Sugar: is it your enemy? Every now and again, certain foods get demonised, and sugar has certainly had its fair share of hate over the years… Is sugar ‘bad’ for you?! Is it as addictive as crack?! Is sugar the responsible for our great nations obesity stats?! Ok, here we go, where to start…? Well, firstly, […]
When it comes to making long term, sustainable lifestyle changes, introducing small tweaks that you CAN stick to is key…. 🍅For example, If you like a splodge of the red stuff, this is a really good swap for standard ketchup. 🍅There’s little difference in terms of flavour with the 50% reduced sugar version for a […]
Have you started your new year resolutions? Have you been hitting the gym, looking to lose body fat? Great start, however…. ⚠️Have you actually made realistic changes to your diet & taken control of what you eat? ⚠️You can train your arse off in the gym, but your efforts are wasted without modifying your eating […]
Why do you eat what you eat? To help understand your relationship with food, try the following exercise: Before you are about to eat your food of choice, simply ask yourself why? Did you just grab the nearest thing out of pure hunger? Did you eat for comfort due to a bad day? Did […]
Just HOW important is nutrition when it comes to achieving fat loss? I’ll start by answering that question with a question ( well, actually 2 questions…I know, I know, I’m awkward…..) 1)Do you know anyone who has lost body fat/changed their bodyshape by changing their diet & lifestyle WITHOUT going to the gym? Your answer […]
Forget about mythical ‘fat burning foods’ here’s what You DO need to lose fat: ✅ To ensure you are in realistic caloric deficit. ✅ A nutritional approach that you CAN stick to, that suits YOU as an individual. ✅ A progressive & structured gym routine that focuses on strength/resistance training. ✅ A consistent level of NEAT (non exercise activity thermogenesis), track your steps! […]
Happy New Year! Christmas has been & gone no doubt many of you will be starting 2019 by hitting the gym to beat that festive bloat & to kickstart your New Years Resolutions?! I have no issue with new years resolutions & even the most advanced or experienced trainer was once a beginner, however I’ve […]
I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! Im a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! Do you watch it? Whether you or don’t, chances are you are aware of the ‘bush tucker trials’… These trials see the Im a celebrity contestants having to eat various rather exotic & often pretty grim food choices… […]
Confused about carbs? Carbs often get a LOT of bad press when it comes to fat loss. You’ll no doubt know people who have cut carbs, and as a result have lost weight? You’ve maybe even done this yourself? Cut out bread and lost weight? Then reintroduced it and gained weight again? Every now and […]
I’m a huge fan of Greek yoghurt as a versatile protein source, Amy & I tend to have it as our last meal of the day, whilst watching Love Island 😂. (to read more about my feelings on Love Island click here). I like to add half a scoop of vanilla protein powder & some berries, […]