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Over the summer due to time being restricted for those of us with kids, I'm doing a mini bitesize series on habits that you can implement to make healthy eating easier, reduce decision fatigue, and generally give you a good foundation to easy, healthy living without using too much brain power. On this week's episode, post holiday weigh-ins! It can be so tempting to jump straight on the scales, if...

Apologies, but being away and the Wifi being rather intermittent, this week it's a (late) repeat episode - Sleep! As part of the bitesize series, Sleep is one of those often overlooked areas that can make all the difference to how easy or hard you find losing fat (spoiler alert: not getting enough sleep can lead to overeating an average of 500kcals a day extra!) So, if you've not heard it before,...

Over the summer due to time being restricted for those of us with kids, I'm doing a mini bitesize series on habits that you can implement to make healthy eating easier, reduce decision fatigue, and generally give you a good foundation to easy, healthy living without using too much brain power. On this week's episode, it's all about sandwiches! With time being at an absolute premium over the summer...

Over the summer due to time being restricted for those of us with kids, I'm doing a mini bitesize series on habits that you can implement to make healthy eating easier, reduce decision fatigue, and generally give you a good foundation to easy, healthy living without using too much brain power. On this week's episode, it's all about breakfasts! Over the following week I'll share some of my best sug...

Is it feasible to think you can train for a marathon, while losing fat and still hit the gym 3/4 times a week for those muscle gains? The key here is to focus on the main goal. If running is just a bit of fun, a way to incorporate a bit of cardio without worrying about PBs, then by all means run alongside trying to lose fat. But if you have some big dreams about race PBs, long distances and gettin...

If you struggle on a large calorie deficit, if you find it too restrictive and you have no wiggle room for socialising, family life, or you just want to enjoy your fat-loss journey, have you considered taking the slower, scenic route? Does it really matter if it takes you 20 weeks rather than 10 weeks to lose 10lbs of fat? Ultimately, you've lost the same amount, but you've had a better time getti...

Sometimes doing the hard thing in the moment is doing the kind thing for future you. And sometimes doing the kind thing in the moment is actually hobbling future you. In this episode I talk about how sometimes we need to be "hard" or "strict" with ourselves in the moment, because ultimately, you want the best for future you. And as ever, for more information or to sign up for coaching, or if you j...

In this episode I break down why splitting your daily calorie allowance into 4 meals rather than 3 can help you with your fat-loss goal. The last thing you want to do is not see your friends and family, but if you do have a fat-loss goal, it can be tricky balancing being sociable, especially last minute, with staying on track to meet your fat-loss goals. And as ever, for more information or to sig...

Goals that are too easier, goals that are too hard, goals that will take too long, goals that you don't give enough time for... There's many reasons why we struggle to hit our goals and why sometimes even when we do hit them, we don't feel the sense of achievement that we thought we would. Have a listen to find out more about setting and achieving realistic, tangible goals. And as ever, for more i...

Motivation is great... when you have it. But what about when motivation wanes, what keeps you moving towards your goals when the motivation just isn't there. And it will happen. Everyone experiences times of little to no motivation. And as ever, for more information or to sign up for coaching, or if you just want to have a chat to check the vibes, see below for how to contact me: Instagram: @vipfi...

TLDL: Meal plans are like stabilisers on a bike. If you already know how to ride, you probably don't need them. But if you've never ridden before, then they can help get you going, so that you're not constantly falling off and giving up. One size does not fit all, so making a meal plan by yourself or collaboratively with your coach is the best bet. And as ever, for more information or to sign up f...

If you're not getting these basics right, then everything else you're doing is probably just shouting into the wind. Get these basics nailed down first and then worry about the confetti (bonus points to anyone who gets the reference). And as ever, for more information or to sign up for coaching, or if you just want to have a chat to check the vibes, see below for how to contact me: Instagram: @vip...

If you're beating yourself up over the choices you made this (or any) bank holiday weekend, have a listen to this and show yourself a little compassion. And as ever, for more information or to sign up for coaching, or if you just want to have a chat to check the vibes, see below for how to contact me: Instagram: @vipfitnesscoaching Website: https://sites.google.com/view/vipfitnesscoaching/home Ema...

