You know what's better than Pilates in a field? Pilates in a field with lovely women who quickly become friends. 💕 If you've been watching Wellbeing Wednesday from afar thinking, "That looks lovely, I must come one day..." consider this your sign ✨️ This is a genuinely friendly, mixed-ability class. No judgement. No pressure. No need to be fit, flexible or know what you're doing. Just bring a mat. You'll leave with fresh air in your lungs, a spring in your step, and quite possibly a few new friends too. And don't rush off afterwards... Stay for a coffee / breakfast and a chat @tribecafe.uk or join us for a woodland walk at 10am and turn an hour of self-care into a whole morning of wellbeing. We'd love to welcome you. 💚 Drop me a message if you'd like to join us this Wednesday. (Link in bio) And let me know below if you've ever made friends in your classes 👇👇
I don't talk about my networking that often for fear of diluting the wellbeing message or creating confusion (I know... "what the hell is she doing now!?"🤯) However, I see part of my role as a wellbeing coach, is to bring like minded (often but not always) Women together or be an active part of an established group. Think Vitality Rooms, Wellbeing Wednesday, Bubbletits, parkrun, SOS Whitstable, and @businesswomenunltd. The power in coming together, celebrating each other, collaborating, supporting each other is unrivalled. I am so grateful to be a part of Businesswomen UnLtd for over a decade. We are all there because of the great woman at the helm. So generous with her time, her knowledge and her expertise. Leading from the front, showing us what's possible. We love you @debbiejanegilbert. I hope I lead tribes as well as you for a long as you. It's exciting to be the link between the Whitstable Businesswomen Unltd group and the larger community. Yesterday's message was that you never know where the next connection or conversation could lead you ✨️ And to my fellow group leader - I couldn't ask for a more inspirational group of business women to work along side. And finally, a Huge congrats to the Businesswomen that won awards 👏
Has social media ever made you feel 'not fit enough' to start exercising??? Then you need to read/listen to this!! @julieclarknutrition helped me get something off my chest on this week's podcast 🤪 Somewhere along the way, fitness became more about looking good while exercising than actually exercising. Perfect bodies. Perfect outfits. Perfect homes. Perfect reformers. Perfect videos. And we think it's putting real women off moving their bodies. Because the truth is, most of us are exercising around work, family, dodgy knees, hot flushes, brain fog, barking dogs and a washing basket that never seems to empty. Pilates isn't supposed to look perfect. It's supposed to help you feel stronger, move better and enjoy your life more. So this week Julie and I are having a little rant about Instagram Pilates, fitness culture and why showing up matters far more than looking the part. Have a listen and let us know if you agree. 👇 🎙Episode 125: Pilates Isn't Supposed To Look Like That Why Instagram fitness might be stopping women from starting. https://www.catherinechapman.co.uk/far2fabulous/ Link in bio COME AND JOIN THE FAR 2 FABULOUS COMMUNITY HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245830221821495
Kelly-Ann Cain messaged the Team Sahara group chat this when we got back home from our Meningitis Now trek. Do you know this feeling?? I know exactly what she means. Coming home from camping this weekend; the house feel claustrophobic and hot after being surrounded by space, fresh air (apart from the campfire! 😜) and nature. It really highlights quite how detached from nature we are in our modern lives. Lack of time and many creature comforts sometimes makes that transition between the two quite jarring. Keeping that connecting alive and strong between us and nature is vital for our overall wellbeing. You know where I'm going with this right!? 😆 Wellbeing Wednesday is a great way to get a good dose of nature whilst strengthening and stretching your body and connecting with fabulous humans. Check out the info and booking link in my bio (or in the comments) How do you get your daily dose of nature?
Wellbeing Wednesday at the farm is a little bit of Pilates, a little bit of nature, and a whole lot of laughter! 🌞 Trust me, I know how it is... you arrive feeling a bit tense & bogged down by the week. Be reassured the second we get moving (with Downward Luna Dog and goats nearby!), you start to feel lighter. We laugh, stretch, and adapt. There’s always a modification if you need it, so no worries if you’re new! By the end, you’ll feel free, relaxed & ready to enjoy a coffee with the ladies or wander on a woodland walk. If you need more movement & smiles (and maybe the odd goat) in your life, then this is it! Come join the fun next week. I promise, you’ll feel right at home. 💛 The booking link is in my bio! Ps. Just to be clear: The goat arrow🐐 ⬇️⬇️ is pointing at Goats.... Not Tania and Dolly!! 🤣🤣
Wellbeing Wednesday at the farm is a little bit of Pilates, a little bit of nature, and a whole lot of laughter! 🌞 Trust me, I know how it is... you arrive feeling a bit tense & bogged down by the week. Be reassured the second we get moving (with Downward Luna Dog and goats nearby!), you start to feel lighter. We laugh, stretch, and adapt. There’s always a modification if you need it, so no worries if you’re new! By the end, you’ll feel free, relaxed & ready to enjoy a coffee with the ladies or wander on a woodland walk. If you need more movement & smiles (and maybe the odd goat) in your life, then this is it! Come join the fun next week. I promise, you’ll feel right at home. 💛 The booking link is in my bio! Ps. Just to be clear: The goat arrow🐐 ⬇️⬇️ is pointing at Goats.... Not Tania and Dolly!! 🤣🤣
