Emma Carr Health

24/11/2022

CONFLICTING 😕 I often find the health space so conflicting…

- ‘Don’t eat dairy VS don’t eat processed foods (which oat milk and most ‘non-dairy’ milks are).
- Eat a range of plants VS the keto diet
- Exercise regularly VS give yourself and your nervous system rest
- Intermittent fasting VS feeling hunger in the morning
- Eat a veggie / vegan diet VS getting enough protein in your diet
- Don’t eat gluten VS non-restrictive diets

Do this, don’t do that, definitely don’t do that, this worked for me… the list goes on.

No wonder people get so confused trying to figure out what the ‘should’ be doing.

The reason there are so many different opinions is because different things work for different people. With health, when we want to know what we ‘should’ be doing, we need to turn inwards. Not look outwards for external influences.

Of course there are some things that we can get information and basics from BUT the only person who can tell you if it’s good for you is YOU. Health is so personal. Each and everyone of us is completely different so what works for one person may not work for the other.

For example, I come from a disordered eating background so any form of restriction be it in the form of cutting out food or time restricted eating isn’t good for me. Where as someone who is struggling with sleeping badly and eats late at night might benefit from eating earlier in the evening.

That’s why my health coaching practice is completely personal and we work together to figure out what works for YOU and empower you to make the best decisions for YOU.

www.emmacarrhealth.com

20/11/2022

WEEKEND MORNINGS ☀️ Are now my favourite part of the week.

Filled with sun, snow, dogs & pals… it’s a different kind of morning energy.

Morning has always been my favourite part of the day and now it feels like a real level-up since the booze has gone.

Next weekend… time for Leo’s first skin 🎿 🏔️

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17/11/2022

HAIII 👋 It’s been a while! I can’t believe how long it’s been since I posted on here.

Jeeeez it’s been a delight taking some proper time off the socials. I do love sharing content but sometimes find it stressful with that nagging feeling it ‘should be posting’.

Why did I take time off? In all honesty, it just hasn’t been a priority. Over the last 1-2 months I’ve really tried to focus on myself… you know that cringey ‘self-development piece’.

In September I found myself in a weird headspace and EXHAUSTED. So decided it was time to make some changes. I guess the biggest change has been I’ve quit the booze. I did stoptober and loved it so much I have decided to continue for a year with no booze. I’ll be sharing more about my alcohol free journey over the next few weeks / months (if I manage to keep active on here 😂) as I think it’s an interesting one.

For those who can’t wait for the personal bits (no, not the private bits), I’ll be getting real personal in tomorrows email. Click the link in my if you fancy being a nosey bu**er 😉

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02/10/2022

SELF-CARE SUNDAY SPA 🧖‍♀️ To get nice and chilled before jiu jitsu this evening 😂

Jokes aside, I love a spa. A proper switch off, hot & cold therapies and time to myself to process.

Self-care comes in many forms, and this is definitely one of my favourites.

19/09/2022

WHAT A WEEKEND 🏃‍♀️ I honestly feel so lucky to be surrounded by such incredible people.

What a weekend it was supporting everyone who took part in all the races! So proud of everyone who took part and of the supporters chasing the runners around the mountain at different points to cheer them on 🙌 The community here never fails to amaze me.

Almost £12,000 raised for Hatty’s Fund - SO SO incredible 💜

I didn’t manage to get a snap of the boys so I had to steal that from and (I hope that’s ok!)

15/09/2022

NEWSLETTER NEWS 📰 I’m changing my monthly newsletter to a weekly one…

Although I’ll start sharing less recipes and blog they’re going to get that but more PERSONAL.

The first one is getting sent tomorrow and if you fancy it dropping into your inbox then sign up via: emmacarrhealth.com/

10/08/2022

SWEATING 😅 Not to look good… but to FEEL good.

My relationship with exercise hasn’t always been good. In fact it was pretty darn awful at one point.

Working out because I felt I had to (queue ‘rest day’ guilt).

Working out to burn calories.

To try and look a certain way.

