymnastics part of the workout finished because I’d spent too long with the barbell. However, afterwards my coach reminded me just how far I’d progressed with my training from someone who (after giving birth to 4 large babies) had suffered from severe lower back pain, had very little core strength and limited mobility. I had overcome so many obstacles just to reach the point of being able to compete in a fitness competition and I deserved to be proud of my efforts. Our society places so much emphasis on winning that we often forget to take the time to enjoy the journey. To recognise our progress and to clap for ourselves. Remember, it’s never too late to set a new fitness goal. When was the last time you did something that was outside of your comfort zone? Let’s chat

30.03.2022 What are your thoughts on self objectification? Do you ever consider why as women we are expected to dress a certain way on social occasions? Take glamorous events like the Oscars for example. Why are women expected to wear makeup, uncomfortable high heels, uncomfortable figure hugging dresses etc. ... When men can attend the same event bare skinned, in comfortable shoes, comfortable pants and shirt and not have to be criticised nearly as harshly if their outfit is not on point. Ever since moving pictures were invented the men who made these movies have been centering the male gaze. Using just the right lighting, angles, etc to make the women pleasing to the eye. As little girls watching these movies we learned that women are supposed to be the pretty, accommodating ones in any heterosexual relationship. We internalised these expectations as normal and thus began the self-objectification process. It was our job as a female to look as pretty as possible if we wanted to be loved Cue the introduction of social media and now you will find millions of accounts of young women displaying themselves to the world in a self objectifying manner. Cosmetic surgeons are making a fortune from the insecurities of women trying to keep up with the societal expectations of whatever the fashionable body shape is at the time. Ok, so none of this is new, you’ve probably read The Beauty Myth and watched the documentary Embrace and you’ve laughed your head off @celestebarber for poking fun at all the influencers on Instagram. But what happens when women start sharing photos of young men who are also falling victim to the process of self objectification? This has recently happened in a large Facebook group of middle aged women that I help moderate. But, you might say, middle aged men have been ogling young women for centuries I know but it doesn’t make it right does it? I prefer not to see objectifying photos of anybody, male or female. To me bodies are not objects to be ogled they are just the outer shell, the moving parts that enable you to live your life to the fullest. What are your thoughts? Let’s discuss in the comments below Fi

23.01.2022 Happy first day of summer and Happy Birthday @bcevergreen !! Beautiful sunny day for a picnic and swim at Watui Falls. So lovely to have these two home again for a visit. ... Josie had so much fun playing fetch too! Roll on summer.

23.01.2022 There seems to be quite a bit of misinformation floating around the interwebs at the moment regarding women and menopause. So I thought I’d try and clear a bit of that up for you. (Personally, I don’t like the word menopause and think that it’s probably about time women came up with there own terminology. But it’s what we’re stuck with for now.) Menopause is defined as the day when a woman has not menstruated (had her period) for a full 12 months in a row. ... So it’s a 12 month pause of a woman’s menses. Hence the name meno - pause. The average age of menopause in Australia is 51. (I just happen to be 51 but haven’t reached menopause yet) The time leading up to menopause is referred to as perimenopause or pre-menopause. During perimenopause a woman’s hormone levels of oestrogen and progesterone fluctuate greatly, often erratically. Perimenopause can not be diagnosed with a blood test. Although some doctors will test FSH and/or AMH levels. Perimenopause is usually diagnosed by the common symptoms. There are many symptoms associated with perimenopause but the most common ones are: irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, low libido, increased stress and anxiety, vaginal dryness, weight gain. Treatment options include: diet; exercise; herbal treatments; hormonal treatments such as; hormone replacement therapy (HRT), birth control pills, vaginal estrogen creams, and non-hormonal treatments such as anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medications. Once a woman reaches menopause her oestrogen levels drop to very low and progesterone stops being produced altogether. (Basically, there are no more eggs left in her ovaries and therefore progesterone will no longer be released at ovulation each month) Symptoms may persist for another 1-3 years before the body adjusts to the changes in hormone levels. (Note: this is very individual and some women may be on HRT or other meditation for life) Following menopause a woman is said to be in post-menopause. Many doctors will prescribe diet and exercise as a first step towards managing perimenopause symptoms. If you need guidance please don’t hesitate to send me a DM. Fi

22.01.2022 "THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED ME SO FAR WITH THIS SURVEY. I NEED 15 MORE RESPONSES BEFORE I HAVE ENOUGH TO PUBLISH THE RESULTS. CAN YOU HELP? THANKS IN ADVANCE." I’d be so grateful for your help! I'm currently developing a new program to help women cope with the hormonal changes of perimenopause.... Perimenopause typically begins in the mid 40's but can begin as early as 35. It is defined as the 4-8 years that precedes menopause where a woman's sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone levels are unpredictable and begin to fluctuate, sometimes erratically. The main symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, low libido, fatigue, increased anxiety, irritability and weight gain. I am conducting an anonymous and confidential survey to understand this topic in more depth. I’m looking for at least 50 women to participate in this short, five-minute survey. If you know of a friend or some of your network that might fit the perimenopausal woman profile please feel free to pass the survey on to them. I’d be so grateful! I'm happy to share the results with you once I've collected the numbers needed & offer you a gift of appreciation to thank you for your time. Feel free to reach out via DM if you have any questions. Thanks very much in advance. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VR6PF6Q Thanks again Fi

22.01.2022 What do Sheila and I have in common? We both had chronic back pain before we started CrossFit which was cured by the right type of strength training.