Curious about Wellbeing Wednesday? 🌿 I thought I'd give you a little tour... Swipe through to see where @theruralretreatwellness at Brook Farm camping is, the lovely @tribecafe.uk our beautiful Pilates space and what a typical Wednesday morning looks like. A group of lovely women gathering in nature to move their bodies, breathe deeply, strengthen, stretch, laugh, meditate and enjoy a little pocket of calm in the middle of busy lives. Some stay for coffee and a chat afterwards. Some head off for the woodland walk. Everyone leaves feeling a little lighter than when they arrived. And before you think, "I couldn't do Pilates" this is a mixed-ability class. There is always a place to start and always a way to adapt things to suit your body. The birds provide the soundtrack, the goats occasionally like to get involved, and last week there was even a newborn lamb 🐑💚 It might feel a little indulgent to take an hour for yourself in the middle of the week. But you don't have to earn moments like this. You deserve them simply because you exist. And the funny thing is, when we give ourselves these moments, we don't become less productive or more selfish. We become calmer, kinder, more patient, more energised versions of ourselves. Better humans. If that sounds like exactly what you need right now, I'd love you to join us. The booking link is in my bio 🌿💚
If you've watched this and found yourself thinking, "That looks lovely," then that's probably all you need to know 💚 Wellbeing Wednesday is a mixed-ability outdoor Pilates and meditation experience at The Rural Retreat, where a lovely group of women gather each week to move, breathe, stretch, laugh and reconnect with themselves in nature. Whether you're completely new to Pilates or have been doing it for years, there is always a place to start and a way to make it work for your body. No pressure, no competition and no expectations. Just a midweek reset that might become your favourite hour of the week too 🌿 The booking link is in my bio 💚 Because you don't have to earn moments like this. You deserve them simply because you exist.
The biggest lie in fitness... "Just 4 more reps." 😂 In my defence, we'd already done an extra 4 on the other side, so if I hadn't balanced things up they'd all have been walking around in circles for the rest of the day. 🤷♀️ #trustissues One of the things I love most about my online classes is that we can work hard, get stronger, improve our fitness AND have a laugh while we're doing it. One of my main aims is to show you fitness doesn't have to be serious to be effective. 💪💕 This is Piloxing! fun, high-energy, that combines Pilates, boxing to leave you feeling strong, energised and like you've actually enjoyed exercising! We do Piloxing every Monday at 9.15am and Wednesday at 6.30pm. If you'd like to come and try a free class, pop a 🥊 in the comments and I'll send you the link. (Just don't believe me when I say "4 more"... 😏) #piloxing #midlifefitness
Just cause it's Friday, I have washed and blow dried my hair, I have clothes other than leggings on and I'm feeling high on choir! 😍😂 Feeling grateful 💕 Wellbeing Wednesday is now the jewel in my week. Have you joined us yet? It really is utterly magical 💫 (link is now in my bio) Vitality Rooms is becoming exactly what I always hoped it would be... a community where busy women can stop trying to figure it all out on their own and instead feel supported, stronger, healthier and part of something special. ❤️ And yesterday saw the return of Businesswomen Unltd Whitstable, albeit in a more funky form of four events a year (as opposed to monthly). I don't subscribe to living for the weekend. I need the whole week to work for me. I don't always get the balance right, but this week really hit the spot. Feeling tired (just because it was good, doesn't mean it was easy 😅) Feeling full (spiritually and still from the afternoon tea yesterday! 😋) And feeling very fortunate to spend my days surrounded by incredible women doing amazing things. Did you get the balance right this week? Let me know... Big Love xx
🎉 I earned the emerging talent badge this week, recognising me for creating engaging content that sparks an interest among my fans! ⬅️⬅️says Facebook!! Says me➡️I would love to know what YOU think. Are you enjoying my content? Remembering that I'm a Wellbeing coach not a content creator 😝 What would you like to see more of?? What info / content do you want? Let me know below ⬇️🙏
Today’s Wellbeing Wednesday has completely transformed my Wednesdays 💫 from a boring humpday into a real highlight that lifts the whole of my week. Today, we practiced Pilates as the goats grazed nearby, and we could hear the chickens, the sheep and there was even a lamb born this morning! It is a mixed ability mat Pilates class and I am able to modify movements so everyone could work to their own ability; like one attendee who is recovering from elbow surgery or another who has EDS (Being a nurse also helps me help you with this). Everyone left feeling stronger and lighter. Afterward, we connected over coffee, matcha and smoothies, or some joined the woodland walk.... And then had coffee! If you’d love to join us next Wednesday in this beautiful outdoor setting, send me a message to book. Life's to short to keep putting these moments off. Movement, breath, nature and connecting with others, are truly something special.
