Nutrition Coaching

Time to be kinder to your body, fuelling it with the right nutrients for overall health or for a specific fitness goal.

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Inclusive, Neurodivergent-Affirming Nutrition Coaching

My nutrition coaching is neurodivergent-affirming and fully inclusive. That means we don’t rely on rigid meal plans or unrealistic food rules. If we use tracking, it’s as a tool for awareness – not perfection – and we adapt it to suit your capacity, routine and preferences. We consider sensory preferences, safe foods, executive function capacity, routine needs and stress levels. If traditional dieting has left you feeling like you’ve failed, it’s likely the approach failed you.

This approach works because sustainable nutrition isn’t about willpower – it’s about alignment. When we simplify decisions, reduce friction and build systems that suit how your brain operates, consistency becomes easier. We focus on practical, realistic strategies that feel doable in real life – not just on your most motivated Monday.

Our lifestyle support coach, Belle, can also be a huge asset with building long-lasting routines and lifestyle changes from home. Belle’s approach helps you notice patterns around stress, energy, routines and eating without pressure – giving you practical insights you can bring back into our nutrition conversations for more grounded, sustainable change. You can work with one or both of us and we can chat through what approach may work best for you.

This works because it isn’t about doing all the things – it’s about learning what helps you feel steady, confident and in tune with your body. With a flexible approach that meets you where you’re at, you’ll build habits that actually stick – and feel supportive rather than overwhelming.

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A Flexible Approach to Sustainable Nutrition

If you’re looking for a more holistic approach to accompany your Personal Training, then you're in the right place - we analyse your diet and see if there are any areas needing a lil love. We'll be looking at macronutrients, micronutrients and your fluid and fibre intake too. We can also calculate how many calories you should be consuming on a daily basis for your specific goals, so that you can be confident that you are heading in the right direction for you.

You’ll learn about macronutrients and micronutrients and how much of each you should aim to consume.

You’ll be able to more easily identify key components within everyday food items and how to pick out the healthiest options that are best for you and your lifestyle.

This means that you can be more confident in what you choose to eat and how much of it too.

We’ll regularly monitor and review in a way that works for you. Nutrition can be a sensitive topic and relationships with food and our bodies complex – we take this into account and go at your pace, in ways that you find the most supportive.

The sessions are collaborative and non-judgemental and we work on gradually transitioning to a healthier, balanced diet where you still have freedom and can enjoy food!

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Nutrition Coaching is for you if

  • You want to improve your diet
  • You want to know how you should be eating for sport/exercise
  • You want to lose weight
  • You just want to treat yourself - properly

Nutrition Coaching is not for you if

  • You want to lose weight FAST (we focus on health in conjunction with results, we will not prioritise results over health, ever)
  • If you’re not willing to make changes to your diet when it becomes challenging

Ok so how does Nutrition Coaching work exactly?

We start with an initial consultation and a look at your current diet so that we can see the kinds of things you currently eat and your intake of different nutrients. From there, we arrange ongoing consultations (usually weekly check-ins but we can discuss what will work best for you) to monitor your progress and make any adjustments where needed. 

We are on-hand through Whatsapp throughout the week, so you can message your personal trainer in Manchester with any questions or concerns you might have. This means we can keep you motivated and on track by communicating between our sessions.

The key thing here is that one size does not fit all when it comes to nutrition, so let’s find what works for you.

Throughout the whole process and beyond, we are here as your personal cheerleader and guide, supporting you the entire way through your personal training and nutrition coaching journey.

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Ray was so incredibly helpful during the time they coached me through my nutrition. Not only did they help me short term but it’s made me implement lots of things they taught me in my daily life now. The biggest change for me was my breakfast and lunch meal prep which now is well balanced with pulses, beans and fresh vegetables rather than a simple salad that would make me crave sugary things throughout the day! I have managed to keep the weight down and I feel healthier than ever! Thank you so much Ray.
Emily

The benefits of Nutrition Coaching

  • Receive personalised advice
  • Clearly recognise your own progression
  • Regular communication so you can stay on track and motivated
  • Friendly advice from a non-judgemental third party

So, how does booking/pricing work?

