Steph Cogbill Nutritionist & Personal Trainer

02/05/2020

13/01/2020

Fantastic weekend with the other volunteers in Kampot as a little break from the school (post to follow soon). Including yoga overlooking the river and eating fresh fish caught, cooked and put on our plates within minutes. I have absolutely fallen in love with Cambodia, the children are cheeky, sassy and always happy, the food is incredible and the life is slow and simple. The desire for everyone here to help get their country on their feet, support those who are struggling or who have had difficult lives and develop the infrastructure is so heartwarming 🙏🏼 @ Kâmpôt, Kampot, Cambodia

06/01/2020

Waiting to set off and thinking back on everything that got me to the beginning of this trip 😯. Four years ago I started my own nutrition business, with various jobs and contracts, clients and companies 💻 all whilst adding on my PT qualifications 3 years ago and an MSc in 2018 📚. I’m taking a moment to reflect on how much I’ve achieved.. but on the losses too. Sometimes it can feel like we aren’t moving forward, stuck as the rest of the world speeds past us, so don’t forget to remind yourself that you are on your own path, where you are now is exactly where you should be, keep faith that everything will always work out in the end 💛. For me, the idea to travel stemmed from me wanting to volunteer abroad, acknowledging the privileges that I have: health, safety, a home, family, income - some simply because of the country I was born in 🙏🏼 It’s so important to me that I am able to use these privileges to give back and help others, all with a clear focus on the end goal. Sure I’ll be doing some selfish travel too.. afterall, that’s what your 20’s are for, right? But first stop, Cambodia ✈️ teaching English and life skills to ages 3-20 and I can’t bloody wait. I am sure that I will learn more from them than they can ever learn from me. The toothbrushes etc are kind donations from friends and family members which will be greatly appreciated by the school (staying in true healthcare fashion and helping with dental care with a huge percentage of the population suffering from very poor oral health (a risk factor of various health problems and diseases)). I have no idea what to expect in the next few weeks, months or year, but I sure as hell know it’s going to make me grow 🌳in gratitude, knowledge and emotional strength all whilst giving me an insight of the different health approaches in different countries 🥰🤩🤗. @ Heathrow Terminal 2

03/09/2019

When you work with a PT, you aren’t just getting a one hour workout.
You are getting the education, reading, CPD and years of experience. An understanding of how different each individual is in how we move, cope and recover. The necessary movements to help you reach your goals whether they are strength, endurance, flexibility or aesthetics.
Likewise, when you are working with a nutritionist, you are less likely to receive a meal plan - rather deep discussions regarding your nutritional needs, likes, dislikes and your behaviour around food (we hope). Developed from years of education, picking scientific journals apart and working with different people, with different backgrounds, leading different lifestyles.
There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to health. But working with your uniqueness can help you unlock your potential 🏋🏻‍♀️🤸🏽‍♀️
I have one slot left for personal training in the Guildford area to start next week.. DM for more information 💫 @ ActivZone Gym

13/08/2019

Courgette cake!
(With a slightly burnt top after 75mins in the oven🔥)
Sorry to be a fun sucker, but just because a cake has vegetables in it, doesn’t mean it’s healthy! BUT in this whole cake, I only used 100g sugar and the rest of the sweetness was from lemon zest and juice and the lemon icing glaze on top 🍋.
Recipe from veggiedesserts.co.uk

11/08/2019

Well I bloody did it!! I signed up to a half marathon hoping that it would encourage me to get back into running... it didn’t 😅. To the point that a few weeks ago I’d decided I wasn’t going to run it as I hadn’t trained enough, but I am so glad that I rose to the challenge and decided to give it a go even if it meant I had to walk over the finish line! Spoiler alert.. I didn’t 😝
2h 17min.. not too shabby for someone who would always choose weights over endurance! 🏃🏼‍♀️had some great chats along the way too
In my bid to complete the half with minimal injury (which was a big risk given a lack of training), and simply cross the finish line, I prepared the best I could the few days before; increasing carbs in my meals and snacks for increased glycogen stores, meditation for nerves, mobility and walks and of course packing some to chew along the way 💃🏼

08/08/2019

One of four wedding celebrations this year 👰🏼🤵🏻
Of course my favourite part of a wedding is the food 😍 from the canapés, to the wedding breakfast, to the evening food and the cake.. the dream!! (Oh, and of course sharing my loved ones special days 😉)
Fun fact: Kicking off my career in food, I worked for 8 years in wedding and events catering 🍾 missing and the gang!!
Thank you and Tom for inviting me to celebrate your special day with you 💕

07/08/2019

Doesn’t get much more Welsh than this whilst out on a run 🐑🥰.