Beyond The Mirror

In today's episode I ask whether there is a perfect balance to be found or whether it is different for each of us.  

Today I look at so called 'superfoods'. Should we be eating them? What health benefits do they bring?

Jeff is an MNU certified nutritionist and personal trainer with a special interest in supporting parents, children, and teens in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. His work centers around his course and support group for kids and teens called Equipped to Thrive. Check Jeff's course out here: https://www.hopedrivesme.com/nutrition-course/ Check more from Jeff: https://www.instagram.com...

Today, I follow on from yesterday and looking at tracking calories using My Fitness Pal.

In today's episode I discuss whether we need to set a starting calorie number and how we can go about it. For those of you who wish to track their calories.  You can find a detailed blog on the subject here - https://www.nextstep-nutrition.com/how-to-design-your-own-nutrition-plan/

Today I am talking about diet breaks. What is a diet break and why should we consider taking one? How is that going to help us achieve our longer term goals?

In today's episode I talk about the current craze for 'protein' in lots of foods. I ask how much we really need and what counts as a portion.

Today I have a brilliant chat with Kyle Dobbs @compoundperformance_ and Matt Domney @mattdomney from Compound Performance www.compoundperformance.com We discuss the best way to approach our return to full training after months without a gym (for most of us!) We then continue on to discuss training in general, how to work hard enough on 'work' days and how to not overdo it on 'easier' days. I reall...

In today's episode I talk about the power of community. How the people we surround ourselves with can have a massive impact on our success or indeed our lack of it.

Today I talk about a technique often used in CBT and how we can use it to help us overcome our cravings for food and/or alcohol.

Today I talk about how we can introduce foods we would normally avoid and consider 'bad'. How to move from a restrictive to a constructive mindset.  

In today's episode I talk about how we move away from the good food/bad food mindset. How we can become free to eat the food we really enjoy while still achieving our goals. I also mention an episode of Sigma Nutrition Radio - it is episode 335 of their podcast.

In today's episode I welcome back Lachlan Rowston, Co-Founder of The Mind Muscle Project. We have a fascinating chat about what is going on within the CrossFit organisation and wider community, as well as what the future might look like. We also chat about the difference between training for health and training for performance. We cover a lot of ground including the risks of over-training and inju...

Today I talk about a very personal subject, one that is not really talked about enough. I hope that you will find it helpful. If it really resonates with you and you would like to reach out, please do.

Today I discuss the Skinny Jab. Is it a good idea? Does it work?

In today's episode I look at the 3 things we need to balance to enjoy a balanced life. All too often we focus on one at the expense of the other two and this can lead to problems.  

In today's episode I look at how we speak to ourselves and ask whether we are too harsh on ourselves. If you struggle with trying too hard and beating yourself up, please take a look at my new digital course - 8 Simple Steps to Lifelong Weight Loss!      

Today I welcome on my client, Shaun, to talk about his journey through dieting and food. We discuss his background with his body image, finding CrossFit and paleo, escaping the clean-eating trap for flexible dieting, and dealing with emotional eating. Find Shaun on the following channels: https://www.instagram.com/shaunsamonini_country/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/eatelligent_fitness_coaching/...

In today's episode I explain why these 3 things can be key to whether there is something wrong in our lives.    

Today I talk about why I started Next Step Nutrition. A little bit of my history and the things that led me to want to help people live healthier, happier lives. Rather than getting bogged down in the confusion that exists in the diet and fitness industry.  

Today I discuss hunger. Do we know when we are hungry? What if we are working out and/or doing a lot of activity? Can we improve our body's signals?

Today I talk about how stress can throw us off course and sabotage our results. Whether our stress is coming from anxiety and other life issues or from overtraining and not recovering, the end result is the same.

My guest today is Dr Mike Banna (@drmikethe2nd). He is a GP in West Sussex, and member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. He is co-host of the Fitness Unfiltered Podcast and his own diet and fitness journey resulted in him losing almost half of his bodyweight. We have a fascinating discussion about his dieting journey.    

In today's episode I discuss one of the cornerstone habits of lifelong weight loss.    

In today's episode I ask if you have a love/hate relationship with your scales and what can be done about it. If you feel you can't shake the emotional ups and downs that you suffer over weight fluctuations and would like some help, please give me a call; www.calendly.com/nextstep-nutrition/freeconsult