The early riser
Lou Lou

The early riser

A good night’s sleep is essential for physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Sleep schedules differ for everyone, with some naturally preferring to go to bed early and others preferring to stay up late. In everyday terms, people who tend to stay up late are often referred to as “night owls,” and those who sleep and wake early are called “early birds”.

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Key to nutrition
Nutrition Lou Nutrition Lou

Key to nutrition

In an age where we are still being brainwashed by fad diets and the newest era of health and wellness trends, the one thing that clients struggle with most is knowing what to eat, when to eat it and how much they can eat.

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The greatest love
Health Lou Health Lou

The greatest love

It’s Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to love.

In my opinion, there is no other relationship more important than the one you have with yourself.

Self-love is the best love.

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The weekly split
Fitness Lou Fitness Lou

The weekly split

How do I know what is the best workout split for me?

If you want to factor in a more consistent routine into your workout schedule but you aren’t sure where to start I’m here to break things down for you.

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Let’s talk DOMS
Fitness Lou Fitness Lou

Let’s talk DOMS

You know that ‘I can barely walk up the stairs’ feeling where every muscle aches with each step you take. That soreness you are experiencing may be delayed onset muscle soreness, otherwise known as DOMS.

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Prioritise your proteins
Nutrition Lou Nutrition Lou

Prioritise your proteins

One of the biggest discoveries during my fitness journey has been understanding the importance of protein intake. My goal is to improve my body composition and alongside following a consistent workout routine a high protein intake is essential.

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A new experience
Fitness Lou Fitness Lou

A new experience

A new year, a fresh start and a new opportunity for some of those promises you’ve been making yourself in 2023 to finally manifest themselves into your everyday life.

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Don’t sweat it
Fitness Lou Fitness Lou

Don’t sweat it

Throughout my teenage years, I hated doing PE at school. It was a subject I feared most because I cared way too much about how I looked and what other people (especially boys) would think.

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Health is wealth
Health Lou Health Lou

Health is wealth

The word health is defined by the World Health Organization (1948) as ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’

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Make the change
Health Lou Health Lou

Make the change

When I’m feeling down it’s easy to get weighed down by that negative voice inside my head. It’s even easier to get wrapped up in the feeling that I don’t have the power to change how I’m feeling or whatever it is that is making me feel that type of way.

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The sunshine vitamin
Nutrition Lou Nutrition Lou

The sunshine vitamin

Now that the sun is shining brighter and for longer, as we head into the summer months it’s had me thinking about the benefits of what is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin.”

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Build a habit
Lifestyle Lou Lifestyle Lou

Build a habit

Rule number one when trying to build a habit, if you aren’t being consistent then chances are you’re probably not going to make it happen.

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Take a break
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Take a break

Since I started up my blog earlier this year I haven’t really taken a break from it. It’s been non stop planning, writing, creating content to ensure I stay consistent and build my platform.

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Don’t cut carbs
Nutrition Lou Nutrition Lou

Don’t cut carbs

The year is 2022 so surely everyone has heard of a low carb diet. Keto, Atkins and Paleo (just to name a few) are all examples of low carb diets, which recommended you minimise your carbohydrate intake.

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