June 2026
Eat the Rainbow: The Colour Code of Nature
Every colour in the fruit bowl is a different family of plant compounds doing a different job. Here's the science of eating the rainbow, and the older, energetic way of seeing it.
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Thoughts on holistic health, mindful living, and becoming more fully you.
February 2026
How to Start Exercising Again (Even If It's Been Years)
Haven't exercised in years and don't know where to start? A fitness trainer and GB age-group triathlete shares how to begin gently, with no gym required and no judgement.
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February 2026
What Is Holistic Weight Loss? A Whole-Person Approach to Fat Loss
Holistic weight loss addresses the whole picture: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, mindset and emotional wellbeing. Here's what that actually looks like in practice.
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January 2026
Weight Loss Over 40: What Changes and How to Adapt
Your body at 40+ is different, and that's OK. What's really changing with your metabolism, hormones and recovery, and how to adapt your approach for lasting results.
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January 2026
The Scar That Speaks: A Year of Surrender, Release, and Reclamation
A deeply personal reflection on a year-long health journey, from unexpected diagnosis through surgery to healing. A story of surrender, trust, and the sacred marks that remind us who we are becoming.
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January 2026
How to Boost Your Metabolism Naturally (No Extreme Exercise Needed)
Think your metabolism is broken? It's probably just adapted. Here's how to gently rebuild it through movement, nourishment and rest, without extreme measures.
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December 2025
How to Lose Weight Without Crash Dieting
Sustainable fat loss without meal plans, food rules or punishing yourself. A holistic approach to losing weight that your body (and mind) can actually maintain.
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December 2025
Perimenopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps
Gaining weight in your 40s and nothing seems to work anymore? Here's what's really happening with your hormones and metabolism, and what can help.
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November 2025
All or Nothing Thinking and Weight Loss: Breaking the Cycle
"I've ruined it now, I might as well give up." Sound familiar? All-or-nothing thinking is one of the most common barriers to lasting change. Here's how to step out of the cycle.
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November 2025
Emotional Eating: Why Willpower Isn't the Problem
If you comfort eat, binge eat or eat when you're not hungry, it's not a willpower failure. Understanding what's really driving it is the first step to freedom.
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October 2025
BMR and TDEE Explained: How Many Calories Do You Actually Need?
Confused by BMR, TDEE and calorie calculations? A simple, no-jargon explanation of how your body uses energy, and why any calculator can only ever give you a starting point.
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October 2025
Why Diets Don't Work (And What to Do Instead)
Tried every diet going and the weight always comes back? Here's why restriction fails your body and what sustainable fat loss actually looks like.
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August 2025
Welcome to The Alchemy of You Blog
A space for sharing insights on holistic wellness, the wisdom of working with your body rather than against it, and reflections on the journey of transformation.
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