Fresh air, birdsong, movement, coffee and good company... that's how Wednesdays should feel 🌿 Each week, a group of lovely women gather at The Rural Retreat to move their bodies, breathe deeply, reconnect with nature and remember what it feels like to slow down for a minute. Some stay for coffee and chats afterwards, some head off for the woodland walk, and everyone leaves feeling a little lighter. Whether you're camping at Brook Farm and looking for a good stretch after a few nights under canvas, a local wanting to spend more time enjoying our beautiful countryside, or simply someone who knows Pilates would be great for them and is looking for the perfect excuse to give it a go outdoors, Wellbeing Wednesday is for you. This isn't just a Pilates class (starting to sound like an M&S advert! 🤪) It's a chance to reconnect with yourself, with nature and with other people. A little pocket of calm in the middle of busy lives. And I have to say, there is something incredibly special about hearing birdsong and the wind in the trees whilst moving and strengthening our bodies together. Every week I find myself having a little pinch-me moment and feeling overwhelmed with gratitude that I get to be part of it 💚 And then there are the goats... 😄 Their timing is impeccable and their antics add an element to the class that you simply couldn't plan for, even if you tried! 🌿 Mat Pilates 🌿 Guided meditation 🌿 Fresh air and countryside views 🌿 Coffee, connection and optional woodland walks We're also quietly working behind the scenes on something rather special... Think movement, relaxation, connection and time spent in The Rural Retreat wellbeing area with a sauna, hot tub and cold plunge. Watch this space 👀 If you'd love to join us this Wednesday, scan the QR code or message me for details. Because feeling good shouldn't be something we save for holidays and special occasions 💚
Episode 121 : Joy Is An Inside Job with Cat Googe The Joy Queen Where does joy actually come from? Not the holiday. Not the perfect body. Not finally getting your inbox to zero (although that might be nice! 16k and counting!🤦♀️). Not when the kids are older. Not “one day.” In this week’s episode of Far 2 Fabulous, we sat down with the wonderful @catgoogeofficial The Joy Queen, to talk about why joy is much more intentional than we’ve been led to believe. I bloody loved this conversation and it felt like a big joyous exhale. We talk about why so many women postpone joy, and what it means to live your “365” instead of waiting for weekends and holidays. We also dive into laughter yoga (which is far less cringe than you might think and not a downward dog in sight!), nervous system regulation, the science of laughter, and the importance of self-belief, identity and giving yourself permission to feel alive now. And somewhere in the middle of it all is a really important reminder: Joy isn’t something you earn once life is sorted. It’s something you notice, create and allow. Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 https://www.catherinechapman.co.uk/far2fabulous/ Link in bio COME AND JOIN THE FAR 2 FABULOUS COMMUNITY HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245830221821495
This is what Pilates looks like in real life. Not matching beige sets. Not pretending your children, work stress and hormones don’t exist. Not “perfect wellness girl” Pilates. This is REAL Pilates for REAL women. I’m actually teaching you — watching your movement in real time on Zoom, correcting technique and offering modifications when your back, knees, wrists or energy need extra support. Every class is designed to help you feel stronger, calmer and more connected to your body, with a proper warm up, planned classes and meditation and nervous system support at the end because midlife women don’t just need another workout… we need regulation too. And for the first time ever, you could now do THREE mat Pilates sessions with me every single week: 🖥 Monday 6.30pm on Zoom 🖥 Tuesday 9.15am on Zoom 🌿 Wednesday 8.30am in person for Wellbeing Wednesday Joseph Pilates famously said: “In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 you’ll see the difference, and in 30 others will too.” Imagine how much quicker you’ll reach your fitness and wellbeing goals when movement becomes part of your WEEK instead of something you “keep meaning to start.” No gym intimidation, no guesswork and no doing it alone. Just expert support, consistency, accountability and a community of women doing it together. DM me “PILATES” if you want to come and try a class 🤍
🎂 It's my birthday 🎂 Apparently I'm 47! I used all my fingers and toes to count from 1979! 🤣 I often joke that 20yr old me would be mortified by 47yr old me! I also used to dread getting another year older. I now know it is an absolute privilege and I intend to do it disgracefully! I'd love to go back to 20 something Catherine and give her a good dose of "47yr old give less shits" This is what I am embracing more of this rotation around the sun. Who's with me!? Xx
I'm so excited for this. I have missed hosting for Female business owners. It is going to be such a great event. 🥰 Come and join us 4th June 10am-2pm Whitstable Rugby Club Lots of opportunities to network Afternoon tea 🫖 A panel of Social Media experts Come and join us! https://businesswomenunltd.co.uk/whitstablebusinessnetworking/
We did our very first Wellbeing Wednesday… and the votes are in 💖 “This is exactly what I’ve been looking for.” “Where has this been all my life?!” “Send me the booking link for next week — I’m IN!!” It was completely beautiful & I'm so full of gratitude 🌿 Because this wasn’t just another Pilates class. This was women choosing to stepping out of survival mode for one beautiful hour. Mat Pilates in a field. Fresh air and sunshine (thankfully 🙏) Birdsong. Meditation. Coffee. Laughter Connection. Woodland walks. And permission to simply press pause on the chaos of life for a minute. No pressure. No intimidating gym vibes or elitist Pilates BS No expectations. Just movement, calm and community in nature 💚 If your body and nervous system are crying out for a midweek reset too… 📩 Message me for next week’s booking link. Because you are worth more than just surviving the week 🌿
