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Personalised Functional Nutrition

Accredited Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) health coach offers a personalised approach to health

Functional Nutritionist Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners

Lauren Wallis, BSc (Nutritional Biochemistry), MSc (Medical Molecular Biology)
Functional Nutritionist | Certified IFM Health Coach | FNTP Practitioner

Personalised nutrition to get to the root of fatigue, hormone issues, digestive problems, inflammation, and more.

Functional nutrition support that’s evidence-based, clinically grounded, and tailored to real life.

Functional Nutrition & Root Cause Health Optimisation

Are you dealing with pain, inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, or gut issues and not getting answers?

Perhaps you’ve been told everything looks “normal,” but you still don’t feel well. Whether you’re struggling with hormone imbalance (thyroid, menopause, andropause), autoimmune symptoms, skin conditions, or poor sleep, these issues are rarely random - they often point to deeper imbalances in the body’s systems.

If you’re tired of symptom suppression and want a deeper understanding of your health - I can help.

At Lauren Wallis Nutrition, I offer functional health assessments and personalised nutrition plans grounded in biochemistry, clinical insight, and ancestral principles. I help you uncover the why behind your symptoms - with practical, evidence-based strategies to restore balance.

With a background in nutritional biochemistry (BSc, University of Nottingham) and a Master’s in Medical Molecular Biology (MSc, University of Westminster), I’ve worked in life sciences and nutraceuticals for over 18 years. I’m a qualified nutritional therapist, IFM-accredited health coach, and FNTP-registered practitioner. My approach combines advanced testing (where needed), thorough assessment, and targeted support - so you can stop chasing symptoms and start building lasting health.

"Nutrition is a foundational tool - not just for symptom relief, but for restoring function, resilience, and long-term health from the inside out."

Areas I Commonly Support

I work with a wide range of complex, chronic, and unexplained symptoms - whether they’re new, or have been ongoing for years. My approach is functional, personalised, and focused on identifying what’s driving dysfunction beneath the surface.

Key areas include:

Hormonal health – including perimenopause, menopause, andropause, PMS, and adrenal dysfunction
Metabolic resilience and flexibility – supporting insulin resistance, thyroid health, stubborn weight gain, and fatigue
Digestive and gut issues – from IBS, bloating, reflux, and SIBO, to food reactions and leaky gut
Detoxification – supporting liver health, reducing toxic burden (e.g. heavy metals) and chemical sensitivity
Immune and inflammatory conditions – such as MCAS, mould-related illness, histamine intolerance, and chronic inflammation
Cognitive and emotional wellbeing – brain fog, low mood, poor focus, and disrupted sleep
Recurring conditions – including UTIs, candida, fibroids, skin issues, and viral reactivations
Ageing well – supporting cardiovascular health, cognition, longevity, and prostate health

I help you restore function across multiple systems - not by chasing symptoms, but by addressing the imbalances beneath them.

Your Health, Rebuilt From the Ground Up

I focus on clinical insight, symptom mapping, and functional assessment to create a clear plan - one that’s tailored to your biology and your priorities. I also offer advanced lab testing where appropriate, but the foundation of my work is food as medicine - combined with precise nutritional and lifestyle strategies that deliver sustainable change.

Take the First Step

Your health is your most valuable asset. When your body is in balance, you think more clearly, sleep more deeply, move with more ease, and feel more like yourself again.

Book a one-to-one consultation to start uncovering what’s holding you back - and what it will take to restore your health.

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Food as Medicine: The Power of Personalised Nutrition

Nutrition is more than just weight management—it’s the foundation of healing, metabolic balance, and long-term health. The foods you eat directly influence energy levels, digestion, hormone regulation, and immune function.

A functional nutrition approach goes beyond generic diet advice, identifying hidden imbalances that contribute to fatigue, stubborn weight gain, digestive distress, and inflammation. By understanding your body’s unique needs, we create a targeted nutrition strategy to restore balance and optimise well-being.

In coaching, helping clients step into their potential often requires creative and empowering techniques. One of the most effective is the concept of “acting as if.” This approach invites individuals to embody the traits, behaviours, or emotions they aspire to cultivate, even if they don’t feel those qualities yet. Acting as if is a simple, yet transformative practice that taps into our ability to grow through imagination and experimentation.

What is “Acting As If”?
The idea of acting “as if” originates from theatre, where actors learn to embody a character by pretending or experimenting with a role. This doesn’t mean faking it or being inauthentic; instead, it’s about accessing parts of ourselves that may not be fully developed or expressed.
In coaching, acting “as if” is about imagining how a desired behaviour or strength might look and feel, then trying it on in real life. For example, someone who struggles with confidence can practise behaving as if they already feel self-assured, even if it feels uncomfortable at first.
This approach also helps reduce resistance to change because it’s framed as a temporary experiment rather than a permanent shift. Clients often find this more manageable and are surprised by how naturally the new behaviour becomes part of their identity.
The Science Behind Acting “As If”

Psychological research supports the effectiveness of acting “as if.” When we act in a certain way, our brain observes this behaviour and begins to align our self-concept accordingly.

For example, acting with empathy or bravery—even if it feels unnatural—can help us start to genuinely feel and believe in those qualities over time.

This technique is particularly useful for embodying character strengths. Whether a client wants to be more assertive, kind, or resilient, acting as if they already possess those strengths allows them to practise and build confidence in a low-risk way.

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Positive psychology focuses on what helps individuals and groups thrive, rather than solely addressing deficits or problems. It highlights concepts like strengths, values, meaning, and positive emotions, which have been shown to enhance well-being and broaden thinking. In coaching, these principles guide both the coach and the client toward a collaborative, goal-oriented approach rooted in evidence-based practices.

