In this episode, I get to discuss all things health and wellness with health and nutrition coach, Karen Strengiel Nicolao.

Karen kindly accepted my invite to the channel, after initially connecting at a Lincoln UK wellbeing business sector meeting.

We delve into coaching services Karen delivers, both in person and online, from type 2 diabetes management and prevention to mental health improvements.

Karen studied Sport and Exercise Science, and also worked in workplace health, safety and wellbeing for fifteen years in London, prior to relocating to Lincoln, where her coaching business in based.

Find out how a Personal Trainer (that's me) and a health coach connect, in this insightful conversation.

I'd like to thank Karen for her time and wish her all the best with future endeavors.

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Excess belly fat, or abdominal fat is one of our most common physiological curses.

Age, genetics, diet, exercise, sleep, body shape, profession and social circles can all play a major part in our fight against the belly bulge.

Arguably, our abdominal region is one of the most difficult areas to decrease unwanted fat storage from.

Excessive consumption of carbohydrates, processed foods, alcohol and sugar laden drinks are a sure fire way to guarantee high levels of all over body fat and subsequently unhealthy levels of visceral fat surrounding our organs.

In this episode, I share my experiences with personal training clients and myself, in the on-going war against an unsightly mid section.

Find out the three most important steps and in which order to address them, to kick start flatter, stronger abs.

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In this short discussion I share my own personal stress avoiding methods, in this case reading.

Books, yes remember those things? As a professional in the health and wellness sector, I balance my life with a multitude of work and private / semi private interests, from the previously discussed exercise and nutrition disciplines (see episodes 93 and 94) to reading and travelling.

I'm currently approaching the end of a biography on George Lucas, the world renowned creator of the STAR WARS franchise, whom ten years ago relinquished his ownership of the rights to this incredibly profitable I.P.

Upon selling Lucas Film and all rights to films, streaming shows and merchandise to Disney for a reported 4.5 billion dollars, it's now common knowledge among fans, that Lucas was unhappy and stressed with Disney's handling of his once precious and popular fictional world.

With this in mind, it's no wonder us mere mortals (read not billionaires) also get stressed with work, home, family, friends, political leanings and financial barriers.

Add to these factors, poor genetics, bad diet, alcohol, smoking, vaping and zero exercise, we are essentially inundated with stress inducing symptoms.

My advice, pick up a book and enjoy a small and low cost dose of escapism to help with stressful days.

Travel - this exciting and at times memorable experience is without doubt a superb way of balancing your life, weather it's a weekend city break or long haul travel to far off destinations, both can be hugely beneficial to our physiological health.

Learning about other countries cultures and mannerisms is educational and at times inspirational, which we can bring back home to reflect upon and where needed, utilize for our gain.

Yes, we can still bring our devices on our travels and reply to emails or social media updates, but.....wait for it, we don't have to.

Simply let certain people know where, when and how to get in contact, as for your normal stress inducing daily interactions, switch off and get a tan.

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