💖 We’re starting something special on Monday… and you’re already in the right place 💚 Julie Clark Nutrition and I are so excited to be bringing you our FREE “Do Nothing” Challenge — starting Monday 11th May in the Far 2 Fabulous Facebook group. And yes… we really do mean nothing. No phone. No distractions. No background noise. Just you. Now before you think “that sounds easy”… most people actually find this surprisingly difficult. Because we’re so used to being in constant doing mode. Scrolling. Thinking. Planning. Listening. Filling every quiet moment. This week is about changing that. Here’s how it will work: Each day, we’ll guide you through a short “Do Nothing” moment… 👉 Starting at just 1 minute 👉 Building up gently across the week 👉 With simple daily prompts and encouragement from us Why are we doing this? Because this is where real shifts happen. When you give your nervous system space to settle, you may start to notice: ✨ A calmer mind ✨ Less overwhelm ✨ Better focus ✨ More energy ✨ Feeling more grounded and in control It might feel uncomfortable at first — that’s completely normal. Stick with it. Your only job this week? Show up. Be willing. And give yourself permission to pause. 💛 We’ll be here every day supporting you 💛 And we’ll finish with a live session on Sunday to reflect and bring it all together Let’s do this… by doing nothing 😉 Pop a 🙋♀️ below if you’re in — we’d love to see who’s joining us! And please invite any friends you know would benefit 🙏
Running on caffeine, chaos and autopilot? That’s exactly why I’m creating Wellbeing Wednesday. Not just to exercise… I want to give you (at least) one small pocket of time in the week to breathe deeply, move your body, calm your mind and connect with lovely humans in nature 💛 No pressure. No intimidating gym vibes. No expectations. Just Mat Pilates, meditation, fresh air, woodland walks, coffee and a chance to feel a little more like YOU again. And because the response has been so lovely, the very first session on Wednesday 13th May is completely FREE 🌿 Come and give it a go on me — no obligation! So if you’ve been thinking: ✨ “I need to do something for me” ✨ “I need to get moving again” ✨ “I need some headspace” ✨ “I just need a reset…” …this is your sign. 📍 The Rural Retreat – Brook Farm Camping ⏰ 8:30am–9:30am 📩 Message me to book your space Because you are worth more than just surviving the week. @tribecafe.uk @theruralretreatwellness @brookfarmcamping
This isn’t just another Pilates class. Wednesday Wellbeing is being created because so many women are running on empty… rushing from one responsibility to the next without ever really stopping to breathe. This is about so much more than movement. It’s about strengthening your body, calming your nervous system, connecting with other lovely humans and carving out one small pocket of time in the week that is JUST for you💕 🌱 45 mins Mat Pilates 🧘♀️ 15 mins guided meditation ☕ Optional coffee & connection afterwards 🌳 Optional woodland walk at 10am All surrounded by nature, fresh air and a slower pace of life at The Rural Retreat, Brook Farm Camping. And because the response has been so incredibly positive, we’ve decided to make our very first session on Wednesday 13th May completely FREE as a thank you for all your enthusiasm and support 🌿 (Just this first launch session — not an ongoing free class 😊) 📍 The Rural Retreat - Brook Farm Camping ⏰ 8:30am – 9:30am If you’d like to come along, drop me a message and I’ll send you the details. Because you are worth a midweek reset too 😘
You don’t have to keep figuring this out on your own. Inside Vitality Rooms, you’re not second guessing. You’re not wondering if you’re doing it right and you’re definitely not wasting your precious time. You’re guided supported and surrounded by women just like you Women who want to feel strong energised and confident again **AND… it’s actually fun** No more soulless gym sessions on your own No more going through the motions Just smart, effective training and a wellbeing community that’s got your back every step of the way 💛 If you’re ready to feel strong *and* supported… DM me STRONG and I’ll show you how to get started ✨
What if the problem isn’t you… it’s the all-or-nothing approach you’ve been stuck in? Because this is what I see all the time… Women doing really well for a couple of weeks eating “perfectly” pushing hard with workouts trying to tick all the boxes …and then life happens Everything slips energy drops and it’s back to square one again So you tell yourself you need to be better more disciplined more motivated But midlife bodies don’t respond well to extremes. They respond to consistency. The women inside Vitality Rooms still want progress. They still challenge themselves. They still step outside their comfort zones. That hasn’t changed. What’s changed is how they do it. They show up consistently They train in a way that actually builds strength They support their energy instead of draining it They work with their body, not against it And that’s when things start to shift. More energy More strength More confidence Results that actually last We can love who and where we are right now and still embrace growth and progression Just in a way that feels sustainable empowering and actually quite enjoyable That’s what a wellbeing community looks like 💛 If you’re tired of starting over… this might be your turning point DM me “VITALITY” and I’ll show you how it works ✨
“I’m fine…” 😅 …but your body is running on emergency mode Episode 118: The Do Nothing Challenge That Might Save You You’re busy. You’re coping. You’re getting everything done. But underneath it all? 👉 your sleep’s off 👉 your patience is thinner 👉 your brain won’t switch off 👉 and “doing nothing” feels… impossible This week’s episode is your gentle wake up call 💛 Because stress doesn’t always feel like panic… sometimes it just feels like "normal life" whatever this is!! And then… we’re inviting you into something a bit different 👀 Our “Do Nothing” Challenge inside the *Far 2 Fabulous* Facebook group Starting at just 1 minute a day… building up to 15 minutes of actual stillness No scrolling. No fixing. No doing. Just you… and your nervous system finally getting a breather 💬 Tell me… when was the last time you did absolutely nothing?????? 🎧 Have a listen Link in bio https://www.catherinechapman.co.uk/far2fabulous/ Link in bio COME AND JOIN THE FAR 2 FABULOUS COMMUNITY HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245830221821495
