
Lou Mudge
Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.
Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.
Lou enjoys wild swimming, hiking and horse riding. She particularly loves Snowdonia, Exmoor, Dartmoor and the Peak District national parks for these activities, but can also be found jumping in her local river after a long day at work in the summer.
She is also a keen gardener and grows a lot of her own food organically, using permaculture and companion planting principles. She tries to eat locally sourced, ethically raised meat and get as much of her protein as possible from vegetarian sources.
Good sleep practice, meditation and journaling have been a big part of Lou’s journey with health as tools for the improvement of overall quality of life.
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How this one simple change to the way I make breakfast helps me to eat healthier
Recipe Not a morning person? Try prepping your breakfast the night before
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I didn't think I was well enough to do daily yoga until I tried this app that's designed with people like me in mind
Apps I’ve never been able to stick with yoga, but the Yoga for Pain app has been a game-changer
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This trainer's 200-rep bodyweight challenge builds muscle all over and only takes 25 minutes
Workouts Fit a workout into your lunch break with this equipment-free challenge
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I test walking shoes for a living and Hoka's best slip-on shoe is currently 25% off at REI
Deal Want a shoe that can do everything? Get the Hoka Transport for almost $40 less
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I asked a gut health expert for her top three tips for a happier, healthier digestive system
Healthy eating Three things you can do to benefit your gut health
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Save 40% on my favorite budget walking shoe, now under $60 at Backcountry
Deal I wore these Columbia shoes almost every day for six months, and you'll want to too
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Epic reductions on Nike sportswear in its hard-to-find sales section
Deals Stock up on Nike apparel in its well-hidden sale section
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All you need is four moves and a kettlebell to build strong glutes and toned legs
Workout Build strength and stability in your lower body with this kettlebell routine
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Massive Adidas sale at REI with up to 50% off
Deals Stock up on Adidas apparel with epic discounts at REI
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Put the maple syrup down! Here's how I'll make Pancake Day tasty without resorting to sugar
Recipe I like sweet pancakes but they get boring quickly—here's how I bring more flavor to my Pancake Day
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I tried walking yoga and I was amazed by how calm it made me feel
Yoga Have you heard of walking yoga? I gave it a try and felt better than ever
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Everything is better in black—get my favorite shoe from Nike in all black for 25% off at REI
Deal Comfortable and goes with everything—grab these all-black sneakers from Nike for under $100
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"The more muscle we have, the longer we live"—this trainer explains how strength training is the key to longevity and where to start
Workouts I asked an expert trainer why maintaining muscle mass is so important as we get older, and where to start with a strength training routine
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Skip sit-ups and strengthen your core with this four-move standing abs workout instead
Workout If you’re not a fan of crunches, this could be the abs workout you’ve been looking for
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If sitting cross-legged is uncomfortable, a Pilates instructor suggests opening your hips with these four exercises
Flexibility Loosen tight hips and increase mobility by adding this routine to your week
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I tried this quick method from the meditation app Calm to stop my mind racing
Mindfulness Stop spinning thoughts in their tracks with this mindfulness trick
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A yoga instructor explains how to release tension in your hips with three easy movements
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I've found reductions of up to $100 in Hoka's sale section
Deals Get Hoka sale items from $9.99 with apparel, shoes and accessories galore
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This zesty lemon dill tuna salad has 36g of protein per serving
Recipe This super easy salad is sure to bring a smile to your face
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Not got the time for more daily steps? Here are three ways to make your walk more challenging and boost your metabolism
Walking How weight, speed and incline can be used to increase the intensity of your walks
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"We Made Too Much!" Get some special Lululemon pieces for your wardrobe today
Deals Stock up on Lululemon comfies in the We Made Too Much event
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Stretch your hunched shoulders with this trainer's mobility routine
Flexibility Try these four quick stretches for looser, more comfortable shoulder muscles
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I tried this activity-tracking band designed for people with long COVID and other energy-limiting conditions and it changed my life
Fitness Tech Visible Health helped me learn how to manage my chronic illness
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This delicious, low-effort Mediterranean fish bake is only 212 calories per serving and is packed with omega-3s
Recipe Give yourself an easy weeknight dinner with this traybake
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