Optimal Health and Performance

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

🫂Hello, How Are You?🫂

Don't miss our coffee morning next Monday 18th May from 10am-12pm - normalise talking about our mental health in a natural, healthy way ☕️

Everyone is welcome, bring a friend and join us for a lovely morning with special celebrity guest Gina Delaney of Mental Health Ireland 🙌

This event is FREE, no booking required. You can contact Social Prescriber Lisa on (086) 203 9459 or email [email protected] to find out more!

https://newparkclosefrc.ie/social-prescribing

09/05/2026

Exercise doesn’t just change your body.
It can change your state of mind too.

And not always in a dramatic “runner’s high” kind of way.

Sometimes it’s:
• feeling less mentally foggy
• having a little more patience
• sleeping better that night
• finally getting out of your own head for 20 minutes

Movement can help support mood, reduce stress, and create the kind of momentum that makes other healthy habits feel easier too.

Which is good news, because your workout this weekend doesn’t need to be perfect to count.

A walk.
A bike ride.
A hike.
A gym session.
Dancing in your kitchen while pretending you’re cleaning.

It all counts.

So… how are you getting moving this weekend?

👇 Tell us below.

22/04/2026

Being prepared is one of the simplest ways to stay on track with your nutrition. When you have the right foods available, you’re far less likely to rely on convenience options that don’t support your goals.
It’s not about perfection, it’s about the environment. If your kitchen, bag, or desk is stocked with quick, healthy choices, you remove a lot of the decision fatigue that leads to poorer choices later in the day.
A little planning goes a long way and it makes healthy eating feel much more automatic and manageable.
If you need support, I can help you put simple structure in place, from snack ideas to meal planning strategies, so you’re always prepared and not left guessing.
In the meantime, here are some healthy, low-calorie, balanced snacks that can be kept on standby for when you need them.
1. Apple + 15 almonds – approx. 180 kcal
2. Banana + tablespoon peanut butter – approx. 220 kcal
3. Protein bar (low sugar) – approx. 180–230 kcal
4. Rice cakes (2) + peanut butter sachet – approx. 200 kcal
5. Beef jerky (small pack, ~25–30g) – approx. 120–160 kcal

21/04/2026

Small consistent changes really do add up. You don’t need to overhaul everything overnight to improve your health. Swapping one snack, adding more veg, drinking more water, planning meals, or getting regular meals in each day can make a real difference over time.

The habits you repeat matter more than the perfect day you never sustain. Start small, stay consistent, and trust the process, results come from what you do regularly.
If you’d like support, I can help you build those small sustainable changes through my 12-week plan, where clients can lose up to 6.5kg (1 stone) while creating habits that last. Message me to learn more.

14/04/2026

🍏Healthy Streets🍏

Coming soon to Newpark Close FRC Kilkenny, where families can come together, have fun and cook tasty food 🍝

Takes place twice a week:

Tuesday Family Fun 6pm-8pm:
Bring all the kids - any age
Activities like games and dancing
Snacks
Be active in a fun and relaxed way

Friday Family Recipes 10am-12pm:
Learning simple meals whole family can enjoy
Cooking with other parents
€25 grocery voucher each week

Venue: Newpark Close Family Resource Centre

Start Date: Tuesday April 21st

Programme Length: 10 weeks 2 days a week - up to 2 hours per session.​​ Come join us for fun, food and family time. We would love to see you there! 🏃🏽‍♀️

To book your space, contact Helena on (083) 360 6408 or email [email protected] 📱

19/12/2025