Jen Harrap- Health & Fitness

What does being in good shape mean to you?

Happiness is usually achieved in social groups. Even a shy and introverted person will benefit from being social.

Building confidence under the bar.

Pretty pleased with 52.5kg for 3 reps in my clean and jerks today, especially after the million other sets I had programmed today.

I have probably been capable of lifting this amount of weight for a while, but confidence has been a big factor when it comes to clean and jerks.

How did I increase my confidence?

👍 Keep practicing
👍 Utilise a coach to keep an eye on my tech
👍 Build strength overall so the heavier weights start to feel normal

Do you feel confident about exercising?

Do you feel like what you're doing right now is helping you get towards your goal?

If you need help building your confidence, then I have limited spots open in my 12 week 1:1 flagship online programme. We start 1st Sept, get in now ❤️

Drop me a message for more info 📲

Thoughts on people sharing their athletic achievements?

I personally say, shout it from the roof tops.

The endeavors people put themselves through, I believe people should be proud and want to give themselves a big pat on the back.

It's also inspiring to others. Causing a domino effect of healthy behaviours.

This doesn't have to be something "big" like an Ironman. It can be completing your first 1km run without stopping to catch your breath... To me that is big!

So many people are quick to criticise their friends/family for trying to improve their health. They often become experts or worse try to sabotage efforts.

For example if a family member turns up to a family bbq and they opt for a big plate of salad and a burger. They don't touch anything else including dessert. Not because they are restricting themselves (because they've had a big plate of food) but because they have listened to their body and realised they don't want anything else. Yet people still comment that they aren't conforming to the social situation of over eating.

Or... I've seen plenty of times where people call someone crazy because they go to the gym 5x a week. What's crazy is a third of the world's population is inactive... 🤯🤯🤯

So next time you feel embarrassed of sharing something you're proud of, when it comes to your health and fitness, share it any way. You are putting your health first and are a role model to others!

If you need help getting moving and into good habits with your eating, then I can help. I have opened up more spots into my 1:1 12 week programme... And I am keeping that lower price for a wee longer 😉😉😉 drop me a message on here or an email [email protected]

Let's do this.

What do you do? I am personal trainer and a physical activity educator in primary health. Send me a message if you need help improving your health 📩

I'm so excited about my new online program that helps women aged 30+ scrap the scales without dieting or punishing workouts, liberating them from weight loss obsession for good.

We went live on 29th July, I do have a limited amount of spaces left, if you are interested, let me know in the comments!

Don't let comparison be the thief of joy. Your health and fitness journey is unique.

Chris Brian Harrap is so lucky he has married me. I am always showing him cool rocks... my car has three rocks in it from our recent trip :-P

Anyone miss being shown cool rocks, come on a walk with me.

Testing out workouts for .nz classes for when it's light at 6am again 👌🌞

Marrickville
1km run
100 burpees 🤢
1km run
100 WBs 🤮
1km run
100 sandbag lunges
1km run
100 sit ups

What have I learned about this workout?
👌 The runs were the easy part
😭 I need to work on my burpees - this isn't news to me 😅
❤️ I should have more faith in my body and what it can achieve in the first 24 hours of my period (a wee bit crampy and bloaty). Yeah I am a bit slower than what I would be in a weeks time, but that's OK
✅ Will I do this workout again? Hell yes 🔥

I am looking for 5 women who want to be liberated from the weight loss obsession for good. Drop me a DM or comment below.

Healthy is not a size. It's a feeling.

Did you know that I help women aged 30+ scrap the scales without dieting or punishing workouts, liberating them from weight loss obsession for good.

I’m about to test out a brand-new program that I could use your help with?

I will need a few people to help me test out the program. As a thank you, I’ll be offering it at an absolute steal!

We’ll be working very closely together and the best part, it's delivered online, which means you can do this anywhere and in your own time, all with the same support I offer my in-person clients.

If you are interested, let me know in the comments or send me a quick message. If you know a friend who can help, please share this with them.

Bonus points if you can also share this on your profile :)

Food and exercise are the miracle cure for your health. Take responsibility now and reap the benefits in the future.

What healthy habits are you still working on incorporating into your daily routine?

How have I only just found out who Tallulah Bankhead is and how awesome she was 😍😍😍

I'd love to know some of your favourite quotes, pop them in the comments please 👇👇👇

Been a while since I have baked but the kitchen was calling me 😊❤️

Paleo walnut carrot cake yummmmm.

I want to see pics of your happy place (or places!)

One of my happy places.

On top of a sand dune, in the winter sun 🌞, mountains behind me, ocean in front of me, no humans in sight.

Short and sweet trip over to Queensland, Australia.

