Real Health with Karl Henry

Trisha Lewis' story is one to inspire and this week I speak to the Cork woman about her weight loss, her health journey and ultimately taking responsibility for her life and her actions.'I was so sick of trying everything and failing. I was 26 stone and knew if I failed this time there was nowhere else to go for me,' she says. 'I don't look to the future, if I get through today without failing that's a success. If you have weight, be honest with yourself and take ownership of it.'Trisha has now lost six stone since February and hers is a story of honesty, inspiration and bravery. And the best part of it all? 'Happiness and being confident walking down the street once again,' she says. You can follow her incredible story on Instagram @trishas.transformation and for more from the Real Health podcast go to www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-real-health-podcast/The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.**See the Real Health podcast live at the Dublin Podcast Festival and kickstart your real health lifestyle with physical, mental and energy experts, Annie Kirwan, Neil O'Brien and Deirdre McSwiney. For tickets and information go to DublinPodcastFestival.ie.**See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the vegan lifestyle for you? It’s not just about food but about how you are living your life and how it’s impacting animals in the process. For journalist and blogger, Holly White, she became vegan four years ago and hasn't looked back since. Holly joins me on this week's podcast to discuss the vegan lifestyle and to give some practical tips and recipe advice for those interested in becoming vegan.For Holly it means a diet with no eggs, no meat, no dairy, but she says, the vegan diet doesn't have to be one of extremes or difficult to embrace.Even if you're not committed to becoming a vegan, Holly definitely has some great recipes and healthy eating advice that we can all take on-board, including using ingredients such as lentils or tofu in ways that we hadn't considered before.'Lentils contain more protein than beef,' she points out and says everyone should try a vegan shepherd's pie made with lentils.For more from Holly, check out HollyWhite.ie and her new book, 'Vegan-ish', is out now.For more from the Real Health podcast check out the show page at www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-real-health-podcast/The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.**See the Real Health podcast live at the Dublin Podcast Festival and kickstart your real health lifestyle with physical, mental and energy experts, Annie Kirwan, Neil O'Brien and Deirdre McSwiney. For tickets and information go to DublinPodcastFestival.ie.**See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back by popular demand, this week I'm answering more of your most popular fitness questions. These are the most common questions that I get asked by people at the gym, parties or wherever I'm out and about.The same questions pop up time and again and on the Real Health podcast I'll answer these throughout the series. For this week, I'm covering the following:1. Diet/Fat-free foods2. Post-pregnancy exercise3. Intermittent fasting4. How to start exercising5. Fitness advice on social mediaKeep the questions coming in and I'll answer more in a few weeks. I'm on realhealth@independent.ie and @KarlHenryPT on Twitter and Instagram.For more from the show go to: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-re…health-podcast/The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You start off with good intentions but invariably you find yourself falling short of your health and fitness goals. Here's the thing though: it happens to all of us and the key is to have the tips and tricks to keep yourself motivated and on track when you do fall short.This week's podcast is about the top ten ways you can stay motivated and succeed with your health and fitness goals.Listen to the full show to get all ten but I'll be discussing the importance of balance, rewards, goal-setting, your friendship circle, reviewing and refreshing, and visualisation.Start trying these tips today, let me know how you get on and if you have any other motivation hacks that work for you. I'm on realhealth@independent.ie and @KarlHenryPT on Twitter and Instagram.For more from the show go to: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-real-health-podcast/The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micheál Ó'Muircheartaigh's life has been a life less ordinary. The legendary GAA commentator retired after 62 years in 2010 but has kept up a busy life and now, aged 88, he tells me about some of the most important life lessons he has learnt along the way.Micheal has always lived a healthy life, but perhaps, most importantly, has never allowed it to be too stressful. Outlook and attitude – as well as passion – are the keys to a long and healthy life he says.I’m sure you’ll enjoy listening to Micheál as he imparts some of that wisdom learned from nearly ninety years of living.Do please get in touch with me and the show - I'm on realhealth@independent.ie or @KarlHenryPT on Twitter and Instagram.For more, go to: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-real-health-podcast/The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthy eating and cooking healthily is not difficult and this week I'm joined by two of Ireland's leading healthy food bloggers, Roz Purcell and Indy Power with some quick and easy meals to make.Roz and Indy take us through the day from breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks with the tools, tricks and simple options to make sure you are eating and living well.I get their three tips for healthy eating and find out what their comfort food is, as well as their favourite go-to meal.Find out why prepping and getting organised is key, why porridge is a real treat, how salads and soups are a great lunch option, and why you don’t need to be conventional with your dinners or snacks.I also set you a Real Health healthy eating challenge and want to hear how you're getting on. If you have any quick and easy healthy meals or snacks you want to share, I'm on realhealth@independent.ie or @KarlHenryPT on Twitter and Instagram.For more from the show, go to www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-real-health-podcast/The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every week we get emails, messages, tweets and posts asking for health and fitness advice, so this week, I decided to answer the top five most common questions.So, what are the most common questions I get asked? The five I address on this week’s show are:1. What’s the quickest way to lose weight? 2. Is it really about 80% diet?3. What is the best way to measure my progress?4. I’m too busy, how can I fit it all in?5. Will lifting weights make me bigger?Keep sending your questions in to me via realhealth@independent.ie or @KarlHenryPT on Twitter and Instagram and we'll answer more of your questions later in the series. For more, just visit the show page at www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-real-health-podcast/The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I want you to build your mental strength and mental resilience by working on your own mind gym and this week, clinical psychologist, Dr. Eddie Murphy, has the ten simple and easy exercises that you can do in your own time.If you work on these ten exercises - from dealing with relationships and emotions to mindfulness, getting outside your comfort zone and learning to say no - your mindset will change for the better.You can also contact me with any health and fitness questions on realhealth@independent.ie or on Twitter @KarlHenryPTThe Real Health podcast with Karl Henry is in association with Laya Healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 day personal health and fitness challenges are becoming more and more popular as it’s a great way to push yourself every day to get into a healthy habit and on this week’s Real Health podcast, I speak to SpinFM presenter, impersonator extraordinaire and social media influencer, Doireann Garrihy, who is in the middle of her own 20 day challenge.“I’m a sporadic exerciser,” she says. “I go through bouts of being really into it and then fall off the wagon and do nothing for six weeks. But with a holiday coming up, I needed to force myself to do it. Even thirty days seemed too big so I decided to go for twenty days of exercise instead!”Listen to the full interview to get Doireann’s three tips for having a healthy and positive engagement with social media as well as finding out her wind down routine and what she really thinks about some of the so-called ‘fitspos’.You can also contact me with any health and fitness questions on realhealth@independent.ie or on Twitter @KarlHenryPTThe Real Health podcast with Karl Henry is in association with Laya Healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl has ten life swaps that he wants you to try over the next seven days that will make a massive difference to your mental, physical and emotional health.From sleep to tech, food to fluids and mindfulness to movement, these life swaps won't cost a penny and can be introduced immediately into your life.By swapping ten bad habits for these ten healthy ones you can start making a difference in your life today.For more go to: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-real-health-podcast/The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.