I can’t believe how much my mindset has changed around exercise over the last few years. It’s no longer something that has to be done daily, I CHOOSE to do it. To feel good. No longer pushing through exhaustion for calorie burning.

What’s helped? I can’t put it down to one sole thing but a few things that have been a major help…
- Choosing sports I enjoy. For me that’s sports with some ‘puzzle solving’, like BJJ or climbing.
- Doing stuff in the gym you like and working out for performance goals (rather than aesthetic goals). I love weights & strength training, so setting myself performance based goals means I opt for quality rather than quantity in a workout.
- Doing activities with friends. I LOVE team sports but a lot of them involve running (which I can’t do). So the next best thing for me is doing things with friends, like hiking. You’re much more likely to spot me on a 6 hour hike with a friend (and a sandwich ofc) rather than on my own.

What are your thoughts around exercise and your relationship with it? I’d love to hear👇

08/08/2022

5 MINUTE SALAD 🥗 That scores points on taste AND nutrition.

This was yesterdays quick and easy lunch. I used carrot tops and radish leaves from the garden for the greens but you can use pretty much whatever takes your fancy!

Recipe will be in my next newsletter. Sign up via : https://emmacarrhealth.com/

03/08/2022

BEETROOT & FETA LOADED TOAST 🥪 So quick and so yum… this was todays much needed 5 minute lunch.

Simply pop the bread in the toaster, chop up the beetroot. When the toast is ready drizzle with olive oil (ofc), crumble feta on the toast, add the chopped beetroot and top with some fresh mint and a crack of black pepper.

Honestly so easy. Health doesn’t need to be complicated.

19/07/2022

BERRY SMOOTHIE 🍓 For the heat wave! 🥵

Super quick and easy recipe for a cooling berry smoothie.

Ingredients:
- Handful of frozen mixed berries
- 1 chopped up banana (if frozen then better)
- 2 tbs Greek yoghurt
- Cup of milk of choice (I used almond)
- 1 tbs chia seeds

Chuck it all in a blender and well… blend! Add water if it’s a bit think.

If your fruit isn’t frozen you can chuck some ice cubes in to cool it down.

Sit down, enjoy and cool down!

17/07/2022

PINK PASTA 💕 feat. beetroot from the garden.

I think making something from nothing is a life skill everyone needs. This pasta dish takes 10-15 mins and uses 4 ingredients (5 if you want to finish with some extra garniiiish).

Super easy, super simple, super yummy and well… the colour!

This beetroot and feta pasta recipe (garnish finesse included) will be in my next newsletter. Sign up via https://emmacarrhealth.com/

13/07/2022

KIND WORDS 🥰 I absolutely LOVED working with Chloe.

She was SO committed and dedicated to making changes, it really showed in her transformation and to see the shift in her mindset was amazing 🤩

The absolute best part of my job is getting so see clients make positive changes and becoming healthier and happier within themselves.

Thank you Chloe for the trust and hats off to you - all the change came from YOU ❣️

11/07/2022

(BELATED) GLAD MIDSOMMAR 🍓 Great excuse to get back into the baking kitchen for a Swedish midsommer cake 🍰

Not gluten-free, not refined sugar-free, not dairy-free. Just some good old fashioned baking.

Yes, you can have your cake and eat it… so do.

05/07/2022

ROASTED GARLIC RADISHES 🧄 My family suggested roasting some radishes… so I did. And, it was a win!

Added some mixed herbs and garlic for some extra flavour. Simple yet yummy. And they deliver quite a contrast in colour to other veggies 🥦 🍠

Recipe will be in my next newsletter. Sign up via https://emmacarrhealth.com/

28/06/2022

DO YOU GET FOOD GUILT❓Or try and eat clean all the time?

Which is not possible and ultimately setting yourself up for fail and, you guessed it, guilt…

Guilty feelings surrounding food can be a sign of an unhealthy relationship with food. It can start to control your food excision and your life.

I’m extreme cases it can lead to disordered eating or an eating disorder...

I’m here to tell you food guilt is not something you should have to put up with. And YES you can eat ‘unhealthy’ foods and STILL be healthy.

