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70. PCOS Weight Loss – Rebecca Dropped 2 Dress Sizes For Her Wedding Day
Tired of cutting carbs and doing excess cardio to achieve weight loss with PCOS? Let’s be honest. If you have PCOS then any type of weight loss or body transformation is going to be hard. I’ve worked with many women with PCOS for weight loss and there’s always 2 things that they are doing wrong.
69. How to Stop Getting Hangry on Your Diet
How do you stop getting hangry when dieting? Is being Hangry really a thing or is it made up by people who are on diets and can’t eat the foods that they like? Recently a european team of researchers looked into the ‘Hangry’ phenomenon and found a few interesting things. Firstly ‘hangry’ does exist as
68. Building Strong Humans with Dan Smith
What does it take to be aa good coach and mentor? Dan Smith is both a personal coach and a mentor to other fitness coaches. In this interview he discusses how he helps other fitness professionals build their businesses and how he transforms the physiques of his clients to be stronger humans Listen to the
70. PCOS Weight Loss – Rebecca Dropped 2 Dress Sizes For Her Wedding Day
Tired of cutting carbs and doing excess cardio to achieve weight loss with PCOS? Let’s be honest. If you have PCOS then any type of weight loss or body transformation is going to be hard. I’ve worked
69. How to Stop Getting Hangry on Your Diet
How do you stop getting hangry when dieting? Is being Hangry really a thing or is it made up by people who are on diets and can’t eat the foods that they like? Recently a european team
68. Building Strong Humans with Dan Smith
What does it take to be aa good coach and mentor? Dan Smith is both a personal coach and a mentor to other fitness coaches. In this interview he discusses how he helps other fitness professionals build
67. It’s OK to be selfish
Is it selfish put your gym training first as a priority in your life? No absolutely not and here’s why. Many of the people I work with are selfless people. They have a family and
66. How much weight should you lift in the gym to build muscle as a man or woman?
How much weight should you lift to build muscle when training in the gym? To really answer this we need to look at one of the key issues with men (and women) when they train in the
65. Nutrition and Training When You Retire from Competitive Bodybuilding
What happens when you retire from competitive bodybuilding? How should your nutrition change? How should your training change? With no competition to aim for it can be tough for ex competitive bodybuilders to adjust to normal life.
64. Should You Cut Calories or Increase Activity First to Get in Shape
Don’t make this common mistake for fat loss When should you cut calories to lose fat? Do you even need to cut calories if you do more activity? If you’ve been around anyone in fitness or who’s
63 The Best Fat Loss Program For Men or Women Who Lift Weights
Fat Loss Programs are Dead If you’re a man or woman and you love lifting weights then a fat loss program won’t be best for you. Here’s why: Men and women who lift weights want to be
62 Hardgainer Body Transformation Methods
Tips for building muscle when you are a hard gainer Are you a hard gainer and find it tough to add muscle? This body transformation case study shows how Andrew added more muscle to his already lean
61 The Modern Warrior Mindset with Lindsay Bruce
How a former SAS soldier coaches men to be optimised in every area of their lives In this interview I talk to former SAS soldier, gym owner, champion bodybuilder and coach Lindsay Bruce. Lindsay has a wealth
60. Should you do cardio before or after weights to build muscle?
Can doing cardio first kill your muscle gains? I’m often asked “should you do cardio before or after weights?” Well if your target is to gain more muscle then it’s definitely AFTER. Why is this?
59. How to get in great shape at 40 years old
How can you get in great shape at 40 without resorting to extreme measures? My specialism as a body transformation coach is with males 30-50 years old who love working out in the gym but aren’t in
58 Free Tools To Help You Build a Better Body
In this video/podcast I’ll be giving you some free coaching tools from my website to get you in great shape quickly. Although my business is as a professional body transformation coach, I always like helping people to
57 Coaching methods with Dan Osman
Interviews with other coaches to discuss their methods and views on the industry Coach Dan Osman joins me to discuss dodgy fitness coaches, dodgy business gurus and dodgy social media behaviour. Dan is health and wellbeing educator,
56 Information VS Implementation
Why you are not doing the stuff you’d said you’d do and seeing no results from your diet or training If you’ve been trying to get in shape for a while and finding it more difficult that
55 Can you cook your chicken by slapping it?
Just because science says something is possible doesn’t mean it’s what you should do Honey, are you ok? You’ve hardly touched your slappy chicken I originally read this article about 3 years ago and it was so
54 Strength Vs Hypertrophy – Getting Big and Strong at the Same Time
Can you get Bigger and Stronger at the Same Time? It’s the perfect result to get bigger and stronger at the same time but how can you achieve this? In this podcast I’ll be discussing the principles
53 Best Training Protocol For Building Muscle
Is there a ‘Best Way’ to train to build muscle? What is the best training split and workout plan for when you want to build muscle fast? Building muscle can be very difficult and there are so
52 The Anabolic Muffins and Other Pro Muscle Secrets
How does eating muffins pre workout make you lift more? Why are muffins anabolic? and why is it always blueberry muffins? Are blueberries more anabolic because they are ‘superfoods’? These and other anabolic secrets of the pros
51. Why is Your Diet Not Working? You’re Not Doing These Things
It’s a common question that people ask – “why is my diet not working?” You’re following the diet plan Working out a few times a week Maybe even taking some supplements that your diet guru has sold
50. Getting In The Zone For More Muscle
Are you in the right ZONE in the gym? If you want to build muscle as a priority and not really wanting to get injured in the process then you need to know how much weight to
49. Why you are not seeing any changes in your body from training
Why is your diet plan and training program not working for you? You’ve got the diet, You’ve got the training plan, But you just are not seeing the changes in your body that you want. You’re asking
Best Cardio to do if You Want More Muscle
What type of cardio should you do if building muscle is a priority? I’m a big believer in the philosophy of casting votes for the body you want. Well, casting votes for the life you want really.
