Why I’m Starting With Body Systems (And Why You Should Too)!
I’m very excited but also nervous about sharing my first blog. I’ve never been a confident writer but I’m always willing to take on new challenge and push past barriers, so here we are.
When I first discovered I was passionate about health and nutrition, I was focused a lot on what people were eating, how much they were moving, and how or why this impacted their health. And while those things absolutely matter, I realised there was so much more to it.
Health messages seem to penetrate to an extent and people do think they know what they should eat and that they should exercise, and although it seems simple, it is far from easy! Many of us are interested in health and may even seek out some help, but I’ve realised people don’t just need another meal plan or a workout schedule. They actually need to understand why their bodies respond a certain way, why they feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, why their cravings are out of control, why stress seems to undo all their progress in a single day.
I don’t need to tell you how much overwhelming and conflicting information is out there and I too have experienced the stress of trying to navigate through it. It is why I’ve been trying to come up with simpler ways to help people get healthier, like my previous Healthy Habits Programme. I know that the current landscape we live in makes it really difficult to be truly healthy and our behaviours have are the side-effect of our environment, but there is a need to undo and take actionable steps to create changes that positively influence our health. So I took a step back and asked myself, what if instead of looking at our external environment that we have little control over, we instead zoomed inwards into our body - its systems, signals, and needs?
That’s what led me to centre my new pilot health program around the 11 body systems, covering everything from the digestive and nervous systems to the immune, endocrine, and muscular systems. Each one plays a role in how we feel, function, and show up in our lives. And the incredible thing is, they’re all connected!
Why the Body Systems Matter
If you think of your body like a team sport, every system has a position to play. The cardiovascular system can’t thrive if the respiratory system is struggling. Your mental focus can dip if your gut is inflamed. And your metabolism? It’s not just about calories, it’s impacted by hormones, muscles, sleep, stress… you name it.
Understanding how these systems work and how to support them can completely shift how you approach your health. Instead of reacting to symptoms or chasing trends, you start tuning into your body with curiosity and care, it’s another way of being mindful!
One Month, One System
I wanted to create something that would be easy and take overwhelm out of the equation. That’s why my approach gives each system its own month to shine. Just like a good fitness plan has phases of progression (building strength, mobility, endurance), this journey is designed to build health momentum gradually. You’ll focus on one system at a time, layering habits and awareness as you go. Each month is like a building block, supportive on its own but even more powerful when stacked together.
By slowing down, we create space for sustainable changes.
How This Helps You
Whether you’re trying to feel more energetic, manage your weight, reduce stress, improve sleep, or just feel more in control of your health, starting from the inside out makes a difference.
Here’s what this method allows:
Clarity: You’ll learn what’s happening in your body and why it matters.
Focus: With just one system to explore each month, there’s only opportunity to grow.
Progress: Like improving in the gym or in the kitchen, small steps add up over time.
Connection: You’ll start noticing how food, movement, mindset, sleep, and connection influence each system—and how to respond in ways that actually help.
What You Can Expect
Each month in my Body Systems Health Plan you’ll get practical tools, quick tips, and mini challenges based on one body system. We’ll explore how diet, exercise, stress, sleep, and even relationships affect that system—and how you can support it, even on your busiest days.
We’re starting with the respiratory system, because it aligns with my energising summer theme and I’ve just become and certified Breath Coach!!
So if you’ve ever wondered why you feel off even when you’re “doing everything right,” or you’re just ready to reconnect with your body in a more meaningful and mindful way, this is for you. Let’s go deeper and start inside!
Saturday 21st June, 2025