Coaching informed by positive psychology doesn’t just address immediate challenges—it builds lasting skills and perspectives. Research shows that positive emotions expand our ability to think creatively and solve problems. They also promote resilience, which can buffer against stress and improve overall physical and mental health.

For example, coaching sessions may focus on recognising and building on personal strengths, fostering optimism, and aligning actions with deeply held values. These strategies are not only empowering but also supported by scientific evidence, making them reliable tools for long-term success.

Through a positive psychology framework, coaching provides clients with tools to navigate challenges while maintaining a forward-looking perspective. For instance, recognising what is already working well can be just as valuable as addressing obstacles. By fostering self-awareness and resilience, clients are better equipped to handle setbacks and maintain momentum.

This approach also recognises the holistic nature of well-being, incorporating aspects such as emotional health, physical health, and social connections. For example, cultivating gratitude or focusing on strengths can have measurable benefits for both mental and physical health, as supported by research into areas like the “Broaden-and-Build” theory.

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Check out my Modern dietary strategies, including the elimination, ketogenic, and carnivore diets, offer powerful tools for addressing chronic health concerns such as inflammation, digestive discomfort, and metabolic imbalances.

By identifying and removing problematic foods, these approaches empower individuals to restore health and achieve optimal wellbeing. An elimination diet focusses on eliminating harmful compounds, enhancing nutrient absorption, and promoting healing.

The Elimination Diet: A Targeted Approach

The elimination diet is a systematic method of identifying food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies by temporarily removing common triggers and then reintroducing them one at a time. This approach is especially effective for uncovering the causes of symptoms such as joint pain, fatigue, headaches, mood swings, and skin conditions. post
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🌟 Acting “As If” – A Game-Changer for Growth 🌟

Transform your mindset and unlock new possibilities with this simple yet powerful coaching tool: Acting “As If”! Here’s how it works:

✨ Step Into Your Potential: Imagine the version of yourself who is confident, resilient, or empathetic—then act as if you already are.

💡 Rewire Your Mindset: Your brain observes your actions and begins to believe in the qualities you’re practising. Change starts from within!

🎭 Try It On: Acting “as if” isn’t about faking—it’s about tapping into parts of yourself you haven’t fully explored yet.

💪 Experiment with Strengths: Want to be braver or more assertive? Practise small actions that embody those traits and watch your confidence grow.

🚀 Why It Works: This technique reduces fear, encourages experimentation, and helps you feel more aligned with your goals.

Take the leap! Start acting as if, and discover how small changes can lead to big transformations.

#ActAsIf #PersonalGrowth #CoachingJourney #MindsetShift #CharacterStrengths #PositiveChange #mind #transformation #courage #selflove

🌟 Unlock Your Potential with Positive Psychology Coaching 🌟

Positive psychology is the science of thriving, and it’s at the heart of coaching! Here’s how it works:

✨ Focus on Strengths: Discover what makes you unique and use your natural abilities to achieve your goals.

💡 Find Meaning & Purpose: Align your actions with your values to create a fulfilling life.

💖 Cultivate Positive Emotions: Boost your creativity, resilience, and well-being by focusing on what’s going right.

🎯 Set Goals That Inspire: Build goals rooted in what truly motivates you for lasting success.

Through a positive psychology lens, coaching empowers you to overcome challenges, embrace growth, and create a ripple effect of positivity in your life. 🌈

Ready to thrive? Let’s get started! 💪

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Break Free from the Western Diet: Try Keto!

The standard Western diet—loaded with processed foods, sugars, and harmful oils—is damaging our health. Transitioning to a ketogenic, low-carb lifestyle can reverse this, focusing on:

✅ Healthy Fats: Grass-fed meats, butter, ghee, and fatty fish.
✅ Low-Carb Eating: Non-starchy veggies, no grains or refined carbs.
✅ Quality Protein: Wild-caught seafood, pasture-raised eggs, and ruminant meats.

✨ Why Go Keto?

• Stabilises blood sugar.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Provides steady energy.
• Enhances focus & brain power.

Ditch the carbs and seed oils, prioritise nutrient-dense, gut-friendly foods, and feel the difference! 🌟

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Mastering the Ketogenic Diet: A Focus on Fats, Protein & Carbs

The ketogenic diet is all about prioritising healthy fats, keeping protein moderate, and minimising carbs to support fat-burning, reduce inflammation, and stabilise energy. Here’s how to make it work for you:

💪 Protein

• Choose grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish, and pasture-raised eggs.
• Keep intake moderate to maintain ketosis.
• Avoid processed meats and fillers.

🥑 Fats

• Focus on butter, tallow, ghee, coconut oil, and fatty fish.
• Limit inflammatory seed oils (e.g., canola, soybean).
• Make fat your primary fuel—about 70-80% of your daily calories.

🥦 Carbs

• Stick to non-starchy veggies like spinach, broccoli, and courgette.
• Avoid grains, legumes, and processed foods—they’re inflammatory and disrupt gut health.
• No need for fibre: a low-carb, high-fat diet can improve IBS and digestion without it.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Carbs are minimal (20-50g/day).
• Protein is moderate (20-25% of calories).
• Healthy fats take the lead (70-80% of calories).

Fuel your body the keto way and experience sustained energy, reduced inflammation, and better focus! 🥩 🥓 🥑

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Transform Your Health with the Diet, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Journal

Your path to wellness starts with awareness. The Diet, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Journal is your guide to optimising health, especially if you’re following a low-glycaemic ketogenic lifestyle.