21.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has helped me so far with this survey. I need 15 more responses before I have enough to publish the results. Can you help? Thanks in advance. Fi

20.01.2022 How good is this!

17.01.2022 Which cat face captures your mood today? So much drama going on in the world right now. These photos gave me a little giggle when I needed it.... Hope they bring a smile to your face too. I think I’m no. 5 today. Have a great day! Fi credit unknown If known please let me know. #funnycats #funnyanimals #comicrelief #personaltrainerlife #portmacquarie

15.01.2022 If I told you I had a magic weight loss pill would you take it? There is good reason that the multi-billion dollar weight loss industry continues to grow year after year. Everybody wants a quick fix.... What they don’t want you to know is that your weight does not determine your health. By adopting key healthy behaviours your health can be greatly improved whether or not you lose weight. By focusing on establishing healthy habits and not the number on the scale my clients gain strength, resilience, vitality and confidence to pursue their goals and dreams. Yes, some of my clients have lost a lot of weight but that is never the focus of our coaching sessions, it is merely a side effect of taking positive enjoyable action. By now you all probably know the statistics around long term weight loss. Stop kidding yourself that this time it will be different. If you’re planning on getting help to address your health issues make sure you see a health professional who will address those issues for you not just tell you to go away and come back when you’ve lost weight. If you would like to get fit, strong and healthy without restrictive dieting hit me up in the DM’s. Fi

15.01.2022 One for the runners. I used to be the choker but now I stop for a sip so I don’t choke. Which one are you?

12.01.2022 Dear Fitpro Intuitive Eating is not a diet! Intermittent Fasting is a diet.... Putting them in the same category shows a complete lack of understanding. The reason you can’t trust yourself with Intuitive Eating is because you are a self-confessed yo-yo dieter who sometimes counts calories and at other times binge eats. The reason you binge eat is because you are buried up to your eyeballs in diet culture! Every time you go on a diet, (i.e. count calories) your body thinks there is a famine. When you’re finished dieting (i.e. acquiring an aesthetically more pleasing physique for your next photo shoot and to keep your followers thinking you’re the real deal who walks the talk) your body does it’s job of restoring you to your natural set-point by making it impossible to control yourself around high calorie foods. Yes, it’s true what you say. The fitness industry is full of people with eating disorders and it appears you may be one of them. Calling yourself derogatory names for failing to control your appetite is a red flag for someone with a disordered relationship with their body and their food. Calling people who have healed themselves from disordered eating using Intuitive Eating derogatory names is cruel and immature. Some people have been Intuitive Eaters all their lives. Do you know what Dieticians and other real nutrition experts call theses people? Normal Eaters Rant over! Have a nice day. Fi #intuitiveeating #intuitiveeatingofficial #intuitiveeatingjourney #fitspowankers

12.01.2022 Hahaha! I saw this in a weightlifting group and just had to share. I can’t wait to hear what your gym nickname is.... Mine is Little Monster!

11.01.2022 Have you seen the memes that say: You don’t have to be better than anyone else, just be better than you were yesterday. ?? Well, you know what fitness industry, those memes are not at all helpful or motivating for the majority of people.... For those of us over 50, PR’s are few and far between. For those who have been diagnosed with a chronic physical illness just moving their body in any way today may be a huge accomplishment. For those with an eating disorder, complete rest or exercising at a much lower intensity than yesterday may be what is necessary to heal. Likewise, those rehabilitating an injury need to take it slow when returning to exercise after a break. New mothers need to be patient and kind to their post natal bodies. Even elite athletes have periodisation factored into their training, which means for months at a time during their off season, they do not want to be better than they were yesterday. Not to mention those people who are still in lockdown improvising with home workouts and minimal equipment. Hello, they’re having a go, but still not better than yesterday. I could go on and on with examples. Today I’ll head to the gym and I’ll train, if I warm up and feel good I’ll try my best to improve my performance over recent efforts. If my body feels stiff and sore, I may ease off and take it a little slower. Will I be better than yesterday? Maybe? Maybe not. Does it matter? Absolutely not! Here’s to moving our bodies in ways that feel good on any given day, living in the moment and stressing way less about what we did yesterday. How are you moving (or not moving) your body today? Fi

11.01.2022 Wise and Beautiful words from The Body Image Therapist.

07.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has helped me so far with my Perimenopause Health & Wellness Survey. Your help is much appreciated. I still need 10 more responses before I can publish the results.... Perimenopause typically begins in the mid 40's but can begin as early as 35. It is defined as the 4-8 years that precedes menopause where a woman's sex hormones estrogen and progesterone levels are unpredictable and begin to fluctuate, sometimes erratically. The main symptoms include but are not limited to: irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, low libido, fatigue, increased anxiety, irritability and weight gain. If someone you know is going through these or any of the other 66 symptoms associated with perimenopause, I’d be very grateful if you tagged them below. The link to the survey is in my bio. Thanks in advance. Fi x

05.01.2022 During my time as a netball coach and a dance mum I became very aware of the toxic effects of diet culture on the development of our teenage girls. This is one of the many reasons I am proudly a non-diet, HAES aligned health and fitness professional. We all have an important role to play in the mental health of our youth. It starts with never commenting on a child's physical appearance and by not talking about weight loss or dieting in front of them. Know better, do better.... Fi See more

03.01.2022 In conclusion I was able to use the principles of intuitive eating to become more in tune with my body and the effects alcohol was having on it. Self-awareness is at the core of developing a healthy relationship with food, exercise and for me it would seem alcohol too. Note: Intuitive drinking is not possible for everyone. If you’re struggling with your relationship to alcohol or finding yourself more dependent on alcohol during these trying times please seek professional h...elp. In Australia: Call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline for free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs. 1800 250 015

01.01.2022 What do you think? Should workplaces be more sympathetic and supportive for women going through menopause?