Half of Carla

22/01/2025

3 Years of Being A Mom

It is one of the greatest privileges of my life to be a mother, especially to one of the kindest, most caring tiny humans in the world (I know I am biased, sue me 😂).

There is so much shame/guilt/anxiety around being a mother and so I thought I’d share 3 things I’ve learned in my short experience in the hopes of opening conversations about the expectations we place on ourselves and other mothers.

I would love to hear what you’d learned since becoming a parent.

21/01/2025

The Imperfectionist with

In the 2nd ep of The Imperfectionist I’m chatting to podcaster and professional “sharer” Niamh Cullen. Niamh was so generous with our conversation, sharing about how her dyslexia diagnosis at a young age affected the way she thought of herself and how she took herself out of a dark mental period in her life.

The Imperfectionist is a original podcast. Listen on the Go Loud App, wherever you get your podcasts or comment “Podcast” and I’ll send you the link.

AND guys I just wanted to thank you all so much for your incredible feedback on the podcast so far. I’m loving seeing you guys enjoying it, I cannot thank you enough for the support.

x

15/01/2025

Prepping for

There’s only 1 week left until BodySlims starts and if you’re anything like me on my 1st cycle, the nerves are high.

Here are a few tips to help you get ready for the next 10 weeks to help maximise your results and reduce any anxiety.
Do you have any suggestions, please share them in the comments down below xx
(Not an ad but I am a )

13/01/2025

The Imperfectionist!

I am so excited (and nervous) to share with you my podcast “The Imperfectionist” with This has been over a year in the making and I’m so proud of the final result. It’s surreal to finally share something with you that’s been such a huge part of my life.

The 1st episode drops tomorrow 14th January on the Go Loud App or wherever you get your podcasts.

In the meantime, here’s a link to the trailer if you’d like to listen

Podcast · GoLoud · Hosted by Carla Fitzgerald (Half of Carla) ‘The Imperfectionist’ is all about overcoming negative self-talk and embracing personal growth. In the process of losing over half her body weight, Carla realised the most important transformation wasn’t physical—it was learning...

13/01/2025

The Imperfectionist!

I am so excited (and nervous) to share with you my podcast “The Imperfectionist” with This has been over a year in the making and I’m so proud of the final result. It’s surreal to finally share something with you that’s been such a huge part of my life.

The 1st episode drops tomorrow 14th January on the Go Loud App or wherever you get your podcasts.

I’ll be sharing more about it tomorrow but in the mean time if you comment “podcast” below, I’ll send you the link to subscribe and hear the trailer.

I really hope you’ll enjoy listening

x

02/01/2025

20 Looks for 2024

This was an interesting year fashion wise for me. I felt sometimes like I got stuck in a rut, just wearing the same things on repeat without much effort because it was easy. And then on the other hand I had moments where I really pushed it for myself. Where I went outside my comfort zone and stopped worrying if I was overdone or “too much”.

One thing I will say is, your girl loves a good waist belt 😂

Which look is your favourite?
Alternative fashion, alternative style, all black outfits, rocker style, outfit of the day, outfit of the night, going out outfit inspo

31/12/2024

How I Make a Vision Board.

There’s so many different ways you can do this, but this is the one I’ve used for the last little while that’s worked really well for me.

Personally I prefer to do a digital vision board because I can put it on my phone or my home screen and it keeps me focused during the year.

Do you make vision boards?

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas everyone, from my family to yours ###x

20/12/2024

Growth happens outside your comfort zone.

A year of actively saying yes to things that scared me, which funnily enough, no longer scare me.

How have you stepped outside your comfort zone this year?

19/12/2024

38 trips around the sun 🖤

I asked himself if I looked as tired as I feel and he said doubtful 😂 it’s been a week but I’ve had a lovely day with himself

18/12/2024

Weight Loss During Christmas…

Here are a few tips I put together to navigate the holidays while losing weight or even in maintenance. The most important thing is to remember that a few days will not ruin weeks, months or years of progress.

Take some time to enjoy your favourite foods over the holidays and hopefully these tips will help to reduce your anxiety.

Trust yourself. You got this!

09/12/2024

1 Week of reframing my thinking - what I’ve learned.

You know, this really works.

What a shift in my mental outlook! As with everything new, we need to create a practice. My therapist explained that many of us are naturally negative as a biological need to protect us from danger. So to counteract, we need to take actionable steps.

Listing 3 things I’m looking forward to throughout the day has been a fantastic first step. It gives me the opportunity to take a moment and look at the day not only as a “to-do” list but a “what I get to do list”.

Without knowing that I was doing anything like this, Vincent actually pointed out that I seem much more calm over the last week, which is fantastic. I’ve been able to compartmentalise easier and be more present, not missing out on some lovely moments.

If you’d like to join the little group, the link is in my bio.

Xx

09/12/2024

It's going to be an emotional one 🖤🖤🖤

04/12/2024

Don’t Panic!

As comes to a close today, I know there can be so much panic around what to do next. Here’s a few suggestions whether you’re at your Dare2Dream goal weight, heading into maintenance for a break or just continuing on.

If you’ve any questions, pop them in the comments and I’ll get back to you xx

But most importantly, don’t panic!

( I’m a brand ambassador but was not asked to create this content)

03/12/2024

Choosing Positivity

Honestly guys, I’m a naturally negative person. My immediate got to is to see the bad in a situation and focus on it, paying little attention to the positives or even the neutrals.

It took me a long time to reframe my personal negative self talk but there’s no reason I can’t do it for my negative thinking.

These two weeks are the most busy I think I’ve ever been. In the lead up I was panicked about not feeling well, having a sick child, not having any “time” (anyone else constantly feel like this?). BUT everything that’s happening is incredibly positive. I’ve been presented and worked hard for the most incredible opportunities, but due to my tendency to focus on the negatives, I was going to miss out on the positives.

So, in an attempt to reduce my cortisol levels and prevent frown lines, I’m challenging myself to reframe my thinking and focus on the positives in the lead up to the holidays.

I know this is a stressful time for many of us, so I’m inviting you to join me on my broadcast channel (link in my bio) where I’ll be sharing a little daily diary of how it’s going.

I want to be really clear, this isn’t about toxic positivity. Reframing our thinking isn’t about denying our feelings, it’s more about not automatically going to the negative.

Would you like to join me?

01/12/2024

November Round Up

✨I’m not ok that she’s 21!
✨Moments with my favourite
✨Uncle Terry’s helper
✨Getting dressed in a car park like a classy bird
✨Glinda & Elphaba
✨Seeing your best friend kill it!
✨Uncle B**g B**g’s Apprentice
✨We beat the Cube
✨A moment for the belt
✨Car cuddles
✨Your Briannas
✨A festive ham
✨My 1st class back in nearly 3 months

26/11/2024

What I’ve Had Done?

*Disclaimer - I am in no way saying that anyone needs to have any “work” done, this was my own decision. This is a personal choice for each individual. I’m sharing for transparency and to let people know that if they want/have the means, there are things that you can do.

People often underestimate the impact weight loss has on your face. I went from quite the baby face, to looking older and gaunt. I had always wanted to lose weight, but at 34, I didn’t expect to look older than my years.

I trust Dr Sana Askery implicitly. The first time I met her, I trusted her because she told me no! She told me what I couldn’t do and why. There was nothing for the “sake” of it.

Over the last 2.5 years, I’ve been so happy with the work I’ve had done and it has really helped to improve my confidence.

I’m happy to answer any questions in the comments if you have them.