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?

Testimonial by Margaret McMahon

“Cinch Fast 30 has truly changed my life. I’ve lost 6.5 stone and feel healthier and happier than ever. The support and guidance provided made it easy to stick to my goals and transform my lifestyle. I can’t recommend this program enough!”

– Margaret McMahon

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.

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THIS IS IMPORTANT….

Whilst Intermittent Fasting is regarded widely as one of the most effective ways for boosting your health and managing weight – we recognise that it is NOT for everyone, and you must seek medical advice if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

Similarly, if you have any previous history of an eating disorder of any kind, this is NOT suitable for you. Intermittent Fasting is also NOT suitable for anyone under the age of 18, or if you are trying to conceive, pregnant or, breast feeding.

If you have ANY concerns whether this program is right for you, you should in the first instance consult your medical professional. 

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! 

Choose Your Cinch FAST 30 Challenge Today

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Education into IF

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I
remember, involve me and I learn.”
Benjamin Franklin.
This programme will involve you at
the very core, granting you access to
a whole new world into how the
body stores and burns fat, and how
you can tap into this process in a
healthy, sustainable way. You will
also learn why consuming a whole
food diet can benefit every other
area of your life.

Day-By-Day System

Our bespoke approach to weight-
loss will walk you through your journey one day at a time. You will
take a gradual approach, lead by
you, listening to your body which
will take a daily step towards your
goal. You will enter a new lifestyle
which you will love and will allow
you to live a happy, healthy IF life
free of excess weight and a whole
new world of health.
 
 

Accountability & Support

Coming from our own first-hand
experience into weight loss using IF,
we will be your accountability
partner with access to a group of
people who have and are still
undergoing the process and living a
happy IF lifestyle. We will help you
break old habits and form new
healthy ones. We will also help you
understand how your body breaks
down fat and how to maximise this
process.
 

Margaret Patterson McMahon 

I have lost 6 stone, and counting! This program is the most fantastic and welcoming group I have ever been involved with in my life. It has changed my life and I cannot believe the weight I have lost, I feel like a new person and highly recommend this to anyone who wants to lose weight and change their health for the better. 

Esther Small

I cannot believe my results. Not only have i lost weight but I feel so much better. I am sleeping better. It has really worked for me. I will continue this to maintain my weight. The program is amazing. They give you this amazing tool kit of resources and you become a part of a support network which is invaluable. 

Kelly 

The Cinch Fast 30 is totally amazing and has worked so well for me. For the first time since I had children, I feel confident about myself again. I lost 9lbs in the first 30 days and I have kept it off for almost 12 months. This is a game-changer. 

Lynn Whan

I have lost a total of 48lbs and have completely broken my sugar addiction. I am now so much more active. I no longer stand at the sidelines while my family has fun, I am now in the thick of it. I am back playing hockey after 30 years and have taken up running in my 48th year! 

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