Beyond The Mirror

Today, I talk about routines and flexibility. Routines are important and very helpful when building new habits. However, we also need to be flexible and able to adjust to the unexpected. Join our FREE Challenge starting March 15th and learn how to lose fat simply without tracking calories: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/mindfulweightlosschallenge/  

In today's episode, I talk about the need for a support team. Losing weight is simple but it is not easy. Changing lifelong habits that have become automatic, is difficult. Who do you have in your corner?  Join our FREE Challenge starting March 15th and learn how to lose fat simply without tracking calories: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/mindfulweightlosschallenge/  

In today's episode, I talk about that awful cycle so many of us find ourselves stuck in. We are either all in or all out, on the wagon or off it etc.. etc.. How do we break free? Join our FREE Challenge starting March 15th and learn how to lose fat simply without tracking calories: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/mindfulweightlosschallenge/  

Today, I have a great conversation with Shaun all around the things we struggle with the most. If we continually tell ourselves that we can not stop at one biscuit, then it will be reality. We discuss this, along with other common stories we tell ourselves and strategies for change.  Join our FREE Challenge starting March 15th and learn how to lose fat simply without tracking calories: https:...

Today, I talk about foods that are very useful weapons against hunger when we are losing weight. 5 foods that you can eat lots of for few calories, helping you to succeed in your weight loss goals. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/home-workout-template/   Download our FREE...

In today's episode, I talk about turning new habits into a game, in order to make them easier to stick to. Using things like habit trackers, rewards, streaks, friendly competition etc, can make a world of difference when trying to change. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/home-w...

In today's episode, I take a look at life after calorie tracking. It is a great tool for building awareness and helping us get into a good routine, but how do we move on? I talk about building our internal hunger cues and challenging thoughts we may have had for years. If you would like to download our hunger games worksheet, the link is here;  https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/hunger-game-down...

In today's episode, I discuss the things you must consider before adding back the calories you have 'earned' through exercise. You will find the Kevin Hall bodyweight planner here-  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/diabetes-discoveries-practice/nih-body-weight-planner Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our...

In today's episode, Shaun and I chat about calories, habits and living life while losing weight. We discuss how to set goals that we can succeed at and then build on our success. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/home-workout-template/   Download our FREE Hunger Game Worksh...

In today's episode, I talk about what to do when we are on the go and have not been able to pre-plan. This is not an excuse to sabotage ourselves and there is no need to panic! There are plenty of options available to us. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/home-workout-template/...

Today, I take a look at cravings. How do we know if we are really hungry or just craving something? What causes us to crave certain foods? How can we manage these cravings better?  Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/home-workout-template/   Download our FREE Hunger Game...

In today's episode, I give some tips on how to make your strength training more fun. A common bugbear for many, is that strength training is boring. However, it is very good for us, both in terms of health and in terms of body shape.  Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/home-...

Our thoughts become our reality. In today's episode, I look at 3 common things we tell ourselves and that therefore, become reality: "I can't control myself around this or that food or drink." "I have no time." "I will always be....." Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/home-worko...

Today's episode is a chat between Coach Shaun and myself. We start by discussing the pros and cons of calorie tracking. We then also discuss mindful eating, eating slowly and what to eat in certain particular circumstances. I hope you will find it really helpful. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nexts...

In today's episode, I talk about the problems that can occur when we are training hard and not eating enough. I break it down and keep it as simple as possible. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/home-workout-template/   Download our FREE Hunger Game Worksheet: https://nexts...

In today's episode, I talk about struggles around body image, which affect so many of us. I take a look at strategies we can use to overcome this. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/home-workout-template/   Download our FREE Hunger Game Worksheet: https://nextstepnutrition.c...

In today's episode, I explain why we keep things simple when it comes to diet and exercise. The basics, that we all need to follow, are simple! If we are not following the basics consistently, there is absolutely no point in making things more complicated. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutr...

In today's episode, I discuss how the obsessing over certain food groups can lead to real difficulties in obtaining a balanced diet. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/home-workout-template/   Download our FREE Hunger Game Worksheet: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/hunger-ga...

In today's episode, coach Shaun and I discuss: how to build balanced meals whether each meal should be a similar size listening to your hunger cues and eating slowly adjusting meals based on plans/big meals/takeaways fitting in calorie-dense food and alcohol Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Download our FREE Workout Template: https://nextstepnu...

Following on from yesterday; in today's episode, I talk about becoming 'active' in our interpretation of the information we consume. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Register for our webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tde6pqjktH9xpF2E9IPBlTg9XA-pygN3C Buy from Icon Nutrition using code NSN: https://www.iconnutrition.com/?ref=N...

In today's episode, I talk about how to prioritise the information we consume. There is an overwhelming amount of information available, I cover how to decide what information you need to support your goals. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Register for our webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tde6pqjktH9xpF2E9IPBlTg9XA-pygN3C B...

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of taking measurements and progress markers. This is how we know if we are moving the right direction. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Register for our webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tde6pqjktH9xpF2E9IPBlTg9XA-pygN3C Buy from Icon Nutrition using code NSN: https://www.iconnu...

In today's episode, I discuss re-thinking our beliefs about reward and punishment. Too often these attitudes can backfire and be unhelpful, particularly in regard to our health and fitness. Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolkit/   Register for our webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tde6pqjktH9xpF2E9IPBlTg9XA-pygN3C Buy from Icon Nutri...

In today's episode, I have a really interesting chat with Dan Osman. As a teenager, Dan was told by his doctor that he was fat! Nowadays he is a health educator and online coach. Nearly 15 years helping people perform, feel and look their best: "If you’re privileged enough to be at least partially be in control of some of those variables that contribute to health, why wouldn’t you be?! There are m...

In today's episode, I talk about playing the Hunger Game. How do we go about knowing whether we are really hungry or just bored? Get the hunger game worksheet for free here:  https:// nextstepnutrition.co.uk/ hunger-game-download/ Apply for 1-1 coaching: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/personal-coaching-application/ Download our FREE video course: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/dietingtoolki...