You can pay monthly or upfront and we can chat about the best option for you. This can be virtually or over a coffee and is super low pressure – if you don’t feel like we are the team for you then no hard feelings, we may even be able to recommend you to a better fit!

Nutrition Coaching comes part of your Personal Training package so this will be discussed during your consultation. You can of course opt out of this, there is never any pressure.

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Ray Loakes, Manchester personal trainer and nutrition coach, outside her Pollard Yard studio where she offers personalised nutrition coaching.

ray Loakes

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Founder and Head Coach at Lift
Inclusive Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach in Manchester

So why come to me for Nutrition advice?

Well, I can completely understand not having a great relationship with food and not eating in a healthy way. I used to feel guilty after eating cake; go for brutal, sweaty workouts after eating too much chocolate – so many things that you might struggle with, a whole load of others do too.

I’m really passionate about changing my clients’ perception and relationship with food because it’s so so good for us and we should be able to enjoy it!! I’m also listed as one of the best nutritionists in Manchester.

So, let me help you, by debunking diet and food myths, giving you straight, honest facts and getting you to achieve your health goals. Let’s ‘ave it!

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Ray dedicates themselves to their clients. They spent the time to really understand my goals and struggles. I can honestly say they're guided me beyond my limits.
Dom

Feeling Overwhelmed by Conflicting Nutrition Advice?

  • Are you tired of trying diet upon diet upon tips upon tricks and just want something that works?
  • Do you feel like you need to treat your body a lil better?

Imagine...

  • If you knew exactly what you needed to eat to achieve your health/fitness goals?
  • Feeling energised, healthy and ready to GO GET IT because you are finally fuelling your body in the right way?
  • Eating the right things that work for you and your body while still being able to enjoy the foods you love?
Yes please

You no longer have to wonder if you’re eating right. You get to take action towards a happier, healthier you today!

We can arrange discounts for block bookings and advance payments across various packages so we might be able to make this work for you. We can always have a completely non-committal chat and go from there.

A common misconception is that eating healthy is really time consuming. Yes, it’s never going to be as quick as popping a ready meal in the microwave, but you get out what you put in. And it doesn’t have to take up lots of time, a lil extra planning and you’ll get the hang of it in no time!

You won’t know until you try. If you want it, it can happen – so let’s do this. There’s a reason you clicked on this question….may as well jump right in eh?

Some diets have probably worked – for a bit – and then they don’t. Right? That’s because the majority of these ‘diets’ are not aimed at long term solutions. We put ‘diets’ in quotations because we all have a diet – it’s just a term for what we eat. The word just has a bad rep from awful, restrictive fad diets that should not be followed long term. We’d like to introduce you to an easier way, a way that can actually help you to achieve your goals.

Absolutely! (although perhaps we are biased…) In all seriousness though, there must be a reason you have read this far. So we’d say it’s at least worth a conversation about this. Fill out a Client Interest form and we’ll arrange a chat.

Traditional gyms and nutrition plans often assume everyone learns, moves, and responds in the same way, you simply need to “try harder” – but that doesn’t reflect real life. My coaching is inclusive and neurodivergent-affirming, which means we focus on your unique patterns, preferences, and needs. You’ll get guidance that meets you where you’re at, plus optional at-home support from Belle if you want it. The aim isn’t perfection – it’s building confidence, understanding your habits, and creating sustainable changes that actually fit your life.

Yes! All my coaching – whether personal training, partner/small group sessions, or nutrition support – is fully inclusive and welcoming. Myself, Laura, and Belle all identify as LGBTQ+, so we understand the importance of safe, affirming spaces firsthand. Everyone is respected for who they are, and the focus is on helping you feel confident, supported, and able to reach your goals – without fear of bias or misunderstanding.

Yes! All my coaching – whether personal, partner, group, or nutrition – is neurodivergent-affirming. That means I don’t expect you to fit into a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions are guided by your energy, focus, sensory needs, and learning style. You’ll never need to mask or explain yourself here – the plan adapts to you, not the other way around.

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Please note that this form does not book you onto this service. The level of commitment you have towards your goal and how detailed your answers are will give us a better idea as to whether we are a good fit. Fill in your answers with as much detail as possible and we’ll get back to you ASAP! We usually offer this as part of our Personal Training Service, but if you are looking for Nutrition Coaching only, this form is for you!