#dailydip diaries

In this episode, I'm joined by the lovely Andy Bassett.  Andy talks about his weight loss journey and how he lost a lot of his weight during the current pandemic. We discuss- What made him start his journey- What motivated him to continue - even throughout Lockdown- What steps he took to lose the weightMost importantly we talk about how he feels NOW - that he's gone through this journey, how he's maintaining it and what his current goals are. Andy managed to put me in the hot seat and asked me a few questions - so make sure to listen to the very end! If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe and leave us a 5* review. Instagram handles@miriamsimperium - Host@andrewbassett1 - guest

In this episode, I'm joined by the lovely Susan Carruthers, like me, she is an Online Coach and has been through her own weight loss and fitness journey. We discuss the days she was overweight and the drastic measures she took to lose the weight and how she left her previous industry to become a PT and now an Online Coach. We also delve into what considerations to take throughout this holiday season with all the conflicting information out there on Instagram from various fitness influencers.If you enjoy this episode, please do subscribe and leave a review! Instagram@miriamsimperium - Host@susancarruthers_coaching - guest

In this episode of #Dailydip Diaries, I'm joined with the lovely Bea. Bea is a former Chiropractor, running & strength coach, online coach for weight loss as well as specialising in coaching for runners and triathletes. In this podcast, we discuss whether you runners have specific traits in personalities, types of muscle fibre in the body that is best for long-distance vs short distance and if that is something we can train to go either way dependent on preference. We also discuss strength training and whether it's useful for those running and if so, which type of exercises to do. We also discuss some great tips for those starting on their running journey, especially as a form of exercise during the UK's Lockdown 2.0If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe to the podcast and leave us a 5* review. Instagram handles@miriamsimperium - Miriam Rehman (host) @bea_powerathlete_pt - Beatrice Schaer

In this week's episode, I'm joined by the lovely Becky Tynan.Becky Tynan and I used to work in the Film Industry together for the last couple of years. Both Becky and I have suffered from our mental health in certain jobs within the industry and we talk about how we felt during that time and how we feel now we've left the industry in pursuit of working in health and fitness. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and give us a 5* review! Instagram handles@miriamsimperium - Miriam Rehman (Host) @beckyactive - Becky Tynan 

First day of Lockdown 2.0 here in the UK. In the weeks before the first lockdown, I met the lovely Heather Steel and Chloe Stevens through Adam Hayley's OTE mentorship. Without these ladies, my time in the first lockdown would not have been the same!! In this episode, we talk about how we feel regarding the second lockdown along with the first lockdown and what we're going to do potentially different in this second. We also discuss challenges and strategies we have to keep not only ourselves motivated but our clients throughout this potentially difficult time. Please find us on Instagram here: Miriam Rehman (Host) - @miriamsimperiumHeather Steel - @heathersteelecoachingChloe Steves - @chloestevenscoachingIf you enjoyed this episode - please do subscribe and leave us a 5* review. 

In this episode, I'm joined with a friend and colleague Tanvir Rayet also known as Coach Tan. Both Tan and I PT at the same gym in Ilford. The majority of our clients tend to be from a South Asian background and we discuss on the podcast what we feel they struggle with when it comes to health and fitness. Is it their diet? Lack of physical activity? Or both? After doing some extensive research, I've found studies that state people from the South Asian ethnic group were less likely than average to be physically active – this has remained consistent for the last 4 years! So Tan and I discuss what the possible reasons could be. We also discuss our approach to Personal training, what could be holding people back from achieving their goals. If you like this episode of the podcast, please subscribe!Let me know if you give it a listen! Give both Tan and I a follow on Instagram and Facebook at: Coach Tan - @tanvirrayetfitnessMiriam Rehman - @miriamsimperium

Joining me on this podcast is Chloe Stevens, who's a Women's Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, as well as being an Online Coach and soon to be MNU Nutritionist and currently taking a Life Coaching course with Jay Shetty. Chloe has worked in Maternity wards for years and has extensive knowledge when it comes to Pre & Post Natal considerations. We talk about - Various vitamins that are recommended to get pregnant as well as during pregnancy, - What you should and shouldn't eat during pregnancy- Should we exercise whilst pregnant and how soon after giving birth should we exercise? - Is fat loss during pregnancy safe/recommended especially if overweight? - Breastfeeding and what/how much to eat. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. 

In this episode, I'm joined by my lovely client and friend Charmaine. Charmaine reached out to me and asked me to help her lose weight during the COVID Lockdown here in the UK. In 16 weeks, she's lost an impressive 11kg!! Charmaine and I talk about a range of topics regarding our insecurities whilst being overweight, our thoughts and feelings about whether we will ever be happy with our bodies - even when we reach a certain goal etc. We talk through her struggles, why she decided to do something about her weight gain, her previous history with Personal Training, her obsessions with having control of her diet and how Online Coaching has brought about a better relationship with food and being able to enjoy cooking again! Please subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! 

This week, I've been asked several questions from clients, both online and on the gym floor, it surprised me that some of the fat loss myths I fell for almost 10 years ago are still going around to this day. So, here's my two cents' worth. If you want to discuss anything regarding what I've spoken about in this episode of the podcast. Please don't hesitate to send me a message on Instagram or Facebook. Instagram: @miriamsimperiumFacebook: @miriamsimperium

In this short and sweet FIRST episode of #dailydip diaries, I introduce myself, who am I, what do I do and why do it. I talk briefly about the start of my fitness journey and how I got into it and how I transformed myself from being overweight to a much happier, stronger, fitter person and how my life's mission is to help other women do the same without having to resort to faddy diets. Please mind my ramblings throughout this first episode - I was pretty nervous. If you don't already, please subscribe to my podcast.Follow me if you don't alreadyInstagram: @miriamsimperiumFacebook page: @miriamsimperium