Fat Burning Supplements That Melt Fat
Are you looking for Fat Loss Pills that can MELT fat off your body? I’ve got bad news for you, they don’t exist. Even the most potent illegal fat burning drugs don’t melt fat but some may
Investing Energy Wisely For An Incredible Body
What can be achieved in 12 weeks? Jason is a very successful trader and investor who applies himself to any task with 100% dedication He wasn’t seeing the result he wanted in the mirror despite training hard
If It Fits Your Macros – Does it work
Are Macros Really Important? Does if it fits your macros actually work or is it another buzz word for fitpros to use when selling you their £97 tailored shred diet? In its pure form, if it fits
Better Habits for Great Sleep
If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep then this is for you Simple Techniques for Great Sleep If you’re a business owner or manager struggling with balancing sleep with your daily life then watch this
Why a Coach Hires Another Coach
A coach shouldn’t need to hire another coach – don’t they have all the answers? Even a coach needs another coach for accountability from time to time. When you are a coach to over 30 clients then
Regaining a toned body as a new mum
It’s difficult for many new mums to get their former toned body back after giviing birth Often pregnancy results in less exercise So as well as losing the baby weight there’s an additional issue of restarting an
Fastest way to lose weight
Your efforts to lose weight fast with an exercise routine at the gym or home is probably about to backfire on you. ‘Lose weight fast’ has 100,000 to 1 million google searches every month and ‘Fastest way
Best Way to Build Muscle for Men
Adding 4kg of muscle without gaining body fat – impossible without drugs? WRONG I have worked with hundreds of men to build muscle and the vast majority of them are making the same mistakes which is restricting
Eat Smarter Move With Purpose
“Eat Less. Move More” A statement that is both true and also misleading I’ll often see this statement followed by “It’s simple” Normally from people who are Not coaches Have always been in leaner shape Or are
Lose Weight Eating Carbs – The Secret to Female Fat Loss
To lose weight you have to stop eating carbs right? WRONG Although it’s what many female weight loss programs advocate. There are more searches for Keto and Keto diet than there are for pretty much any other
How to start transforming your body with small changes
So you want to change your body and get in shape? When you look at what you want to achieve with your body it can seen a mammoth task and you don’t know how to start or
Build Muscle and Burn Body Fat No Cardio
In this video I talk to a current client Andy who is a father of 2 and works mainly from home for a major bank. We discuss his body transformation and how was able to gain a
Are You Sending The Right Signals To Your Body
How does your body know what you want it to do if you aren’t sending it the right messages? It’s the age old question ‘What are the best workouts for weight loss and muscle gain’ That’s what
What Happens When You Take a Day Off Your Diet Plan
You may think that overeating for one day has ruined your diet plan. Does a day off your diet actually ruin your progress? Because you have overeaten and gained weight you then justify a binge because ‘the
Why You Have No Motivation For The Gym
How to restart your gym motivation by addressing 6 common problems As a coach of over 10 years, a competitive bodybuilder for 9 years and a trainer of over 24 years I’ve experienced dips from time to
Good Habits for Great Home Workouts
How Good are Your Home Workouts? If you are training from home and find it hard to get started or even fit your workout into your day then this video will teach you how to develop good
Are you doing enough to lose weight and build muscle
How do you know if what you are doing is enough to lose weight and transform your body? I often get asked by clients if the training program they’ve been given is enough as it often looks
3 of the Best Chest Supersets for Mass Building
Supersets are a great way to force new growth in your chest Bodybuilding is not a strength sport first. It’s a muscle building sport. Supersets help to create new muscle growth by working on the volume training
How to speed up your weight loss
If you’re getting good results with your diet you may be looking at how to speed up your weight loss process to get to your target sooner. This is a really risky business and I see many
Are your calories too low to lose fat and have you entered starvation mode?
If your calories are too low and your fat loss has stalled, have you entered starvation mode and does this mean you’re unable to lose weight? I’ve been asked this hundreds of times in my 10+ years
Setting the right body goals for your age
It’s a dangerous thing to live in the past and I often get clients wanting to look like they did 10 years ago How do you set the right body goals for your age and how do
Weights or Cardio to Get into Shape?
When working with new clients I often get asked “is cardio or weights training best for weight loss and what should my priority be to do? My reply is always that I combine the two where possible.
How much does a diet plan cost?