I mean… this is one way to work on your balance 😅😬 In reality we don’t often have the threat of falling in a river to make us work on it. It quietly slips away over the years, without us really noticing… Until one day we feel a bit more frail. A bit less steady. A bit more vulnerable. However, let's be clear... Balance isn’t something you either *have* or *don’t have*. It’s something you build. Through strength. Through movement. Through showing up consistently. (It’s why we do so much Pilates and weights in Vitality Rooms 👀) And when you start to build it… everything changes. Don’t just take my word for it 📣 “Catherine also goes the extra mile by offering valuable nutritional advice that perfectly complements her Pilates training — helping me to feel more energised, improved balance and confidence in and out of class. I have lost 42 lbs in a year in a healthy way and feel so much better both physically and mentally. It was the best decision I could have made.” THIS 👆 Not just focused on weight loss. She's feeling energised, ⬆️balance and ⬆️confidence I really commend this fabulous lady for recognising how important balance is and thank you so much for this beautiful testimonial. So if you’re feeling a bit wobbly right now… physically or otherwise… You don’t need to figure it out alone. Do you need to build strength, confidence and real balance? Let's do it together 💖 DM me BALANCE and I'll send you the Vitality Rooms info page with no obligation xx
Episode 116: I’m Doing Everything Right… So Why Don’t I Look Like That? How do you feel about before and after photos? … the “8 week transformations" ...the overnight successes! Initially, you feel really inspire and then almost straight away you’re questioning yourself? Like… "why isn’t it working like that for me?" However, you’re not seeing the whole story. You’re not seeing the messy middle… the slow progress… the weeks where nothing much seems to change… or the reality of what it actually takes day to day. This episode is a bit of a reality check, in the nicest, most reassuring way 💛 🎧 Go and have a listen Then come and tell me… have you ever found yourself comparing and feeling like you’re falling short? https://www.catherinechapman.co.uk/far2fabulous/ Link in bio COME AND JOIN THE FAR 2 FABULOUS COMMUNITY HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245830221821495
I received this message last week… 💛 “What I have gained goes far beyond the physical…” YES!! This is why I do what I do 😍🤩 She said to me the other day that so many women over 60 feel like they’re past it…like exercise just isn’t for them anymore. And that couldn’t be further from the truth. Because this isn’t about age or your relationship with gravity 😜 or your dress size. It’s about how you feel in your body. Confidence. Energy. Self-belief. AND a lot of bounce too 😉 Inside Vitality Rooms, your well~being membership, we’re here to show you what’s possible ✨️ With the right support, guidance and a room full of women who get it. So if a part of you is thinking… “Maybe it’s too late for me…” ITS NOT!! Come and find your bounce and rediscover your vitality 💛 I'd love to know if you have ever thought exercise just wasn't for you? Too old? Too unfit?? Let me know ⬇️⬇️ And DM me **VITALITY** to get started.
Far 2 Fabulous, Episode 115: Fibre: The Missing Link in Your Energy, Hormones and Gut Health You’re eating well… trying your best… doing all the “right” things… So why do you still feel: 👉 bloated 👉 sluggish 👉 a bit… off? It might not be what you’re eating… it might be what you’re *missing* 👀 🎧 This week’s episode breaks it down simply — no overwhelm, just real-life, doable shifts. And if you’re thinking… “ok, but where do I start?” Have you downloaded my Big Hug Care Package yet? 💛 (It’s packed with fibre-rich food ideas + simple breathwork to support your gut too) 👉 Link in bio under *Freebies* 💬 Tell me… what do you struggle with most when it comes to your gut or fibre? https://www.catherinechapman.co.uk/far2fabulous/ Link in bio COME AND JOIN THE FAR 2 FABULOUS COMMUNITY HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245830221821495
If you’re smashing your workouts already… scroll on 👋 However, if you... Know you should be doing weights… …but have no idea what to actually do Your workouts are the bare minimum… sporadic… something you squeeze in when you can And you don’t have the time (or headspace) to research what a midlife woman should be doing with exercise and nutrition… That’s my job. Inside Vitality Rooms — I take the guesswork away. You get the plan. The structure. And the support to actually progress. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just what works 💛 DM me VITALITY and I’ll show you how to get started.
You think you’ve made a “healthy” choice… …and then realise it’s full of hidden extras 😬 That was me with barista oat milk Trying to do the right thing (swapping from dairy and i really like oat milk) Only to realise most supermarket barista versions are: 👉 packed with added oils 👉 sneaky sugars 👉 ultra-processed just to stop it splitting in coffee (and let’s be honest… sometimes it STILL turns to brains in the coffee 🧠☕️😂) However, constantly removing things from your diet isn't the answer either. You just want a better versions of them👌 So I’ve made a simple swap: Powdered oat milk + glass bottle + scoop ✔️ Same price as my usual Aldi oat drink ✔️ Delivered to my door (because life is busy enough) ✔️ Way less packaging ✔️ Fewer unnecessary ingredients ✔️ And YES… no brain curdle in my coffee 🙌 PLUS oat milk itself can be a great option if: ✨ dairy doesn’t quite love you back ✨ you want something lighter ✨ you’re being mindful of saturated fats Approach wellbeing not with restriction or perfection Just with healthy upgrades If you fancy trying it, DM me “OAT” and I’ll send you a link with 15% off 🤍 And tell me… have you ever had “brain in your coffee”? Please say it’s not just me 😅👇 @overherd.uk
🎙Episode 113: Why Healthy People Still Feel Worn Out. Why are you always the one who gets ill… even though you’re “healthy”? 🤧 Eating well. Trying your best. Doing all the “right” things… And still you: 👉 catch everything 👉 take the longest to recover 👉 feel constantly run down Midlife bodies don’t play by the old rules anymore. This episode is your honest audit of what might *actually* be going on 👇 (No fluff. No overwhelm. Just real answers.) 🎧 Go listen 👀 Then head to the Far 2 Fabulous FB group and tell us… what hit home? 👂https://www.catherinechapman.co.uk/far2fabulous/ 🔗Link in bio COME AND JOIN THE FAR 2 FABULOUS COMMUNITY HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245830221821495
