Health Fit

Let's be real for a minute...

Social media has become a highlight reel of sucked-in stomachs, perfect lighting, flattering angles and carefully chosen poses.

And here's the funny thing...

All 3 photos are me!

One took a bit of posing, arching my back, tightening everything up and finding the right angle.

The other? Me sitting in the sun, dropping b***s, with a bag of crisps, and yes... there'll probably be a bottle of wine nearby too. 🍷😂

Neither photo defines me.

The posed photo isn't fake. The crisps photo isn't a failure.

They're simply different moments of the same person.

Too many people compare their everyday lives to someone else's best five seconds.

Here's what you don't see...

Tomorrow morning I'll be back training.

My meals for the week are already planned.

I'll be eating plenty of vegetables, salads, barbecued meats, baked potatoes and hitting the protein my body needs.

I'll hydrate properly.

I'll get out walking.

I'll listen to my body and adjust if my gut is telling me something isn't agreeing with it.

I'll keep my calories and macros where they need to be, and when I don't weigh food, I'll eyeball portions because I've learned what they look like.

None of that is exciting enough for social media these days!!

👉But that's what builds health.

Not one perfectly posed photo.

Not one bag of crisps.

Not one bottle of wine.

Your body isn't built by what you do occasionally.

It's built by what you do consistently.

That's why I coach balance, not restriction.

Enjoy the BBQ. Have the wine. Eat the crisps.

Then wake up the next day and get straight back to the habits that make you feel strong, healthy and energised.

Health isn't about being perfect.

It's about creating a lifestyle that you can actually enjoy for years, not just survive for a few weeks.

The real flex isn't the pose...

It's having the knowledge and habits to enjoy life's treats without letting them become your lifestyle😉💖👌

Happy Sunday all.
See ye on the flip side, aka - Monday🥳🫩🥴

🌞 Ireland has entered its annual 72-hour summer... and nobody knows how to behave. 😆

Galway's hitting 32°C, hotter than Ítrabo today, and the country has completely lost the run of itself.

We've gone from complaining about rain to launching ourselves off diving boards, lying on rocks like sun-starved seals, and convincing ourselves that a 99, an ice cream, a pint, a BBQ, and another pint somehow counts as hydration.

While I'm sitting inside working in Spain watching clients send me photos from beaches and swimming spots back home... I'm absolutely thrilled for them. Honest. 😏😂

A few reminders while Ireland pretends it's the Mediterranean:

☀️ Wear the sunscreen
🏊 Get swimming, walking, hiking and moving
💧 Drink plenty of water
🍦 Enjoy the treats, just don't make every meal an ice cream
🍺 A few drinks are grand, but don't let the heat fool you into forgetting the water
🔥 Remember Irish skin wasn't designed for this carry-on

Make the most of it. The rain is probably already checking Google Maps for the route back. 🇮🇪🌤️🤣

THE SUN HAS FINALLY ARRIVED.

The minute the sun comes out in Ireland we all become different people altogether. Its the best place in the world.
Mood improves. Energy improves. Everyone suddenly wants to walk, swim, garden, cycle and meet friends.

Make the bloody most of it.

Get outside.
Move your body.
Sit with a coffee in the fresh air.
Bring the kids or grandkids somewhere nice.
Go for the sea swim.
Have the BBQ.
Laugh more.
Stress less.

But remember… enjoying yourself and looking after yourself CAN exist together

You do NOT need: ❌ A full week of s**t. ❌ Skipping meals all day then picking all night ❌ Living off cocktails, crisps & ice cream ❌ Starting Monday again for the 847th time 😅

You CAN: Enjoy the sunshine
Enjoy meals out
Have treats
Spend time with your people
Stiill get protein in
Still drink your water
Still feel good in yourself afterwards

That’s the sweet spot we’re after in HealthFit

Not perfection. Not punishment. Just building a healthy life you actually enjoy living

But by Christmas, enjoy every minute of it. Soak up the vitamin D.
Your body will thank you for it.

