Instagram story viewer> @bigkatmp> Posts

Katy Irving (Big Kat)

@bigkatmp

310

followers

418

following

Behavioural scientist 🧠 | Developing flexible, anti-diet, weight-neutral exercise support for perimenopause 💃🏽 | Own CrossFit adventures 🏋🏻‍♀️

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Download All

That feeling when you’re on holiday and trying all the local foods! by @bigkatmp

39

3

5 months ago

@westgamesmafra taken in Mafra by @bigkatmp

59

1

4 months ago

A little introduction! I’m Katy, at the Gym they call me ‘Big Kat’ because I’m tall. I’m thrilled to launch this space where we’ll explore perimenopause wellness through a fresh lens - one that’s rooted in behavioral science and completely weight-neutral.
A bit about me: I’ve spent over 20 years working in healthcare behavior change, learning what actually works (spoiler: it’s not willpower or restriction). I’m a former university athlete / current CrossFitter, and my own journey to joyful movement and intuitive eating taught me that sustainable health looks different for everyone.
When I’m not diving into research or moving my body, you’ll find me with a coffee in hand (okay, sometimes wine 🍷), probably listening to The Beatles, and definitely being owned by my cats.
I’ve teamed up with the amazing Rosie and Olivia (Health Psych PhD and Nutrition MS respectively) to support perimenopausal people. Join us as we explore together:
✨ Flexible, intuitive approaches to nutrition during perimenopause
✨ Movement that feels good and fits your life
✨ Why behavioral change beats quick fixes every time
✨ Health at every size - because ALL bodies deserve wellness
Perimenopause doesn’t have to mean settling for feeling less than amazing. Let’s figure out what keeps you feeling yourself (having fun, fuelled, energetic, and moving!).
Ready to dive in? What’s your biggest perimenopause wellness question? Drop it in the comments! 👇
#PerimenopauseWellness #BehaviouralScience #HealthAtEverySize #WeightNeutral #SustainableHealth #IntuitiveEating #CrossFit #WomensHealth by @bigkatmp

38

6

a year ago

Just a bit of behavioural science for why we need to follow badass diverse bodies on our social networks, and a chance to shoutout a small selection of my favourite body-positive fitness creators on this platform. by @bigkatmp

13

10

a day ago

One of my favourite moments from @madeira_games - hitting a personal best (16!) on (synchro) toes to bar with my lovely friend @drolo in the sunshine 🌞 cheered and filmed by @mara.jade_fit by @bigkatmp

53

8

6 days ago

Missing a body you had in the past? Behavioural science shows us that our memories are highly edited by @bigkatmp

23

4

7 days ago

Trying local foods (Abroath smokie) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 taken in Montrose, Angus by @bigkatmp

30

2

14 days ago

Are you really ‘stuck’ at the gym or are you just not noticing all the progress you have made? It’s a psychological thing called ‘habituation’. What do you use to remind yourself of all the ways you’re making progress that can feel invisible? by @bigkatmp

6

0

17 days ago

I’m a big eater of ‘girl dinner’ and advocate for convenience foods; snacking and processed foods work - if it means I’m fed and not stressed then it’s all good by @bigkatmp

9

0

a month ago

I ❤️ being upside-down by @bigkatmp

22

1

a month ago

7 years since I did my trial session @tribecrossfithammersmith 🥰 - love this place, love these people, love this sport 🏋️‍♀️ by @bigkatmp

25

4

a month ago

The fifth and final installment in the summer series on personality science…. Everyone’s favourite, neuroticism! Are you high or low neuroticism? by @bigkatmp

4

0

a month ago