Beyond The Mirror

In today's episode, I look at exercise. Is there a 'best' exercise for weight loss? Should we be doing more cardio? more intensity? Or is it really better to do something we can sustain?

In today's episode, I look at the burning question of why we seem to struggle to lose body fat from the areas where we really want to lose it!

Today I bring you a talk that I presented to Lucy Hendrick's clients about:- What nutrition coaching actually is. Why restriction doesn't work. How important mindfulness is in nutrition. Why there is such extremism in nutrition. How to get people to buy into the process of habit change to make sustainable life changes. If you would like to sign up for our bulletproof habit course, starting on Mond...

In today's episode I look at the idea of taking breaks at maintenance to help both physically and psychologically during weight loss. I mention a couple of studies which you can read about by using these links; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28925405/ https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000423 As well as an episode of this podcast (FlatWhite 20) that I did with Dr Eric Trexler which you can f...

Today I look at how we handle "bad" days. How we can avoid going into sabotage mode and keep on heading towards our goals. If you would like to sign up for our bulletproof habit course, starting on Monday 19th October, please use this link; https://www.trainerize.me/profile/nextstepnutritionltd/?planID=91286&mode=checkout

In today's episode I talk about how we often beat ourselves up and feel guilty about some food choices. I discuss some methods we can use to challenge these unhelpful thoughts. If you would like to download the 'challenging thoughts' sheet, please visit today's blog. If you would like to sign up for our bulletproof your habits course, starting on the 19th October, please use this link: https://www...

In today's episode I talk about establishing a pre-bed routine to help us achieve our goal of a better night's sleep. To sign up for our 8 week habit course starting on Monday 19th October, at only £17 per week,  please sign up here: https://www.trainerize.me/profile/nextstepnutritionltd/?planID=91286&mode=checkout    

Today I have a great chat with Carter Good. Carter is a fitness & weight loss coach who puts lifestyle and sustainability above everything else. He's helped hundreds of clients and thousands of people around the world lose weight and make fitness a flexible & enjoyable part of their life. He has personally lost 140 pounds — most of it the WRONG way — helping him to realise how important it is to b...

In today's episode I give 7 useful tips on things we can eat or do to help keep hunger at bay. If you would like to check out the great products from Icon Nutrition you will find them here; www.iconnutrition.com  and use the discount code NSN

In today's episode I look at body dysmorphia. I talk about the documentary with Freddie Flintoff and how that resonated with me. I talk about things we can do to challenge the unhelpful thoughts and you can find a downloadable sheet in today's blog.

In today's episode I talk about cravings. We all experience them, how to we start to manage them and move past them?  To download the Cravings Diary, please visit today's blog on the website.

Today I talk about unhelpful thoughts, how they can really drag us down and what we can do to challenge them. You will find images of the Thought Record Sheet as well as a Finding Alternative Thoughts Sheet, in today's blog. The link for Icon Nutrition is below and the discount code is NSN https://www.iconnutrition.com/  

Today I have a fascinating conversation with Dr Anthony Balduzzi NMD. He is the creator of the Fit Father Project (and now also the Fit Mother Project). Over the past 10 years, he has dedicated his life to one thing: helping busy fathers  (and mothers) lose weight and build muscle to stay healthy for their families. We have a great chat about the impact it has on families when parents start t...

In today's episode I ask why we get fixed on achieving a certain body weight. Is this the best thing to focus on? Should we look at other metrics like clothes sizes and so on? If you would like to sign up for our FREE 5 day habit challenge, starting Monday 5th October, please follow this link; https://page.nextstep-nutrition.com/5daychallenge/  

In today's episode, I ask whether weight loss is the correct goal? Often people want to 'go on a diet' when they are already quite slim, because they've 'got a bit of a tummy' or are not happy with some other aspect of their body. I talk about what you could do instead. If you are interested in signing up for our FREE 5 day habit challenge, please follow this link; https://page.nextstep-nutrition....

Today I take a look at what and how much we should be eating if we are looking to gain muscle. I mention Kevin Hall's Bodyweight planner and you can find that here; https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/diabetes-discoveries-practice/nih-body-weight-planner If you would like to join our 5 day habit challenge starting on Monday 5th October, please sign up here; https://page.next...

Today I talk about progress. Do we know how to measure it? What is real progress?  If you are interested in our FREE 5 day challenge (starting on the 5th October) to build new habits that last, please follow this link https://page.nextstep-nutrition.com/5daychallenge/  

Today Shaun and I break down: What motivation is How to stay motivated How to keep yourself accountable What 'body recomp' is Why the scale might not move but you may be losing body fat Join us on the 5th October with 5-Days of FREE Coaching by registering here: https://page.nextstep-nutrition.com/5daychallenge/  

In today's episode I look at how we can manage big weekends like Stag dos, Hen dos and so on.  How we can enjoy these events without wrecking our progress or throwing our goals out the window.

In today's episode I look at things we commonly struggle with when trying to lose weight. I discuss strategies we can use to overcome these struggles and still succeed in our goals.

Today I look at alternative methods for successfully maintaining a calorie deficit. The link to find previous episodes is: https://nextstepdaily.libsyn.com/website The portion control guide can be found on today's blog.    

In today's episode I look at the things that help us lose weight. I discuss the main player - calories in/calories out and then I take a look at other important factors we should consider.

Today I chat to Matt Wallace, the owner of Clarity Walk which is a social enterprise that aims to improve mental health and wellbeing through No phone walks. It is his passion to help people disconnect from their phone/social media to reconnect with others in nature so they can be more present, happier and in control. Matt became a personal trainer in 2014 to help inspire others to live a lif...

Today I talk about protein shakes: Are they essential? What are the alternatives?  Is there a 'right time' to take them? Which ones are best?

Today I look at the Slimming World system of 'Free Food' and 'Syns'. I talk about whether this is actually promoting an unhealthy relationship with food. I also discuss where energy balance comes into their method.