The Start Simple podcast

It can be really frustrating when weight loss stalls and you don't see the progress you want despite putting in the effort. Well in this episode I'll explain exactly what is happening and what you can do about it. If you find this episode useful then let me know and make sure to follow on Instagram for daily tips and advice @Thatgingerguy__

In todays episode I cover the commonly misunderstood "Cardio". It seems to either get a hard time or glorfiied when really, as with anything, it's all about balance. I talk about the science behind cardio and what it does in your body, what cardio actually looks like, my own experiences and how I think you should fit cardio in to your workout program. As ever, if you like the episod...

Ahhh being stuck in a rut- We've all been there haven't we? This episode talks about what to do when you're in a rut with your diet and exercise, when you are struggling to get in the gym or get back in to healthy eating habits. If you find the episode useful please let me know and tag me on Instagram when you listen @thatgingerguy__

Supplements are like a buzzword in the fitness industry and often seen as a quick fix, but is there really any benefit and do you need to take them? In this episode I talk about what supplements could help you, when I'd use supplements and where lot's of claims around supplements come from. If you want to find out more about working with me 1:1 drop me  amessage on Instagram @thatgingerg...

In todays episode I talk about body image, what it is and where our own body image comes from. I also cover some false perceptions about improving body image, before and after photos and strategies I use with my clients to support and improve their own body image. As always if you find the episode useful give it a share and tag me @thatgingerguy__

Todays episode is all about perfection.  Perfection is an idea that often holds people back, usually because your approach to it is all wrong. In this episode I talk about how to reframe that and what perfection might actually look like for you If you find the episode useful please let me know, share it and tag me on Instagram @thatgingerguy__

In todays episode I talk about my thoughts on self care and what looking after yourself actually looks like. What listening to your body means and if "One won't hurt" is a helpful statement. As always would love to hear your feedback so just drop me a message on Instagram @thatgingerguy__ and let me know.  If you like the episode please leave a review and share the podcast

In todays episode we take a deep dive in to alcohol and how it impacts things such as your exercise, diet and sleep. This episode is not advice on alcohol addicition please seek proffesional help if necessary. I talk about how alcohol impacts our body, the pratical applications to real life and my own relationship with alcohol and how it has changed As always if you find the episode useful, give m...

It's the fitness buzzword and the thing everyone tells you to have, but do you really need a morning routine? Is there a benefit? What's the point? In this short episode I explain my thoughts, what I ask of my clients and what I believe a "morning routine" should look like If you enjoy the episode please share it and tag me on Instagram @thatgingerguy__

Today I am delighted to be joined by one of my 1:1 clients Amy to talk about her own fitness journey. Amy came to me struggling with her body image, self talk and weight loss, we have worked since to change that outlook and her journey is one alot of you could learn from. Amy is now in a place where she thinks about her nutrition and training because of how she wants to feel and perform and she te...

Today I am joined by my good friend Jamie. Jamie is a PT/Coach like myself, we met in Bali a few years ago and have a very similar outlook on fitness and life in general. We talk about how health and fitness gives back to your every day life, how your goals can change as you grow older and what training for performance and feeling can do for you ahead of for just aesthetics. I loved chatting and c...

It's the time of the year when the fitness industry is going to load you with bad advice and plenty of guilt trips about "being ready for summer"...Well we don't do that here. This is my advice for your approach to nutrition and training before, during and after going away. Wether your goal is fat loss, health or performance you need to listen to this. As ever if you find the e...

This weeks episode is all things resistance training. An introduction to what resistance training is, why you should do it and how to make the most out of your training if you're new to resistance training in the gym. As ever if you find the episode useful please give it a share and tag me on Instagram @thatgingerguy__ Any questions just give me a shout!

Maybe my favourite episode to date! Today I covered all things behaviour change. When it comes to any goal in fitness or health, it is underpinned by behaviour change, today we talk about what that really means, what it looks like in real life, how to set appropriate goals and what you need to have in place to successfully make a change.  This episode is essential for those of you looking for long...

In todays episode we take a big overview on calories, I want to give you a really clear understanding on what calories are,  how our body uses them  and what it means for you. As ever if you find todays episode useful please share it and give me a tag on Instagram @thatgingerguy__

In this new series to the podcast I'm going to be doing a weekly episode on "All things" deep diving in to different topics around nutrition and exercise to help make it all as easy as possible for you to understand. I'd love to know what you think? Today I cover all things scale weight -How to use them? -How not to use them? -What impacts the scales? -What they tell us? -What...

On todays episode I discuss topics that have come up in conversations this week. Here's what is covered What is binge eating? Alcohol and fat loss Your reason "why" Making progress in fitness Maintaining results As ever if you find this episode useful please let me know and share it with a friend! @Thatgingerguy__

Today's episode is discussing topics that have come up with my client's in our conversations this week. I cover the reality of fat loss long term, managing your social life when on a diet aswell as mindset behind setbacks and what to worry about when it comes to protein. If you have any questions just drop me a message on Instagram @thatgingerguy__ and I'd love you to share the podc...

We are back with weekly episodes and I'm so excited to be recording again. In today's episode I cover why January isn't as easy as people expect, what I think you should get started on first and why I don't believe motivation is of any use to you. If you enjoy the episode give it a share and tag me on Instagram @thatgingerguy__ and let me know how you found it!

In todays episode myself and Tom cover everything there is to cover about winter & Christmas. We talk about our own approaches when it comes to your nutrition and exercise, what to do about the winter lull and the dark nights, answer questions about fat loss at Christmas and how to make sure you don't let this time of year impact your results. We also cover the all important topic of the...

In today's podcast I go over questions that have come up with my clients and on Instagram this week around a range of topics on nutrition, exercise and mindset. Here's what we cover Protein timings and how much do we need? Is snacking okay? Getting out of the all or nothing mindset Should you take creatine? The best gym equipment How to get exercise form correct What to do if you're...

I am absolutely delighted to be joined by Sinéad this week who runs the Instagram page @intuitive.eating.ireland Intuitive eating is a topic that although I was aware of, it's still something for me that I am learning about so to be able to sit down and have this conversation with Sinéad was great for me to be able to learn and to ask questions that I think so many of you will benefit from he...

In todays episode I answer some of the most common questions around exercise and training programs. -How many reps to do? -How many days should you train? -What's best weights or cardio? -The best exercises? And lot's more to help you make sense of how to get the most out of exercise every single week. If you have any questions just drop me a message on Instagram, If you want to enquire...

In today's episode, I've gone with something  a little different. Although it's important to understand the wins and the successes in your week around fitness, too often social media then can make it feel like it always looks like that and it's not true. Today I cover what I believe you don't always get told or hear when it comes to fitness, nutrition and exercise. -Instag...

Last week I spoke about my first 5 years struggling with my fitness, health and experiences of dieting, however there was a point where things began to move in the right direction for me which is what I cover today. How a phone call in New York lead me to working fully online supporting clients on all aspects of their health and mindset. The importance of habits, the benefits of a great gym enviro...