![Raise your hand if at some point this year you felt like giving up, or you doubted yourself and all that you’ve worked so hard on. Yep 🙋🏻♀️... I’ve had those days too! I never try to hide the fact that it can get tough. And for me, when it does.... i do these 3 things:
1) I have a bath and play my favourite music really loud and usually do a face mask
2) I step out of my usual. Recently i arranged a date night with my husband.... (we hadn’t been out all year!!) and it was just the tonic i needed. I tend not to be a talker.... till it gets too much. I let things go and just keep going and going. But it was sooooo good to spend time talking things through. An oldie... but such a goodie!
3) Pre 2020 my 3rd would have been ... plan a break! But this year my ‘break’ has been a take away coffee and a solo walk along the seafront! ..... it’s been a lifesaver some days!
What new (and old) tricks do you do when it all gets a bit much? How do you turn things around?
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Raise your hand if at some point this year you felt like giving up, or you doubted yourself and all that you’ve worked so hard on. Yep 🙋🏻♀️... I’ve had those days too! I never try to hide the fact that it can get tough. And for me, when it does.... i do these 3 things: 1) I have a bath and play my favourite music really loud and usually do a face mask 2) I step out of my usual. Recently i arranged a date night with my husband.... (we hadn’t been out all year!!) and it was just the tonic i needed. I tend not to be a talker.... till it gets too much. I let things go and just keep going and going. But it was sooooo good to spend time talking things through. An oldie... but such a goodie! 3) Pre 2020 my 3rd would have been ... plan a break! But this year my ‘break’ has been a take away coffee and a solo walk along the seafront! ..... it’s been a lifesaver some days! What new (and old) tricks do you do when it all gets a bit much? How do you turn things around? // #talkinghelps #clearyourmind #solotime #myhusbandisthebest #familytimeisthebesttime #whatayear #wesurvived #year2020 ![Testimonial from a client 💫
Today Ive woken up and feel filled to the brim with gratitude. I wanted to say thanks to you guys, my followers, my community, my loyal clients and customers. Without you this little business of mine wouldn't be here. So cheers to you🥂 and really such a huge thank you to all of you! This year has been hard for us all but we bloomin’ did it! 👏🏼❤️
I’m rounding up my teaching this week before Christmas but you can still continue with my classes online over the Christmas period. Any questions about how to get involved please comment or send me a dm, I’m more than happy to chat!
Healthy wishes to you all.
Ellie xx
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Testimonial from a client 💫 Today Ive woken up and feel filled to the brim with gratitude. I wanted to say thanks to you guys, my followers, my community, my loyal clients and customers. Without you this little business of mine wouldn't be here. So cheers to you🥂 and really such a huge thank you to all of you! This year has been hard for us all but we bloomin’ did it! 👏🏼❤️ I’m rounding up my teaching this week before Christmas but you can still continue with my classes online over the Christmas period. Any questions about how to get involved please comment or send me a dm, I’m more than happy to chat! Healthy wishes to you all. Ellie xx // #reviews #feelgoodvibes #brightonbusiness #brightonfitness #pilatesonline #pilatesondemand #pilatesathome #pilateseveryday #pilatescommunity #pilatesfitness #pilatesmatworkout #pilatesvideo #pilatesclasses ![The Art Of Contrology 💥
Did you know Pilates was originally called “Contrology”. It was only after Joseph Pilates died that Contrology was re-named to The Pilates Method.
Contrology is defined as the complete coordination of body mind and spirit.
Here’s a video i love of one my clients practicing “knees off” on the reformer. This is a really challenging exercise that requires complete control, a strong abdominal lift and tail bone reach. On top of this he’s working on getting those springs under complete control. You see how there wiggling a bit.... well that’s work in progress. The reformer never lies and tells your teacher more than you might think 👀. This Pilates stuff is hard work and takes years of practice and patience. But oh are the years of practice and patience worth it..... your body will thank you!
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The Art Of Contrology 💥 Did you know Pilates was originally called “Contrology”. It was only after Joseph Pilates died that Contrology was re-named to The Pilates Method. Contrology is defined as the complete coordination of body mind and spirit. Here’s a video i love of one my clients practicing “knees off” on the reformer. This is a really challenging exercise that requires complete control, a strong abdominal lift and tail bone reach. On top of this he’s working on getting those springs under complete control. You see how there wiggling a bit.... well that’s work in progress. The reformer never lies and tells your teacher more than you might think 👀. This Pilates stuff is hard work and takes years of practice and patience. But oh are the years of practice and patience worth it..... your body will thank you! // #contrology #contrologypilates #classicalpilates #thepilatesmethod #josephpilates #kneestretchseries #pilatesteacher #pilatesrocks #pilatesstrong #reformerpilates #gratz ![New video On Demand 💫
Mum To Be Pilates 🤰🏻
A wonderful flow for mums to be who have practiced Pilates before. It is suitable all the way through your pregnancy but particularly good for the second half of pregnancy when you still really want to move and feel strong but are limited in the exercises that you can do safely. Move through the workout, strengthen your legs and upper body then decompress your spine.