If you get food guilt and would like to work to overcome it - just pop me a PM and we can have a chat. I’m all ears 👂

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22/06/2022

COACHING OR THERAPY 🤷‍♀️ There’s no doubt that speaking to someone external can be very helpful no matter what your circumstance.

Both coaching and therapy can have a huge impact on your life - the question is which one is right for you?

This weeks blog explores the main differences between coaching and therapy - check it out here : https://emmacarrhealth.com/coaching-vs-therapy/

If you're interested in improving your life, speaking to someone external can be very helpful. Both coaching and therapy can both make huge positive impact to someone's life, but what's the difference? The Top 5 Differences Here are the top 5 differences between a therapist and a coach (and somethin...

20/06/2022

GOT BIG FELLA SWIMMING 🐾 Swipe ➡️ for some vids.

A lil’ bit of patience and a lot of treats later, Leo took the plunge into the deep… Teaching us two important learnings in life:

1) Don’t rush things.
2) Food matters.

19/06/2022

AVO ON TOAST LEVEL UP ⬆️ Mixing up my favourite go-to lunch with some homegrown radishes.

Recipe will be in my next newsletter - sign up here : https://emmacarrhealth.com/

17/06/2022

FIRST HARVEST THIS SUMMER 🌱 Ok so I might be going deep on vegetable growing but hear me out on this one…

I just harvested my first radish’s this year. I realised when I was picking them that I planted too many seeds and too closely together…

This was because last year I didn’t plant enough…

Am I annoyed? Far from it. I’ve never had a veg patch before so the fact that I actually can grow things is beyond me.

Every ‘failure’ is an opportunity to learn. And next year the radish’s will be ON POINT.

Or not. We’ll see.

15/06/2022

GET THE BASICS RIGHT ✅ So often the health space promotes ‘fads’ or quick fixes, and often people believe they will work (preferably with minimal effort…)

The issue? We’ve forgotten about the basics.

Take gut health for example, all the kombucha in the world isn’t going to help unless you’ve got the basics (or foundations as I like to call them) nailed.

Want to know what they are? Check out this weeks blog - https://emmacarrhealth.com/forget-the-specifics-focus-on-the-basics/

It's so easy to get sucked into health 'fads'. Kombucha, fasting, super foods... the list goes on. The issue a lot of people focus on these specifics thinking they'll get quick results, when in fact they're missing the basics. People want to skip straight to the 'good' part with minimal effort. Thin...

14/06/2022

BBQ recipes incoming ☀️

This months newsletter will be a summer BBQ special.

Sign up here : https://emmacarrhealth.com/

09/06/2022

GUT HEALTH & RESTRICTIVE DIETS 🥣 Do you choose to skip on dairy or gluten (or any food for that matter) for gut health?

I’m here to tell you that if you do, you might actually be making your gut health, and symptoms, worse…

Want to know why? Check out my latest blog ‘Why restrictive diets could be bad for gut health’ : https://emmacarrhealth.com/why-restrictive-diets-could-be-bad-for-gut-health/

A lot of us are led to believe that cutting out certain foods is good for your gut health. You may have tried a low FODMAP diet, cutting out gluten or dairy to alleviate symptoms of digestive issues. Whilst eliminating certain foods may alleviate symptoms in the short-run, in the long-run restrictiv...

07/06/2022

FREE CONSULTATION 💻 Did you know I offer a FREE 50 minute consultation for my health coach program?

It’s a chance for you to discuss your health and nutrition needs and decide if you think I’m a good fit to help you. It’s available to do both online or in-person if you’re based in the Verbier area.

My health transformation program is designed to empower YOU to live your happiest, healthiest life. You explore a whole myriad of things from stress, relationships with food, self-confidence and of course food. No one person is the same so it is completely TAILORED to YOU and your needs and goals.

