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 […]
This is Dave & he is 69 years young. When it comes to achieving your health & fitness, age is obviously a factor and it can play a role in your training set up. For example, we pay close attention to the loading of Dave’s joints, & we include a lot exercises that are based […]
Fat loss is achieved by managing your energy balance & creating a realistic/sustainable calorie deficit. The reality is that you can train as hard as you want, as often as you want, but if you are consuming too many calories, you will NOT lose weight. Put simply, you need to be burning more calories than you are […]
Chances are, if you are reading this, you are not a bodybuilder? So why are you trying to train & eat like one? Why try to copy a routine from a pro level bodybuilder when all you want to do is feel better, lose some fat and perhaps build a bit of muscle? Bodybuilders are […]