HMS Shipshape

03/06/2026

"The Divorce Diet" is how I would phrase it looking at the photo of me on the left taken 8 years ago.
I share alot of memories as it's only on reflection that you can look back and put things into context.
Yes physically I looked great, the lightest I had ever been but emotionally I was broken and needed to reprogramme myself from my former life to figuring out my new independent version. I would train ridiculously hard to block out the pain, deal with the process whilst often having a drink in hand as my karma, relaxation buddy, coping mechanism.
I followed this pattern until COVID came along and changed my perspective. I relaxed about exercise, I learnt to feel content, almost relieved to be less toned, heavier and the start of the focus around exercise and lifestyle for my emotional wellbeing and social connections.
It's really hard when you've trained most of your life as people have expectations and percieve you in a certain way and it's sad to say that those times physically I was heavier and not as toned, some folk made judgements and commented on my appearance.
Last year I was in a similar position due to health reasons and it was also a turning point where I realised alcohol was my emotional crutch. June 2025, I felt and wanted to change. I no longer wanted to people please or hide behind the mask I carried at times. It has been a process, it has been hard work and tough in terms of soul searching and admitting a few home truths, but I am glad I have stuck to the programme.
Yes according to the scales I am not the lightest I have been, so please never go by the numbers on any health style journey, but confidence and health wise, I am currently feeling the best I have been in a long while and that's enough for me.
It's never too late and whatever stage of life's journey you're on, you can if you're willing to put the hard work in and you have a desire to change and make different lifestyle choices.
Sometimes admitting you have to, is the starting point. Trust me you may loose a few folk along the way, but it really is lifting when you start discovering your true self 😘❤🙏 ###

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

Happy 11th Birthday HMS Shipshape!
Here's a memoir of the past 12 months and tenth year.
11 years ago today, 13.05.15 I embarked on my dance fitness and taught my first class. Never did imagine how much it would change me and support others. Like a wave, we have had some challenging low points but mainly some incredibly joyful highs thanks to the power of connection, empowerment and collectiveness in the community.
It's always been more than a side hussle business, but rather a hub that supports women and young girls as well as myself. It encompasses the power of emotional wellbeing through movement and the need for social connection more than ever in this strange world and society we are constantly navigating.
It restores faith, authenticity and the good old traditional values of humanity, trust, respect and helping one another.
Thank you to every Shipshaper who has attended a dance class and continues to support me.
Thank you to my mum Shipshape Sue who is my rock and ultimate mentor. Thank you to Skipper Tammy McDermott for the earlier years of choreography corner and our special friendship today.
Thank you to the business communities and the Health and Wellbeing industry for your support, advice and opportunities.
Finally I am incredibly grateful for the strong collaboration and connection with Inspiring Women Network which continues to grow each year. Thank you for your support, friendship and belief in me.
Today we must celebrate the small wins and continue to grow and show that together we can achieve so much more ❤🙏 ###

25/04/2026

Yey I did it today! I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone's well wishes today especially to the Praze HMS Shipshapers who missed their Saturday morning class this week so I could partake in the Crossfit Social Comp.
My first experience and you know what it taught me. Life is too short. Don't stand still and wait for the right or better time, because right now is where you're meant to be and it's about living and embracing every moment.
I have been poorly with my IBS leading up today and I was worried. But I went into it thinking just give of your best under the circumstances and that's all any of us can do.
So when in doubt, just keep going. Who knows you may very well surprise yourself 🥰 ###

24/04/2026

Two years ago this week, I qualified as a personal trainer. It was blood, sweat and tears and I almost missed the final absolute cut off point after numerous extensions.

I'm glad I persevered. I'm lucky to still be working with my first client and this year I have branched out to group gym PT sessions. I know that I could push myself to do more in this field, but for now it's about continuing to achieve a better work/life balance with focusing on my own health/wellbeing and working effectively in my full time administrative role.