Have I ruined my favourite salad…? 😅 So… It’s freezing. There’s basically a sleet storm outside 🌨️ And I’m stood here eating a salad like it’s July 🥶😂 All labels of wrong already! AND… I’m HUNGRY. You know that midlife hunger where: 👉 you’ve eaten… but you’re still not satisfied 👉 you’re trying to make, at least reasonable choices but if it stays still long enough is going in your mouth! So instead of reaching for something that would leave me feeling rubbish… I did this 👇 I added feta 😏 More protein More satisfaction Fuller for longer (you follow my thinking don't you!?) But… Have I completely ruined it?? 🤔 Sweet + salty works, right? Or have I crossed a line here…🙈 👉 What would YOU have added? 👉 Am I a genius… or should I have left it alone? 😅 Tell me below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
A special Episode (112) taking part in @podcasthon_en with Meningitis Now: From Desert to Doorstep: Why Meningitis Awareness Matters More Than Ever Two young people have lost their lives and more are seriously ill after a meningitis outbreak in Canterbury and suddenly, everything feels raw again. I’ve only just got back from a Sahara Desert charity trek with Meningitis Now, and I’m trying to hold two truths at once: the most life-affirming adventure of my year, and the hard reality that meningitis can still steal young lives fast. I take you with me from the Premier Inn in Gatwick to Marrakesh, over the Atlas Mountains, and out into the dunes with an unforgettable group made up of meningitis survivors, charity leaders, and families walking in memory of children and teens who should still be here. You’ll hear what trek life really looks like: constantly changing terrain, Moroccan tea at camp, sleeping under a sky packed with stars, toilet tent comedy, and the moments that stop you in your tracks, including a sunset tribute that had all of us holding our loved ones close. Alongside the story, I share the key meningitis awareness points I want every parent, student, and young adult to know. We talk about the dangerous vaccine assumption that catches so many people out, especially around meningitis B, why symptoms can look like a cold or hangover at first, and why you should go back and push for rechecks if something feels wrong. We also cover how meningitis spreads in close-contact settings like sharing vapes, drinks, kissing, and shouting in crowded clubs, plus where to get support and answers through Meningitis Now. This is such a sensitive subject, which I am never one to shy away from; however, I hope I have done our trek, personal stories and loved ones justice with this episode. I dedicate this episode to our beautiful Mia and our Meningitis Now family. To all those who have been affected by this disease, and especially the local young people and their families and friends who have lost their lives... or are living with the life-changing impact of this disease. My heart is with you all xx
Sahara Challenge Day1 (and probably the last WiFi I'll have!) As you can see, #TeamMeebs have gained 26 other friends 😍 Not found the desert or camels yet! But we did find SNOW!! 😳 Keep donating (link in my bio) Huge thank you to those that have! I'll keep you posted on Stories as much as I can xx
Do you identify with bread addiction? 😅 Toast with butter. Something on toast. Toast with something else on it… I get it. I love bread too 💗 But after listening to Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s podcast with Dr David Unwin — a GP helping patients put type 2 diabetes into remission through diet, it really got me thinking… For some of us, bread isn’t just “food”. It’s habit. It’s comfort. It’s something we keep reaching for… even when it’s not actually serving us. And here’s the bit that’s especially relevant for us in midlife 👇 As we move through perimenopause, we naturally become more insulin resistant. Which means those quick, carb-heavy foods (like bread) can: 👉 spike energy… then crash it 👉 leave us feeling hungry again quickly 👉 drive more cravings So it’s not a lack of willpower… it’s physiology 💗 And I’m not here to take your bread away 😏 But I am here to help you feel: ✨ more energised ✨ more satisfied ✨ more in control of your choices So instead of cutting things out… I go away and figure out how to make them work for us. Which is exactly what I’ve been doing here 👇 This cottage cheese bread is my latest experiment… and honestly… it’s a good one 👀 Higher protein More filling Supports your energy …and still feels like bread 💗 Because this is what happens inside Vitality Rooms. I don’t just give you workouts. I spend a lot of time creating and adapting things — ✨ recipes ✨ movement ✨ mindset shifts …so it actually works for midlife women living real life And the best bit? 👉 You don’t have to figure it all out yourself The full recipe is waiting inside 😘
“Welcome to Hollywood… what’s your dream?” Let me ask you something… What is it that *you* actually want? Not what you’ve been told is important. Not what everyone else seems to be chasing. Not what you think you *should* want. But you. Because here’s the thing… **Is what you want actually yours?** Or is it something you’ve been taught to want? So many women I work with have never really asked themselves that question. They’ve just followed the script. Do this. Look like that. Try harder. Be better. Without ever stopping to ask: 👉 Do I even want this? And when you really pause… you realise you might not even know the answer. And that’s okay 💗 Because this is where everything changes. We’re at a stage in life where we get to start "throwing off the oestrogen cloak…" and putting on whatever the f¥£k we want 😏✨ Our rules. Our choices. Our version of what feels good. So I’ll ask you again… Have you ever asked yourself this? Do you even know? 💌 Let me know in the DMs either way… and if you’re feeling brave (and a little bit inspired) — answer in the comments below 💗
“It started raining…” 🌧️ …and apparently it lives here now 😅 10k yesterday 20k today. To Canterbury and back. Soaked through. Soggy socks. Slightly questioning our life choices 😂 At this rate I’ll be arriving in the Sahara with trench foot instead of sand between my toes 🐪 However... This isn’t just a walk 🧡 #TeamMeebs are taking on a 50km trek across the Sahara to raise money for Meningitis Now — a cause incredibly close to our hearts And when your “why” is strong enough… it keeps you moving even when it would be far easier to stay home in the warm and dry 🙈 And because apparently there’s no such thing as bad weather… just bad clothing 🤪 So we keep going 💪 One soggy step at a time With Luna leading the charge 🐶 obviously. Although I think she'll be glad when all this trek and marathon training is over! (Mark and Arnya are running the Brighton marathon in aid of Meningitis Now too!!) If you’d like to support us (or just cheer us on 😅) the link’s in my bio 🧡 We also have 2 more great raffles on their way so keep your eyes peeled!
