Holly Jean

Episodes

1. 19

   Ep19: What Bulking Feels Like

   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...

   Jul 12, 2018

   8m
2. 18

   Ep18: Our First Tough Mudder Experience

   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...

   Jul 8, 2018

   38m
3. 17

   Ep17: Food Intolerances

   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...

   Jul 3, 2018

   12m
4. 16

   Ep16: How To Be Positive

   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...

   Jul 2, 2018

   10m
5. 15

   Ep15: Bikini Body Competition

   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

   Jun 22, 2018

   3m
6. 14

   Ep14: Trying To Put On Muscle

   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...

   Jun 15, 2018

   6m
7. 13

   Ep13: 5 Things To Do Every Single Day

   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…

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   Jun 8, 2018

   8m
8. 12

   Ep12: How To Get Motivated To Workout

   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....

   May 31, 2018

   4m
9. 11

   Ep11: How To Measure Your Fitness Progress

   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...

   May 30, 2018

   8m
10. 10

    Ep 10: Bringing Back that Chilled Holiday Feeling

    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.…

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    May 28, 2018

    12m
11. 9

    Ep9: Getting Back Into a Routine

    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

    May 27, 2018

    6m
12. 7

    Ep7: How To Be Healthy on Holiday

    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...

    May 18, 2018

    18m
13. 6

    Ep6: Running Your First Race

    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 :)

    May 12, 2018

    5m
14. 5

    Ep5: Getting Back On Track

    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.

    May 9, 2018

    5m
15. 4

    Ep4: My Unhealthy Relationship with Food

    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...

    Apr 20, 2018

    22m
16. 3

    Ep3: Meal Prep

    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

    Apr 19, 2018

    7m
17. 2

    Ep2: How to Deal with Stress

    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.

    Apr 14, 2018

    4m
18. 1

    Ep1: Fitness Motivation - How to Stay Motivated

    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.

    Apr 13, 2018

    3m