How much should you pay for a diet plan? I’m often asked how much does a diet plan cost? The answer often surprises people, in that I counter with “how much of the work do you want
How To Set Fat Loss Goals You Can Actually Achieve
Are You Doing These 4 Simple Things To Make Sure You Hit Your Fat Loss Goals? Over 10 years of coaching clients in fat loss and body composition change has given me a unique insight into what
Best Time To Workout If You Own Your Own Business
The ‘best’ time to workout is often different for business owners If you’re a business owner with a hectic schedule but want to build muscle and lose fat then what is the best time of the day
Do You REALLY Want to Get Shredded For Summer
I always get people saying that they want to get shredded for summer without really knowing what it is they are asking for. ‘Shredded’ in the real terms is a bodybuilding show level of condition. It’s sub
Do You Need a Diet Plan to Lose Weight and Build Muscle
Can you lose weight without a diet plan? Do you really need a meal planner in order to get the body you want and build more muscle? The answer to this really depends on what stage of
What is the best time to do cardio?
When should you do cardio for the most fat loss? If you are looking to maximise fat use for fuel then the best time to do cardio would be in a fasted state with low glycogen availability.
Compounding your efforts for a successful Body Transformation
What is the secret to gaining muscle and losing body fat? It’s not down to one key ingredient, it’s from having many cogs working together to create a bulletproof system that supports your goal. Many diet gurus
What to do when you’ve gained weight on a Monday
Why you should expect to gain weight on a Monday and why it doesn’t mean you’ve failed on your diet Every client I have worked with over my 10+ years of coaching has, at some point text
Eating in a calorie deficit and working out but not losing weight
Is your metabolism broken from dieting? People often think that their metabolism has been broken from over dieting. The phrase has been banded about all over social media by diet gurus who then proceed to push their
How Clean Eating Every Day Can Lead To Weight Gain
Your Good Intentions For Losing Weight Can Work Against You If You Try To Eat Clean All The Time I want to challenge your idea that weight loss is dependant on eating clean. I’ll discuss how aiming
When Will Gyms Reopen in the UK after Lockdown
If you are itching for gyms to reopen then you are not alone Gyms have been closed since January 4th and after a month with the cases, deaths and R number coming down gym goers are starting
Reserve Calories
Give yourself an added layer of security for success on your diet with reserve calories Many diets fail because they have an ‘all or nothing’ approach. You are either eating to your calories or you are not.
Does Eating Healthy Mean You Can’t Eat Junk Food
“Tom, how can you say you’re a nutritionist if you eat cheesecake late at night? That’s not healthy” I received this message in my Instagram inbox after a rather tongue in cheek post of a cheesecake which
Why your New Year’s Resolutions Always Fail
How to make sure that new year’s resolution list gets completed instead of forgotten There are 4 main reasons why new year’s resolutions fail. Every year people dream up things they want to change with their lives
How to Stop Getting Fat at Xmas
Enjoy food at Xmas without it impacting your body fat levels too badly so you can start the New Year without jumping onto a restrictive fad diet Stop the cycle of getting fat at Xmas followed by
Is Your Weekly Weigh In Making You Fat?
If you weigh yourself weekly you might be making it harder to lose fat. This is something I have seen repeatedly in clients I work with. Here’s why. When you’re trying to lose weight it’s likely that
Macros for Fat Loss
Understanding what macro splits you need for a fat loss meal plan and how to calculate them What are the best macros for fat loss? There’s many diets you can do to lose weight and the macros
6 things you can do in 24 hours to help maximise fat loss
You still need a calorie deficit but here’s 6 things that can help fat loss. All you tend to hear nowadays is ‘create a calorie deficit’ from fat loss coaches. Since it became sexy to be ‘team
Can Creatine Improve Your Mental Health
Creatine is a supplement used to build muscle mass and boost athletic performance For years creatine has been used by athletes to boost their strength and power in the gym and on the track. There are thousands
9 Positive Ways to Cope With Lockdown
There is a second lockdown in the Uk due to corona virus Here are 9 ways to cope with lockdown that you can put into action within the next few days. Put these into action to come
Building Good Habits for a Healthy Lifestyle
How to make strong habits that last and minimise bad habits that stop you achieving your weight loss goals No one ever loses weight by luck. Although they may not know it, the most successful fat loss
How to Stop Your Metabolism Slowing Down When Dieting
There are 3 things that can slow down your metabolism quickly Sedentary lifestyle No resistance training Low protein intake These are contributing factors to a slow metabolism which you may be aware of. What happens though when
How to Boost Your Immune System Against Cold and Viruses
How you can boost your immune system against colds and viruses this winter with these 4 cheap, everyday supplements. Immune system boosting is a hot topic at the moment mostly because of COVID-19 and Corona virus. As
What is the difference between weight loss and fat loss
There is a big difference between weight loss and fat loss Weight loss is often confused with fat loss. Weight gain is often confused with fat gain. If you associate the scales with progress then this podcast
What is a calorie deficit and how do you create one?
What is a Calorie Deficit? A calorie deficit is a buzz word in the weight loss industry, at least for people who aren’t fake gurus it is. A calorie deficit is absolutely needed in order to lose