If you’ve ever experienced being overweight then you’ve probably heard this dreaded phrase. “Eat less. Move more.” On the surface, it makes sense. If you consume more calories than you
Having been a coach for almost 20 years, I’ve seen first-hand the challenges people face with weight loss. I have found that the battle with obesity often isn’t just about
It’s a big world out there and engaging with the great outdoors is a fantastic way to lose weight and improve your overall well-being. As a coach, I’m a proponent
This is a follow-up to the blog ‘Can Eating Too Little Make You Fatter‘, if you haven’t read that yet, then give it a read before continuing. Sal De Stefano
I listened to this fascinating interview with Doctor Chris Van Tulleken (author of Ultra-processed People) and thought that it would be a great topic for a blog post. It’s on
As a fitness expert who has coached hundreds of people over the years, one thing that can be difficult to achieve is to get clients to understand is the complex
Diabetes has become an increasingly important issue over the past 20 years, as the UK has been experiencing a gradual surge in type-2 diabetes diagnoses in over 40’s. The latest
I love fruit and veg. Not only are they good for your body, but when done right they taste better than any cake, sweet or chocolate bar. However, I know
Bulk meal preparation is a powerful tool for anyone looking to take control of their diet while balancing a busy schedule. By dedicating a few hours each week, you can
I’ve been doing a bit of learning or Continued Professional Development on the topic of heart disease, and heart health. I was immediately grabbed by this podcast episode featuring this
I was doing a bit of Youtube research recently and came across this experiment by Dr Chris van Tulleken. In it he embarked on an ultra-processed 30 day diet to
As a health and fitness professional, there’s little that annoys me more than the ‘weight loss industry’. I say the ‘weight loss industry’ because none of the products discussed here
In all my years of being a personal trainer and health and wellness coach, I have come across many clients who have tried slimming clubs with varying degrees of success.
What’s the Difference? When I talk to potential clients about what they would like to achieve, one of the most common answers is, “I want to lose weight”. Although this
Hello veggie lovers. Students often come up to me, struggling with finding tweaks to their vegetarian diet while training with us. Although veggies are great, it is sometimes challenging for
This blog is a 3 part series of blogs. This is part 1. My name is Davie McConnachie and I have an addictive personality type. I rip the arse out