STRUGGLING!!
- Also - To whom it may concern (certain family members who follow our socials) I'm OK, swear😉😅

But let's talk about those struggling moments!
We show the laughs on our socials, in our classes and in our PT sessions with you all, the fun times, the health, fitness and our energy, and don't get me wrong, we have all of these, and we love to be able to share all of these traits with you all..... However.... At the moment I'm (Shauna) struggling, and it's just so frustrating.... it's just really S**T!!

Not every day, and I know a lot of you will relate with this,
But in a moment,
In a day,
In an hr,
Sporadically!!
One moment chatting to friends and family and all is A-OK and the next (normally away from the motions and the activities) down she goes!!!

Mine at the moment is due to hormonal menopausal surges on a rollercoaster trip and a histamines flare up cause I ate the wrong fu***ng meat, and yes I'm so angry, and itchy and feel sometimes im so angry at the raw deal women get in regards to the medical studies that
HAVE. NOT. BEEN. CARRIED. OUT
But, for anyone dealing with low moments,
Men.... Women..... Teen.... Child ....I'm sorry, and I feel for you!!

Feeling hostage in your human vessel, even if just for moments, is a lonely thing!
Knowing that we want a solution but can't find one, and those around us who love us try to help, but all those suggestions don't help and become exhausting to follow, all of these moments cause further anguish and it's just so hard!
We have a right to feel hard done by, and no, not everyone feels this (ALOT do, but not all).
So right now in this post I'm acknowledging it and telling you
"you're not these feelings, your not these emotions, your not this low and angry human.... You're just dealing with hormonal s**tty fluctuations.... And who you are is SOOOO much more and NOT that feeling!!"

Just thought while I'm giving myself yet another pep talk, while sad, angry, frustrated and fed up, I would throw my real life moment to you all in case any of you are feeling the same at the moment.
You're 100% not alone!! 💖

This little baby gurl, the only one at the time in amongst a mad house of Aaron, Cian and Noah nutters has grown from baby, to mad toddler, to funny young lady, to sassy sista, to this beautiful young woman I know today.
We (myself and Gareth) are so proud of her and so honoured we got to spend so much time with her when she was growing up!!
As was once said to me Sophie, and I'll say it to you.. "Grow, but never change!!"
Happy birthday my lovely lady niece 💞💞💞
(Song attached is a bloody song she got me to learn with her when we'd be on rd trips, it played over and over and over again.... Until.... At last....we got most verses.... And then a month later forgot em again🥴😅)

An accidental group call....a face mask in a van.... The BEST Easter call yet🤣

To each and everyone, have a fantastic Easter and here's to a family filled Easter Sunday💖

And yes, were giving you the generated AI version of the original screenshot so all participants in photo don't fully kill me for posting this😅

Little did my Dad (shaunas Dad, Joe) know that when he called to wish us a happy Easter yesterday evening, he was actually video calling the family WhatsApp group.
I was in the middle of putting on one of my "make me look 10 again" face masks when I saw the call coming through and I couldn't not answer.... Little did I realise everyone else was going to answer also😅
And Dad being the tech savvy Cavan man that he is, was so confused, and after about 3 mins of everyone trying to talk and break down laughing he just hung up 🤣🤣🤣
And the funniest part wasn't even the whole him calling, OR the whole my very questionable face mask🤪, and not even that Adam, my Swedish cousin (yes in Sweden, no we didn't get a chance to ask him what time it was😅) also answered with his headset all ready to go.... But... instead that all the awldies who managed to answer and had made the call, hadn't a clue what was going on or who had called, or how many of us were on the call... Yes it was a little of "you had to be there", but be careful what you wish for, or we could end up adding you to our family WhatsApp group, and you too may be called by Dad🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

For us guys now living in Spain and away from our family, holidays like these, we really do miss our family, so a call like this is just what was needed to make it a memorable one!!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE, and make sure today to make as many memorable and enjoyable memories.... Life is for living, so live it!!🐰🐣💖👌