Imogen Shepherd-Roberts (2026)

13/08/2026

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is push.

Other times, the strongest thing you can do is pull back.

The key is knowing the difference.

Right now, pregnancy has taught me that this is a season where my body needs something different from me. Instead of chasing PBs or constantly asking, “What’s next?”, I’m learning to slow down, recover and give myself permission to simply show up as consistently as I can.

If you know me, you’ll know that’s not easy.

I’m still getting my daily steps in, training three times a week, aiming to hit my protein target and prioritising the habits that make me feel good.

But I’m also listening.

This isn’t about making excuses.

There’s a huge difference between making a decision because your priorities or circumstances have changed and making an excuse because you’re avoiding the work.

When I was in prep or in a fat loss phase chasing a specific goal, I knew exactly what was required. Tracking was part of the process. Cardio was non-negotiable. Training intensity mattered. Structure was essential because that was the level of commitment needed to achieve the result I wanted.

The same applies to any fat loss journey. There will be periods where you need to be more disciplined, track your food, gather data and accept that it won’t always feel easy. That’s often the price of achieving a goal that truly matters to you.

But fitness isn’t just about knowing when to push.

It’s also about recognising when life calls for a different approach.

Sometimes progress looks like flexibility. Sometimes it looks like recovery. Sometimes it looks like protecting your energy so you can continue showing up for the long term.

Neither approach is wrong they’re just appropriate for different seasons of life.

If you’re working towards a specific goal, be honest about the level of effort it requires and commit to it fully.
But if you’re in a season where slowing down is the right decision, don’t confuse that with failure.

Know the difference between an excuse and a decision.

One avoids growth.

The other supports it.

11/06/2026

Meal times do NOT have to be boring. 👏🏼

One of the biggest mistakes people make when dieting is thinking they need to eat plain chicken, rice and broccoli every day.

The truth? The best nutrition plan is one you actually enjoy and can stick to.

For me, it’s not about spending hours in the kitchen.

It’s about creating meals that are packed with flavour, keep me full, help me hit my macros and make staying in a calorie deficit feel easy.

Think simple ingredient swaps, adding volume without loads of extra calories, building balanced plates and making meals you’ll genuinely look forward to eating.

Swipe to see some of the dinners I’ve been loving lately 👉🏼

If you’d like me to share the recipes, drop this post a ❤️ and leave a comment below!

Which is making you hungry for dinner?

09/06/2026

I’ve been a little quieter on social media lately.

Not because I’ve stopped showing up, but because life has looked a little different recently.

Big life changes, moving house, running a business, maintaining relationships, training and trying to be present through it all has meant something had to take a back seat.

And for now, that’s been social media.

If I’m honest, it frustrates me. I love creating content, sharing my journey and connecting with all of you.
But I’ve also had to accept that I can’t do everything, all at once.

Sometimes being an adult means setting boundaries and getting really clear on your priorities.

For me, that has meant continuing to show up for the things that matter most:
✨ Supporting my clients and coaching team. ✨ Training consistently and getting my daily movement in. ✨ Eating well so I feel good physically and mentally. ✨ Being present for my partner, family, and friends. ✨ Creating time and space for the people I love.

The reality is that life will always be busy. There will always be reasons why now isn’t the perfect time.

But here’s something worth asking yourself...

Are you putting your goals further down your priority list because other things feel more urgent?

Are you telling yourself you’ll start when life calms down, when work gets easier, when the kids are older, when you’re less stressed?

Or are those reasons becoming excuses because facing the reality of change feels harder?

Because the truth is, there is rarely a perfect time.

The people who get results aren’t the ones with the most time. They’re the ones who decide to make time.

Life doesn’t need to be perfect for you to work towards your goals.
You just need a plan that fits your life right now.

So maybe the question isn’t “When is the right time?”

Maybe the question is...

“What am I willing to prioritise to create the life I want?”

29/05/2026

When I tell you this Salt & Pepper Chicken Fakeaway hits every craving 😮‍💨
Crispy, spicy, salty, packed with flavour and protein…
 AND we’re levelling it up with a quick pickled cucumber salad 🥗
 High protein, macro friendly, fakeaway vibes = YES PLEASE 💪🏼

Macros: 520 kcal | 43g protein | 45g carbs | 12g fat
Ingredients:
• 130g cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
• 150g peppers & onions (stir-fried)
• 100g cooked jasmine rice
• 1/2 tsp garlic granules
• 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice
• Pinch of chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• Spray oil

🥒 Pickled Cucumber Salad:
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sweetener or honey
• Pinch of salt
• Sesame seeds (optional)

How to:
1. Mix cucumber salad ingredients & leave to pickle while you cook.
2. Stir-fry peppers & onions with garlic, chilli & 5 spice in spray oil.
3. Add in the chicken and light soy sauce. Stir well until heated.
4. Serve with jasmine rice and that zingy cucumber salad on the side.
5. Optional: top with sesame seeds, fresh chilli or spring onion!

Save this for your next high protein fake away night, it’s a game changer!
 Save, try it, and let me know what you think 👌🏻
 Follow for more fakeaway meals made macro friendly 🤍

05/05/2026

Feeling stuck is frustrating… especially when you feel like you’re trying.