Here’s how it works:

• Prioritise Healthy Fats: Track nutrient-dense animal fats like butter, tallow, and fats from grass-fed ruminants, along with wild-caught fish.
• Keep Carbs Low: Focus on non-starchy, low-glycaemic vegetables like leafy greens and avoid grains, legumes, and high-glycaemic fruits.
• Avoid Hidden Sugars & Processed Foods: Log every ingredient to stay aware of additives and sugars.
• Spot Food Sensitivities: Identify triggers like nightshades or nuts that might affect your health.
• Track Supplements: Stay on top of essential nutrients like electrolytes, omega-3s, and vitamin D.

Why is it so powerful?

This journal is more than tracking—it’s about connecting the dots between your diet, sleep, stress, movement, and relationships. It helps you identify patterns, celebrate wins, and fine-tune your lifestyle.

Takeaway

Start small: try logging for 3 days and discover how your habits influence your well-being. Awareness is the first step to transformation!

Your health journey is unique—this journal helps you take control, one day at a time.

Ready to make a change? Start tracking today! #HealthJourney #KetoLiving #WellnessCoach #lifestyle #journal #live #thoughtoftheday #diet #ketodiet #journey #love

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#Switching to a ketogenic, animal-based diet is a powerful approach for improving gut health, reducing inflammation, and eliminating plant-based irritants.
This diet focuses on high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate eating patterns, centred around whole, unprocessed animal foods while removing plant-based anti-nutrients, fibre, and sugars.

Here’s a practical guide to help you make the transition smoothly and reap the full benefits of this lifestyle.

Key Principles
1. Eliminate Plant-Based Foods That Cause Gut Issues

Many plants contain anti-nutrients, such as lectins, oxalates, and phytates, which can irritate the gut lining and hinder nutrient absorption. Additionally, plant fibres and sugars can exacerbate gut issues, particularly in individuals with sensitive digestive systems or conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

2. Prioritise Whole, Unprocessed Animal Foods
Opt for nutrient-dense, high-quality meat and animal fats that are free from additives and processing. These provide the foundation for an anti-inflammatory and highly nutritious diet.
3. Focus on High-Fat Intake
Fat should make up the majority of your caloric intake to support ketosis and provide long-lasting energy. Choose animal-based fats that are rich in saturated and monounsaturated fats while avoiding inflammatory seed oils and high omega-6 fats.

4. Choose Grass-Fed, Ruminant Meat
Ruminant meats like beef and lamb from grass-fed sources are highly nutritious, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and free from the inflammatory effects of grain-fed animals.

Switching to a ketogenic, animal-based diet can be transformative for gut health, energy levels, and overall wellness. By focusing on nutrient-dense, grass-fed meats and healthy animal fats, you can eliminate inflammatory foods and provide your body with the optimal fuel it needs. Prioritise unprocessed, high-quality foods, and let your diet work for your health.

A functional medicine practitioner can identify potential underlying causes of your symptoms and create a personalised plan to support your gut health.

Why It Matters

A healthy gut is essential for overall well-being. By protecting your intestinal lining and maintaining a balanced gut environment, you can reduce inflammation, improve nutrient absorption, and lower your risk of chronic diseases. If you suspect you have intestinal permeability, taking proactive steps to address it can significantly enhance your quality of life.
Investing in your gut health isn’t just about digestion—it’s about fostering a foundation for your overall health.

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How to Choose Safer Products

When selecting oral health products, always check the ingredient list and prioritise products free from harmful chemicals. Opt for those that support the natural balance of your oral microbiome and overall health. By avoiding the toxins listed above, you can protect your oral and systemic health while maintaining a bright, healthy smile.

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The Power of Spirituality in Healing: A Holistic Approach 🌿✨

Healing is more than just addressing symptoms—it’s about nurturing the whole person. Beyond physical wellness lies the powerful interplay of mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

Functional medicine teaches us to dig deep, listening to stories and uncovering what truly brings meaning and purpose to someone’s life. Whether it’s through mindful practices, spending time in nature, or rituals, connecting with our inner selves is key to transformation. 🌱

Spirituality is deeply personal—it could be meditation, prayer, or even knitting! 🧘‍♀️🧶 What matters is finding your path to balance. This connection doesn’t just feed the soul—it impacts physical health too, from reducing stress to enhancing resilience. 💓

Let’s remember: healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about aligning our body, mind, and spirit in ways that allow us to thrive in the face of uncertainty.

👉 What’s your go-to practice for grounding and connection? Share below! #HealingJourney #FunctionalMedicine #SpiritualWellness #journey #life #love #spirit #emotion

🌟 Living Well with Cognitive Decline 🌟

Cognitive decline doesn’t mean life loses its meaning. Research in positive psychology shows us that even amidst challenges, there’s room for joy, love, and connection. 💛

🧠 Key Reminders:
✨ Defy stereotypes: You are more than your diagnosis.
✨ Preserve identity: Memory may fade, but your essence remains.
✨ Celebrate the moment: Laughter, love, and awe are still yours to embrace.

🖌️ Creativity, 🎶 music, ❤️ love, and 🌈 humor can transform the journey. Whether it’s sharing a heartfelt moment or simply finding beauty in the present, life remains profoundly worth living.