35 mins
Mums to be with Pilates experience
FIT KIT:
Mat
Water
2 firm pillows
Stretch band / dressing gown cord / scarf
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New video On Demand 💫 Mum To Be Pilates 🤰🏻 A wonderful flow for mums to be who have practiced Pilates before. It is suitable all the way through your pregnancy but particularly good for the second half of pregnancy when you still really want to move and feel strong but are limited in the exercises that you can do safely. Move through the workout, strengthen your legs and upper body then decompress your spine. 35 mins Mums to be with Pilates experience FIT KIT: Mat Water 2 firm pillows Stretch band / dressing gown cord / scarf // #mondaymotivation #pilatesstrong #brightonbusiness #brightonfitness #pilatesforeverybody #pilatesathome #pilatesvideo #prenatalpilates #pilatesforall #josephpilatesmethod #onlinefitnessclasses #pilatesondemand #homefitnessprogramme ![MOVE FOR REFUGE THIS WEEKEND 🤝
Join @sweatybetty this weekend and help them to raise money for Refuge. Refuge helps rebuild the lives of women and children who are running from domestic abuse.
Sweaty Betty are inviting you to join in. For every women that makes it their mission to move this weekend (12th or 13th December) they will donate on your behalf to Refuge. SPREAD THE WORD, MOVE and SIGN UP!
It's super easy:
1) Sign up on event brite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/move-for-refuge-tickets-131486422429
2) Share the pledge badge on social media (👈🏽 swipe to see) and look in stories+ use hashtag #moveforrefuge
3) Decide how you plan to move. This could be ANYTHING. Just sign up at event brite and get moving!
4) Make sure you take a photo of your activity and hashtag... #moveforrefuge
That's it, and then Sweaty Betty will donate on your behalf.
On Sunday myself and @iamlucypinto are running a Boxing and Pilates event, so this is how we plan to move 🥊💦
What are you guys going to do?
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MOVE FOR REFUGE THIS WEEKEND 🤝 Join @sweatybetty this weekend and help them to raise money for Refuge. Refuge helps rebuild the lives of women and children who are running from domestic abuse. Sweaty Betty are inviting you to join in. For every women that makes it their mission to move this weekend (12th or 13th December) they will donate on your behalf to Refuge. SPREAD THE WORD, MOVE and SIGN UP! It's super easy: 1) Sign up on event brite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/move-for-refuge-tickets-131486422429 2) Share the pledge badge on social media (👈🏽 swipe to see) and look in stories+ use hashtag #moveforrefuge 3) Decide how you plan to move. This could be ANYTHING. Just sign up at event brite and get moving! 4) Make sure you take a photo of your activity and hashtag... #moveforrefuge That's it, and then Sweaty Betty will donate on your behalf. On Sunday myself and @iamlucypinto are running a Boxing and Pilates event, so this is how we plan to move 🥊💦 What are you guys going to do? // #moveforrefuge #togetherwearestronger #moveyourbody #sweatsess #brightonfitness #brightonbusiness #weekendworkout #iamasweatybetty #beyourbestself #howyouglow #growth #livingwell #feelgoodvibes #boxnpilates #workshop #whatareyoufightingfor ![CONTEMPORARY CAFE IN THE LAINES @lostinthelanes ☕⠀
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This weeks Feature Friday is for the amazing @lostinthelanes. I love this place, nestled in The Laines on Nile Street they serve the most delicious coffee and brunches. Swipe to see some of the menu in pictures 🤤! This really is a top spot for me, swipe all the way to see me there less than 24 hours after Luna was born…. I just really needed that Lost coffee 😅! ⠀
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Swipe to also see their current opening times, and follow @lostnightsbrighton for evening pop ups 💃🏼 ⠀
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If you have a small business that makes you feel good - please please tag them below in comments so I can share and we can all get to know more small businesses we can support and love. Each week i will shine a light on a new small business so get tagging below. Share the love people 💕💕💕 oh and also... don’t forget to SAVE this post so you don’t forget @lostinthelanes @lostnightsbrighton ✨✨⠀
