In this episode with the lovely Maria Moore we cover:  How has the year gone for us so far New Year expectations ‘reality’:  being flexible and having acceptance Don’t leave your taxes till last minute Your circle matters CLOSE YOUR LOOPS The role our identity plays (self criticism, behaviours, habits) The Sam Smith controversy Things should not be reserved for thin people If you're going to read a fat loss book, read Ben Carpenters’ We’re all just pretty obsessed with...

Here is my round up of advice I wrote down in 2022 from books and podcasts I read and listened to [04:55] Life is not about ‘falling off’ (the skateboard and into the floor); it’s about the very moment you hit the floor; it’s what you do, how you react and your attitude that determine how your future is going to pan out [06:32] Sometimes it’s not a skill, but an attitude that develops us [07:07] Ultimate wealth is living a life you love [07:11] The meaning of life: enjoying the passage...

In this episode Maria and I speak about: How triggering we found Christmas We ate ALL the food, and thensome Food guilt and anxiety Restriction and rigid beliefs lead to overeating Diets maintain this cycle, not fix it Something you have to say to yourself when you find yourself ‘losing control’ What we think about new year's resolutions The importance of reflection and being active in your goal setting Please please please with a cherry on top remember to subscribe to the...

Welcome back to another episode of Thrive With Elsa. Today I am joined by my wonderful friend, PT and nutrition coach Maria Moore. I ask Maria about her thoughts and ideas on some questions and topics that were on my mind. We discuss: Do we need to push ourselves in workouts to get through hard things in life? Is a hardcore approach for everyone? Maria’s life experiences shaping her strong mindset Things we do that are not related to diet and exercise but have contributed to our...

This is a slightly different video where I open up about my mental health/ current mental state. It's like a little documentary with little snippets into my thought processes as I try to ride the low wave and attempt to get myself out. This is part 1 and I hope you enjoy. I have bullet pointed the topics I speak about below 👇    In this video I speak about    Current mental health  Control, decisions and overwhelm  This age is confusing  Values, why do I feel like I don’t have any?...

This episode is all about my tips to find freedom around food. I cover: the common trajectory of diets and diet failure the effects of psychological restriction why flexible eating and having a healthy relationship to food is so important 'good' and 'bad' food labels skipping meals and importance of regularity removing food groups / foods from your diet  earning and burning your food / the calories you consume cultivating a healthier mindset towards food I hope you enjoy...

In this episode we cover:  - What is body image - “Why am I finding new things to criticise even though I have lost weight” - Repeated thoughts, changing the narrative, rewiring our brains - What is positive body image - Body functionality and acceptance - What are you associating with your weight - Self esteem and building confidence - Weight changes and Body image fluctuations  - Media Literacy - Body Checking, Gratitude, embodying activities - Mindset shifts: what can I do FOR...

In this episode I cover:  Online shopping  What are beauty ideals   What have we associated with leanness   The role of tv, media, society & culture  Comparisons  Distorted perceptions of reality / our bodies  Are we seeking external validation to be okay with the way we look?  Doing the inner work X toxic environments    Want to improve your diet but let go of food rules, and leave the yo-yo dieting cycle once and for all?   Send me an email to [email protected]...

In this episode I speak about: My experience losing my period The challenging process of doctors appointments Being persistent Getting triggered during eating disordered recovery Why I didn’t want to go on the pill Having to turn to private clinics We need fat on our bodies to be healthy (men vs women / and individual differences) The recommendations The fear of weight gain & irrational thoughts holding me back To receive regular nuggets of nutrition, body image, health...

In this episode I talk about: a common mistake made when setting health related goals the desirability & attractiveness of big life changes Proving ourselves to who? ourselves, others, and why? unexpected power of small change setting better goals / tips  To download my free guide to finding food freedom, click here:  https://mailchi.mp/fc3b0433e5a5/free-action-guide-to-finding-food-freedom This document is for you if you want to break out of rigid food rules and improve your...

In this video I talk about: Final year of university hitting me hard The difficulty in keeping healthy habits when you’re busy Taking a break from lifting weights  Critical voices and overwhelm stopping you from taking any action Questions I asked myself to start spending my time better Self-care If you’re unsure on how to be spending your days and you feel like you don’t have a very clear sense of direction, I created a free document with some useful questions to get you...

In this podcast Maria asks me about my past struggling with an eating disorder and my journey to recovery.  We discuss a range of topics such as the complexities of eating disorders  dealing with an ED whilst being a dancer negative body image, chronic effects of dieting and destructive thoughts recovery, how I deal with negative body image now  I highly recommend you check out Maria's podcast too: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/showing-up-with-maria/id1603629136  - Showing up...

Hello and thank you so much for joining me. This is just a little introduction to myself and the things I'll be talking about on this show.  I am grateful for all of you who decide to tune in and I can't wait to see how this show grows.  If you've spent a lot of your time being critical of your body and finally want to break free from toxic ideas that hold you back, you're in the right place. This podcast is all about feeling and being your healthiest and happiest self. So stick around as...