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  • The gyms are packed, the streets are lined with joggers and good luck bagging a spot in an exercise class. Whether it’s for weight loss, getting out in nature or the endorphins, doing more exercise is on the minds of many at the moment. But as the fizzy pep of the new year wears off and reality bites, it can begin to feel like a chore. So how can you find a form of exercise you really enjoy? How do you get yourself out of bed for a workout on the days when your brain has other ideas? And how can you turn good intentions into the habit of a lifetime? In this episode, Senior Editor Roisín Dervish-O’Kane discusses all this and more, with Dr Tara Swart, neuroscientist-turned-executive advisor and author of The Source (£8.99, Vermillion) and Nesrine Dally, Muay Thai boxer and Nike trainer. 


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    Have a goal that you want us to put to the experts? Record a voice note telling us your name and your goal then send it to [email protected], putting ‘GOING FOR GOAL’ in the subject line - and your goal could be the subject of a future episode. 


    Topics: 

    Why do so many people fail to keep their fitness resolutions?

    How do you find a form of exercise you enjoy?

    What is neuroplasticity and how can it help us reach our goals?

    How do turn a new hobby into a habit? 

    How do you stay motivated when you don’t want to train?


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  • Weight loss will likely be on the minds of many at this time of year, despite it becoming an increasingly controversial topic within the wellness world. But if you do want to lose weight to improve your health, what does smart, sustainable weight loss look like? What tactics do you need to use in order to achieve it? And what approaches should you steer well clear of? Senior Editor Roisín Dervish-O’Kane discusses all this and more with NHS GP Dr Zoe Williams (who you’ll recognise from TV shows including Trust Me I’m a Doctor and This Morning) and Renee McGregor, a sports dietician specialising in eating disorders. 


    Join Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthuk

    Join Roisín Dervish-O’Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokane

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    Join Renee McGregor on Instagram: @r_mcgregor


    Have a goal that you want us to put to the experts? Record a voice note telling us your name and your goal then send it to [email protected], putting ‘GOING FOR GOAL’ in the subject line - and your goal could be the subject of a future episode. 


    Topics: 

    Why does healthy weight loss advice matter?

    What is a crash diet?

    How do people track their progress?

    When is it helpful to think about calories?

    How do you spot the signs of disordered eating?


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  • Welcome to Going for Goal – the brand new podcast brought to you by Women’s Health. As we enter a new decade, Women’s Health is re-branding resolutions with holistic health in mind. Each week, Senior Editor Roisín Dervish-O’Kane will call upon the expertise of professionals in health, fitness, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, to bring you the goals worth shooting for this year, along with actionable advice on how to achieve them. Want to know how to master meal prep? Become a productivity ninja? Or become one of those people who thrives in the morning? Stay tuned. Hit subscribe now to make sure you never miss an episode and look out for episode one - in which we tackle healthy weight loss - on Jan 2.


    Have a goal in mind? Let us know. Record a voice note telling us your name and your goal and send it to

    [email protected], putting ‘GOING FOR GOAL’ in the subject line - and your goal could be the subject of a future episode. 


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