Hey Reader Stop me if you've ever heard these... “Red wine is better than white wine!” “Spinach is better than romaine!” “Carbs are the problem!” If you listen to the onslaught of articles and experts giving their latest and greatest advice, good nutrition gets complicated fast! If you’re overwhelmed, try this ONE habit: Eat mostly (or at least more) minimally processed foods. Most people would define this as choosing foods close to how they're found in nature. Whole foods — broccoli,...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader It's hard to believe we are already 9 days into 2024! I hope you all had a tremendous Christmas and New Year, although I'm sure it feels a long time ago now as you are no doubt stuck in at work, knee-deep in new and old routines, and trying to make the best of your resolutions now real life has fully resumed. “I had all these great new plans for the year, but eating healthy and exercising can feel so overwhelming.” Sound familiar? If you’re struggling to gain or keep momentum for...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader As I'm writing this, you are likely gearing up for the holiday season and planning for how you will get back on track in the aftermath. You can (and absolutely should!) let loose and enjoy some delicious foods and drinks while you add a bit more wiggle room to your sleep and workout routines, but what you do in the new year can set you up for a year of success or repeated frustration. This is my public service announcement to warn you away from fad diets and extreme exercise in the...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader Let's talk about stress. Whether you are an athlete or someone in a high-performance role, none of us are immune to the effects of stress. And, based on the last few years of global chronic stress, chances are as Christmas starts approaching, your stress levels may be skyrocketing. Stress can have a profound impact on your performance and your well-being, whether it's in the workplace, the gym, or even your nutrition choices. When stress becomes chronic, it triggers a cascade of...
11 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader Let's talk about carbs. A new client suggested in our first meeting that maybe the problem with her weight and energy levels was her carb consumption, and wondered if she should avoid them. The answer is... it depends! There has been a lot of buzz in the press in recent years about keto diets, carnivore diets, and countless other ways that promise to revolutionise your health. These diets may seem like fads, but for a lot of people, they work wonders. What they don't tell you is...
11 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader Let's talk about sleep. It's as natural as breathing and we all need to do it, yet so many of those struggle with it and experience hugely detrimental effects in our lives. As high performers, we juggle multiple responsibilities and demands, with little time for rest, yet research shows that quality sleep can significantly enhance our performance in all areas of life. We have all heard that we should get 7-8 hours of sleep a night, but for many, this is a pipedream. And for those...
12 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader I'm feeling excited as I write this email, as I will shortly be visiting Barcelona for 4 days to unwind, take in the sights, and enjoy my 10th wedding anniversary celebrations. In a world where we can track everything, it can be easy to forget that it's important to disconnect and just be present. And this includes food and exercise too. While it can feel a little terrifying to let go if you are used to being in the gym 6 days a week and tracking your macros, the occasional break...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader In the UK, October is National Cholesterol Month. Cholesterol is one of those topics that never seems to be out of the health news for very long. In my lifetime, we've been told numerous times that you had to avoid or limit dairy to reduce the risk of sky-high cholesterol. We get told to fear cholesterol, get medications to reduce it, and that it is categorically a scary thing that we all need to watch out for as we steer away from "bad" cholesterol foods and switch to the...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader A lot of life is about being able to adapt. Even the best-laid plans rarely happen as you intend them to, and it's no different with nutrition and health. Sometimes it's something simple like going to make dinner and discovering you don't have the right type of pasta. No biggie; use something else that you think will work. But sometimes, it's that childcare arrangements fall through and you can't get to the gym, or your oven breaks and you have to spend a week without it... or, in...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read