Category: Nutrition

carbs

Are you confused about carbs?

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 […]

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greek yoghurt

Greek Yoghurt: whats the best option?

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, […]

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Birthday cake

Is Birthday Cake ‘bad’ for you?

Is Birthday Cake ‘bad’?  Consider this: would anyone judge you for having cake on your birthday?     🎂It’s a given isn’t it? Birthday & cake, hand in hand, totally normal. ❌It’s not deemed a ‘bad’ thing. It’s also totally normal to join in & eat cake when you are celebrating a friend/loved ones bday. […]

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bbq

BBQ Season – 8 quick tips to help you with fat loss.

    BBQ season is almost here, so have a quick read of these 8 simple tips to keep you on your path to fatloss whilst still enjoying yourself this summer! 1)🍔 Venison/kangaroo burgers are less calorific than your average supermarket burger.Sainsbury’s also do a great ‘lean burger’ option.   2)🍗Chicken breasts are less caloric […]

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Food

Food: what does it mean to YOU?

Food Glorious Food…That is todays quick topic… Today I’d like to know about your current relationship with food & what food actually means to YOU? I’d like to ask you some simple questions to get you thinking about what food TRULY means to YOU..   Do you know what protein, fats & carbohydrates are? Do […]

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scales

Are the scales making you miserable?

  Are the scales making you miserable? My goal is currently fatloss, & I have been weighing myself fortnightly: Sunday morning, no food, no clothes & after having a pee.. This gives me control over the variables… Or so I thought… This morning I weighed in at 104kg( this is up from 2 weeks ago, […]

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fat loss 2018

Do you want to TRULY lose fat in 2018?

Have you set yourself a goal for 2018? Is this your year? Knowing what to do is often equally as important as knowing what NOT to do… I’ve worked in the fitness industry a long time, I’ve clocked in over 18 years experience & over the last few years I’ve seen a HUGE shift in […]

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New Years resolutions

New Years resolutions: a quick guide to doing it right….

  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…. […]

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Diet starts tomorrow

Diet starts tomorrow…

  ‘Diet starts tomorrow’… Have you told yourself this at some point this weekend? Have you promised yourself? Have you told yourself that this week (starting tomorrow, because you can’t start on a Sunday can you -madness) you WILL make a change….. You WILL make a difference…… You WILL change your eating habits, you WILL […]

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Im a celebrity get me out of here!

I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!

  I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! Do you watch it? It’s not for me….. I admit I’ve been guilty of the occasional X factor viewing now & again, but I draw the line at I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!…. However I’m aware of, as I’m sure you are, the […]

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