I will be forever grateful to the fabulous trainers who have helped me either professionally or personally with my growth journey. It's not only about their mentorship, but the difference they have made or are making now in key transitional periods of my life when I have worked with them as one of their clients/students🙏

21/04/2026

I mentioned in class tonight that the little snippet of the routine I showed you last week at the end of class I hadn't performed for 3 years. Here's a little trip down memory lane for you.
Now I wonder what 46 year old version of Heidi might bring 🤔 ###

18/04/2026

If you'd have said to me 12 months ago today in April 2026 you're gonna be buying and wearing all in one outfits for performing aerial hoop routines I would have laughed in your face and probably said F$$K Off!
A year ago my physical and mental health wasn't in a healthy place. There were medical reasons why I wasn't as strong and as toned as people usually percieve me to be and although I understood and was relaxed about my training, I did receive some negative feedback.
Once my health and mindset had been sorted, I embarked on this new journey and mindset for ME AND NOONE ELSE.
I'm not here to dress in red seductive colours to actively date or trap a man. For me it symbolises strength, passion, confidence, and determination to keep building in strength and resilience. If anyone else tries to view it any differently, it's their problem.
For now the focus is simple. To continue to train and be in the best shape physically and mentally to hopefully perform an aerial hoop routine at my aerial school's student showcase in June.
There is still alot of work to be done but it's important to pause and reflect on the progress journey so far and appreciate both your body and mindset on a daily basis. ###

09/04/2026

If it's good enough for J Lo at 56, then it sure as hell is worth the investment in myself at 46.

I am continuing to post updates on my physical health and wellbeing journey as I know some folk have been following my progress and I know it's been helping to inspire others.

I am doing it because I want to be a healthy role model so that my clients know that I am being transparent in sharing my lifestyle and fitness tips. Put it simply, I want to look and feel stronger and generally be healthier in all aspects of my life.

Yes I have been putting in the hours into training about 5 to 6 times a week doing a mixture of cross fitness disciplines and I have invested in a small team around me of coaches and a personal trainer to help keep me on track and ensure self development and growth 💪 I do appreciate that both this time and financial cost isn't sustainable for some at present, but I personally wanted to make this kind of investment for my self care.

Nutrition is most definitely the key. I didn't want to do a fad diet or strive for a quick fix. I have opted for slow, managable lifestyle changes. I know my results could have been more cleaner and leaner in a shorter amount of time, but I am realistic in being a sociable eater and food lover, getting used to smaller portions and healthier food choices.

The biggest shift has most definitely been my emotional wellbeing. It's taken time but I have been working hard on self care and doing a lot of reading around philosophy to help stimulate my emotional intelligence. I have made no secret of trying various forms of therapy over the years, but the literature has helped broaden my understanding of the mind and body.

Last Summer I was most definitely at a crossroads and things could have gone one of two ways. I am so glad that I felt worthy of myself to reinvest and I would say reinvent myself.

It's never too late and it's important to invest in yourself, whatever stage of life's journey you're on at a pace and approach that of course works individually for you 😘❤💪 ###

21/02/2026

Thank you Newquay for a fabulous fourth and final event on the HMS Shipshape Health Hub Roadshow tour and to help celebrate 10 years of great community connections, music, dance, energy, authenticity, conversations, coffee and cake ###
HMS Shipshape
Move It Shake It
Roz O'Shea

09/02/2026

🌟FREE HEALTH AND WELLBEING EVENT FOR THE NEWQUAY COMMUNITY! 🌟
IN HALF TERM WEEK AND A PERFECT FUN AND FRIENDLY ACTIVIITY FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO PARTAKE IN
OUR FOURTH AND FINAL EVENT AS PART OF A MINI TOUR OF THE COUNTY, CELEBRATING HMS SHIPSHAPE'S 10TH BIRTHDAY AND HELPING TO BRING THE JOY OF DANCE FITNESS, SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING IN THE COMMUNITY!
A chance to try out a dance exercise fitness class, followed by a refreshment, chat, cuppa and social connection.
A great opportunity to meet new people within a fun, friendly and totally supportive and inclusive group where hopefully you will make new connections and pick up some useful advice and tips to help carry you forwards with your health and wellbeing.
📅 Saturday 21st February 2026
🕕 10:30am–12:30pm
📍 Heron Tennis Club, Trenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, TR7 2LZ
Pre-booking essential via this website link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hms-shipshape
Suitable for all fitness levels.
Children 5-17 years old are welcome, however they must be accompanied by an adult.
Any questions feel free to contact Captain Heidi 07876 118855 or [email protected]
We look forward to hopefully seeing you there!
Thanks to Your Partnerships as our event sponsor.