Category: Nutrition

Is your Sunday dinner really the problem?

Is your Sunday dinner really the problem? How much time do you spend worrying about individual meals, when your health is shaped by the things you repeatedly do over time? One Sunday dinner, roasties, Yorkshire pudding, and a pudding afterwards will not automatically undo weeks of good habits. So why do we give one meal […]

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diet starts monday

‘Diet starts Monday’

‘Diet starts Monday’ … How many times have you said this? Perhaps you’ve enjoyed your weekend, eaten a little more than usual, and decided that Monday is the day EVERYTHING must change?! New diet. More exercise. No more carbs. This time, you’re going to get it right. Here’s what actually happens. Monday starts well. You’re […]

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Ignore the noise

Ignore the noise…

The fitness industry can be a VERY noisy place. Every week there’s a new trend. 
A new ‘hack’. 
A new ‘expert’. 
ANOTHER new thing you’re apparently supposed to be doing. The reality is that most people don’t need more information, they need less confusion. You don’t have to fast. You don’t have to do HYROX. […]

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Quick fixes don’t last…

‘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 […]

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Choose habits over hype

Choose habits over hype.

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 […]

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New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions: Read this first.

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 […]

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Calorie Deficit

Are You Still Searching For The Best Diet?

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 […]

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White Rice vs Black Rice

White Rice vs Black Rice…

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 […]

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Gut health factors

Gut Health Factors: it’s much more than just what you eat!

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 […]

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gut health

Gut Health: balance your bugs, boost your health.

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 — […]

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