Remember: It’s not just about what’s lost—it’s about celebrating what remains. 🌸

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Practical Ways to Cultivate Gratitude

For clients, building a gratitude practice doesn’t require dramatic changes—small, intentional actions can make a big difference:

• Gratitude Journaling: Writing down three things you are grateful for each day can increase positivity and awareness of life’s blessings. Specificity is key—focus on details like a kind gesture from a friend or a moment of peace during the day.
• Mindful Reflection: Taking a few minutes to reflect on what went well during the day, even in small ways, can help shift focus from challenges to opportunities.
• Expressing Thanks: Whether through a heartfelt note, a quick message, or a conversation, expressing gratitude to others strengthens relationships and reinforces positive emotions.
• Finding Gratitude in the Unexpected: Even difficult experiences can provide lessons or growth. Reframing challenges as opportunities can help uncover hidden blessings.

Why Gratitude Matters

Gratitude is accessible to everyone, regardless of circumstances. It offers a simple yet profound way to improve wellbeing, fostering a mindset that amplifies the good, rescues us from negativity, and deepens our connections with others. By integrating gratitude into daily life, clients can take meaningful steps toward a healthier, more fulfilling existence.

Choosing gratitude is a powerful decision—and the benefits are lasting.

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🌟 The Power of Gratitude 🌟

Gratitude is more than saying “thank you”—it’s a mindset that can transform your health and wellbeing. Incorporating gratitude into your daily life can:

✨ Boost Your Mood: Shift focus to the positives and reduce stress, anxiety, and low moods.
💪 Improve Physical Health: Better sleep, lower blood pressure, and healthier habits are all linked to gratitude.
🤝 Strengthen Relationships: Showing appreciation deepens connections and reduces feelings of loneliness.

📝 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude:
1️⃣ Write down 3 things you’re grateful for daily.
2️⃣ Take a moment to reflect on the good in your life.
3️⃣ Show appreciation—send a kind message or say thanks to someone today!

Gratitude doesn’t just make you feel better—it helps you live better. Start small, stay consistent, and watch your life transform. 💛

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As you progress on your coaching journey, remember that happiness is not about perfection or constant positivity. It’s about cultivating habits and mindsets that support well-being, resilience, and personal growth. By helping clients focus on what truly matters, you can empower them to navigate life’s ups and downs with greater confidence and fulfilment.

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How will you use your strengths to strengthen a relationship this week? Reflect, act, and watch as your relationships flourish. Your journey to empowerment starts here. #newblogpost

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🌟 Build Your Thriving Toolkit 🌟

💪 Prioritise Physical Self-Care

• Embrace a nutrient-dense animal-based diet 🍖🥩 rich in protein, fats, and essential nutrients.
• Stay active—movement fuels the body! 🏋️‍♂️
• Prioritise restful sleep for recovery and energy 🌙.

💖 Cultivate Positivity

• Start a gratitude practice 📝.
• Relive positive memories to boost your mood ☀️.
• Perform acts of kindness—helping others helps YOU! ❤️.

🤝 Strengthen Your Social Connections

• Spend time with loved ones 💬.
• Join communities that align with your values 🌍.
• Even small, genuine interactions (like a friendly “hello”) matter!

🎯 Focus on Strengths

• Identify what makes you unique—your creativity, persistence, or leadership skills 🌟.
• Use these strengths to tackle challenges and achieve your goals.

🧠 Honour Your Personality

• Find routines that work for YOU. Whether you thrive on structure or flexibility, make it yours.

🌱 Thriving is about more than diet—it’s about creating a life full of energy, purpose, and joy. By tailoring your toolkit to your values, you can truly flourish.

What’s your #1 go-to for thriving? Share below! 👇
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🌱 The Stages of Change: Your Path to Healthier Habits 🌱

Creating lasting change is a journey, and everyone progresses at their own pace. Psychologist James Prochaska’s Stages of Change model outlines five steps that can help you understand where you are and what’s next on your path to better habits.

1️⃣ Precontemplation

You’re not ready to change yet, or you may not see a need to.
💡 Tips:

• Explore your values and gather information.
• Reflect on how your current behaviour impacts you.

2️⃣ Contemplation

You’re thinking about change but not ready to act.
💡 Tips:

• Weigh the pros and cons of changing.
• Imagine how life will improve when you make the change.

3️⃣ Preparation

You’re getting ready to take action soon.
💡 Tips:

• Set a small, achievable goal.
• Identify your strengths and anticipate obstacles.

4️⃣ Action

You’re actively working to change your behaviour.
💡 Tips:

• Build accountability with friends, family, or a coach.
• Celebrate your wins, no matter how small!
• Plan for potential setbacks.

5️⃣ Maintenance

You’re solidifying your new habits and building long-term success.
💡 Tips:

• Regularly evaluate what’s working and adjust as needed.
• Revisit your core values to stay motivated.
• Prepare for life’s ups and downs.

🌟 Change is a process, not a single step. Wherever you are on your journey, honour your progress and trust your timeline. Small, consistent actions lead to big transformations.

✨ What stage are you in right now? Share in the comments and let’s grow together!

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The Wheel of Life: A Coaching Tool for Balance

🛞 How balanced is your life right now? 🛞

The Wheel of Life is a simple yet powerful tool to help you assess your satisfaction across different areas of your life. Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Rank your level of satisfaction in each life area (e.g. health, career, relationships, personal growth, fun, finances, etc.) on a scale of 1 to 10.
2️⃣ Mark your score for each area on the wheel.
3️⃣ Connect the points to create a new outer perimeter.

What does your wheel look like?
🔸 Is it smooth and balanced, or bumpy and uneven?
🔸 Which areas of your life need attention?
🔸 What are you ready to work on now, soon, or later?

