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Ever wondered whether there is a magical split for carbs, fats and carbs? There isn't one.   Protein is the only one you need to be concerned with, and for simplicity sake, whatever your bodyweight is in pounds, thats roughly how much protein you need. The rest of the...

Still convinced that sugar causes fat gain? . Sugar is not making you gain weight… CALORIES ARE!! . Sugars and carbs are not bad and are not to blame for weight gain...over eating is to blame. Sugar intake has dropped over recent years, while obesity is on the rise....

The majority of us have been guilty at some point of over eating. feeling guilty and beating ourselves up about it.  Th important thing is that one day of over eating won’t determine your weight loss, instead your weekly calorie intake will.  Important to grasp this...

Most people have experienced the cycle of weight loss and weight gain. The hardest part can be maintaining long term weight loss. Long-term weight loss maintenance studies do not always make for positive reading. Approximately 10-20% of subjects are able to maintain a...

I get asked this question all of the time ‘how do I burn stubborn body fat’ I wish there was a quick fix, but sadly there is not. You simply need to stay in a calorie deficit for longer and move more. Non exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) has a tendency to...

It gaining muscle was as easy as lifting a tonne of weight and eating a bucket load of protein. Unfortunately putting muscle is hard work, much harder than losing weight. It takes years of dedication, hard work and consistency to add muscle. Sometimes it’s not always...

Weekend of alcohol ahead? Can you drink alcohol and still lose weight? You can still have a drink, socialise and enjoy yourself and still lose weight. As long as you remain in a calorie deficit you will still lose weight. Is it it optimal for health, muscle gain or...

What is your metabolism? Only 2 of you voted on my poll on Monday about 'Do you know what metabolism is' so i assumed the rest of you wasn't sure, so thought i would go into detail to give you a better understanding The majority think metabolism is just your resting...

Being hungry on a diet is in inevitable, but its how you cope with it that will determine whether you lose weight to not. Below are 5 strategies to implement to help manage your appetite. . Small spoon Small plate - perceive larger portions🥄 . Dieting requires you to...

How often do you perform an exercise and not feel the intended muscle working? Get the most out each exercise by changing your mindset ❌Stop lifting with ego  ❌Stop thinking about progressive overload And start thinking about ✅Full range of motion under tension ✅Being...