Body Activation Therapy Chorlton

Friday drinks in "the office". Happy weekend everyone 😁

Shepherd's delight!

M&S cauli masala burger with Leon tomango ketchup! Yes please!

Over a meal's worth of calories in a drink! Jesus

Cheeky aviation...don't mind if I do.

The cocktail set I got to get me through lockdown is serving me well.

Secret weapon for making ameretto whiskey sours! Plus it adds some protein! 🤣😂

Post swim refreshments. 🏊‍♀️🍸

All your friends when you go to theirs and you tell them you're on a pre holiday diet...

61cals. Tastes ace. No gluten...great for a shandy!

Ace for dessert. High protein low fat low sugar!

And the lemon cheesecake REALLY tastes of cheesecake.

🍋🍓🍰

Confessional!

Those who have known me since my teens may have seen more of this...some of you who I've only met recently may have no idea...I just thought it was useful to highlight where I've struggled with my physical and mental health in the past and why I spend so much time developing my own wellbeing and fitness and also studying so much and constantly upping my game as a wellness coach & therapist.

For years I've struggled with my weight and body image. Ever since I was about 8 I remember having a gut. In my late 20s I was up to 90kg! Even in lockdown 2 I got up to 80kg. I remember as a kid getting a note for swimming as I didn't want to take my top off. And even at points buying belly containing "belts" when I had special occasions to go to so I could wear a shirt tucked in.

Below are some things I've faced in the past 20 years...does any of this sound familiar to you?

Over the years I have been...

🧀🍟 Confused by high/low carb/fat/protein diets

📈📉 Yo-yo ing in weight especially after losing weight

🍎 Struggling to keep my weight down whilst still enjoying life

😕 Lost on what or how much to eat... especially after the diet ended

🏋️‍♀️🤸🏃‍♂️🧘 Finding it hard to know what exercises were best to suit my goals

🍷🍸🍹🍺 Trying to enjoy a social life but watch what I drink

📱📚 Using loads of apps, books, systems and techniques to get fit

🍰🍫 Wanting to have a healthy relationship with food and not exclude things I enjoyed

🙍😓 Low and feeling isolated and unable to talk to anyone about how I felt about myself or my mood

💡⚡ Lacking the energy and drive I had in my 20s

🕵️ Searching to be happy in myself, feel fit, feel confident dressing up and going out

🏊‍♀️⛹️ Shy about joining in sports and activities where everyone seemed better than me

Who else has felt like this? 🤗

Much love. James 😍

Lunch of champions