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Here’s the truth: no one needs to know exactly what I ate on holiday.But I’ll tell you anyway, because it’s probably not what you’d expect from a nutrition coach. Yes, I had pizza. Yes, there were ice creams. And yes, mojitos were involved (more than one).

You’ve likely done the gym thing. You’ve signed up for a challenge, downloaded a fitness app, cut carbs, joined classes, maybe even hired a PT. And yet, here you are. Feeling stuck. Wondering why the progress still isn’t coming. Wondering if maybe it’s you.

A glass of wine at the weekend. A few drinks with friends. A G&T after a long day. It’s part of life, and I’m not here to tell you to give it up completely. But if you’re trying to make changes to your body composition, your energy, or your habits around food, it’s worth understanding how alcohol plays a role.

Amanda was juggling it all.A business. Two young kids. Broken sleep.You know the type of chaos where just getting through the day feels like an achievement.

You’re not imagining it.You eat… and you’re still hungry.Or you eat… and two hours later you’re hungry again.For a lot of the women I work with, this is one of the first things they bring up: “I’m always hungry. I just need to eat less, right?”Actually — not always.

Ever found yourself staring at your trainers, knowing you should do something… but not moving?You’re not alone. In fact, this is one of the most common things we hear from people walking through the doors at Function Fitness.