About Ozempic/Mounjaro/Wegovy I’ve been asked about my thoughts quite a lot recently, so here are my two cents on the new craze for GLP-1s/semaglutide/tirzepatide.* Well, that’s the thing, weight loss jabs are not that new, but have blown up in popularity over the year or so. Ozempic and Wegovy are GLP-1 agonists and contain a […]
Category: Lifestyle advice
1 hour of exercise is just 0.6% of your week… what about the other 99.4%?
Most personal trainers offer ‘support’, but what does that really mean? Too often, it’s reactive – waiting until you have a question or hit a problem before stepping in with guidance. I call this the ‘firefighting’ approach. But when it comes to your health and fitness, wouldn’t it make more sense to prevent issues before […]
When enough is enough: recognising the signs to stop dieting
Working on your nutrition is a powerful step toward achieving your health and fitness goals – besides, diet has to be 80% of your focus if you’re looking to lose weight. However, it’s essential to recognise when ‘dieting’ may be doing more harm to your body, mind and soul than good. Prolonged calorie restriction and […]
New Year, no nonsense: fact-driven fitness experts you should follow
As Christmas is fast approaching, it’s worth reminding ourselves that this time of year can be tough for a lot of people. In particular, for those who have found themselves on a long-term rollercoaster with their diet, exercise and lifestyle. Especially come January, up pops all the aggressive adverts on socials, promoting discounted gym memberships […]
You wouldn’t leave your house to rot…
Picture this: your house has got a leak. A massive leak. You recon it’s probably not come out of nowhere, but the fact is, you need to get it sorted. You can’t possibly deal with living in a home that isn’t fit for purpose, or where worse still, it could fall apart at any point […]