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A personal trainer who wants to give you more

If you’re looking to lose weight, tone up or gain strength then you’ve come to the right place. I want to help you enjoy exercise and also introduce simple ways to improve your lifestyle for long-lasting results.

 

What I can do for you

Whether it be improving your nutrition or forming the best programme to get you fit and increase your energy levels, I can help you develop a better understanding of how your mind and body work together. Banish tiredness and lethargy and discover how small changes can make a big difference for you. 

 

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Holly makes exercise seem effortless and fun" - Sadie Frost

 
 
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Retreat in the Atlas mountains

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Join Holly at exclusive Butique hotel L'amandier in Morocco 26th-30th September 2018

 

 

Compulsive #skinpicking (CSP) also called #dermatillomania ,is where you can't stop picking at your skin. Its characterised by the repetitive picking of the skin to an extent where damage is caused and can be carried out on any part of the body. ⭐️ I can remember picking my skin from the age of 16, it didn’t seem strange then as every teenager gets a few spots they pick at, but it wasn’t until I hit my mid 20s that I realised this wasn’t normal. I would find myself spending hours in front of the mirror picking at my face. If there wasn’t a mirror I would pick my arms, my back, my legs and my chest. I would scour my skin for any tiny, bump or imperfection and would rationalise in my head that if I picked it again and again it would go. Instead what I did was create more spot, scabs (which I obviously picked over and over) and then eventually the scars appear. ⭐️ I do it when I’m stressed, anxious, board, emotional, sometimes there’s no reason at all and I find myself in a trance like state totally absorbed picking at my skin. It’s kinda crazy to think how I could do this to myself but its something that’s very hard to explain. When I’m doing it, it feels good, a release of tension I suppose. I have tried so many tricks to stop, therapy, taking light bulbs out from above mirrors, removing mirrors altogether, wearing gloves, keeping my skin covered, writing postit notes saying “your skin is beautiful, please don’t do this to yourself”. ⭐️ I was talking about this to my friend and she said ‘but you never seem anxious or depressed, you are always so positive” and maybe this is part of the problem. I find it very uncomfortable to be sad or angry, I always want to feel great (and most of the time I do) but maybe I’m internalising those emotions and taking it out on my skin. ⭐️ I’m starting a course of CBT next week which I’ve heard great things about. Lets see how it goes :0) ⭐️ I’m talking about it in my story today, take a look (if you are interested). It can be hard to talk about the things that make us vulnerable but I think its important to be open as SO many of us have ‘stuff’ going on....Continued...
Smile and let everyone know that today you are a lot stronger than you were yesterday... 💪❤️😊 : : : : : #strongwomen #personaltrainer #fitfam #wednesdaywisdom #motivationalquotes #feelingstrong #fitnessmotivation #fitness #youarestrong #keepsmiling #dontgiveup #wednesdaymotivation #innerstrengh #rings #exercise #gymnasticsrings #beach #strengthquotes #healthylifestyle
FINDING BALANCE 💫”Work, love and play are the great balance wheels of man’s being.”- Orison Swett Marden • The definition of what balance means to each of us is different, but there are some universal truths. For instance: each us needs a healthy work and life balance to be truly healthy and happy. • Too often, most of us live a life that is far out of balance – putting the things that are not as important first, or letting them tip the scales too far in one direction. Sometimes we need to reset and be reminded what’s REALLY important to us and how we can find BALANCE in our lives 💚🙏💚🙏 💚📷@sebastianroos_photo : : : : #beach #yoga #balance #bikini #sweden #balancedlife #worklifebalance #healthylifestyle #healthymind #healthybodyandmind
A wrinkle here, some cellulite there, are these the things we should focus all our energy on? Seriously what’s more important 🤷🏻‍♀️❤️. : : : : : #lookafteryourself #mind #heart #mentalhealth #healthylifestyle #healthtalk #health
Exercise not only makes you look better but it makes you feel better as well. For one, you’ll be a healthier person whose body will serve you for many decades, rather than plague you. This should be reason enough BUT there are SO many benefits to exercising........... 1) Boosts confidence/better self-image 2) More energy and motivation 3) Elevated moods 4) Generally more positive outlook 5) Creativity, creativity, creativity 6) Decreased anxieties and worries 7) Combats depression..... I could go on and on, but let’s put our phones down and get our bodies moving instead 💚😁. : : : : #exerciseandmentalhealth #exercisebenefits #fitnessmotivation #justmove #fridayfitness #fitnessfriday #exercisemotivation #exercisemakesyouhappy #endorphins #healthtips #healthtalk
Never too old, it’s never to late. Learn a new language or run your first 10k, just go for it 😁. My mum wants to learn how to do handstands and she is only 70 years young 👍. Don’t let age stop you from doing anything, EVERYTHING is possible ❤️ : : #thursdaymotivation #nevertoolate #trysomethingnew #goforit #justtry #nevertooold #motivationalquotes #mum #goals #youcandoanything
ITS OK TO TAKE A BREAK. This is something that doesn’t come easy to many of us. Breaks can come in many forms & circumstances, if you’re feeling the need to rest, notice the signs 💚look after your mind as well as your body & remember… …it’s OK to take a break from your work …it’s OK to take a break from a relationship …it’s OK to take space from someone who you love …it’s OK to take a break from your creative passions …it’s OK to take a break during busy days …it’s OK to take a break from your physical routine & diet …it’s OK to take a break from your social calendar …it’s OK to take a break & just be ❤️ : : : : : Top and leggings from @asquithlondon #takeabreak #breathe #rest #timeout #recover #destress #downtime #change #sit #justbe #itsok #mentalhealth #mindbodysoul #reset
Walking into autumn 🍂 🧡. As it gets colder and the days get shorter, not only does our diet change but so should our exercise routine. Summer salads swap for warm hearty stews and what better time to make a change to your workout routine. • Doing the same thing ALL the time isn’t going to get you results. If you body isn’t changing and you are board with your routine it’s time to switch things up. • HERE ARE SOME SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO 💥maximise your gym time and minimise your rest in between exercises. 🌟change the tempo of the exercise- ie SLOW IT DOWN. 💥Incorporate compound movements to hit more muscles at once.Compound exercises recruit multiple muscle groups and two or more joints at once. 🌟Amp up exercises by adding weights. While you can get a heart-pumping workout using only bodyweight exercises, adding in weights gives your muscles an extra challenge. 💥Pick the right weight. One of the biggest questions that beginners have in the gym is, "Which weight should I use?" Choosing a weight that's heavy enough (but not too heavy) will challenge your muscles just enough to grow stronger. If a weight is too light, you'll still get some of the health benefits from moving your body, but you won't see your strength or fitness improve. 🌟Make a mental connection to your workout by thinking about the muscles you’re targeting during each exercise.One way to make each and every exercise more effective is to think about the muscles you’re trying to engage, rather than mindlessly going through the motion.💥Do workouts you actually enjoy. Finding a workout you actually like is key to staying consistent with your fitness routine. ❤️🍂❤️ : : : : : #autumn #natute #mixitup #healthylifestyle #seasons #change #fitness #fittnessmotivation #fitnesstips #getresults #healthtips #healthtalk #fitnesstalk
I see you ❤️...... : : : : : #beach #bikini #personaltrainer #iseeyou #❤️