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Review: KARKOA sports bag (or how to let the Wildcat out of the bag..!)

July 8, 2016 by wildcatfitness

It is a running joke amongst my friends that “Wildcat loves a backpack!” because regardless of my outfit, my workout or my schedule that day, you can pretty much guarantee that wherever I am, I’ll have a rucksack on my back. As a busy Personal Trainer, Instructor and Blogger I have to carry a lot of “stuff” with me on a daily basis – at least one full change of clothes to sweat in, sometimes another pair of trainers depending on my workout that day, my iPad for client session plans and admin on the go, water bottles, toiletries, leads for charging….. so yes, Wildcat loves a backpack because it’s normally carrying her life in a bag! So when French company KARKOA asked me to try out their brand new Sports Smartbag, I (and the entire contents of my backpack) couldn’t wait to give it a go…..

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So just what makes the sports bag KARKOA so unique compared to all the other gym bags on the market?

And the Winner is….

June 26, 2016 by wildcatfitness

…. unbelievably, me! I am ecstatic to be able to tell you that you are now officially reading the Best Fitness Blog – as awarded last Friday at the That Protein Health Blog Awards 2016.

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Even over a week later, I still can’t quite believe it. Whilst I do work hard and put a lot of time into creating content for my Blog, it really is largely a labour of love – I write because I love it, and because I love having the chance to inform and inspire a wider audience with workout tips, healthy recipes, class and product reviews and sharing my own personal weight loss and fitness story. That in itself means the world to me, so to also win an award for Blogging really is a privilege. So why did I start the Wildcat Fitness Blog, and how much does winning Best Fitness Blog really mean to me?

[Read more…] about And the Winner is….

Same destination, different journey

May 31, 2016 by wildcatfitness

When you start a weight loss transformation journey – it won’t be easy, but it is possible. It won’t be quick, but it is worth it. It may not be straightforward, but you have to keep going. There’s 7 years difference in these photos, in the photo on the left I was almost three stone heavier and so uncomfortable and unhappy in myself and actually not long after this photo was taken I decided enough was enough and I had to take responsibility for getting healthier. This picture was taken at the end of a girls weekend away – I’d been drinking, eating chips on the way home and then having fry ups the next morning. My size 12 jeans were far too tight but I squeezed myself in regardless. I would diet then binge, drank every weekend and exercised erratically. But I finally realised it had to stop and that I wouldn’t be happy in my own skin until I had a body I could be proud of, not want to hide away.

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The long journey after that took many twists and turns….

XINX activewear launch and Notting Hill Pop-Up Party

May 22, 2016 by wildcatfitness

Having a weeknight off as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor is a sheer luxury – whilst most office workers are heading home, us fitness professionals are usually just getting started again, which is why when I do have an evening to myself I like to use it wisely, and this Thursday was no exception as I headed into Notting Hill to the brand new XINX activewear pop-up store launch.

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Of course I got snapped just “hanging around” with the gorgeous Chessie King! Turns out we were in pretty good company as Chloe Madeley (one of my all time female fitness idols!), Lauren Pope, Kate Lawler and Vogue Williams were also in attendance to check out this brand new collection of male and female activewear in this beautiful space designed by Studio Boum (who have also created concept spaces for Selfridges, Libertys and Opening Ceremony). So what does the new XINX collection offer?

Health Blog Awards: Shortlisted Blogger….and a plea for votes!

May 12, 2016 by wildcatfitness

I was beside myself with excitement earlier this week when I received an email from the team at the Health Bloggers Community to tell me that I have been shortlisted in the That Protein and HBC Health Blog Awards as Best Fitness Blogger!

To have come so far and be so recognised in such a short space of time (especially when Blogging really is a passion project of mine and not my main job or source of income) is such an honour, especially to be nominated alongside some other fantastic Fitness Bloggers, all of whom are worthy winners. I can only thank those of you that have been a part of this journey with me, both those who have been reading since the start, and those of you who are new to the world of Wildcat Fitness, without my readers I wouldn’t be here…. but I still need to ask you one more small favour! The public vote counts for 30% on the mark so I would absolutely LOVE it if you guys would be able to spare just a moment to vote for me in the Best Fitness Blog Category, you can do so here. If you could spread the word and ask your fellow healthy friends and family to vote for me too that would be amazing! Voting closes on 31st May, with the winners announced at an Awards Ceremony on 17th June – and as much as I genuinely mean it when I say any of the Bloggers in my category would be well deserving winners, of course it would mean the world to me to take the trophy on the night!

Competition: MET-Rx Protein Pack giveaway!

April 26, 2016 by wildcatfitness

I’ve teamed up with brand new sports nutrition website MET-Rx to bring you this incredible protein-packed prize for one lucky winner! The new website offers a huge range of sports nutrition, health and wellbeing products, and you could be amongst the first to try full sized versions of some of their best selling products.

Included in this special prize are:

· MET-Rx Shaker Cup 700ml

· MET-Rx Complete 4 -In-1 Powder Strawberry 908g

· MET-Rx Supreme Pre Workout Powder Fruit Punch 510g

· MET-Rx BCAA Capsules

· MET-Rx Supreme Whey Vanilla

· MET-Rx Efas Triple Omega 60 Softgel Capsules

This incredible package is worth over £150 and one lucky Blog reader could win it all!

All you have to do to enter is Subscribe to the Wildcat Blog by using the form below (providing your name and email address, which will NEVER be passed onto a third party) and you could win this incredible prize courtesy of the brand new MET-Rx website.

The competition is open to UK Residents only and the deadline for entries is 12pm midnight (UK time) on Sunday 8th May.

Good Luck and don’t forget to check out the MET-Rx site and the huge range of amazing products, proteins, food and supplements.