You’re showing up to the gym, but the sessions feel lacklustre. No real intensity. No progression. No clear direction. Just going through the motions and hoping it’s enough…

You’re tracking… but only the bits that are easy to track. Not the cheeky frappe. Not the after work drinks. Not the little extras that do add up over the week.

Then the weekend rolls around… Coffee turns into coffee and cake. The cinema turns into dinner and snacks. A quick breakfast turns into a drive-thru because life’s busy.

And none of that is the problem it’s just not being accounted for.

So the week ends…
The scales don’t move…
And your first thought is: “what’s the point?”

But the reality?

It’s not that your body isn’t responding. It’s that your routine isn’t matching your goal.

If you’re reading this and it feels a bit uncomfortable… That’s probably because you know there’s more you could be taking ownership of.

And the good news? That means you can change it.

Comment “STUCK” if this is you let’s fix it!

01/05/2026

Crispy Rice Salmon Salad Bowl 🍚

Under 500 cals | 35g Protein

This one is a BANGER. High protein, fresh flavours and that sweet/spicy salmon on top? UNREAL 😍

I crisped up the cooked rice in the oven, so you get those golden, crunchy bits.

Then added cucumber, red onion, spring onion and a creamy garlicky yoghurt dressing with the flaked salmon.

Finished it off with a drizzle of hot honey 🍯
You already know this is going to hit every craving.

Perfect for a calorie deficit filling, high protein and full of flavour without being boring. 🥱

For the Bowl:
• 100g salmon fillet
• 100g cooked basmati rice
• 1 tsp hot honey (7g)
• 100g cucumber, diced
• 50g red onion, finely sliced
• 10g spring onion, sliced
• ½ tsp olive oil (for crisping rice)

For the Yoghurt Dressing:
• 80g 0% fat Greek yoghurt
• 1 clove garlic (grated or minced)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (15ml)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Want more easy recipes like this that fit your goals 👉🏼 then comment below what dish you want me to make next 💬

30/04/2026

These are high protein summer salads that actually taste unreal and keep you full.

All under 550 calories and at least 30g protein.

Save this for your or dinner next week

🥗 Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Macros (approx) 520 kcal | 42g protein | 48g carbs | 14g fats
Ingredients (1 serving)

Main Chicken breast 150g Cooked pasta 60g  Lettuce 60g Cherry tomatoes 80g

Toppings Anchovies 10g Parmesan 15g

Dressing 0% Greek yoghurt 80g Lemon juice Garlic powder Black pepper Parmesan style seasoning

How to👩🏻‍🍳 Cook and slice the chicken. Mix yoghurt, lemon, garlic and seasoning to make the dressing. Combine pasta, lettuce and tomatoes, then top with chicken, anchovies and parmesan. Drizzle over dressing and toss.

🍉 Greek Chicken Meatball Salad with Watermelon & Feta
Macros (approx) 535 kcal | 38g protein | 40g carbs | 18g fats
Ingredients (1 serving)

Meatballs Chicken mince 150g Garlic powder Oregano Salt and pepper

Salad Watermelon 120g Cucumber 100g Feta 40g Fresh mint Rocket or mixed leaves

Extra Olive oil 1 tsp Lemon juice

How to👩🏻‍🍳 Mix chicken mince with seasoning and form into meatballs, then cook until golden. Chop watermelon, cucumber and feta and combine with leaves and mint. Dress with olive oil and lemon. Serve with warm chicken meatballs on top.

🥩 New York Deli Steak & Potato Salad
Macros (approx) 545 kcal | 40g protein | 45g carbs | 16g fats
Ingredients (1 serving)

Main Lean steak 150g Baby potatoes 250g Rocket or lettuce 60g

Toppings Pickles 40g Red onion 30g Cherry tomatoes 80g

Dressing 0% Greek yoghurt 70g Dijon mustard Lemon juice Dill Salt and pepper

How to 👩🏻‍🍳 Cook potatoes and allow to cool slightly. Cook steak to your liking and slice. Mix yoghurt, mustard, lemon and dill for dressing. Combine everything in a bowl and toss well.
 Simple ingredients, no boring salads! 🥗

Add carbs you fancy flatbreads, rice, pasta or pitta chips 🫓
 ➡️ Share with someone who thinks salads are boring

27/04/2026

Eat dinner with me 🍽️

This was my plate the other night nothing fancy, just real, basic foods put together in a way that actually fills you up and supports your goals.

🥔 Jacket potato (250g) 🧀 Cheese (30g) + cottage cheese (100g) 🐟 Tuna (102g) + light mayo (20g) 🥗 Coleslaw (50g) 🥒🍅 250g cucumber & cherry tomatoes

→ 664 calories → 50g protein | 64g carbs | 22g fat

Big plate. Balanced. High protein. And actually satisfying.

This is your reminder that balanced meals don’t need to be complicated or “perfect.”

You don’t need fancy recipes or loads of time in the kitchen.

Use foods you enjoy. Build your meals around protein. Add carbs and fats to suit your goals. Keep it simple.

Tracking your nutrition should fit into your life not take it over.

👋🏼 Drop me a follow for more meal ideas like this!

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