Have you ever found yourself laid awake at night with worry & anxiety? You can’t sleep, your mind is racing & you get more annoyed at every hour that passes??? As it’s another hour awake when you know you should be asleep…. You are literally on count down….. Awful isn’t it? I’ve been there…..I […]
Tristan Buttle Personal Trainer
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Are you guilty of self sabotage? Have you ever dropped your phone and cracked or damaged the screen? You know those moments when it seems to happen in slow motion, your phone lands face down and you are almost scared to turn it over to see the damage? Let’s say the screen was cracked, would […]
Today I want to talk to you about Micronutrients…. Chances are if you’ve read any of my work, you will know by now, that I talk a LOT about the importance of calorie intake & macronutrients (aka macros, i.e. protein, fat & carbs)……and you probably know by now that to achieve fat loss you HAVE […]
Comparison is the thief of joy….Don’t compare yourself to the ‘greatest hits‘ or the ‘highlight reel‘ that others let you see on social media….. Everybody has their own issues, their own insecurities, and their own stories. All too often, constantly comparing yourself to others will lead to nothing but misery. Someone will always be richer […]
New Years resolutions: a quick guide to doing it right…. It’s that time of year when you begin to think more & more about your resolutions.. Christmas has been & gone and many of you will be starting 2018 by hitting the gym to beat that festive bloat & to kickstart the new you…. I […]
What do you think of Joe Wicks ? That was the question I was asked earlier today…… Joe Wicks’ book ‘Lean in 15’ in one of THE fastest selling ‘diet’ books ever, clocking in over 77,097 copies sold in its first week. Joe Wicks is hot right now…. His approach to nutrition seems to a […]
There are 2 wolves, & they are always fighting. One wolf represents evil, darkness, despair, ego, anger, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, doubt, self pity, & resentment. The other wolf represents light, joy, peace, hope, kindness, compassion, truth & faith. …………………………………….. Question: Which wolf wins the fight? The one you feed. That’s all for today…….. Tristan […]
‘I don’t eat much, I don’t know why I’m not losing weight’…… (in the case of this article it could be the carrot cake). I hear the about statement quite often.. I always start by stating that calories DO count. Whilst you may not be eating a large quantity or volume of food, perhaps the […]
Right, lets get straight to some basics on fat………. In terms of calorie content per gram, macronutrients provide the following: Protein: 4kcal per gram…. Carbohydrate: 4kcal per gram. Fat: 9kcal per gram. Looking at the numbers above, it’s clear to see how following a ‘low fat’ diet would result in potential weight loss, simply due […]
It’s typical and normal that I get asked about various diets & systems that are all promoting weight loss & quick results, especially this time of year. I’m citing the 5:2 diet as lots people have asked me about this particular approach recently. The 5:2 diet simply has you consuming 500-600 kcal for 2 days out […]