🎧 Episode 107 Discipline, Desire & Receiving More: What It Really Takes to Change Your Life with Suzy Ashworth You don’t change your life by doing more. You change it by becoming more.🤯 This week on Far 2 Fabulous, we sat down with the incredible @suzy_ashworth and this conversation goes way beyond surface-level “wellbeing.” We talked about: 🔥 The discipline it actually takes to change your life 🔥 Why programmes like 75 Hard aren’t about fitness… they’re about identity 🔥 How preparing for plant medicine ceremonies requires a level of self-respect most people think they can't reach 🔥 And what happens when you stop negotiating with yourself Because real change isn’t comfortable. It’s structured. It’s intentional. It’s often inconvenient. But on the other side of that discipline… is a completely different version of you. Suzy shares how: ✨ Perimenopausal brain fog lifted when she changed how she fuelled and moved her body ✨ Strength training and daily movement became non-negotiable, not optional ✨ Clarity comes from consistency — not motivation And perhaps the most powerful shift of all: 👉 Learning to be deeply grateful for where you are… while still allowing yourself to want — and receive — more. Because that’s where so many women get stuck. We either think: “I should be grateful” OR “I want more” But you can hold both. And when you do… everything changes. If you’re ready to stop playing small, stop negotiating with yourself, and step into something bigger… This episode is for you. https://www.catherinechapman.co.uk/far2fabulous/ Link in bio COME AND JOIN THE FAR 2 FABULOUS COMMUNITY HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245830221821495
If you’re easily irritated… my classes aren’t for you 😏 Because if you don’t like being guided every step of the way… 👉 you’ll probably find me a bit much 😅 and that's fine 😘 But if you’re tired of… ❌ Guessing what exercises to do ❌ Wondering if you’re doing it right ❌ Feeling weak or out of control in your body ❌ That constant niggle of back pain ❌ Starting… stopping… starting again …and you just want to feel ✨ stronger ✨ more supported ✨ more confident in your body Then you’ll fit right in 💗 ✨ Live (Zoom) Mat Pilates Mon 6.30pm Tues 9.15am No faff. No overthinking. Just show up — I’ll guide you every step of the way 💪 💌 DM PILATES and I’ll send you a free class to try xx
Happy Valentines Day All!! If I'm being honest, I don't normally take much notice of Valentines Day, however, LOVE is one of my highest values, so it seem remiss to let it slip by. I've had this valentine for 27yrs now 😍 He's fabulous! He makes me laugh and I'm incredibly proud of the life we've built together. And the best bit.... the more I "do the work" and learn to love and accept all of myself, the more capacity I have to love him (and everyone else)... just where they are! 🥰 The song (if anyone is wondering) is ironic!! 🤪🤪 LOTS OF LOVE XX
✨ When life feels full… you need something that gives back ✨ When Arnya left for uni, my response was to…batch cook like an absolute woman possessed 😅 True Story! (We’re talking over 70 meals in 2 days 🙈) I sent her off with a freezer full of easy, nutritious meals…phew! And, looking after myself and the rest of the family has never been so easy. There is something *very* comforting about having good nutrition on demand, ready and waiting. You know the drill… long day, empty fridge, no energy 😴 so it’s “what can I throw together quickest?” It does the job… but it’s hardly how you want to be feeding yourself and your family. The good news? It doesn’t have to be like that. Although… I did have to get a bit creative 🤭 Mikey threaten to leave home too if I fed him one more chickpea!! 😂 But it wasn’t all about the food. It was about creating a bit of space. Taking one thing off my plate (literally). And giving myself a bit of care when everything felt “a lot”. Because let’s be honest… Most of us are juggling *a lot*. Work, family, meals, life admin, everyone else’s needs… …and we’re usually the ones that come last. So I’ve packaged this up for you as a little **“Big Hug” care package** 💕 👉 Batch-friendly, nourishing recipes 👉 A simple shopping list 👉 A feel-good breathwork to calm your nervous system Nothing fancy. Nothing complicated. Just something to make your week feel a little bit easier. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is make life simpler for yourself. 💌 Post **HUG** in the comments or Message me and I’ll send it over. Because you deserve a bit of looking after too 💕
🎧 Episode 106: How to Reset Gently When Life Is Already Full January promised fresh starts… but real life had other ideas. Dark mornings. Busy diaries. Sugar highs and crashes. A body that just isn’t bouncing back the way it used to. But real life had other ideas. If your motivation quietly disappeared somewhere between “back to work” and “what’s for dinner again?” then this episode is for you. This isn’t about trying harder or being more disciplined. It’s about working with your biology, the season, and the reality of a full life. In this episode of **Far 2 Fabulous**, we talk about: ✨ why energy crashes and cravings are expected right now ✨ How small tweaks to mornings, meals and movement can steady your energy ✨ why punishment workouts and perfection plans only add more stress ✨ How tiny, consistent habits beat big resets every time No overwhelm. No all-or-nothing thinking. Just a kinder, smarter way to reset when you’re already juggling everything. If life feels full but you know something needs to shift, hit play. ✨ Why punishment workouts and perfection plans only add more stress too 💗Why https://www.catherinechapman.co.uk/far2fabulous/ Link in bio COME AND JOIN THE FAR 2 FABULOUS COMMUNITY HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245830221821495
