When it comes to fat loss, the most straightforward and effective strategy is one you’ve probably heard a hundred times—calorie deficit. But what does that really mean, and why does it work so well for shedding unwanted fat? Let’s dive in.
The benefits and considerations of 36-hour fasts
In recent years, fasting has surged in popularity as a health and weight management strategy, with various protocols offering promising benefits for mental clarity, weight loss, and overall health improvement. Among these, the 36-hour fast stands out as a...
Mindful eating: Your secret weapon for weight loss
Lots of the summer felt a little autumnal, but the arrival of the darker mornings and evenings have now confirmed its official arrival. And with that, we know that motivation to exercise and to eat correctly can be a little more challenging. So, this...
Calorie burn – the marginal gains
In this blog we delve into ways that we burn calories and some potential changes which can help us to turn the ‘calories in versus calories out’ equation in our favour. In the sports setting, the term ‘marginal gains’ is very prominent, looking at small...
‘Tis the season to eat seasonally
Given the majority of the newsletter subscribers would be described in Westminster as ‘north Londoners’ with the popularly implied notion that we must then all be lefty, woke, do-gooders who have those amazing things called ‘values’ – nothing should nail this...
Intermittent fasting
There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to intermittent fasting. It essentially means a period where you can eat followed by a period where you don’t across a day. When people say they are using an intermittent fasting protocol, they are invariably...
Are you eating your greens?
The message regarding healthy eating has very often been impacted by the powers of marketing and money. Companies can sell you their sexy new ‘health solution’ with over-the-top advertising and promises that this one drink will undoubtedly ‘change your...
Calories: quality vs quantity
Analysing a client’s recent food diary, I was faced with excellent adherence to the specified calorie goal. The quality of the calories consumed left work to be done. But we’re fed with the fact that: calories in vs calories out will dictate whether you...
Refining your dining
Top tips to ensure eating out does not ruin your waistline.
Top tips for tidying up your nutrition
Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean giving up all of your favourite foods. Small, simple, sustainable changes are possible. Read these top tips for tidying up your nutrition.
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The power of a calorie deficit: Unlocking fat loss
When it comes to fat loss, the most straightforward and effective strategy is one you’ve probably heard a hundred times—calorie deficit. But what does that really mean, and why does it work so well for shedding unwanted fat? Let’s dive in.
The benefits and considerations of 36-hour fasts
In recent years, fasting has surged in popularity as a health and weight management strategy, with various protocols offering promising...
Mindful eating: Your secret weapon for weight loss
Lots of the summer felt a little autumnal, but the arrival of the darker mornings and evenings have now confirmed its official...