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Elan Darcy - coachelan.com

Holistic Health Coach for Busy Professional Women

Hey, over the last 6 years, I have been helping my female clients to: Improve their Mental health, Reduce stress levels, Sleep better, Tone Up, Increase Strength, Fitness and Flexibility, Eat better and increase energy levels, Stay accountable, motivated and on track, most importantly feel their best. I'm so excited to share some of the strategies I implement with my female clients with you.

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Self Sabotage

Happy Good Friday,I recorded a podcast all about Self Sabotage.Fin and I covered procrastination, all or nothing, leaving it till Monday and many other types of ways we all self sabotage.Listen on Spotify hereWatch on Youtube hereI hope it's helpful.Kind regards,Elan

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hey, I hope you’re doing well! I recently completed an amazing book by Dr. Nicole Lapera, known as the Holistic Psychologist on Instagram.Her book, “How to Do the Work,” delves into the topic of reconnecting with and understanding our inner child.This section resonated deeply with me as it aligns with the personal growth journey I’ve been on, both independently and with the support of my counselor over the past 5 years. Dr. Lapera introduces the concept of the seven inner child archetypes,...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

If you dread the idea of high-intensity gym classes where the instructor is shouting at you to do another burpee...If you are not a fan of the testosterone charged gym environment and would rather do something in the peace and quiet of your own home...If you don't like the unsustainable quick-fix, restrictive diets that ask you to stop eating your favourite foods...if you are fed up with having low energy, feeling unfit, and uncomfortable in your clothes...if you want the extra support to...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey,A fundamental aspect of self-love is nourishing your body with the right foods every day.Sugar Cravings, no motivation, chocolate cravings, low energy, tiredness and hangryness (hunger + anger) are all signs you need to start nourishing your body.Figuring out the right balance of proteins, carbs, fats and calories for your body based on your Basal metabolic rate is a good starting point.Many women I have worked with over the years struggle with unhealthy beliefs around food.Sugar is...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Hey,Did you know 1 in 10 women over 60 is affected by osteoporosis worldwide!In the first 5 years after menopause, women can lose up to 10% of their bone mass density.This can cause many women to have serious bone breaks, a lot of pain and medical bills in the thousands in their 60s,70s and 80s.Ask someone who has osteoporosis what their quality of life is like and it might shock you.Strength training is the #1 way you can massively reduce your risks of this happening as well as save yourself...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Hey,Are you last on the priority list?If you are, know that you are not alone.It's the most common struggle that pops up with Women I work with.After work, kids, family, and their partner most women tend to be at the bottom of the list.This means they don't have time for themselves or their own personal goals.As a result, they begin to suffer over the years."You can't pour from an empty cup".If you don't prioritise yourself then everyone else around you starts to suffer.Some people think that...

3 months ago • 1 min read

As a holistic health coach who specializes in working with women, I am often asked about the benefits of strength training. Unfortunately, many women still believe the myth that lifting weights will make them “bulky” or “manly”.However, the truth is that strength training can be an incredibly empowering and beneficial practice for women of all ages and fitness levels. Here are the top 10 reasons why all of the amazing women I work with incorporate strength training into their lifestyle 2-3...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Hello,I recently had a consultation with a lady, who said she had only used her gym membership 4 or 5 times in the last year even though it cost her €60 per month.That, unfortunately, meant she had paid €720 in the last 12 months for only 4-5 workouts, ouch!During our discussion, we identified 4 main issues:1: Low energy2: No support or accountability3: Not prioritising herself4: Not enough timeShe hadn't been using it much because she was super busy.Between working full time and taking care...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Happy Friday,I released a new podcast on Debunking The Top 3 Diet, Workout & Weight Loss Myths. This one may surprise you in many ways!Watch on YoutubeListen on SpotifyListen on Google PodcastsHope it's helpful.Kind regards,Elan

3 months ago • 1 min read

Happy Sunday,I wanted to share some exciting news with you.Over the past few months, my girlfriend Laoise and I have been on a journey to adopt a cat, and I’m thrilled to announce that we have finally found one. Her name is Luna and she is 2.5 years old.After searching through numerous shelters on social media and applying to adopt a couple of other cats with no luck, we were beginning to feel a bit disheartened.However, one night we were watching apple tv and Laoise was browsing through...

4 months ago • 1 min read
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