We work together to make long-lasting, sustainable change. No quick fixes here 🙅‍♀️

You can book via the link here : https://emmacarrhealth.com/free-consultation/ or drop me a pm. I’m always happy to chat 😊

05/06/2022

GENIUS MOMENT 💡 Truffle hassleback potato…

Continuing to think of dishes with truffle seems to be one of my favourite things to do 😂

I love a hassle back potato. Soft yet crispy. Add truffle and the bar has just been raised. The perfect side to pretty much anything, or just downright good on its own.

02/06/2022

DO YOU EAT GF (GUILT FREE)? 🍔 Yep, I’m swapping gluten for guilt here although sometimes I think the reason people are gluten-free is to guilt-free….

Do you try and eat foods that are ‘guilt-free’? Maybe banana nice cream instead of normal ice-cream or a bar made with dates rather than sugar?

If so, you might actually be doing more harm than good to your health.

Want to know why? Check out my latest blog ‘Do you try to eat GF?’ Here’s the link : https://emmacarrhealth.com/do-you-try-to-eat-gf-guilt-free-food/

Here’s to all the delicious food and good times that come with intuitive eating 🙌

I have a lot of clients and friends who try to choose foods that are 'guilt-free'. Let's take ice-cream as an example. Instead of real ice-cream, the health space has led us to believe that banana 'n-ice cream' is better and healthier for us. But here's my problem with banana n-ice cream or 'guilt-f...

30/05/2022

PEANUT BUTTER 🥜 Admittedly not the best picture but it’s the easiest thing to make.

It’s hard to find natural peanut butter here in Switzerland that doesn’t have a shed load of sugar or palm oil that doesn’t coast an arm and a leg!

That’s why I like to make it - it takes no more than 10 minutes and is SO easy.

The recipe will be in my next monthly newsletter (but you literally shove some nuts in a blender and blend…) sign up here : https://emmacarrhealth.com/

I might even add some homemade Nutella and cashew butter too.

26/05/2022

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT GETTING BACK INTO A BIKINI FOR SUMMER? 👙 It can be a daunting thought for a lot of people, especially if you have a negative body image or relationship with your body.

What even do I mean by a negative relationship with your body? What steps can you take to improve your body image?

I answer these questions in this weeks blog ‘7 Steps to Improve Your Body Image’. Click the link for a quick, but potentially thought provoking, read : https://emmacarrhealth.com/7-steps-to-improve-your-body-image/

Here’s to a care free, bikini filled summer ☀️

Summer is almost here. This can be quite triggering for some people, especially those who have a negative relationship with their body. What do I mean by a negative relationship with your body? Healthline define a negative relationship with your body as : A negative body image involves being overly....

23/05/2022

WET WALKS ⛰ Not letting the weather get in the way of a waterfall walk.

Another fab weekend in Italy. Yet again leaving full of apérol, negroni, pizza, pasta & love.

20/05/2022

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU 🥋 My new obsession. And the theme of this week’s blog.

Genuinely didn’t realise I would love it quite so much. It’s only been a couple of months but it’s definitely here to stay!

They say the best way to stay active is to find a sport you love, and I’d have to agree. Training is my favourite part of the week.

Read about what BJJ is and what I’ve learnt from it in this weeks blog - link : https://emmacarrhealth.com/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-my-new-addiction/

A couple of months ago I start a new sport, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (aka BJJ or jits). I'd actually been wanting to try it for a year or two but thanks to living in Switzerland the only accessible clubs were in French, and I didn't quite trust my french to learn a completely new sport. Especially

18/05/2022

FOOD DECISIONS 🤔 What do you base your food decisions on? There are MANY things that can influence our choice of food.

- Environment
- Emotions
- Hormones
- Seasons
- Personal taste
- Activity level
- Dietary requirements
- Income
- Nutritional value
- Calories
- Cravings

The list goes on…

What affects my food choices has certainly changed over the years. From experiencing disordered eating where I would only eat low-calorie or ‘healthy’ foods to now eating intuitively what the eff I want.

Actually, looking at it from outsiders perspective you may think my diet was better/healthier in the past. BUT the difference is my relationship with food (and my body).

Try and tune into what’s driving your food choices. It may help understand yourself, and your relationship with food, better.