Welcome to week 3 of my C25K programme! This week because our running sections are getting longer, I'll be blathering on about how I got into running and my journey with running so far! Places mentioned: Chitose-Shi, Hokkaido, Japan. Normanby Hall, North Lincolnshire My running coach Jemma - @sherunsthiscoaching Make sure you do a good warm up and stretch before starting. And please subscribe, rev...

When I recorded this episode, I thought I had done one previously and was just adding a bit more information. But apparently not! I was sleep deprived when I started this podcast, so that could explain a lot... Listen to find out why sleep can help or hinder you if you're looking to lose body fat, how it affects your hormones and how in turn these affect your appetite. At the end are some hints an...

Running, or any high intensity cardio, can massively trigger runner - the feeling where you've burnt so much energy, you feel like you could Hungry Caterpillar your entirety through the kitchen. Listen for tips and how to structure your eating around your running to minimise this. For more information or to sign up for coaching, or if you just want to have a chat to check the vibes, see below for...

Welcome to week 2 of my C25K programme! Make sure you do a good warm up and stretch before starting. And please subscribe, review and share if you found it helpful - I'd really appreciate it. For more information or to sign up for coaching, or if you just want to have a chat to check the vibes, see below for how to contact me: Instagram: @vipfitnesscoaching Website: https://sites.google.com/view/v...

Want to start Couch To 5k but not even sure which shoes to where and the "how" of starting? This podcast will break down everything you need and DON'T need as a beginner runner. Make sure you do a good warm up and stretch before starting. And please subscribe, review and share if you found it helpful - I'd really appreciate it. Route planning website - https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ Running gait...

Welcome to week 1 of my C25K programme! Make sure you do a good warm up and stretch before starting. And please subscribe, review and share if you found it helpful - I'd really appreciate it. For more information or to sign up for coaching, or if you just want to have a chat to check the vibes, see below for how to contact me: Instagram: @vipfitnesscoaching Website: https://sites.google.com/view/v...

If you've tried bossing your body about and trying to make it do all the things you've wanted it to do without taking into account how your body feels and what it needs, then maybe it's time for a change. Try looking after your body and treating it like you would a small child - nourish it, let it rest sometimes, be strict sometimes and make it eat well and go to bed on time. It may feel a little...

When it comes to dieting, have you traditionally seen it as an exclusionary thing where to have to limit and remove certain foods from your diet? And has this made you miserable and led to you eventually giving up entirely? There is a better way! Listen as to why thinking of your diet from an inclusion mindset can help with long-term fat loss. For more information or to sign up for coaching, or if...

On today's episode I run through some hints, tips and options when it comes to eating at a fish and chip shop. As with all of these Friday Night Dinner episodes, please check for yourself if you have any kind of doubts, especially if you have allergies or intolerances. For more information or to sign up for coaching, or if you just want to have a chat to check the vibes, see below for how to conta...

In order to lose fat, you need to be in a calorie deficit. But how big should that deficit be? How do you work out your deficit? How do you then implement a deficit? In this episode I break down all the info you need to figure out and then create a calorie deficit that will help you achieve long-term fat loss. If you need more help figuring out how many calories you need and how to structure your...

What should your macronutrient split look like? To be honest, other than some basic requirements for protein and fats, you should just do what suits you best. No-one wants to live on a diet of chicken breast, rice and broccoli for the rest of their life... TLDR - everyone is different. Do what works for you, but be aware of protein, unrefined carbs and getting enough unsaturated fat. If you need m...

I've been looking forward to this one for so long! Kaitenzushi 回転寿司 or as I like to call it, roundy roundy sushi! If you ever get chance to go to Japan, and you get to go to Hokkaido, this restaurant is amazing https://www.kaitenmaru.com/shop/7/ As with all of these Friday Night Dinner episodes, please check for yourself if you have any kind of doubts, especially if you have allergies or intol...