People tend to think of me as someone who’s quite confident, I think. But that is not true for all aspects of my life, by any means! A lack of self-belief and belief in my ability to succeed has held me back for years. A little voice in the back of my mind reminding me of every failure and saying that 'this is just the way you are, there’s no point in trying. 

After years of carrying excess weight despite all the cycling, hiking and swimming I do on every opportunity, I had a bad injury and I HAD to slow down for a while. I soon realised that trying to control my weight by burning calories through exercising alone and in such a wild way, was completely unrealistic! 

This led me to ask Siân about her mentoring service. I remember thinking, "well I've tried everything else - I'm unlikely to succeed, but I have nothing to lose, I suppose". I had no idea that I was on the verge of a complete change in my self-confidence and mindset. This journey with Siân has tackled a lot more than just food macros. 

One of the main things that helped me succeed was Siân's method of getting to the root of what was bothering me - the 'why' rather than just the 'what'. Because that’s how a change happens – by getting to the heart of the problem. 

I had personal support from Siân to make small changes that were so simple but also so powerful. She was there to congratulate me, encourage me and – crucially – to support without criticism when things were challenging. 

I learned so much in my time with Siân, and those lessons have continued to benefit me since the mentoring ended. Despite very difficult health challenges recently, the principles I adopted while working with Siân still remain an integral part of my life.  

What makes the mentoring so effective and solid is Siân's realistic approach to wellbeing. She's not selling some unrealistic idea of ​​getting up before dawn every morning to run around the block and drink kale smoothies for breakfast, and get a 6-pack in 6 weeks! No gimmicks, no fads, no starving, and no criticism! She equips us with the ideas, the facts and the support to make small improvements here and there that fit into busy lives, and that come together to give life a solid and healthy foundation.