A FITNESS TRAINER from Llannefydd is offering some useful tips on how to beat the self-isolation blues over the coming months.

Noelle Watson first began her journey into the industry by taking part in an aerobics class in 1991 - after the birth of her second daughter.

By now, she is a personal trainer, motivational coach and weight loss expert who has received many positive reviews for the classes she teaches.

During the coronavirus lockdown, Noelle is offering her top tips on how to keep yourself occupied and feeling fit and healthy.

This week she's been taking a look at how to keep ourselves on the right track when it comes to eating during the lockdown.

Noelle said: "My Facebook post the other day tells me folks are having mixed reactions to our UK isolation.

"Some are fitter and healthier with so much extra time and others are learning to cook from fresh with limited ingredients - which is great. But, many are also saying they are fatter than they've ever been and cannot stop eating, which is making them feel very low.

"Their mental health is suffering. They're stressed, bored, lonely, lacking direction and so on.

"This situation is so tough for many of us. Its resulting in, frankly, uncontrolled eating which could have disastrous consequences not just for us, but also our families.

"We have to remember this situation is NOT going away anytime soon, so, if you're in danger of putting on a Lockdown Stone or feeling a Virus Slump, or have a Boredom Bulge already then read my tips below for a bit of guidance which could help you".

Noelle's seven ways to help yourself during isolation are as follows:

1. Get exercise daily. Even just five mins in the daylight will help.

2. Have "food free windows" in the day, time when nothing except water passes your lips. Work on lengthening them until its only three meals a day.

3. Avoid alcohol at least five days a week.

4. Stop buying the treats. Get a good recipe book and start as you mean to go on from today.

5. Analyse your triggers for comfort eating. Try not to eat as a reaction.

6. Go to bed by 10.30. Put away screens at least an hour before. Lack of sleep will make it all worse, not better.

7. Think about how you want to look and feel AFTERWARDS. When we are all back to normal. Contact noelle@noellewatsonfitness.co.uk or Facebook if you need more advice.