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In a world where diet trends and fads constantly vie for our attention, it's essential to remember that not all nutrients are created equal. Carbohydrates, often misunderstood and even demonized in some circles, play a pivotal role in our health and well-being. Today, I want to talk to you about why women, in particular, need carbohydrates as an essential part of our diets.

Every year on September 23, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies come together to celebrate Bisexual Visibility Day. This day serves as a crucial reminder of the unique struggles faced by bisexual individuals and highlights the importance of recognizing and respecting their identities. In this article, we will explore the significance of Bisexual Visibility Day and why it matters in the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance.

In the world of sports, few stories are as inspiring and empowering as the history of women's football in the United Kingdom. This journey from exclusion to empowerment not only showcases the resilience of women but also highlights the profound importance of women's football in the context of modern-day feminism.

In today's blog, I want to talk to you about the urge we all feel to comment on someone’s weight loss. This is such a complex issue and one that always raises lots of questions and what if’s. I want to unpack some of those with you, we’ll be looking at…

Why commenting on other people's bodies can be harmful 

If there are any situations in which weight loss compliments are acceptable

The complimentary language you can use instead to lift each other up 

When you think of strength training or going to the gym, what comes to mind? For me, it used to be to get smaller - proving that I was worth something by punishing myself to fit that “ideal” body shape and finally feel accepted.  I’m not throwing shade at people who exercise to lose weight, but I think that a lot of people mix up healthiness with thinness. 

You know I’m going to say it- our old foe - Diet Culture(!!!), teaches us that the most important thing in life is that we look the part and when we focus solely on exercise as a means of changing how our bodies look we might just miss out on some of the other fantastic benefits. So whether you are looking for an excuse to start moving ya fine body or if you’re a strength training master, I’d love to invite you to come read all about the benefits of lifting heavy things that you might not be aware of… 

This is me the first time I left the house after having H. He was 1 week old. It was also the first time I’d washed my hair or looked in the mirror. I felt like I was totally bossing it until I got to the corner shop which is literally at the end of our street and had to buy painkillers for the searing pain in my stitches, cue me then shuffling home praying that my insides wouldn’t fall out and feeling like my body would never be the same again.

Navigating the gym can feel like a minefield, right? I totally get that and to be honest it’s not just beginners who feel this way. The reason we always advocate for having a good quality coach is because not only does it give you accountability and support with your progress at the gym but having someone else plan your workouts also takes a lot of barriers out of the way when it comes to keeping a consistent exercise habit. 

But let’s say having a coach isn’t accessible to you right now for whatever reason and you’d love to know how to progress at the gym on your own, here are some of my top tips and are both obvious and not so much! I hope they help!

This one is for all the good souls in my life. You know the ones, who feel like sunshine. Everyone deserves to find their people and today I want to give a shout-out to mine…

We know that moving our bodies is good for us for so many reasons but at SLAM we are big advocates of group training, you might be wondering why that is - well here are some reasons!

Should you train on your period? There is no definitive answer. The energy of this part of your cycle is to surrender. It’s your opportunity to dive deep, relax yourself from your previous cycle and set intentions for your next. For some people - myself included - their bleed comes with a renewed sense of energy. This could be hormonal and could also be present if you find your premenstrual phase particularly challenging. The sweet arrival of your moon can feel like a beautiful release from those challenges…

Becoming a parent is such a gift but it can also be an incredibly anxious and isolating time. Lyndsey knows these feelings first hand. Read Lyndsey’s touching letter to her new mum self and what she’d love her to know 5 years on.

Ever find yourself feeling lonely? Relationships and friendships don’t seem to be going the way you planned. Adulting is hard and we talk a lot about navigating romantic relationships but how often do we talk about building strong friendships and knowing when to let them go? Lyndsey opens up about some difficult platonic relationships from her past and the tools she used to build a community of strong, supportive people around her.

During the warmer weather pressure starts being piled on - please hold these words close and remember that you are SO much more than a body. You are a wonderfully unique, complex human being who is on this earth to LIVE a full and enjoyable life, not sacrifice everything for an unattainable standard that was set up in order to make the big cats richer. 

A reminder that you, the complete and whole human being that you are is SO worthy of love. For a long time Lyndsey didn’t believe this. Here she talks about how recognising this self limiting belief led to stronger relationships with others but most importantly, with herself.