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This is probably what is holding you back from your goals. Lack of commitment doesn't come from lack of discipline or motivation it usually comes from not truly believing you can achieve your goal. You can't fully commit to something you don't believe in. ‘The 2% difference between 98% and 100% is the chance you give yourself to opt out’ If you are struggling to meet your goals invest 20mins and l...

Commit to 6 Q and A Self-sabotage Scale weight self-fulfilling labelling Fueling performance Gym fear Biggest fat loss struggles Fasting and cognitive function Coaching: www. ESGfitness.co.uk @ESGfitness @ShonaStrong @Albalifestyle

Commit to 6 Q&A Shona, Andy and Emma cover: How to deal with days that throw a spanner in the works Can you prep for a bodybuilding show without impacting your relationship with food? Should you say yes more? The best training splits Setpoint theory unilateral exercises and fixing imbalances And much more! To join commit to 6 head to: www. ESGfitness.co.uk @ESGfitness

Fat loss IS like your bank balance. And it is for all the reasons people don’t like this analogy People don’t tend to like the comparison between your bank balance and your calorie balance. The common argument is that it is an oversimplification. Let me tell you why I think it is a useful analogy and explore some of the very similar cognitive biases that mean we make poor food and financial decisi...

Commit to 6 Q&A with the coaches: This week Shona got a new hair cut which was very exciting for us all. We also answered questions including: How to move from an athlete’s mindset into imperfect action, Is it okay to train with DOMs, Coming out of lockdown and dealing with social events, Drugs and cocaine, Why we don’t focus on calorie burn for exercise, Collagen supplements and much more! @E...

A sneak peek into the weekly EIQ nutrition seminars. We cover: Toxic positivity Vs the power of positivity - Emilia and I tend to have opposing views which always makes for excellent discussions Self-handicapping What to do when you feel fat www. EIQnutrition.com

If you want to make better and easier decisions then listen to this one. I discuss how some of the worlds most successful entrepreneurs make decisions. How to minimise regret. Why positivity is important beyond just feeling nice. & much more. Enjoy! www. ESGfitness.co.uk @ESGfitness

In this episode, I discuss my approach to maintenance, my current training, the science behind why minimal effective dose training works, the law of diminishing returns and how to get your head around exercising less if you are prone to over-exercising. I hope you enjoy it! @ESGfitness www. ESGfitness.co.uk

Commit to 6 Q&A episode. The first week of commit to 6 means lots of awesome questions. We cover: Building muscle & losing fat- how long can we keep doing this? How to monitor recovery? What to prioritise at the gym? Insulin & insulin resistance- how do I know if I’m insulin resistant? Weight gain in a surplus- what you expect (more on this in episode: 170) Am I eating too much protein...

If you have a fear of failure or are reluctant to try things because you're worried they won't work out this episode is for you! There is an exercise in here too which you should try! It's been really useful to me. Hope you enjoy! www. ESGfitness.co.uk EIQ AFM

This is part 2 of the confidence podcast. I discuss self-esteem, common characteristics of someone with high or low self-esteem and how the right coach can increase your self-esteem. I also touch on anti-diet and what they miss about good diets and the replication crisis in research. I hope it’s useful! I would love to know your thoughts: @ESGfitness www. ESGfitness.co.uk Eiqnutrition.com Appliedf...

Q&A Episode with the ESGfitness coaches. We cover: Dealing with perimenopause, Dealing with anxiety, Scottish politics, Removing the stigma from seeing a therapist, How to approach nutrition with children, Tips to sleep better, Water retention and creatine, 'Drink more to shrink more'????? The (lack of) benefits to foam rolling, Growing calves, mindful eating and body dysmorphia. If you want t...

In this episode I go over 4 actionable tips to gain perspective that I doubt most of you have tried! I also break down confidence and self efficacy to give you actionable ways to build your confidence and start HASHTAG LIVIN YO' BEST LIFE! @ESGfitness www. ESGfitness.co.uk appliedfitnessmentoring.com

Dr Emil is back to go over some questions we got from personal trainers. In this episode we discuss: - Finding your niche - Identifying your values - Imposter syndrome - Charging for your service - Advertising - Outsourcing @ESGfitness @AFmentors esgfitness.co.uk appliedfitnessmentoring.com 

Metabolic adaptation is often miss understood. Here I break down what happens when we diet and hopefully clear this up :) I also explain reverse dieting and the pros and cons of this. If you think this could help anyone you know please share it with them - it is really appreciated!! @ESGfitness www. ESGfitness.co.uk

Q &A Episode with the ESGfitness coaches. We cover: Emotional eating, Cold shower experiment, Going back to 'normal' post lockdown, Maintenance calories & soooo much more. Gosh it was excellent. I hope you enjoy! www. ESGfitness.co.uk @shonastrong @ESGfitness @alba_lifestyle

Another mindset podcast: Tips on how to make sure you aren't making dieting harder than it needs to be. A discussion on delayed reward. How to stop ruining the journey by worrying about the destination. Please share if you enjoyed! @ESGfitness www. ESGfitness.co.uk

The quickest way to upgrade yourself is to surround yourself with people doing better. The people who you surround yourself with influence you. Studies have shown if people around you lose weight, quit smoking, or start doing drugs you are more likely to do so, too. Don't let yourself be the big fish in the small pound. ESGfitness.co.uk @ESGfitness @AFmentors

Q &A Episode with the ESGfitness coaches. We cover: The difference between binge eating and eating more than you had planned Mental barriers to taking rest days Protein requirements - what is optimal? what is realistic? What suits you? Can you be too patient? Managing shift work & soooo much more. Gosh it was excellent. I hope you enjoy! www. ESGfitness.co.uk @shonastrong @ESGfitness @alba...

This podcasts covers: A bit about our backgrounds Why we started AFM What we want to create Who its for Being a good coach isn't enough. If you don't look after your business you can't serve yourself and you can't serve your clients. @AFmentors appliedfitnessmentoring.com

Investing in yourself is hard, scary and uncomfortable which is why most us shy away from it. Let me break down the barriers people put up to investing in themselves. This is going to be useful for anyone with any goals whether that is health, fitness, performance, fat loss, business, career related or self improvement in any way. www. ESGfitness.co.uk

The gang are back for a Q &A and chat. We discuss: Parenting advise- how to approach tough topics with kids Protein timing- are high protein snacks a good idea? Those scales that measure body fat - do they work? and much more! Join the next commit to 6 intake here: www. ESGfitness.co.uk @shonastrong @ESGfitness @alba_lifestyle

Paralysis by analysis? Are big goals holding you back from taking action? ARE YOU GOING TO STARVE TO DEATH LIKE THE DONKEY!? No, sign up to commit to 6 here: www. ESGfitness.co.uk haha what a pitch.. Also a few thoughts on believing in yourself & not holding yourself back and rude people... Hope you enjoy! 

The gang are back for a Q &A and chat. We discuss: Cheat meal deal breakers Massage guns How important is meal variety 'shocking' muscles & The worst chat up line and much more! Join the next commit to 6 intake here: www. ESGfitness.co.uk @shonastrong @ESGfitness @alba_lifestyle

This episode includes a short feminist rant & tough truths including: You are miles from your genetic potential I can’t actually means I won’t It’s both empowering and overwhelming to realise you are in control of your results. No one is better than you but you’re not better than anyone You can’t always trust what your thoughts are www. ESGfitness.co.uk @ESGfitness