Ally Head
Ally Head is Marie Claire UK's Senior Health, Sustainability, and Relationships Editor, eight-time marathoner, and Boston Qualifying runner. Day-to-day, she works across site strategy, features, and e-commerce, reporting on the latest health updates, writing the must-read health and wellness content, and rounding up the genuinely sustainable and squat-proof gym leggings worth *adding to basket*. She regularly hosts panels and presents for things like the MC Sustainability Awards, has an Optimum Nutrition qualification, and saw nine million total impressions on the January 2023 Wellness Issue she oversaw, with health page views up 98% year on year, too. Two of her pillars - Relationships and Health - are consistently top performers for MC UK month on month. She has two regular MC franchises. Tried and Tested sees her test and report on the latest health and wellness trends, and Decoded is an Instagram franchise where she interviews fitness royalty including the likes of Kayla Itsines, Jillian Michaels, and Doctor Julie Smith in front of millions of followers. Before joining MC, she freelanced for the likes of Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Grazia, The Telegraph, Refinery29, Stylist, Good Housekeeping, and more. Prior to that, she was headhunted to lead digital strategy at Foodism. Her first ever journalism job was at Women's Health, where she worked for three years and headed up their nutrition content, cutting through the clean eating noise and enlisting qualified dieticians and nutritionists to give their take on everything from protein shakes, to probiotic gut health supplements. She's won a BSME award for her work on Sustainability and scooped a Spirit of Hearst award in 2018, too. She has an MA in Magazine Journalism from City University and a BA in English Language from the University of Birmingham. While at Birmingham, she was Head of Marketing for student radio station Burn FM and Travel Editor at the student newspaper, Redbrick, winning Article of the Year for a long read about living in New York in 2015. When she's not writing, she's training for her next race or hunting down a good pastry. Follow Ally on Instagram for more or get in touch.
Latest articles by Ally Head
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As a Health Editor, this simple protein hack has changed the game for me - now, I hit my daily target with ease
Give this one a go.
By Ally Head
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On the hunt for a Joe Wicks workout? 30 simple sessions that promise to boost your fitness from home
Quick, effective and free sweat sessions.
By Ally Head
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These are the only 5 pairs of hiking boots worth your money, according to a Health Editor
Hot girl walks, here you come.
By Ally Head
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As rumours about Jonah Hill and ex-Sarah Brady circulate - 5 ways to spot if you're in a toxic relationship
Relationship expert Elaine Parker explains how to get the support you need.
By Ally Head
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Considering trying the 4:3 diet? You'll want to read two nutritionist's opinions on the weight loss plan ASAP
So, does the diet actually work for healthy, sustainable fat loss?
By Ally Head
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The thought of exercise used to fill me with dread - now, I’m an 8x marathoner who finds joy through movement
So why don't we encourage young girls to have a passion for sport the way we do with boys?
By Ally Head
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Women in Sport: Millie Bright and Mary Earps
By Ally Head
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I didn't buy anything new for Glastonbury - here's why I don't think you need to for your summer festivals, either
By Ally Head
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Googling, "head hurts when lying down"? A doctor shares 3 sleep positions that could be to blame
More "ouch" than "Zzz..."
By Ally Head
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This is the best HIIT workout you can do, according to world-renowned trainer Kayla Itsines
Yep, you can do it from home.
By Ally Head
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I stopped taking hormonal contraception six months ago - and I've been shocked by how much better I feel
As Davina McCall's new show Pill Revolution airs, Health Editor Ally Head takes a stark look at how the pill affected her mental wellbeing.
By Ally Head
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Considering running in the heat? Your need-to-knows, plus how to gauge when it's not safe
Should you lace up? Shouldn't you?
By Ally Head
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A nutritionist shares her verdict on the controversial Cambridge Diet plan
It claims to help you lose weight, fast - but is it healthy or sustainable?
By Ally Head
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A diabetes drug is going viral for its supposed weight loss benefits—but there’s a seriously dark problem here
Searches for weight loss injections have soared by 134%.
By Ally Head
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Davina McCall is "really, really angry" - so much so, she's calling for a contraception revolution
"As young women, we're chucked on the pill and expected to get on with it."
By Ally Head
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Best cycling shorts: Fitness writers share the only 9 pairs worth your ££
Tried and tested.
By Ally Head
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Cold water therapy is loved by Lizzo and Harry Styles - here's how it could boost your energy, fitness and more
Learn all about why the Wim Hof method could be worth introducing into your day-to-day.
By Ally Head
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Oversized gym t-shirts: 10 to throw over your fit kit to make any ensemble look cool
Tried and tested.
By Ally Head
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Here's what we thought of The Lakes by Yoo—the chic lakeside cabins
Head for relaxing, soul-boosting activities and elevated interior design.
By Ally Head
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I was one of the first in the world to try the new lululemon Blissfeel Trail shoe - and it might be the brand's best trainer yet
Trail running is having its moment.
By Ally Head
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"After a month of trying Reformer Pilates, I was *very* surprised at how much my body changed"
If it's good enough for Harry Styles…
By Ally Head
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Your need-to-knows about coming off the pill, including common side effects, acne flare-ups, and more
Will you get acne? Will your periods be irregular? All of your burning qs, answered.
By Ally Head