1. Mr and Mrs Harrap scrub up alright for a wedding
2. Two Morecambe loving lasses from Chester uni ❤️
3. The bride and groom 👰🤵
4. Michael Jackson has many places he can cross the road in Gladstone
5. Kangaroo hunting... Was not successful
6. But we found these fellas
7. Set up a new business
8. Random war ship
9. Sunset from our room
10. NZ from the plane 😍

And we're off!!! For the next 14 days, we are taking a journey of lots of steps to make progress.

If we have the odd off day... we're going to have each other's backs and get back on track straight away.

No wallowing in self-pity about "failing", and saying we'll do better in the next challenge.

Everyone taking part in the JUMPSTART JUNE challenge is dedicated to move that dial forward towards their dream health and fitness goal.

I am very excited to see where everyone is on day 14!

If you'd still like to join in, you can by hitting the below link.

https://www.jenharrap.com/june

Is the time not right for you to work on your health right now?

I call BS on this.

There's always time to work on your health.

How long have you been in an endless cycle of 'waiting until the time is right' to work on your health and fitness?

Do you know when the best time is for you to work on your health and fitness goals is?

ALWAYS.

I am not saying you should be a 7x-a-week gym bunny who eats nothing but whole foods and protein.

But if you choose to move forward with your health and fitness in a tiny way, you have still moved forward.

Rather than staying where you are and getting frustrated that you haven't made any progress.

If you're feeling a bit confused about how you can move forward, what is the best step for you to take to ensure success... then I can help with that!

Join the JUMPSTART JUNE challenge, and I'll work with you to understand how you can move forward with your goals, alongside all your other life's priorities.

EXCITING!!!!!! Let's do this team. Drop the word JUMPSTART in the comments for more info!

Would you like to make progress with your health and fitness goal in June?

If the answer is yes, do you feel you need some motivation and accountability?

If the answer is yes, then you may want to join the JUMPSTART JUNE challenge between 1st-14th June.

In this challenge, you will:
- Take actionable steps to see progress towards your dream goal in two weeks
- Learn how to get back on track if you fall off the bandwagon
- Feel motivated and supported by people who believe in your ability to succeed
- Experience breakthroughs in your mindset towards yourself and what you’re capable of

What do I need from you?
- A dream fitness goal in mind that you want to achieve
- An open mind to try something new or something you may have failed at before
- Honesty about what is achievable for you
- Dedication to your health and fitness, leaving excuses behind

If you're ready to JUMPSTART JUNE and make progress towards your dream fitness goal, sign up now for the challenge running from 1st to 14th June. I can’t wait to see what you achieve in 14 days!

Sign up now- https://www.jenharrap.com/june

Over $600 (US) worth of prizes to giveaway as part of the JUMPSTART JUNE challenge 1st-14th June!

Here are the prizes 🥳🥳🥳
🤩 2 free months to SCRAP THE SCALES online membership worth $180(US)- one available
🤩50% of your first month in SCRAP THE SCALES online membership worth $45(US)- three available
🤩One item from Just Flex fitness wear collection- three available

How do you win?
👉part of success with moving forwards with your goals is sharing with others. By showcasing what you are doing you are committing to your journey, plus you get a pat on the back from your supporters
👉 you will receive one entry per social media share (post/story) about this challenge, as long as you tag me ( on instagram or Jen Harrap- Health & Fitness on facebook - it must be my fb page not my personal profile or during the challenge your posts in FEMALE BOSSES 💪💪- Health, Fitness & Strength will count towards an entry too)
👉 at the end of the challenge each of your entries will be put into a random generator and that will decide who will win each of the prizes. So the more you show up for yourself, the more you are in with a chance of winning ❤

Posting isn't compulsory, but it is a great accountability tool- just ask my SCRAP THE SCALES ladies!

When can you start posting?

NOW! Even though the challenge doesn't start until 1st June, you can still get entries by sharing the challenge across your social media (and tag me don't forget!). I've linked the sign up link in the comments.

BONUS- anyone looking to make a little extra cash? I am offering 10% affiliate pay out to anyone who buys the 31 GLUTE GAINS PROGRAM to utilise during the challenge. If you would like to take advantage of this, drop the word AFFILIATE in the comments below and I'll be in touch to get you your own bespoke sign up link.

EXCITING!!!!!! Let's do this team.

A three year fat loss transformation!

You may be thinking, this doesn't look like that much of a dramatic fat loss transformation for three years.

But to get here, it took three years of other work.

This transformation is actually 6 weeks... and a loss of 4kg. But if I had tried to lose 4kg 6 months ago, 12 months ago, 18 months ago I would have failed.

Why?

