Episode 38 - How to choose shorts and wear them with confidence
In this beautiful summer weather it is important to feel physically and psychologically comfortable in your clothes.
Sometimes choosing and wearing shorts can feel confronting if your legs have been hidden over the winter.
This episode unpacks the options, decisions and everything else about shorts that you might need to consider to get yourself into a pair this summer.
Here are 10 things to consider when choosing the perfect pair for you:
What is your comfort level - what can you handle and try
Fabric – do you want stiff, stretchy, soft or slinky?
Waisted-ness - high, mid or low rise?
Length - short, mid thigh or longer?
Leg width – Slim, medium, wide or super flared?
Pale legs - choosing the right colour for your legs.
Body shape - what works for you?
Choose the right shoes for shorts -flat, chunky, platform, sandals or shoes.
Choose the right tops for shorts - long, cropped, fitted or relaxed.
Positive self talk and start by wearing them around the house and don’t compare yourself to others.
Enjoy the summer and the freedom of shorts..
I hope this has been helpful
Steph xx
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Episode 37 - Guiness world record attempt for the most number of consecutive ultra marathons - interview with Shannon-Leigh Litt ultra runner
Today I was so privileged to interview my beautiful friend Shannon-Leigh Litt who is in the middle of attempting to break the Guiness world record for the most number of consecutive ultra marathons run - this is over 51kms per day. Today she completed ultra 382 - the current record is 200.
Listen for some super heated inspiration from this incredible athlete and human.
Thank you Shannon and best of luck with your amazing journey.
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Episode 36 - What are cravings and how to manage them
Int he past few weeks with the Christmas and New Year holiday some of my clients have experienced food cravings that have been interesting and challenging for them and I. I really wanted to deep dive in to this so I could understand more about what was happening for them.
This podcast explores what cravings really are. The difference between emotional and actual hunger and how to recognise which is which and then 10 strategies to manage cravings which are:
Reduce stress
Water
Get enough sleep
Eat enough protein
Chew gum
Change the scenery
Get some exercise
Understand if it is hunger or a craving - mental games
Avoid extreme hunger
Plan a time to indulge or try one treat a day if you are not trying to lose weight.
Enjoy and please do feel free to reach out if you want some help with your own health or weight management.
[email protected]
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Episode 35 - Do the weight loss drugs really work?
Happy New year!
This podcast explores the weight loss drugs ont he market currenty. There is no prejudice and its totally up to you whether you want to try them or not.
The following areas are covered:
What are the drugs
How do they work
Who can get them
How are they administered
Side effects
Benefits
What happens when you stop taking them
Please note I am not a medical professional - this was just an information sharing exercise. I hope you found it helpful.
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Episode 34 - How to feel good in a swimsuit
Over my time as a stylist I have seen so many women who either do not swim, or cool off in water very rarely, because they do not like their bodies in a swimsuit. Their dislike for their body or lack of confidence to get it in a swimsuit means that they miss out on this summer (or winter!) pleasure. This podcast is about how you can feel good embracing a swimsuit and getting out there in the world and enjoying our beautiful oceans, lakes, rivers and swimming pools.
Top tips for feeling good in a swimsuit are:
Choose a style that you feel good in - try them all on and give yourself time to make a good choice
Bring a cover up to the beach that you can throw on after you exit the water
Prepare beforehand, waxing, tanning, nails - what ever you need to do to feel good about you
Work on your confidence - check out episode 15 for more details on how to master this!!
Connect to your body and be thankful for what it does for you - everyone has flabbier pieces and things they don't like
Change your internal narrative and tell yourself you are worthy and enough and that you deserve to be out there enjoying the water
Practice self-compassion - be kind to yourself you are enough just as you are.
Enjoy our Southern Hemisphere summer and embrace the water!
New Zealand