Well that's a wrap old sport. @memories_for_mia Mia's Gatsby Winter Ball on aid of @meningitis_now was the Cat's pyjamas! We ate, danced, drank, laughed, cried, raffled and had a really fantastic time all for you beautiful Mia 💖🧡 Team meebs events department really outdid themselves this time 😅 @misskiddysings @aidensdisco and Magic Dave were absolutely out of this world. @marinetankerton thank you so much for helping us pull off this incredible event. Your staff are 1st class!! And as you can see @occasions.of.herne.bay created the perfect backdrop for our pics so we can reminisce for years to come😍 Many will know that this event is to raise sponsorship for our impending 😜 err I mean upcoming, Sahara Trek Challenge in March 🐫 If you missed the Ball - don't worry there are still ways you can join in. We have an over night stay at The Pig Hotel raffle still going (£5 per entry- message me!) AND two more, not to be missed, raffles coming up! King raffle really outdid himself this year 👏👏 - the prises were epic! I'm off to recover for a week - oh no I can't, I've got to train to walk 50k in the desert 🤪
👑🐝 This is a celebration of Queen B. A decision to stay as fit, active, independent and injury-free - even when her body threw her a huge curveball. Queen B chose to keep moving right up until her knee replacement. Not to “push through”. Not to ignore pain. But to support her body with the right kind of movement, adapted to where she was at. She showed up. She trusted the process. She stayed connected. And now… just three months post-surgery, she’s back doing all the classes (with smart modifications), feeling strong, capable and confident in her body again — so much so that her physio has now discharged her. This is what strength really looks like. Not perfection. Not bouncing back. But playing the long game with your health. Queen B 👑🐝 Your commitment, consistency and quiet determination are everything. You are an absolute inspiration. ✨👏
No Friday in the world of Vitality Rooms is complete without HIIT Pilates… and you all know it 😝🔥 If you’re in here, you already get it. We start by shaking out everything we’ve been holding onto from the week… stress, stiff hips, tight shoulders, busy brains — all of it 🫠 …and then we get strong. This is our “strong but sweaty” class. Where Pilates control meets a little bit of cardio chaos. Low-impact on the joints, high-return for strength, bone health, metabolism and confidence — designed to give our midlife bodies exactly what they need. And yes… it’s LIVE with me. Which is why I always get told it feels like an in-person class without the traffic, the parking or leaving the house in the first place 🙌 We laugh. We wobble. We show up anyway. And if life gets in the way (because… life) there are loads of recordings that still somehow feel live when you press play. This is what Fridays look like inside Vitality Rooms 🩷 Strong women. Real bodies. Proper support. And a lot of letting go 😝 👀 Do you need a bit of TFI Friday energy? 🔥 Message me and I’ll send you the link for a **free class** 💕
Not every day is a perfect “healthy” day. And that’s okay. What matters is not throwing the whole day away — just resetting. That’s the energy inside From Frazzled to Fabulous. Real women. Real lives. Simple support and a community that helps you keep going when motivation dips. And the best bit? You don’t have to wonder what to make for dinner, which exercise actually supports your body at this stage of life, or even how on earth you’re meant to meditate. It’s all laid out for you inside the 5-day challenge — gently, simply, and without overwhelm. And the best bit of all? These simple changes can have a dramatic effect on how you feel throughout your day — and your life. If you’d rather do this with support than on your own, DM me INTERESTED ✨
If you’re at that stage of life where you’re spinning a lot of plates, trying to do everything at once was never going to end well. Every January it’s the same story… New workouts. New rules. New routines. All the things. All at once. And then — burnout. And then — no change. That’s not because you’ve failed. It’s because this season of life needs support, not pressure. Frazzled to Fabulous in 5 is a gentle January rebuild with professional guidance and a community that gets it. No overwhelm. No perfection. Just steady, supported progress. If you’re ready to stop the all-or-nothing cycle, DM me INTERESTED 💖
Right now you might feel… ✨ a bit motivated ✨ a bit excited ✨ and a bit unsure You’ve been here before. Started strong. Tried really hard. Then slowly slipped back into old habits. That’s not a lack of willpower — it’s a lack of clarity, support and consistency. From Frazzled to Fabulous is a research-backed programme that focuses on: ✨ Strength & weights ✨ Simple, sustainable movement ✨ Mindfulness & nervous system support ✨ And a community that keeps you going when motivation fades So this time, you don’t do it alone. And you don’t have to “start again” every few months. If this feels like the year you want things to actually stick 💖 DM me “INTERESTED” and I’ll send you all the details.
