Holly Jean

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Sinopse

Welcome to Holly Jean, where I talk about all things health, fitness, fun and everything in between!Please let me know if there are any topics you want me to cover, and I hope you enjoy listening. Thank you.

Episódios

  • Ep19: What Bulking Feels Like

    12/07/2018 Duração: 08min

    I'm now coming to the end of my first ever 'bulk' and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. It was a very strange feeling of wanting to put on muscle and therefore weight but at the same time wanting to say 'lean'. I found the extra calories hard to consume and found the excess weight a little uncomfortable but I'm hoping it all pays off soon! :D

  • Ep18: Our First Tough Mudder Experience

    08/07/2018 Duração: 38min

    So this weekend James and I were lucky enough to have the opportunity to run Tough Mudder with Trek, and it was just amazing! Here are our thoughts about it - what we found hard, wet, muddy and downright challenging! We loved every second and hope we inspire you to do one too :D Let me know if you're thinking about doing one - or have done one already!

  • Ep17: Food Intolerances

    03/07/2018 Duração: 12min

    Over the last few years I've realised that I do have a few food intolerances. It took me so long to realise that the food I was eating was making me feel horrendous - rather than that just being how my body was! In this episode, I wanted to give you a little history on how I realised what my intolerances were, and how you can find out yours!

  • Ep16: How To Be Positive

    02/07/2018 Duração: 10min

    I've gone through points in my life where I've been very negative or very positive. Sometimes I'll be in a negative point longer than others, and sometimes I'm living in those happy vibes. I've been trying to figure out what it is that's making me happy - so here are my thoughts on how to be positive :D

  • Ep15: Bikini Body Competition

    22/06/2018 Duração: 03min

    I now have a new fitness goal - doing a bikini body competition, yay! I have never done one before, and honestly have no idea what I'm doing! I'm working with a coach who is guiding me through the process though so I'm much happier and on track! So here is where I'm at right now :D

  • Ep14: Trying To Put On Muscle

    15/06/2018 Duração: 06min

    I wanted to keep you all updated on my current situation. I'm trying to put on muscle which means putting on more weight... It's a confusing situation trying to staying 'lean' yet needing to put on weight to gain muscle... So here's how I'm getting on. Are you trying to put on muscle? If so, how are you finding it?

  • Ep13: 5 Things To Do Every Single Day

    08/06/2018 Duração: 08min

    There are probably lots of things that you do every single day, without realising, that make your day go smoother and end on a high. I've been thinking about what I do everyday and came up with my most important 5 things. 1. Drink 1 pint of water every morning 2. Make the bed! 3. Do some exercise / get your 10,000 steps in 4. Do something just for you 5. Get on top of your day with a mini to-do list What would be the 5 things that you do every day?

  • Ep12: How To Get Motivated To Workout

    31/05/2018 Duração: 04min

    There's nothing more frustrating than losing your motivation to workout. One day I'll feel super motivated for the days ahead yet when those days come, I've sometimes lost my motivation. How annoying! I've tried to find ways of getting my motivation back, and this is what has helped me the most. What gives you motivation?

  • Ep11: How To Measure Your Fitness Progress

    30/05/2018 Duração: 08min

    What's your favourite way to measure your fitness progress? There are so many different ways to track your progress that you're bound to prefer one way to another. I’ve never really been one to weigh myself – I’ve always preferred just to see how I feel. Whenever I have a PT or coach, I’ve had to start to keeping more of an eye on my progress so here are some of the ways I track it, and the ways I like the best :)

  • Ep 10: Bringing Back that Chilled Holiday Feeling

    28/05/2018 Duração: 12min

    So James and I have had an amazing holiday and we're trying to bring our chilled and relaxed holiday vibes home with us. I've been thinking about what exactly it is about being on holiday that makes me feel so relaxed and happy, and therefore how I can recreate that feeling when I get home. Here's what I've come up with :D

  • Ep9: Getting Back Into a Routine

    27/05/2018 Duração: 06min

    So the last thing that you may want to do when you get back from holiday is to get into a routine - whether it be your old routine, or a new one. I'm exactly the same - so here are my ways gently and successfully (I think) getting back into a routine - I hope it helps! :D

  • Ep7: How To Be Healthy on Holiday

    18/05/2018 Duração: 18min

    Hello! James and I are currently away on holiday and we wanted to talk you through how we stay healthy on holiday... or not! Holidays are all about the fun so we try to get a good mix of being on track and being a little bit naughty. Do you try to stay healthy on holiday, or do you embrace everything a holiday has to offer?

  • Ep6: Running Your First Race

    12/05/2018 Duração: 05min

    Today I'm running the 5k Pretty Muddy Race for Life. The Race for Life was the first race I ever did a few years ago, so I wanted to share my thoughts with you. Good luck to those racing today :)

  • Ep5: Getting Back On Track

    09/05/2018 Duração: 05min

    For those who listened to my last podcast, firstly thank you! Secondly, here is my update on how I've been getting on with my food and nutrition plans over the last few weeks.

  • Ep4: My Unhealthy Relationship with Food

    20/04/2018 Duração: 22min

    Some of you may know that I've been doing a 12 week programme recently, but what you may not know is that during that time I've developed a bit of an unhealthy relationship with food. I knew things were bad, but I only really realised how bad they were during a conversation with my partner James last night. So I've asked him to talk me through where it all went wrong, and how I hope to make positive changes going forwards.

  • Ep3: Meal Prep

    19/04/2018 Duração: 07min

    Have you ever thought about meal prep but were not really sure if you'd like it? Well that's what I used to think. So now I wanted to share some of my thoughts about meal prep and what I like and don't like about it. I hope it helps :D

  • Ep2: How to Deal with Stress

    14/04/2018 Duração: 04min

    I've been feeling super stressed recently and have been trying to find different ways of dealing with it. From cutting back on working hours to having some 'me' time - here are a few ways I've been dealing with stress.

  • Ep1: Fitness Motivation - How to Stay Motivated

    13/04/2018 Duração: 03min

    In this episode I talk about how I've been struggling with a lack of motivation - and how I've got myself back on track.