Beyond The Mirror

In today's episode, I look at the recent post on Instagram of an 'average' body in gym gear. I talk about the dangers of putting 'perfect' bodies up on pedestals and of comparing ourselves to them.

In today's episode I talk about the use of microwave ovens. Do they strip the nutrients from our food?  Is the radiation from them harmful to us? The article by Precision Nutrition that I mention, can be read in full here; https://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-microwave-cooking  

In today's episode I have a great chat with Chris Ward, Mac Nutrition Uni Student , coffee lover and lifter. Chris lost over 6 stone without really knowing what he was doing, relying on bodybuilding.com and a diet of chicken, broccoli and rice!  Today he has transformed his life and is passionate about the confusion in today’s health and nutrition industry. "I’m here to call out the charlatan...

In today's episode I talk about asking others for help and support. Sometimes we think this may make us seem weak, but it is vitally important when trying to implement major behaviour change. If our friends and family do not know what we are trying to achieve, then we cannot blame them for sabotaging us!

Today I look at the 5 emotional stages of behaviour change. I talk about how we can move past the crucial stage 3, the valley of despair and move on to success and fulfilment.

Today I look at having a clear vision of where we would like to be. What steps we should look at taking to achieve our goals.

In today's episode, I look at the idea of setting 12 week goals. How having a more aggressive timeline can make us more focussed.  

Today I have a very interesting chat with EC Synkowski from OpitmizeMe Nutrition. EC has a masters in nutrition and a Crossfit level 4. We discuss her revolutionary 800g Challenge. How eating 800g per day of fruit and vegetables can have a dramatic effect on body weight and overall health. For more information you can find her website here; https://optimizemenutrition.com  Follow her on Insta...

In today's episode, I look at whether we can gain muscle and lose fat at the same time. If it is possible then how do we achieve this? If you are interested in our one to one coaching to help you reach your goals, please follow this link; https://www.nextstep-nutrition.com/services/online-11-coaching/  

In today's episode I look at the desire a lot of us have, to have someone else organise what we should eat and when we should eat it. Is this really the answer to all our problems? If you would like more information on our one to one coaching (slots currently available) please follow this link; https://www.nextstep-nutrition.com/services/online-11-coaching/  

How many times do we say this to ourselves? Today I take a look at how we can be more specific with our goals and then become more successful. If you are struggling and would like some very focussed and individualised help, you can find out more about our one to one coaching here; https://www.nextstep-nutrition.com/services/online-11-coaching/  

In today's episode, I take a look at how we can hold ourselves accountable. How we often let ourselves off the hook and how it can be the missing ingredient for achieving our goals. To sign up for our 1 to 1 coaching, please follow this link; https://www.nextstep-nutrition.com/services/online-11-coaching/        

Today I welcome guest Lucy Hendricks. She is the owner and founder of the Holistic Fitness Creator and co-owner of Enhancing Life LLC (Lexington, KY). She is a personal trainer that takes a holistic approach to health. She is a coach, educator, speaker, and blogger. Lucy is mostly known for her ability to take complicated topics and making them digestible for fitness and rehab professionals . She...

Today I take a look at drawing a map to help us get from A to B. All to often we set ourselves goals with no idea how we are going to achieve them. In this episode I discuss some ideas to help us be more successful.

Today I look at the power of writing stuff down. How the use of journals in all areas of life is a great tool. Specifically, I look at how we can use them to help with things we are struggling with.

In today's episode I discuss the difficulties we often face around eating and drinking at the weekend. Do you try to be 'perfect' Monday to Friday and then go a bit mad at the weekend? Today, I give you 7 tips to help avoid this.

In today's episode, I look at the arguments around the sugar in fruit. What makes it 'different' and why does it seem to be a cause for concern? I cite a couple of reports in the podcast and you can find them by following these links; Brey: http://ajcn.nutrition.org/ content/86/4/895.full.pdf+html   Salwa W Rizkalla :  https://pubmed.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/21050460/

Today I talk to "Super Pennie" Varvarides who is a strength and nutrition coach. She helps women find their strength inside and outside of the gym, by focussing on building a solid foundation in training through an intentional practice in training and nutrition that spills over into an intentional life. Download the Diet Toolkit: https://page.nextstep-nutrition.com/diettoolkit/   Follow Penni...

Today I talk about the dangers of over training and under eating. What can happen when, in our quest for fast results, we overdo it? I mention an article on PubMed, the link for this is here; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23016079/  

In today's episode, I look at TV shows and fast results. What do we do when the diet is finished? How do we maintain a stable weight? To download our free video Dieting Toolkit, please use this link; https://page.nextstep-nutrition.com/diettoolkit/  

In today's episode, I look at consistency. This is something that many of us struggle with. I look at starting small and building. Small steps consistently applied will take us miles from our starting point. If you would like to download our FREE video Dieting Toolkit please follow this link; https://page.nextstep-nutrition.com/diettoolkit/  

Today I talk some more about eating and drinking socially. I take a look at some methods we can use to enjoy social events and still reach our goals. I also look more closely at the calories in alcohol, please see today's blog for more information on this. This website is also a great source; https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/tools/unit-and-calorie-calculator  

Today I have a great chat with James Lee Founder of JL Fitness Solutions and Simple Sessions, Coach, MNU certified Nutritionist and Registered Pharmacist. James believes that what most people need is lifestyle improvement as a first step, rather than relying on medications. Working as a coach and nutritionist allows him to actually effect positive change in people's lives first hand. Hw believes a...

In today's episode I talk about how we can make it easier to eat healthily. What to do when we are too busy to make complex meals from scratch.

Today I talk about social events and how to enjoy them without eating everything in sight.