💡 Reflection is key: A balanced wheel leads to a smoother ride through life. Take a moment to consider where you’d like to focus your energy for greater fulfilment.

✨ Where will you start today? Share in the comments and let’s journey towards balance together.

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Instagram Post: Setting SMART Goals for Positive Change

🌟 “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” 🌟

Changing habits to consciously improve your health is no small undertaking, but the first step is deciding to change. The real game-changer? Actively planning and setting goals that keep you motivated and focused.

Set SMART Goals to Stay on Track
SMART goals are:
✔️ Specific: Clearly define what you want to achieve.
✔️ Measurable: Include criteria to track your progress.
✔️ Attainable: Make sure it’s something you can realistically achieve.
✔️ Realistic: Ensure it fits your lifestyle and resources.
✔️ Timely: Set a time frame to create accountability.

Here’s an example:
🌱 Goal: Drink more water daily.

• Specific: Drink 2 litres of water per day.
• Measurable: Track intake using a water bottle with measurements.
• Attainable: Start with 1.5 litres and build up to 2 litres.
• Realistic: Keep a reusable water bottle handy throughout the day.
• Timely: Reach this goal in 4 weeks.

📝 Your SMART Goal Template

• Goal: What do you want to achieve?
• SMART Criteria: How does your goal fit into each category?
• Behaviour: Does this goal require adding or eliminating a habit?
• First Action Step: What is the very first step to take?
• Start Date: When will you begin?
• Time Frame/Deadline: When do you want to see results?

💡 Pro Tip: Write your goal down and revisit it regularly to reflect on your progress!

What’s one habit you’d like to change? Comment below and let’s inspire each other! 💬

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🌿 Making Change with Clarity 🌿

When it comes to health and wellness, deciding to shift a behaviour can feel overwhelming. That’s why I use tools like the Decisional Balance Worksheet from the Institute of Functional Medicine Coaching Program. This tool is a game-changer for exploring the why behind the change—or the resistance to it.

In Lauren Wallis-Dyer Nutrition Coaching, we believe in helping you uncover your own motivations and create sustainable health habits. One of the most insightful exercises is weighing the pros and cons of not changing a specific behaviour.

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ What are the benefits of staying the same?
It’s important to acknowledge why the current behaviour exists. Maybe it feels comforting, familiar, or time-saving.

2️⃣ What are the costs of not changing?
Now, look deeper. What’s the impact of continuing this behaviour on your energy, health, and goals?

✨ Why this works:
By understanding both sides, you can uncover hidden motivations and break through resistance. It’s not about judging the behaviour—it’s about gaining clarity and empowering you to make decisions that align with your life vision.

Whether it’s addressing sugar cravings, improving sleep, or building better meal habits, this exercise helps you connect to your inner “why.”

💡 What’s one behaviour you’ve been considering changing? Take a moment to reflect on the pros and cons of not changing—and see where the insights take you.

📌 Ready to work together to unlock your next health breakthrough? Let’s dive in!

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🌿 Self-Reflection for Growth 🌿

As a client on a wellness journey, self-reflection is one of the most powerful tools for creating lasting change. Here at Lauren Wallis Nutrition, accredited by the Institute of Functional Medicine, we believe that true transformation begins from within.

Ask yourself these key questions:

💡 How do I react when faced with challenges?

• Do I feel overwhelmed, or do I see opportunities to learn and grow?
• Reflecting on this can reveal patterns in how you handle stress, resilience, and adaptability.

💬 How do I respond to criticism?

• Do I immediately get defensive, or do I take a step back and ask, “Is there something here I can learn?”
• Your response can uncover how self-compassionate or self-critical you are and help shift the narrative toward constructive growth.

🌟 What beliefs do I hold about my own capabilities?

• Do I trust my ability to achieve my goals, or do I feel stuck in self-doubt?
• Identifying limiting beliefs is the first step in reframing them. You are capable of far more than you realize!

Self-reflection is not about judgment—it’s about awareness. Awareness leads to action, and action leads to transformation.

Take a moment today to sit with these questions. Journal, meditate, or simply think it through. Celebrate your insights, no matter how small, and remind yourself that every step forward counts.

✨ Your journey to wellness is uniquely yours. Trust the process, trust your progress, and most importantly, trust yourself. ✨

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✨ Ready to Take Charge of Your Health and Wellbeing? ✨

At Lauren Wallis Nutrition, our coaching programme is designed to support you in achieving your unique health and wellness goals. Here’s what you can expect:

🌟 Introductory Session
Let’s get to know each other! We’ll explore your goals, challenges, and how coaching can help you.

🌟 Foundation Session
Dive deeper into your story and values, develop a personalised wellness vision, and create a plan tailored just for you.

🌟 Follow-Up Sessions
Stay on track with ongoing support. We’ll celebrate wins, tackle challenges, and refine your goals along the way.

🌟 Final Session
Reflect on your progress, celebrate your achievements, and plan for lasting success.

If you’re ready to take the first step towards a healthier, happier you, let’s start this journey together! 💬 DM us to learn more or book your Introductory Session today.

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Dr. Iain Campbell: KD for Bipolar Disorder
Dr. Ian Campbell at the University of Edinburgh recently published an eight-week pilot study and proof-of-concept study in using a ketogenic diet for patients with bipolar disorder. He found that ketone levels correlated strongly with improved mood and energy levels, as well as decreased anxiety and impulsivity. The higher the ketones were, the better they did. Almost all of them lost weight, which is typical on a ketogenic diet. They had other healthy reductions in blood pressure and certain measures of brain dysfunction such as lactate and glutamate. Lowering brain glutamate is a tremendous achievement, and he was able to lower brain glutamate to a greater degree than any study has ever shown with medications or any other intervention. #ketodiet #bipolar #mentalhealth #wellness #weightlossjourney

Insulin Resistance and Bipolar Disorder: A Hidden Connection

Did you know there’s a growing body of research linking insulin resistance (IR) to the severity of bipolar disorder? Dr. Cynthia Calkin, a leading metabolic psychiatrist at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, has uncovered fascinating insights into this connection.