Multiple reasons. But the main reason is I was diagnosed with a thyroid condition just over three years ago. Since being diagnosed I have been learning about what healthy looks like for me. What I have to eat to feel good, how I need to rest to feel good, the type of exercise that makes me feel good etc.

If I don't strike the balance right, I am often left fatigued, my digestion is off, my menstrual cycle symptoms are off the hook and I lose all motivation to do anything.

But, I still jumped into the learning process, one step at a time. I could have given up and put on lots of weight, which often people do who have been diagnosed with the same condition as me.

Instead of giving up, I moved forward. I didn't try and achieve everything all at once. I worked out what I could do at the start to make myself feel better. Then when that was achieved, I moved onto the next thing; and the next and the next.

Patience is key with your health and fitness.

This is why I am running my JUMPSTART JUNE challenge for the first two weeks of June; to help people start with one step towards their dream goal. From day 1 to day 14, the challengees will have made progress. This is so much better than just giving up because they want it NOW and it's just not possible to have it NOW.

Do you want to make progress towards your goal, but not quite sure what steps to take to get there? Let me help you.

Jump into the JUMPSTART JUNE challenge.

Here's the link- https://www.jenharrap.com/june

Quick question? What is your dream health and fitness goal?

If you could work on one thing to improve your health in June what would it be?

I asked this question in my facebook group, and everyone said something different.

Here are some examples:
- Dropping sugar from my cup of tea
- Work on my stomach and back area more
- Get my energy levels up, I’m exhausted
- Swimming
- Positive self-image
- Getting stronger in my weightlifting

As you can see, everyone has something different they would like to work on. All these things are achievable to work towards in June, but they will all have different steps to take to get there.

Not only will the steps need to be different because the goals are different, but everyone has different lives too.

Different priorities, different barriers, different jobs, different families, etc.

My point is, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals.

Which can make it difficult for people who are struggling to find the right way to their goals.

If you google the answer, follow your favourite insta star, or try and copy your friend who has already achieved your goal- you may fail- because the steps they took may not be right for you.

This is why I have created JUMPSTART JUNE so we can work through what your dream goal is, and come up with the steps you can take to make progress towards it.

JUMPSTART JUNE is a free online health and fitness challenge that will enable you to make progress towards that dream goal of yours in 2 weeks and beyond.

We start 1st June. Seize the month, let’s do this! Comment JUMPSTART to claim your spot.

20 people have signed up to the JUMPSTART JUNE challenge!

They are going to make significant progress with their dream fitness goals, in just two weeks of this challenge.

Whatever your goal is, become unstuck, and move forward in June.

These 20 people are in with a chance of winning some epic prizes too!

Here are the prizes 🥳🥳🥳
🤩 2 free months to SCRAP THE SCALES online membership worth $180(US)- one available
🤩50% of your first month in SCRAP THE SCALES online membership worth $45(US)- three available
🤩One item from Sarah Carrino fitness wear collection- three available
(I'll share more info on Sarah's awesome collection soon! As she's been very generous and offered a discount code to anyone who signs up too!)

How do you win?
👉part of success with moving forwards with your goals is sharing with others. By showcasing what you are doing you are committing to your journey, plus you get a pat on the back from your supporters
👉 you will receive one entry per social media share (post/story) about this challenge, as long as you tag me ( on instagram or Jen Harrap- Health & Fitness on facebook - it must be my fb page not my personal profile or during the challenge your posts in FEMALE BOSSES 💪💪- Health, Fitness & Strength will count towards an entry too)
👉 at the end of the challenge each of your entries will be put into a random generator and that will decide who will win each of the prizes. So the more you show up for yourself, the more you are in with a chance of winning

Have you struggled to achieve your fitness goals repeatedly?

You may have experienced feeling motivated and inspired to make changes for your health, only to fall off track due to unexpected obstacles.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many people have faced similar challenges.

But many have also had breakthroughs and made progress toward their fitness dreams and beyond!

If you're looking for help to make a breakthrough, consider joining my JUMPSTART JUNE online fitness challenge. I will guide you through actionable steps directly linked to your fitness goal.

In this challenge, you will:
- Take actionable steps to see progress towards your dream goal in two weeks
- Learn how to get back on track if you fall off the bandwagon
- Feel motivated and supported by people who believe in your ability to succeed
- Experience breakthroughs in your mindset towards yourself and what you’re capable of

What do I need from you?
- A dream fitness goal in mind that you want to achieve
- An open mind to try something new or something you may have failed at before
- Honesty about what is achievable for you
- Dedication to your health and fitness, leaving excuses behind

If you're ready to JUMPSTART JUNE and make progress towards your dream fitness goal, sign up now for the challenge running from 1st to 14th June. I can’t wait to see what you achieve in 14 days!

Sign up now- https://www.jenharrap.com/june