Can I Drink Alcohol and Still Lose Weight?
When trying to lose some weight, many of us wonder if we can still enjoy a tipple without sabotaging our goals. The short answer is …
Weight Loss
The Power of 15: How 15 Minutes For Yourself Can Boost Weight Loss
When busy or under pressure, trying for weight loss often feels like another full-time job, leaving many of us feeling overwhelmed. But what if I …
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Not The Enemy: Fats
In the world of nutrition, fats have long been villainised, blamed for weight gain and heart disease. However, this view is outdated and oversimplified. Fats …
Not The Enemy: Carbohydrates (Carbs)
Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation in the world of nutrition, but they are not the enemy. In fact, carbs are a crucial part of …
The Myth of Juice Detoxes and Detox Diets: Understanding How Your Body Detoxifies
Detoxes like juice cleanses have become increasingly popular. They often promise rapid weight loss, improved energy, and a full-body detox, but the truth behind these …
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Ghrelin, Leptin, and the Perils of Crash Dieting
In body weight regulation, two hormones take centre stage: ghrelin and leptin. Together, they play a pivotal role in our hunger signals, energy regulation, and …
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Where Does Fat Go When You Lose Weight?
Losing weight can sometimes feel like a mystery, especially when it comes to understanding where the fat actually goes. Many of us put in hours …
Strategies to Help Stop a Binge Eating Episode
I don’t generally like using the word “binge” as this can relate to medical disorders such as Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder and so …
Can You Lose Weight and Gain Muscle at the Same Time?
I am often asked by clients if it is possible to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time. For most of my clients …
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Why We’re Mad for Munchies and Sweet Treats (and How to Nip the cravings in the Bud)
Oh, the call of a crunchy packet of crisps or the lure of a shimmering bag of Haribo. Sweet, sweet, Haribo (sorry I seem to …
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How the Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Scale Weight and The Gym
Blogging about this topic does fill me with some fear that I will come across like a Mansplaining idiot! If I am honest, it has …
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ADHD and Hunger: More Than Just a Matter of Willpower
Managing hunger and eating habits can be more challenging for some people with ADHD due to factors like being impulsive, forgetfulness, dopamine chasing and sense …
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Fibre’s Role in Weight Loss and Health
Fibre is a key nutrient in any healthy diet and in weight management. It has a role in digestive health, regulating blood sugar levels, and …
Metabolism. What is it and can it be fast or slow?
Metabolism is a term that refers to all the chemical reactions in your body that keep your body alive and functioning. However, when most people …
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Why Is It Harder to Lose Weight with PCOS?
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) tend to have a slower metabolism – making it harder to maintain or lose weight – due to several …
Why Some People Argue Exercise Doesn’t Help You Lose Weight: Understanding the Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
For weight loss, exercise is often touted as a crucial component. Yet, a significant number of people maintain that exercise does not help you lose …
Unravelling Starvation Mode: Myths and Realities
In the world of weight loss and dieting, “starvation mode” and “adaptive thermogenesis” are terms that often surface, surrounded by a mix of concern, confusion, …
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What Are The Pillars of Good Habit or Nutrition Coaching?
In the context of habit or nutrition coaching, focusing on some foundational pillars can significantly increase the effectiveness and sustainability of client’s lifestyle changes. These …
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Does Calories Counting Work?
Calorie counting does work, no matter what some so called experts have been saying on podcasts recently! It is not for everyone though and there …
Set Point Theory and Weight Loss: Myth or Reality?
The world of dieting is full of theories, myths, and debates. One such topic is the ‘Set Point Theory’. What is the Set Point Theory? …
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The Silent Partner in Weight Loss: The Power of Sleep
The connection between diet, exercise, and weight loss has been deeply entrenched in our collective psyche. But there’s a pivotal component often overlooked in the …
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Why Am I Not Losing Weight? Potential Reasons Why
If you are not losing weight, the simple answer to why is that you are still – on average – eating too much. However, a …
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Cortisol, Stress, and Its Connection to Weight Gain
We’ve all been there – feeling the weight of stress bearing down on us. Whether it’s work-related, due to personal issues, or simply from the …
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Starting a Diet? Swap and Add, Don’t Deny!
Embarking on a weight loss journey often brings to mind rigorous exercise regimes and strict dieting. However, two simple strategies can set you on the …
Why Do I Feel Hungry All the Time? Understanding and Managing Constant Hunger
It’s a familiar story for many: you’ve just finished a meal, but not long after, your stomach starts grumbling again. When I was overweight, this …
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Reasons Why You Don’t Need to Do A Detox Diet
After the inevitable Christmas indulgence, people often look for a quick fix to drop that Christmas weight. One of these supposedly quick fixes are detox …
Navigating the Festive Feasts: Stay Svelte without Skimping on the Mince Pies!
I always say to my clients that what you do 47ish weeks of the year determines how you look and feel, not your holidays (as …
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Ozempic For Weight Loss – It Is Not a Weight Loss Pill!
This article is not intended to provide medical advice. You should always seek the advice of a medical doctor. Ozempic (Semaglutide), primarily prescribed for managing …
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Raising a Glass without Tipping the Scales: The Festive Guide
Hark the herald angels sing, is there a way to have our gin and keep our waistlines trim? The festive season rolls around, and suddenly, …
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Top 5 Weight Loss Myths Debunked
Weight loss is a topic that garners widespread interest, and with this interest comes countless myths and misconceptions. Some of my clients find it really …
Why You Might Be Thirsty When You Think You’re Hungry – Plus Free Hydration Guide Download
No email address required for the guide. Instant download. Something I try with a number of my clients – especially those who are like me …
Protein: Your Secret Weapon for Weight Loss
With all of my weight loss clients, we look very closely at protein intake to help with keeping (or growing) muscle and to also help …
Realistic Rates of Fat Loss: What to Expect Weekly
I want my clients to have fun and feel like they are winning during their weight loss journey. Part of this means setting realistic weekly …
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Free Download: Nutrition Tips for Fat Loss
No email address required for the guide. Instant download. Movement of all kinds provides amazing benefits for our bodies but unfortunately it’s impact on fat …
What Does a Weight Loss Coach Do?
When people ask me what I do for a living and I mention coaching, and that I am a Weight Loss Coach who used to …
Deciphering the “Calories In, Calories Out” Principle
The world of weight management is awash with diets, fads, and buzzwords, but one fundamental principle underpins them all: “Calories In, Calories Out”, often abbreviated …
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What is a Reverse Diet? An Easy Guide
With a lot of my weight loss clients, when they hit their goal weight we do what is known as a reverse diet. You don’t …
The Undervalued Power of Walking: The Unsung Hero of Exercise
Not all of my clients go to the gym or do things like running or cycling. Many simply love to walk! I cycle and lift …
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Top 10 Calorie-Burning Exercises: But Remember, Diet Comes First!
Let’s face it, we all dream of that miracle exercise that will help us shed pounds effortlessly. While there’s no single magic bullet, certain exercises …
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Understanding Macronutrients: A Beginner’s Guide
When I first started to lose weight, the first 50% of my weight loss was pretty accidental and quite easy if I am honest. I …
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Top 10 Low-Calorie Foods that Keep You Sated: Dieting Without the Hunger Pangs!
We’ve all been there – the clock seems to crawl between meals when you’re dieting, and your stomach won’t stop its infernal rumbling. The trick …
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