Pilates With Ruth, Clonmel (2026)

I host Weights based Strength, Mat Pilates & Reformer Pilates group sessions.

15/06/2026

Have you ever noticed that the minute you start paying attention to your nutrition, somebody has something to say?

“Are you tracking again?”
“One biscuit won’t hurt you.”
“You’re obsessed.”
“Just enjoy yourself.”

What’s interesting is that people rarely comment when someone is mindlessly eating…

But the minute someone starts reading labels, tracking food, asking about protein, or becoming more aware of what they’re consuming, suddenly everyone has an opinion.

And here’s the thing…

Tracking food isn’t the be-all and end-all.

You don’t have to track calories.
You don’t have to weigh your food.
You don’t have to log every bite.

But AWARENESS IS POWERFUL ✨

Whether that’s reading a label, checking how much protein is in a meal, noticing how certain foods make you feel, or simply understanding how much you’re actually eating.

For some people, that awareness comes through tracking.
For others, it doesn’t.

Both are fine.

What isn’t helpful is making someone feel bad for trying to reach a goal that’s important to them.

Often, when people make negative or jokey comments about healthy habits, it’s less about you and more about their own relationship with food, exercise, or health.

You don’t need to justify yourself.

A simple, “I’m just trying to be a bit more aware of what I’m eating,” is enough.

Because at the end of the day, looking after your health isn’t something you should have to apologise for.

And if someone chooses not to track, not to read labels, or not to focus on nutrition? That’s completely their choice too.

Awareness is a tool.

What you do with it is entirely up to you.

Everything in moderation 💜

14/06/2026

Before a social event recently, I was tracking my food pretty consistently. Not because I was trying to get tiny or do anything extreme, but because I wanted to feel confident and comfortable in my body going into the event.

For me, my body doesn’t dramatically shrink when I focus on my nutrition. It just seems to tidy up a little. Less bloating, a bit more definition, and generally feeling more comfortable in my clothes.

Since the event, I’ve barely tracked anything. My meals have actually been quite similar, but portions have probably been a bit bigger, I’ve definitely snacked more, and my appetite has been through the roof. Not even for junk food either… one day all I wanted was chicken 😂

After just a week, I’ve noticed my body looks a little different. Some of that is likely hormones and bloating, but it really reminded me how quickly things can change when you’re not paying as much attention to what you’re eating.

And that’s not a bad thing.

I enjoyed every bit of the pizza, beer and sweet potato fries I had last night 🍕🍺

I’m not afraid of treats. Anyone who follows me knows that. But this week was a good reminder that when I keep my food mostly nutritious, keep an eye on my protein intake, and stay active, I generally feel my best. 🙌

It’s not about being “good” or “bad.” ✅ ❌

It’s about being aware of what makes YOU feel your best and making choices that align with that most of the time.

Everything in moderation 💜

09/06/2026

✨ 3 things limiting your burpees 👀

Burpees aren’t always a fitness problem.

Sometimes the issue is a lack of mobility or strength that’s making the movement harder than it needs to be.

1️⃣ Tight hamstrings
Forward folds and plank walkouts can help improve flexibility and make it easier to fold, step in and move efficiently through your burpee.

2️⃣ Tight hips & poor mobility
Single leg circles and the World’s Greatest Stretch can help improve hip mobility and make transitions smoother.

3️⃣ Lack of upper body strength
Hand-release push-ups build strength in the same position you need when your chest comes to the floor during a burpee.

Improve the movement, and the burpees often become more efficient too 💪

09/06/2026

A few things I’ve learned in my 37th year… 💜

1. Health really is your wealth.

It sounds cliché until your health is challenged in some way. Then you realise that so many of the things we stress about every day become insignificant. We only get one body, and looking after it is one of the most important investments we’ll ever make.

2. Balance is something you learn.

I still love training. I still love healthy food. But if I want a cinnamon roll, I’m having the cinnamon roll. If I fancy a takeaway, I’m ordering it and enjoying every bite.

No guilt. No “making up for it” the next day.

Balance isn’t something you magically have—it’s something you learn over time.

3. “No” is a complete sentence.

I’ve become much better at saying no to things I simply don’t want to do. Not because I’m rude. Not because I don’t care.

Just because my time and energy matter too.

4. The people around you influence more than you think.

I’ve learned that being around constant negativity can drain you without you even noticing. Sometimes creating a little distance isn’t about disliking someone—it’s about protecting your own mindset.

A more positive outlook genuinely changes how you experience life.

5. Memories matter more than the grind.

For years I convinced myself that working more was always the answer.

Lately, I’ve realised I want more days off. More experiences. More memories.

The work will always be there.

Life won’t.

Money comes and goes. Opportunities come and go. But time is the one thing we never get back.

So if there’s something you’ve always wanted to do, stop waiting for the perfect moment.

Book the trip.
Take the day off.
Make the memory.

Because none of us know how many tomorrows we’re guaranteed.

Here’s to 37. 💜

01/06/2026

They can really move 💃🔥 😂

31/05/2026

Too busy sweating to take photos! 😅

A gorgeous Pilates morning at 65 Degrees Coffee, followed by coffee, acai bowls and treats. ☕️💜

Thanks for having us — we’ll be back!

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