Her studies reveal that people with bipolar disorder are three times more likely to have insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. Even more striking, those with both conditions are prone to rapid-cycling moods, persistent symptoms, and reduced responsiveness to mood-stabilising medications like lithium.

Can Reversing Insulin Resistance Improve Bipolar Symptoms?

Dr. Calkin didn’t stop there. She conducted a rigorous, quadruple-masked, randomised controlled trial to see if treating insulin resistance could impact mood. Using metformin, a widely-used medication for type 2 diabetes that improves insulin resistance, she found a remarkable link:

• Patients who showed the greatest improvement in their insulin resistance also experienced significant reductions in depression symptoms.
• Conversely, those whose insulin resistance didn’t improve saw virtually no change in their depression.

These findings highlight the potential of addressing metabolic health as a way to enhance treatment outcomes for bipolar disorder. It’s a promising step forward in understanding the mind-body connection.

What are your thoughts on the link between physical and mental health? Let’s discuss! #bipolar #mentalhealth #depression #diabetes #ketodiet #wellness

🧠 Glutamate Excitotoxicity: What You Need to Know

When the brain is exposed to too much glutamate for too long, it can lead to a harmful condition called glutamate excitotoxicity. This state can have serious effects on your brain health, including:

🔸 Damage to Proteins, Lipids, and DNA: Glutamate overload can harm essential components of brain cells.
🔸 Injury to Mitochondria: The “powerhouses” of your cells, responsible for energy production and metabolic functions, become compromised.
🔸 Weakened Blood-Brain Barrier: This barrier, which protects your brain from harmful substances in the blood, becomes less effective.
🔸 Shrinking of the Hippocampus: This critical brain area, essential for learning and memory, is particularly vulnerable.

While this sounds alarming, the good news is you can take control by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress through your diet and lifestyle choices.

Protect Your Brain by Avoiding:
❌ Refined carbohydrates
❌ Sugar and fruit juices
❌ White flour and cereal products
❌ Refined vegetable oils

These items contribute to inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which exacerbate glutamate excitotoxicity. It can take years for refined vegetable oils to leave your system, but your brain will thank you for eliminating them!

Simple Steps for Brain Health:

• Choose whole, unprocessed foods.
• Prioritise healthy fats like olive oil and omega-3s.
• Stay hydrated and manage stress to support your brain’s natural defences.

Your diet is one of the most powerful tools to protect your brain from these damaging forces. Start small, and give your brain the care it deserves.

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Did You Know Inflammation Can Impact Your Brain Chemistry?

One of the ways inflammation affects mental health is by contributing to neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain—the same imbalances that psychiatric medications aim to address.

🔬 But what causes those imbalances in the first place?
Research shows that excessive inflammation and oxidative stress can disrupt normal brain chemistry. A key example is the kynurenine pathway, which involves the amino acid tryptophan (found in dietary protein).

Here’s how it works:
➡️ Under normal, calm conditions, tryptophan is used to produce serotonin (the “feel-good” neurotransmitter) and melatonin (important for sleep).
➡️ However, under stress or inflammation, tryptophan is diverted down the kynurenine pathway, impacting the balance of two key neurotransmitters:

• GABA: The brain’s “brake pedal” (calming and inhibitory).
• Glutamate: The brain’s “gas pedal” (excitatory and stimulating).

⚖️ Your brain’s activity depends on maintaining a balance between GABA and glutamate—like managing the perfect harmony between a gas and brake pedal.

🧠 Why does this matter?
Chronic inflammation can tip this delicate balance, influencing mood, anxiety, and overall mental health. Understanding this connection highlights the importance of reducing inflammation for both physical and mental well-being.

✨ Support your brain health:
Prioritise anti-inflammatory foods, manage stress, and get good sleep to help maintain that essential balance.

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Coaching Practices for Effective Mind-Body Integration:

• Always invite permission before introducing new techniques to ensure clients feel safe and in control.
• Foster client autonomy by encouraging self-discovery and validating their unique healing images and approaches.
• Shift focus from illness to healing, empowering clients to create positive change.

Application Examples:

• Use breathing techniques to manage anxiety or digestive discomfort.
• Introduce mindful eating practices to clients prone to rushing meals or multitasking.
• Help clients uncover emotional links to physical symptoms (e.g., stress linked to childhood memories or current life events) using imagery.
• Support healing by guiding clients to create personalised rituals or mantras that reinforce positivity.

Key Takeaways for Coaches and Clients:

• Mind-body techniques foster relaxation, creativity, and resilience, helping clients move beyond stress and negative patterns.
• Personalisation and mindfulness are at the heart of these practices—every approach should align with the client’s unique needs.
• These techniques are effective across various challenges, from digestive issues to emotional stress and immune dysregulation.

Inspiration for Coaches:
Trust the process. Your role is to hold a supportive space where clients can access their inner wisdom and create their own path to healing. Shift the focus from problems to possibilities, from illness to wellness.
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💡 Understanding Stress, Inflammation & Hormones
I share insights on the deep connection between stress, inflammation, and hormones—and how coaches can help clients achieve balance.

