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Apparently, "skinny is back".
I’ve seen that phrase everywhere recently, and there’s something about it that really bothers me. Not because there is anything wrong with being skinny. There isn’t. There is nothing wrong with being naturally thin, wanting to lose weight, wanting to gain weight, being muscular, being curvy, or simply being completely uninterested in changing your body at all. The problem is that we are still talking about women’s bodies as though they are trends. “Skinny is back” implies tha
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Aug 282 min read


Why You're Not Inconsistent (And What To Do Instead)
If you have ever found yourself saying: "I just need more motivation." "Im so inconsistent" "I always fall off at the weekends" You are definitely not alone. As a coach, one of the biggest myths I see is that successful people simply have more discipline that everyone else. The truth is, consistency is rarely about motivation. More often , its about creating an environment and routine that make healthy choices easier to repeat. Motivation Comes and Goes Think about the last t
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Aug 213 min read


The Fitness Programme I Wish I Had Sooner
There was a time that I didn't recognise myself. Not because of how I looked, but because of how I felt. I was exhausted. Emotionally...
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Aug 4, 20252 min read


The Wellness We Don't Talk About: Letting Life Change You
We talk a lot about discipline. About sticking to the plan, about consistency, pushing through resistance. But here is something we don't...
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Jul 24, 20253 min read


Why Sleep Is The Missing Piece In Your Fitness Plan
When we think about fitness, we automatically go to training and nutrition. But there is one crucial element that often gets overlooked-...
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Jul 20, 20252 min read


Stronger than you think: A Real Talk On Body Image
If you have ever looked in the mirror and picked yourself apart- honestly? Same. As a coach, I see it constantly. Strong, smart,...
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Jul 16, 20254 min read


Training While Travelling: Staying Consistent Without Burning Out
Right now, I'm writing this in between client check ins, rehab sessions and checking in to my Auckland bound flight. Im in a season of...
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Jun 10, 20254 min read


FIT TO TRAVEL
Welcome to Fit To Travel: For Strength. For Growth. For Travel Hi, I'm Natalie- and I am so glad that you are here. I am a fitness coach,...
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May 26, 20252 min read
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