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    Michael Mclaren
    • Nov 6, 2020
    • 6 min

    F**k It. I’m Still Buzzing For Christmas.

    Yikes.. Imagine someone had said this back in April? Back when we thought we were 2 weeks in to a 3 week lockdown. Bless us. We didn’t kn...
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    Some Steps To Try If Your Weight Is Stressing You Out
    Michael Mclaren
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 4 min

    Some Steps To Try If Your Weight Is Stressing You Out

    SPOILER - You’re about to enter a judgement free zone. For the duration of this post I’d like you leave the temptation to self criticise ...
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    How Your Past Failures At Change Can Be The Key To Success This Time.
    Michael Mclaren
    • Jun 16, 2020
    • 3 min

    How Your Past Failures At Change Can Be The Key To Success This Time.

    I remember how it used to be. The little voice inside your head - taunting & criticising. Chipping away at any fragile belief you had th...
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    A World On Standstill, But One Thing Hasn’t Stopped. 🌎
    Michael Mclaren
    • Apr 6, 2020
    • 3 min

    A World On Standstill, But One Thing Hasn’t Stopped. 🌎

    Bars, restaurants, coffee shops… all closed. City centre streets barely resemble what they once used to be. It doesn’t just feel quiet. I...
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    I'll Never Win My Battle With Mental Health - But That's Ok.
    Michael Mclaren
    • Feb 24, 2020
    • 3 min

    I'll Never Win My Battle With Mental Health - But That's Ok.

    Not wanting to be alone.. Not wanting to be with anyone.. Not wanting any noise.. Not wanting to sit in silence.. Desperate to laugh.. De...
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    What RED January Taught Me..
    Michael Mclaren
    • Feb 3, 2020
    • 4 min

    What RED January Taught Me..

    FINALLY……. (In Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s voice..) It’s Februuuarrrryyy. Aside from blowing my cover as a bit of a Wrestling geek, I’m a...
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    3 Things That It Might Help Remembering, When Worrying What Other People Think.
    Michael Mclaren
    • Dec 12, 2019
    • 6 min

    3 Things That It Might Help Remembering, When Worrying What Other People Think.

    I’ll holds my hands up straight away.. I am what you would call, a worrier. Always have been, probably always will be. What other people ...
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    Why I'm Ready For Christmas (And Any Potential Weight Gain From It 🙄)
    Michael Mclaren
    • Nov 19, 2019
    • 4 min

    Why I'm Ready For Christmas (And Any Potential Weight Gain From It 🙄)

    Christmas is coming.. 🎄 👀 The markets are in full flow, the parties are on their way and I bet most of us are feeling the wind down jus...
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    Self Care Or Selfish?
    Michael Mclaren
    • Oct 24, 2019
    • 2 min

    Self Care Or Selfish?

    I came across this very recently at one our Positive Self Image group workshops. There was a hesitancy in the room that suggested real ca...
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    10 Ways To Move More Without Really Trying.
    Michael Mclaren
    • Oct 21, 2019
    • 3 min

    10 Ways To Move More Without Really Trying.

    I've said it before, and I'll say it again.. Exercise is the fun part! 😃 Adding it to an already active lifestyle is a sure fire way to ...
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    "My Diet Is Great Until The Weekend.."
    Michael Mclaren
    • Oct 19, 2019
    • 2 min

    "My Diet Is Great Until The Weekend.."

    “I’m all good until the weekend..” If there was one thing that summed up attempts in the past to clean up my diet, this was it! 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦...
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    How To Wear What You Want To Wear With Confidence.
    Michael Mclaren
    • Oct 14, 2019
    • 4 min

    How To Wear What You Want To Wear With Confidence.

    At the time of writing, we’re just under 7 weeks away until December. A time of year when the majority of daylight is only seen through a...
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    Looking Back At My Own Struggles & Mistakes On World Mental Health Day.
    Michael Mclaren
    • Oct 10, 2019
    • 4 min

    Looking Back At My Own Struggles & Mistakes On World Mental Health Day.

    This is something I wanted to write that speaks of my experience with issues regarding mental health. I still feel uncomfortable referrin...
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    Michael Mclaren
    • Oct 7, 2019
    • 2 min

    A Daily Checklist For When You Can't Stick To A Diet

    Another Monday comes and goes.. Another new diet perhaps beginning? I genuinely wish you nothing but success with it if it's your first a...
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    5 Things About Fat Loss I Wish I Could Say To 20 Year Old Me.
    Michael Mclaren
    • Sep 4, 2019
    • 4 min

    5 Things About Fat Loss I Wish I Could Say To 20 Year Old Me.

    I’m slowly approaching stoppage time on my 20’s.. In as little as 6 months I’ll be celebrating the 9th anniversary of my 21st.. *shakes h...
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    Needing To Lose Weight vs Wanting To Lose Weight - What's The Difference & Does It Matter?
    Michael Mclaren
    • Aug 25, 2019
    • 5 min

    Needing To Lose Weight vs Wanting To Lose Weight - What's The Difference & Does It Matter?

    One of the most common barriers I come up against, is the idea that by laying claim to your right to a positive relationship with your bo...
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    How To Be Less Influenced By The Expectations From Others Around You & Your Diet.
    Michael Mclaren
    • Aug 19, 2019
    • 4 min

    How To Be Less Influenced By The Expectations From Others Around You & Your Diet.

    I get it. I’ve had the comments, the looks, the (I imagine) judgemental thoughts when you decide to suddenly take a healthier approach to...
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    How To Stop Disliking Your Body - Regardless Of How It Looks Right Now.
    Michael Mclaren
    • Aug 12, 2019
    • 3 min

    How To Stop Disliking Your Body - Regardless Of How It Looks Right Now.

    We all have things we see as flaws. We all have things about our bodies that we’ll forever be wanting to be different. I think it’s impor...
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    3 Ways To Ensure Motivation Is Never Too Far Away.
    Michael Mclaren
    • Aug 6, 2019
    • 5 min

    3 Ways To Ensure Motivation Is Never Too Far Away.

    There’s nothing worse than really feeling like you’ve lost all your motivation. Whether it’s to eating healthier, exercising or putting i...
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    3 Ways To Stop Social Media From Getting You Down 🙌🏼
    Michael Mclaren
    • Jul 19, 2019
    • 4 min

    3 Ways To Stop Social Media From Getting You Down 🙌🏼

    I know I’m probably not the only one who occasionally feels like checking social media just seems to highlight everything that I don’t ha...
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