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Most of us don’t struggle with being overweight. Instead, the bigger issue is being under muscled.When we talk about muscle here, we’re not talking about the kind of bulky, superhero muscles you see on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This is about building muscle for your whole life as a foundation for long-term health, strength, and independence.Think of your muscle like a pension. The more you build it now, the less you’ll have to scramble for it later. It’s an investment in your future self.

If you've ever finished a meal and thought, “I don’t even remember eating that,” you’re not alone.We’re so used to eating on the go, in front of screens, or while doing five other things, that slowing down and actually tasting our food can feel weird at first. But here’s the thing, mindful eating is one of the simplest, most effective tools to help you improve your eating habits without counting every calorie or obsessing over every bite.It’s not about being perfect or chewing your food 47 times. It’s about creating a bit of space between you and your plate, so you can listen to your body and give it what it needs.

If you’ve ever worked out before, you might have heard the idea that a workout isn’t “good” unless it leaves you sore for days afterwards. That feeling of being shattered, wiped out, or barely able to move. Somehow that’s been sold to us as proof that the session worked.But here’s the thing: soreness does not equal success.In fact, chasing soreness can actually hold you back from the progress you want.

If you’ve spent years on and off diets, losing a bit, gaining it back, starting again Monday,you already know: quick fixes don’t stick.They might feel exciting at first. There’s usually a shiny promise. A new plan. A bold claim. And if you’re feeling low in confidence or frustrated with your body, it’s easy to grab onto something that tells you this will finally work.But if you’re honest, has any of it worked long term?

When Hannah first stepped into Function Fitness back in Autumn 2022, she was settling into a new area and looking to stay active. But what she didn’t expect was that a surfing accident would completely derail her fitness journey.

If you’ve ever found yourself googling “why am I always tired” or “why can’t I stick to a routine,” you’re not alone.And if the answers you’ve come across have ever made you feel like you’re failing somehow… you’re not alone in that either.Because here's the truth most fitness plans skip over:You're not broken.You're burnt out.There’s a difference. And it matters.