Who Are We?

We are Nicola McIlhagger and Angela Hunter, the co-founders of the Cinch FAST 30 – Intermittent Fasting program – to help you lose weight and improve your health. 

We create 30-day programs to help people live happier, healthier lives. 

We understand the importance of education in helping people make informed choices about their wellbeing and that being part of a community can make all the difference to you achieving your goals. We hold 30-day challenges, events, we actively encourage meet-ups, regular Zoom meetings for motivation and participation in the online support groups.

We are not health professionals or nutritionalists (nor do we claim to be!) our mantra is simple – change the timing of your meals and count the goodness in food, not the calories! 

Since we launched our first programme Cinch Fast 30 on the 1st May 2021, we have helped support over 1,500 people to lose weight.

More recently, we have launched a Soberish Challenge to help people improve their relationship with alcohol!

Will you take the challenge?

Take Control of YOUR Wellness

At Cinch, we’re here to empower YOU. Life is about choices, and we provide the tools and support you need to make the best ones.

With the Cinch Fast 30 Intermittent Fasting Challenge, you choose a daily eating window that fits your lifestyle. No strict fasting – most people eat within an 8-10 hour window. We give you:

– Information on intermittent fasting
– Recipe ideas for healthier food choices
– Group support and encouragement

Enjoy your favorite foods like pasta dishes and burgers with our healthy recipes, without counting calories. Plus, we share tips to get active in ways that suit you.

Our Soberish Challenge is designed to help you reassess your relationship with alcohol. Reduce your intake, abstain for 30 days, or simply learn more about an alcohol-free life. The choice is yours. We provide:

– Insights from our own experiences with alcohol
– Guidance to help you develop a healthier relationship with drinking

Both programs offer the potential for transformative results. Join us and change your relationship with food and alcohol for a happier, healthier life.

Hello! I’m Angela Hunter, a mum of two who hit the big 4-0 in the crazy year of 2020 – you know, the year of lockdowns and unexpected challenges!

As if that wasn’t enough, I found myself carrying an extra stone of weight, adding to the decade-long struggle I’d been facing. It was a wake-up call – a now-or-never moment to reclaim my health. That’s when I stumbled upon Intermittent Fasting, inspired by a friend who shed an impressive 2 stone 10 pounds while still indulging in her favourite foods.

Intrigued by the possibilities, I delved deeper, and within three years, I’ve shed 26 pounds and feel like a whole new person.

Now, we are bringing our knowledge and experience on a new journey, a 30 Day Alcohol Free challenge. This is for anyone who wants to improve their relationship with alcohol, is sober curios and wants to take a break. 

It is my mission, alongside my partner in crime, Nicola, is to share our journey with you and help you embark on your own transformational path.

Welcome to Cinch where we’re all about living happier, healthier lives from the inside out.

Let’s do this together! 

I am Nicola McIlhagger, 48, and mum to Nina.

Eating well has always been very important to me.

I have endometriosis and an under-active thyroid and am heading down the slippery path towards menopause.

I feel the best way for me to help take control of my health is by keeping my body fit and functioning to the best of my ability.

Intermittent Fasting has allowed me to shed the excess weight and most importantly  feel that I have less pain, more energy and am sleeping better.

I am excited to bring our new Alcohol Free course to fruition. This has been a 3-year labour of love and we truly believe has the power to transform lives. 

I look forward to supporting you on our journey to happier, healthier life!