Nutritious Life with Bex

17/10/2026

I used to be a running coach.

Today I got a run induced migraine after 5km.

I haven't run more than 2km for over 7 years and my only goal was to not stop.

When I saw my time, there were some mixed feelings.

Gosh I'm so slow.
I used to run so much faster.
I feel disappointed.
That was so hard.
I'm so unfit.
That was alright actually.
I'm booking for next weekend too.
Wow my head hurts.

I know that past me has multiple medals and PBs from running, but I'm not here for that anymore.

I'm not competing against a past version of myself, I'm looking after the current version of me.

And I'm quite enjoying trying old and new exercises to get my body moving.

The ultimate goal isn't to chase a PB (although I am competitive, so I'm sure I'll be celebrating any I get!)
The goal is now to move my body in ways that support my health and contribute to my overall wellbeing.

After a short hiatus, I'm enjoying exercise again.

And I am also looking forward to a country walk and a pint of Guinness later today.

Thank you to my hype man Rob Gaunt for the pics and the encouragement and to my mum Sally Sharpley for making me join her all those years ago and teaching me cadence, pacing, and breathing, all of which kept me going today ❤️

15/10/2026

🚀LAUNCHING TODAY! So excited about this!

If you have ever bought the powder, the gut test or the 30-day reset because you were desperate to feel better, I get it.

When you're tired, bloated or just not feeling yourself, a product that promises to fix it, feels like hope.

And there are a LOT of them out there.

All very shiny and very convincing. Lots of buzz words. Questionable "evidence" that they work.

Here's my thoughts: you buy the product, it's works for a bit or didn't work at all, then you feel like you're the problem that can't be cured. It's never the products fault.

You are being sold solutions before anyone's checked the basics.

Only 4% of UK adults hit the recommended 30g of fibre a day.
Only 17% manage their 5 a day.

Sleep, water and movement often get squeezed out by busy lives too. But no one is making any money by reminding you of that.

So before you add another product to your basket, it might be worth asking:

Am I getting enough sleep?
Am I drinking enough fluids?
Am I eating a variety of fruits and veg?
Am I moving?

It's not a quick fix.
But it's a good place to start 💛

Which basic could do with a bit more love this week? 👇

13/10/2026

Fab session this morning with my regular crew and some new faces.

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it, and as always, appreciate those who stop for the group photo.

After 4 hours of sleep, I'm amazed I remembered the breathing patterns and my left from my right! Didn't manage to remember to look at the timings though, but we can't have everything 😂🙏🏻

07/10/2026

With skinny being back in fashion and the diets we saw in the 90s/early 2000s being re-purposed under slightly different names, it's no wonder we are getting confused about what food is good or bad for us and leaning towards restriction.

I didn't become a Nutritionist and suddenly have all the answers I dreamed of about food.

What I did do is work really hard on using more neutral terms around food and seeing it as
nourishment,
enjoyment,
connection,
comfort
and,
Something that ensures that I can get through the day without screaming at someone because I'm hungry.

Food is food.
Food CAN be enjoyed without guilt
Food doesn't have to be earned
Food doesn't have to look like it was made in a restaurant every time you eat
Food can be really boring

And it's a really lovely feeling to be able to choose food because you want it, without telling yourself what you "should" and "shouldn't" eat.

Comment "NOISE" and I will personally send you the link to my food noise quiz. No automations.
If you don't want to comment, you can find the link in my bio ❤️

06/10/2026

Another gorgeous morning with gorgeous people.

Thank you everyone who came and extra thanks to those who posed with me at the end 🥰🙏🏻

"I really enjoyed that today"
"Thank you - great first session"
"I feel great, really relaxed but awake too!"
"Pace was just right for me post injury, so glad I came!"

03/10/2026

Work with me, a Registered Nutritionist (ANutr) with 16years experience of working in the health and fitness industry.

💚What you will get:
Person centered and tailored support
Compassion and kindness
Accountability
Nutrition guidance
Food noise reduction
Peer support group chat
Exercise plans
Diet Diffusion
Commitment
Evidence based support from a registered professional
A tool kit you can use for life, not just while you work with me.

🚩What you will not get:
Shamed for choices
A gram by gram meal plan
(Or any meal plan)
Pushed to a point of collapse
A calorie deficit lower than a child's daily intake
A list of food you have to remove to loose weight
A restrictive plan
Any conversation about food being bad for you
Moral high ground
A plan based on what Instagram says is relevant

You can pop me a DM or head to my website (link in bio) to complete a short form

DMs always open for a chat, not just to ask to work with me

🔗NutritiousLifeWithBex.co.uk
📨[email protected]

02/10/2026

01/10/2026

"just need more willpower"
Is a phrase I have heard 100's of times in my 16 year career.
The truth is, willpower isn't going help when you are stressed and knackard on a Thursday evening, looking into the fridge, hoping it will provie some sort of relief.
So let's stop blaming you and start looking at what is behind that behaviour.
I am a Registered Nutritionst (ANutr) and I have a free webinar where we discuss:
✨ Why willpower keeps you stuck, and why its not your fault
✨What is behind cravings and food noise
✨Evidence-based tools to respond to urges over white-knuckling it
✨How to build habits that work on your hardest days, not just your best ones
📅 Monday 5th October, 19:00
📍 Online via google meets
💬Comment "WILLPOWER" and I'll DM you the link (you can also find the link to sign up in my bio)
No Perfection
No Monday re-starts
Just a kinder way to look after yourself
See you there?

30/09/2026

The way that cortisol has been framed as a hormone to be manipulated to reduce belly fat is wild.

It's a bit more nuanced than that.



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