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CONTEMPORARY CAFE IN THE LAINES @lostinthelanes ☕⠀ ⠀ This weeks Feature Friday is for the amazing @lostinthelanes. I love this place, nestled in The Laines on Nile Street they serve the most delicious coffee and brunches. Swipe to see some of the menu in pictures 🤤! This really is a top spot for me, swipe all the way to see me there less than 24 hours after Luna was born…. I just really needed that Lost coffee 😅! ⠀ ⠀ Swipe to also see their current opening times, and follow @lostnightsbrighton for evening pop ups 💃🏼 ⠀ ⠀ If you have a small business that makes you feel good - please please tag them below in comments so I can share and we can all get to know more small businesses we can support and love. Each week i will shine a light on a new small business so get tagging below. Share the love people 💕💕💕 oh and also... don’t forget to SAVE this post so you don’t forget @lostinthelanes @lostnightsbrighton ✨✨⠀ (Save is on the right under my picture) xxx⠀ ⠀ LOVE, LIGHT AND HEALTH TO ALL XXXX⠀ ⠀ //⠀ ⠀ #followfridays #smallbusinessbigheart #feelgoodvibes #feelgoodfriday #brightonuk #smallbusinesssupport #shoplocal #supportlocalbrand #supportlocalbusinesses #supportsmallbusinesses #shinelight ![Today an email landed in my inbox that has left the biggest smile on my face. It was from a client who told me how my new Pilates on Demand subscription had totally transformed their life. Before they had only done Pilates a handful of times and regularly had to go and see a chiropractor for readjusting for various aches and niggles. Since starting a month ago, she feels so much better and feels like she hardly needs her regular chiro appointment this month! She says my pre-Pilates videos were perfect for getting her started and now she's enjoying the full range of workouts 🥰 - so happy!
All for £17/month! X
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Today an email landed in my inbox that has left the biggest smile on my face. It was from a client who told me how my new Pilates on Demand subscription had totally transformed their life. Before they had only done Pilates a handful of times and regularly had to go and see a chiropractor for readjusting for various aches and niggles. Since starting a month ago, she feels so much better and feels like she hardly needs her regular chiro appointment this month! She says my pre-Pilates videos were perfect for getting her started and now she's enjoying the full range of workouts 🥰 - so happy! All for £17/month! X // #reviews #feelgoodvibes #brightonbusiness #brightonfitness #pilatesonline #pilatesondemand #pilatesathome #pilatseveryday #pilatescommunity #pilatesfitness #pilatesmatworkout #pilatesvideo #pilatesclasses ![It's another #WorkoutWednesday and today why not end your desk day with this perfect series for better posture. It will transform your body from desky tech neck to walking tall in 5 minutes. ⠀
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This mini workout session is filmed on the tower (you can use hand weights at home). It focuses on lifting the spine, the abdominals and upper back muscles. All you need is to put aside 5 minutes in your day and give yourself the opportunity to lift, lengthen and open your upper back and chest. Hit save below and do this anytime you feel you need it... 👇🏽⠀
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5) Shave⠀
6) Hugs⠀
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It's another #WorkoutWednesday and today why not end your desk day with this perfect series for better posture. It will transform your body from desky tech neck to walking tall in 5 minutes. ⠀ ⠀ This mini workout session is filmed on the tower (you can use hand weights at home). It focuses on lifting the spine, the abdominals and upper back muscles. All you need is to put aside 5 minutes in your day and give yourself the opportunity to lift, lengthen and open your upper back and chest. Hit save below and do this anytime you feel you need it... 👇🏽⠀ ⠀ Do each exercise 8 times focusing on lifting your abdominals in and up. Repeat sequence twice if desired. ⠀ ⠀ 1) From the sternum ⠀ 2) 90 Degrees⠀ 3) From the chest⠀ 4) From the hips⠀ 5) Shave⠀ 6) Hugs⠀ ⠀ Enjoy ✌🏼😜💦⠀ ⠀ //⠀ ⠀ #healthylifestyle #morningmotivation #lifestyle #brightonbusiness #brightonfitness #homefitnessclub #beyourbestself #howyouglow #growth #livingwell #feelgoodvibes #wisdomwednesday #wellnesswednesday⠀ ![Happy Birthday Joseph Pilates ~ 137 today 🎈🎂 ❤️
‘You will feel better in ten sessions, look better in twenty sessions, and have a completely new body in thirty sessions.’ JP
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Happy Birthday Joseph Pilates ~ 137 today 🎈🎂 ❤️ ‘You will feel better in ten sessions, look better in twenty sessions, and have a completely new body in thirty sessions.’ JP ~ aren’t you glad i don’t stand on you during hundred 😝... swipe to see. // #josephpilates #josephpilatesmethod #classicalpilates #legend #happybirthdayjp #pilatesjoy #pilatesteacher #pilateslifestyle #pilatesstrong ![Real Life Pilates 💛
A great start to your day on a Wednesday and Friday 9.15-10.00am. Get out in the fresh air and come down to @Yellowave for Pilates. After you can treat yourself to delicious coffees, teas and hot chocolates from the cafe and walk along the beach.
