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.
Latest articles by Lou Mudge
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I tried this physical therapist’s stretch to fix rounded shoulders and my spine has never felt better
Feel-good movement This physio's one move promises to "counteract your rounded posture"—I gave it a go and here's what I found
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You only need 10 minutes and six ingredients to make a high-protein lunch when working from home—this recipe kept me going all afternoon
Nutrition I altered this recipe to pack in close to 40g of protein and it filled me up until dinner time
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This dietitian's no-cook breakfast packs in a whopping 40g of protein per serving—here's how to make it
Nutrition Try these protein-packed overnight oats and give your breakfast a boost
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Relieve stiff hips in less than five minutes with this Pilates expert’s three stretches
Pilates If you sit a lot, you may develop aches in your lower body, but regular stretching can help
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I tried eating more fruit and vegetables and I've never felt less hungry
Nutrition I always struggle to maintain a calorie deficit, but boosting my plant intake made it easy
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I tried this PT's hip routine and it soothed my sore hips and loosened my flexor muscles
Stretching After just one session I felt the difference
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I'm a fitness writer and my favorite kettlebell has the best discount I've ever seen this Prime Day
Deal Whether you lift light or heavy, there's a kettlebell discount to suit you this Amazon Prime Day
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Prime Day walking shoe deal bonanza! You can save up to 30% on Hoka, Brooks and Adidas, but hurry—deals end tonight
Deal I wrote the book on comfy walking shoes and five of my top ten are on sale for Amazon Prime Day
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Want to start working out but don't know where to start? These five bits of beginner kit are under $15 in the Prime Day sales
Deal Set yourself up with some good quality kit on sale for under $15 this Amazon Prime Day
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Top Prime Day kettlebell deals I'm shopping
Deal These Prime Day kettlebell deals can help you build muscle, with some great discounts in the sales
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I test walking shoes for a living and my favorite pair of Skechers are less than $60 for Prime Day
Deal I've tested more than 30 pairs of walking shoes and this pair made it into my top 10
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My ab wheel changed my life and this one is reduced in the Prime Day sale
Deal This piece of home gym kit helped me build a stronger core and more defined abs
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I used an ab roller every day for a month, and my core is stronger than ever
Fitness I didn't believe an ab wheel would make much difference, but it was a welcome change from sit-ups and crunches
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A mountain leader recommends these three ways to incorporate mindfulness into an urban walk
Walking Even if you can't leave the city, you can still connect to nature
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Feeling stressed? A Sophrology expert recommends these three mindfulness exercises to calm your mind
Breathwork And these stress-management techniques only take a matter of minutes to perform
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This dietitian's go-to healthy snacks are quick to make, taste great and are sure to fill you up
Healthy eating If you’re stuck for healthy snack ideas, try one of these expert-approved treats
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Fuel your next workout with this hearty, high-protein sandwich from a registered dietitian and blood sugar expert
Nutrition Fuel your next workout with this hearty, high-protein sandwich from a registered dietitian and blood sugar expert
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You need just two dumbbells, five moves and 20 minutes to build upper-body strength
Strengthen your muscles in double-quick time with this routine that hits every major muscle group in your upper body
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Start building your flexibility with these four basic yoga poses every beginner should know
Yoga Master some yoga basics by following this expert’s tips
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Try this smoked mackerel cauliflower kedgeree for a "low carb, high protein, brain-healthy" lunch
Nutrition This exciting, high-protein dish is perfect for lunch, packing 38g of protein in under 500kcal
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Does walking really count as a workout? Here's what an expert trainer says
Walking Yes, your walk can count as cardio exercise—but make sure you're challenging yourself
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Do you have tight hips? Here are two quick ways to test and two stretches you can do to help
Feel-good movement Limited hip mobility can be an annoying problem, but there are some things you can do to tackle it
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Are you getting enough vitamin B12? This dietitian's vegan muffins can help you hit your recommended daily intake
Nutrition Top up your B12 levels with these delicious savory muffins
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Three quick stretches from a personal trainer to relieve your stiff neck and shoulders at the end of the day
Working from home If modern life has you looking down a lot, you might want to try these trainer-approved moves
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