• Stress & Hormones are Linked: Stress affects hormone balance through feedback loops; everything impacts everything.
• Cortisol’s Role: Cortisol controls inflammation but depletes under chronic stress, leading to health issues.
• Focus Upstream: Address root causes, not just symptoms, for lasting health changes.
• Lifestyle Tips:
• Balanced diet, sleep, and appropriate exercise are key.
• Reduce “N.U.T.S.” stressors: Novelty, Unpredictability, Threat to ego, Sense of loss of control.
• Spend more time in “love” vs. “fear” mode for growth and healing.

Health coaches can play a crucial role in guiding clients to address these foundational factors and support whole-body wellness. 🌱 #StressRelief #HormoneBalance #FunctionalHealth #HealthCoaching

Challenging the Classic View of Stress

• Traditional view: Stress is harmful and rooted in “fight or flight,” seen as universally damaging.
• Stress signals what we care about, linking it to values and goals.
• Redefining stress: Not a toxic force but a sign of our commitment to meaningful outcomes.

Reframing Stress: A Practical Approach

• Define stress as a response to what matters: Anxiety or tension can signal investment in outcomes.
• Frame stress as energy: View it as fuel to face challenges, rather than something to fear.

Mindfulness and Acceptance

• Avoid suppressing stress: Suppression can drain energy and block effective responses.
• Practice mindfulness: Accept stress and use it to reflect on personal values and goals.

Building a Healthier Stress Mindset

1. Shift Perception: Recognise stress as varied, potentially connecting and empowering.
2. Foster Growth: See adversity as a path to resilience and connection.
3. Use Mindfulness: Focus on meaningful goals and values to channel stress constructively.

Practical Strategies for Coaches and Clients

1. Discuss Core Values: Help clients connect stress to what they value, reframing it as purposeful.
2. Promote Self-Compassion: Normalise stress as a shared experience, reducing self-criticism.
3. Encourage Growth: View stress as a stepping stone to personal development.

Compassion and Community

• Build supportive networks: Sharing experiences in groups allows individuals to see stress as a shared journey, building collective resilience.

Essence of Transforming Stress

• Use stress as a reminder of what matters: When stressed, ask, “What do I care about here?”
• Harness stress mindfully to build resilience, compassion, and purpose in life. #stress #coach #mindset #breath #emotion #love #acceptance #perspective #life

Tiny Habits for Coaches and Clients – BJ Fogg

Key Points of Behaviour Design

• Behaviour Design vs. Behavioural Design: Focuses on creating new behaviours, not reinforcing existing patterns.
• Swarm of Behaviours Model: Breaks down goals into specific, actionable behaviours.
Types of Behaviour:
• One-time actions (e.g., “buy blackout curtains”)
• Habits (e.g., consistent bedtime)
• Stopping behaviours (e.g., “no screens before bed”)
• Behaviour Targeting: Tailor methods based on behaviour type.

Applying the Tiny Habits Method

• Clarify Goals: Coaches help clients specify clear outcomes.
• Magic Wanding: Brainstorm potential behaviours to achieve goals.
• Golden Behaviours: Prioritise behaviours that are effective, desirable, and achievable.
• Build Habits: Simplify actions (e.g., “floss one tooth”), and attach to prompts.

The Fogg Behaviour Model

• Motivation & Ability Balance: Simple behaviours are easier to habitually repeat.
• Prompting: Link new behaviour to existing routines (e.g., “After brushing teeth, floss one tooth”).
• Action Line: Consistent behaviour occurs above the motivation/ability threshold.

Maxims of Lasting Behaviour Change

• Align with Client’s Desires: Foster behaviours clients are already motivated to do.
• Emphasise Success: Positive emotions, reinforced through celebrations, encourage continuation.

Practical Steps for Coaches and Clients

• Design Together:
• Start with clear goals.
• Brainstorm behaviours, focusing on Golden Behaviours.
• Implement Tiny Habits:
• Simplify actions and attach to prompts.
• Celebrate small wins to build consistency.
• Encourage Reflection: Regularly review progress and adjust behaviours to align with motivations.

Key Takeaway
The Tiny Habits method fosters sustainable, positive change through small, repeatable actions tied to client motivations. #tinyhabitscoach #tinyhabits #coaching #coach #nutritioncoach #business #wellness #mindset #goal

Core Coaching Competencies:

1. Building Rapport and Trust: Create a distraction-free, welcoming environment to foster open communication, setting the stage for honest dialogue.
2. Mindful Presence and Listening: Be attentive to both verbal and non-verbal cues, using silence strategically to encourage client reflection.
3. Reflective Listening and Expanding Conversations: Use reflections and open-ended questions to deepen client insight and reveal hidden strengths.
4. Goal Structuring: Help clients set specific, manageable goals, supporting them in tracking progress and learning from setbacks.
5. Promoting Self-Efficacy: Guide clients to recognize and reframe self-limiting beliefs, empowering them to take ownership of their growth.
6. Fostering Autonomy: Encourage intrinsic motivation by aligning goals with clients’ core values and long-term aspirations.
7. Goal Setting and Accountability: Assist clients in planning achievable steps, anticipating challenges, and celebrating progress.
8. Supporting Growth and Resilience: Cultivate a growth mindset, preparing clients to adapt to challenges and sustain resilience through tools like role-playing and decisional balance exercises.