Wednesday - Contemporary Pilates
Friday - Classical Pilates
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Real Life Pilates 💛 A great start to your day on a Wednesday and Friday 9.15-10.00am. Get out in the fresh air and come down to @Yellowave for Pilates. After you can treat yourself to delicious coffees, teas and hot chocolates from the cafe and walk along the beach. Wednesday - Contemporary Pilates Friday - Classical Pilates (also available on zoom) // #healthylifestyle #morningmotivation #lifestyle #brightonbusiness #brightonfitness #homefitnessclub #beyourbestself #howyouglow #growth #livingwell #feelgoodvibes #brightonbeach ![National Chocolate Brownie Day 🍫
How gorgeous do these beauties look by @flexivegandiary. I am so going to be making these, who's with me?
Here's how:
INGREDIENTS:
250g sweet potato
265g black beans
75g nut butter
60g buckwheat flour
60g @formnutrition choc/peanut performance powder
30g cacao
115g medjool dates
1 flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseeds mixed with 3tbsp water)
1tsp vanilla extract
1tsp baking powder
1tsp instant coffee
A generous pinch of sea salt
TOPPINGS:
2tbsp chopped nuts
1tbsp sprinkles dark chocolate shavings
Sprinkle of sea salt flakes
METHOD:
1) turn heat to 175C and line tray with baking paper
2) peel sweet potato and cook in small cubes until soft
3) remove stones from dates and soak them in boiling water for 10 minutes
4) in a large mixing bowl blend all the dry ingredients
5) in a food processor add all the wet ingredients and blend until smooth. Then add dry ingredients and blend again
6) place batter into the lined tray and spread evenly. Then sprinkle over the toppings
7) place in the oven for 30-35 minutes. Insert a tooth pick or knife to see if it's done. If it doesn't come out perfectly clean, don't worry - they'll be gooey-er :)
8) let them cool for at least 10-15 minutes
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National Chocolate Brownie Day 🍫 How gorgeous do these beauties look by @flexivegandiary. I am so going to be making these, who's with me? Here's how: INGREDIENTS: 250g sweet potato 265g black beans 75g nut butter 60g buckwheat flour 60g @formnutrition choc/peanut performance powder 30g cacao 115g medjool dates 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseeds mixed with 3tbsp water) 1tsp vanilla extract 1tsp baking powder 1tsp instant coffee A generous pinch of sea salt TOPPINGS: 2tbsp chopped nuts 1tbsp sprinkles dark chocolate shavings Sprinkle of sea salt flakes METHOD: 1) turn heat to 175C and line tray with baking paper 2) peel sweet potato and cook in small cubes until soft 3) remove stones from dates and soak them in boiling water for 10 minutes 4) in a large mixing bowl blend all the dry ingredients 5) in a food processor add all the wet ingredients and blend until smooth. Then add dry ingredients and blend again 6) place batter into the lined tray and spread evenly. Then sprinkle over the toppings 7) place in the oven for 30-35 minutes. Insert a tooth pick or knife to see if it's done. If it doesn't come out perfectly clean, don't worry - they'll be gooey-er :) 8) let them cool for at least 10-15 minutes // #glutenfree #dairyfree #veganbrownie #plantbasedwithpurpose #plantbased #veganprotein #browniesofinstagram #brownierecipe #nationalchocolatebrownieday #recipeideas #brownierecipe ![New video for you 💫
The ultimate top to toe contemporary mat workout. Keeping it nice and simple with all the key Pilates movements in here. This is a great power workout to fire you up in the morning as it starts slow and steady but you’ll definitely feel the famous Pilates burn! This is great for beginners moving into intermediate and for intermediate level.
30 mins
Beginner moving to intermediate and intermediate
All you need is a mat
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New video for you 💫 The ultimate top to toe contemporary mat workout. Keeping it nice and simple with all the key Pilates movements in here. This is a great power workout to fire you up in the morning as it starts slow and steady but you’ll definitely feel the famous Pilates burn! This is great for beginners moving into intermediate and for intermediate level. 30 mins Beginner moving to intermediate and intermediate All you need is a mat // #mondaymotivation #pilatesstrong #brightonbusiness #brightonfitness #pilatesforeverybody #pilatesathome #pilatesvideo #pilatesforall #joesphpilatesmethod #onlinefitnessclasses #pilatesondemand #homefitnessprogramme
