Style for Life

How kinesiology can change your life...

This podcast is all about the practice and journey of kinesiology.   For a science buff like me I have been blown away with the power of this practice.  
Gina shares how it works and how it could help you in all aspects of your life - style, fitness, health or just general wellbeing.  
 
To find out more check out her wonderful website: 
https://www.createflow.co.nz/
 

Episode 48 - Ginne's incredible journey...

Sometimes people come into your life that blow you away.   Ginnie was one of those for me..  She came to me to clean up her health and wellness and in the process lost 19kgs..  We did this via accountability coaching.   She is an inspiration and this is her story.  
Her transformation looked like:  
 
1. Better and settled sleep habits 
2. Weight loss of 81.3kgs to 62.6kgs in 21weeks - 18.7kgs lost 
3. 64cm off 6 measured sites (chest, waist, hips, upper arm, thigh).  An astonishing 19cm was from the hip area 
4. Large increase in fitness and mobility 
5. Able to complete 5kms running without stopping 
 
Listen to the podcast to hear how this all unfolded for her... 
Click on this link if tyou would like to take up one of my spaces for May (I have two spaces left) 
https://www.brightred.co.nz/acountability-coaching
 
 
 

Episode 47 - Autumn / Winter Fashion trends and Shopping tours 2025

This podcast is all about whats out in the shops this Autumn / Winter and how to purchase it and integrate it into your wardrobes. 
This coming weekend (26th and 27th April 2025) I am also hosting shopping tours at Merivale Mall where I will show you what these trends look like in reality and also give you some insights into what is on offer without having to filter through the racks!  Book the tours here:  
https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-style-refresh-shopping-tours-with-stephanie-rumble
Also check out my Instragram to see how these trend all look... https://www.instagram.com/brightrednz_/?hl=en
Trends for this season are: 
Maximalist dressing
Bold colourful sneakers
Big accessories
Textured dressing
70’s styling
Maroon and red and chocolate brown
Soft, slouchy bags
Animal print
Flat shoes – think loafers and school shoes, ballet flats. 
Please feel free to leave a review so I can keep making this podcast better for you.. 

Episode 46 - How and why almost anyone can run...

Running is one of those very polarising sports that most people resist because they feel in some way inadequate.  It hurts,  they feel to slow,  they worry others will judge etc etc...  
 
Physiologically and anatomically there is no real reason why most people can't get out there and run.  There are a lot of physical and mental barriers.   Thus podcast unpacks how to get started and debunks some common myths that may hold people back.  Covered are: 
The benefits of a walk / run
Starting slow
Running technique
Benefits of building strength and flexibility
Why shoes matter
Running clothes that work for you 
How to get comfortable with sweating and puffing
Enjoy and feedback is always welcomed.  

Episode 45 - How to choose the right underwear for you..

This is a response to a listener question.  Thank you VB for the suggestion!  This podcast unpacks all the niggly questions you might have about bras,  knickers and shapewear.  
The link for the non camel toe underwear is: 
https://official-aura.com/en-nz
 

Episode 44 - How to put yourself first

So often the reasons that my clients do not put themselves first come down to guilt.  This podcast explores the concept of 'workability' and how to unpack what is holding you back and stopping you achieve the life you want whether that is around your image or health goals.
 
Have a listen to find out how you can unpack some strategies to help you in this area and reprogram your brain to allow you to put yourself to the top of the list even for 1 hour per day!! 
10 tips include: 
Set an alarm. ...
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Prioritise your fitness. 
Spend 15 minutes doing exactly what you want. 
Eat your 5 a day. 
Practice affirmations. 
Use the good china. 
Smile at yourself in the mirror.
Be grateful
Choose to do something everyday that helps the future you
 
 

Episode 43 - One year of 'Style for Life' A bit about my history..

Its the one year anniversary of 'Style for Life'  - thank you you so much for listening to my podcast  - Im really grateful to all of you for listening to this Podcast and so many of you interacting with me. 
I have made this episode about my history,  when I came from and how I got to where I am..  
 

Episode 42 - Unpacking emotional eating and how to deal with it.

Many of my accountability coaching clients have trouble with emotional eating and fall into the trap of using food to manage 'unbearable feelings', quell boredom or just generally deal with stress.  
This episode explores some of the causes of emotional eating and some strategies for dealing with it.  
 
!3 strategies for managing emotional eating: 
Keep a food / mood dairy 
Tame your stress 
Check-in with your hunger – is it thirst or is it that you are thinking about food?  
Get support – call a friend,  join a support group,  let me help you…
Fight boredom - Instead of snacking when you're not hungry, distract yourself and substitute a healthier behaviour. 
Take away temptation – don’t  have the foods in the house that tempt you…
Don’t deprive yourself – don’t limit calories too much,  keep the balance of food right,  eat large amounts of healthy food
Snack on healthy things 
Learn from your setbacks  
Move your body
Schedule your meals
Banish distractions like TV
Positive self talk
 
Enjoy,  keep the feedback coming and let me know what you want to know more about..  

Episode 41 - All about your arms and how to love and accept them

One of the most hated parts of the female body that I hear about all the time is the upper arms.   As the summer heats up there are some ladies that are battling the heat with long sleeves and covered arms.  
We New Zealanders are notoriously bashful about our arms.  This podcast unpacks all the issues we experience around our arms and also gives some tips and tricks on how to fall back in love with your arms and actually improve them so you can gain confidence.
 
Physically what can you do to improve your arms:
 Do upper body weights
Get your arms out in the air and sun
Body weight exercises like press up and tricep dips 
Loose body fat
How to change your narrative around your arms (if you need to):
Stop and identify negative thoughts.
Challenge your negative thoughts.
Write down what you like about your body.
Wear clothes that fit you well.
Treat your body with respect.
Do activities that you enjoy or that help you relax
Wear the singlet top
Tell yourself that your arms are great
Thank you so much for listening...
 

Episode 40 - How your mindset impacts your health (and weight)....

Our minds are super powerful. 
This podcast explores how our mindset impacts our health and sometimes also our weight.   When researching this podcast what stood out for me was  - adopting a choosing vs a cheating mindset about food - what are we choosing for our health?   Im on a constant journey of sugar reduction so this is an interesting thought as I don't need to lose weight but could improve my health in this area....  
This podcast explores a fixed vs a growth mindset and also how to 'unfix' a fixed mindset as well as some mindset shifts for better health and weight loss.  
How to 'unfix' a fixed mindset
Focus on the journey 
Incorporate ‘yet’
Pay attention to your words and thoughts
Take on challenges
6 Mindset shifts for a better health outcome (and weight loss if you want it) 
Focus on the bigger picture of overall health improvements - digestion,  stress,  emotional health, immunity,  joint health ,  cardiovascular health, less alcohol etc... 
Have a specific action plan for how you will improve your health
Ditch the perfectionist mentality - there will be hiccups and mistakes along the way but move along from these and stay on track and problem solve how to make healthy choices next time. 
Adopt a choosing VS cheating  mindset around food
Focus on what you can control – your sleep, water,  protein intake
Surround yourself with supportive people.
I enjoyed the book by Carol Dweck 'Mindset:  The New Psychology of Success'.  This is a great read in this area.  
Enjoy the podcast