‘Quick fixes don’t last. They never have. They weren’t designed for the true messiness of real life’ If you want to know why choosing habits over hype is the key to improving your health and fitness have a read of my article in this months edition of The Hull Story Publication by clicking HERE. Tristan […]
Choose habits over hype: We live in a world obsessed with shortcuts, quick fixes, miracles and ‘one-size-fits-all’ solutions. We are living in the Amazon Prime era, we don’t want to wait for anything, we want it all and we want it now. This is especially true when it comes to health, fitness and diet. We […]
New Year’s Resolutions: A Simple Guide to Doing It Right Around this time of year, many people start thinking about New Year’s resolutions, especially when it comes to fitness, weight loss, or getting healthier. If that’s you, this guide is here to help. Below are 15 simple, practical tips to help you start the year in a […]
Calorie Deficit – this is what matters for weight loss, NOT the diet you choose. Every week there’s a new “best” diet — keto, intermittent fasting, paleo, plant-based, low-carb, high-protein… the list never ends. However the fact is that if you’re not in a calorie deficit, you won’t lose weight. That means you must consistently […]
I had a message earlier today asking whether black rice is better than white rice for weight loss — so I thought I’d clear this up. Here’s the quick breakdown (per 100 g uncooked): 🍚 White rice: ~365 calories 🌾 Black rice: ~356 calories Yep, not a huge difference! Black rice has a bit more protein and fibre, plus some extra antioxidants (hence the […]
Gut Health: it’s much more than just what you eat! Your gut is home to trillions of microbes, and they’re impacted by so much more than just your daily/weekly meals. Here are 7 surprising factors that shape your gut health: Birth Method: Vaginal births expose babies to beneficial bacteria from mom—C-sections can lead to different […]
Everyone seems to be talking about gut health recently, but this isn’t a fad/trend, and for once there is good reason to consider your own gut health! From skin issues and bloating to mood swings and low energy, your gut may have the answers. Inside your digestive system lives a vast community of microbes — […]
10 Fitness myths that need to stop: 1)High reps are for ‘toning’ and low reps are for building muscle. 2)Ab exercises get you a 6 pack. 3)You need to ‘shock’ the body to build muscle. 4)Eating past 7pm makes you fat. 5)You have to eat breakfast as it ‘kickstarts your metabolism’. 6)Carbs make you fat. […]
Whenever we talk about food, hunger, and/or nourishing the body it’s also important to remember that we all often eat for various reasons that extend way beyond hunger. We can be driven/influenced by a wide range of psychological, social, and environmental factors… 1. Emotional Eating: Eating in response to emotions such as stress, boredom, sadness, […]
Are you stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Do you want to help a loved one kickstart their New Years resolutions? This is the ideal gift for anyone who is new to the world of health & fitness… Or perhaps you know someone who is already a keen gym goer, but could do with some extra […]