This structured approach promotes reflection and action, equipping coaches to guide clients toward lasting, impactful change. #wellness #coach #nutritioncoach #health #mindset #mindfulness

🧘‍♂️ Harness the Healing Power of Mind-Body Medicine in Your Coaching Practice! 🧘‍♀️

Mind-body medicine isn’t just a trend—it’s a transformative approach to health and wellness that combines ancient wisdom with modern science. Practices like meditation, soft belly breathing, and guided imagery work to bridge the connection between mind and body, helping to relieve stress, build resilience, and even reverse some of the physical effects of trauma. 🌱

As a coach, incorporating these techniques can be a game-changer. Here’s why:

✨ Reduces Stress & Anxiety – By calming the body’s stress response, mind-body practices help reduce cortisol and other stress hormones, creating space for clients to find calm and clarity.

✨ Builds Presence & Empathy – Meditation and breathwork help you stay grounded, enabling you to truly be present with clients and build trust.

✨ Fosters Emotional Healing – Through techniques like mindfulness and expressive meditation, clients can process past traumas and emotional blocks, enhancing their capacity for growth and self-compassion.

✨ Enhances Group Connection – Leading small, supportive groups not only builds community but also amplifies the healing effects through shared experiences. Clients feel heard, seen, and supported, creating a powerful space for transformation.

Integrating mind-body practices into coaching is a powerful way to support clients’ holistic well-being. If you’re ready to take your coaching to a new level, consider adding these techniques to your toolkit—because true transformation happens from within. 💫

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Let’s explore the importance of narrative and life stories in coaching, emphasising that our identities are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves. Drawing from narrative psychology, let’s look at “dominant” versus “alternative” stories—how certain narratives can restrict clients, while alternative stories open possibilities for change. Inspired by Jerome Bruner and narrative therapy founders Michael White and David Epston, coaches should see clients as experts in their lives and using curiosity to help them identify and develop empowering stories. Coaches can assist clients in “re-authoring” their life stories, focusing on positive, unique experiences (or “nuggets of gold”) that redefine self-perception and facilitate growth. This approach encourages clients to view their lives through a lens that highlights strengths, triumphs, and preferred identities. #coach #narrativetherapy #healthcoach #empowerment #positivevibes #nutritioncoach #nutrition #discover

How to apply character strengths in practice, focusing on practical interventions and strategies for helping clients and ourselves.

1. Introducing Character Strengths: Give clients a clear, brief overview of character strengths, using tools like the VIA survey and the 24-character strength grid. Clients can connect their strengths to personal goals for greater motivation.
2. Intervention Techniques: Coaches should use pre-session “resource priming” to focus on clients’ strengths before meetings, and “strength spotting” to identify and reinforce clients’ strengths during interactions. The SEA (Spot, Explain, Appreciate) model aids in effectively recognising strengths in others.
3. Application Steps: The “Aware, Explore, Apply” model guides clients in understanding and using their strengths, helping link strengths to real-world challenges and goals.
4. Workplace and Relationships: The Character Strengths Alignment model helps clients connect their strengths to specific tasks for greater job satisfaction. In relationships, showing appreciation for a partner’s strengths can enhance relationship satisfaction and well-being.
5. Self-Reflection: Coaches are encouraged to apply these strengths to themselves, reflecting before, during, and after sessions to maintain awareness and enhance their practice.

“Coaching to the Positive Emotional Attractors (PEA)”

• Positive Emotional Attractors (PEA): These are rooted in our aspirations, values, and dreams, drawing on what makes us feel motivated and excited. They reflect our ideal self and embody our deepest desires and hopes, promoting optimism and a sense of purpose.
• Negative Emotional Attractors (NEA): NEA focus on the demands and challenges of daily life. Rooted in present reality and practical obstacles, they engage a more defensive, problem-solving mindset, often driven by pressure or external expectations.

Both PEA and NEA are important. PEA inspire and energise, whereas NEA drive focus and task-oriented action. Effective coaching should help clients transition between the two, beginning with PEA to connect with core and motivation, then using NEA to plan practical steps forward.

The key to coaching PEA is deep listening and asking open-ended questions that encourage clients to reconnect with their core values and aspirations.

In health and wellness contexts, PEA-based coaching is particularly powerful. Instead of urging clients to comply with health advice for fear of negative outcomes, coaches can foster long-term motivation by linking health goals to personal aspirations—like staying well for family or pursuing a cherished goal. This approach taps into a deeper level of motivation, enhancing resilience and engagement in meaningful change. #mindfulness #nutrition #health

“Stages of Change” model
1. Stages of Change Model: The stages—pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination—help identify where a client is in their change process.
2. Change vs. Transformation: Change is goal-oriented and measurable, often involving incremental progress. Transformation, however, is a deeper, unpredictable shift that aligns with core values and creates lasting change, freeing clients from previous behavioural cycles.
3. Dynamic and Nonlinear Process: Change is rarely linear. Only 5% of people follow a strict path through the stages, with most clients experiencing relapses or “recycling.” Coaches should normalise this, helping clients see setbacks as part of growth.
4. Coach’s Role and Self-Awareness: Coaches create a supportive, non-judgemental environment, using open-ended questions to explore clients’ motivations, values, and barriers. Self-awareness is key for coaches to avoid labelling or feeling frustrated by a client’s progress.
5. Practical Strategies: Coaches can aid clients by identifying small, achievable steps, validating challenges, and restructuring environments to support new behaviours. Maintenance plans, including periodic check-ins and client-defined triggers, support sustained change.

Ultimately, coaches should focus on fostering environments where clients feel empowered to transform in alignment with their intrinsic values, progressing through the stages organically.

✨ Discover Lauren Wallis Nutrition ✨

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