Okay, so I am no life coach, relationship counsellor, therapist or luuuurrrvve guru BUT I am in an awesome relationship. I've also been in relationships that haven't worked, so whilst I may not be qualified in this field, I've learnt a couple of valuable lessons. As Valentine's Day is upon us it seems like the perfect time to share them.
Nutrition is a powerful thing. Food can heal the body, fuel performance, improve your mood and even help you burn fat. We're not talking about caffeine loaded energy drinks or raspberry ketones here either, this article is about real foods that offer an abundance of nutrients to support a healthy metabolism and enable you to hit your fat loss goals.
Welcome to the first instalment of my “Two things I know..” blog series. The idea here is to highlight two pieces of information you can easily take on board and implement within your weekly routine. With so much information out there it's easy to become overwhelmed and overthink change - this often leads to procrastination and ultimately nothing gets done! Well, not on my watch!
One from the archives to share today. I published this blog in January 2015 and at the time it got a huge response from many followers who identified with my own health journey. Recently we've been getting a huge number of emails from men and women deeply unhappy with how they look and looking to transform their own health. I wanted to share it again in the hope it might be helpful.
Matt Whitmore from Fitter Food explains how to create this easy to make, nutritional super food! Bone broth is a frankly awesome way to consume a rich source of bone supporting minerals including magnesium, calcium, phosphorus. Check out this Fitter Food step-by-step video guide...
A set of muscular and strong looking shoulders is a great asset to have. When working with clients and discussing their goals the classic 'V' shape physique of bigger shoulders and a smaller waist is often mentioned, yet people don’t give their shoulders the attention they deserve and focus too much on training chest muscles. BIG mistake. Let me explain why.
Over the last few weeks we've been detailing all of the essentials you need in place to support optimal health and fat loss. This includes sound nutrition, daily exercise, stress management and soooo much sleep! We have already discussed supplements in detail but if fat loss is your main focus it might be wise to consider some of the following also. The science suggests they have the potential to support our body's biological mechanisms, responsible for achieving and maintaining a healthy body composition.
Bee Pollen, B12 sprays, activated charcoal, probiotic chocolate....there's a new supplement or superfood that we just cannot live without every month it seems! Do you ever start to question how mankind evolved before wheat grass shots were invented? With so much information available it is easy to become confused so we've put together a basic guide to nutritional supplements which will hopefully provide you with a great starting place to assess your needs. Of course this is in addition to good nutrition, daily exercise, adequate sleep and stress management.
Many of us are already aware of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) and how essential it is that the macronutrients you consume are packed with micronutrients in order to lead a healthy and happy life. However, there are some missing pieces to most peoples puzzle and that’s maxinutrients. Don't worry, we'll explain all!
For many of us ladies it's that dreaded week where the jeans are feeling tighter and our energy levels are below par after a month of late nights and a little extra everything. Whilst here at Fitter Food we emphasise health as our main priority, many people are looking for fat loss advice specifically. So as a man/woman team we've got lots of experience in adapting our principles to suit the fat loss goals of men and women. Here are a few tips for the ladies to focus on when setting a fat loss goal.
Fellas, are you ready to switch to beast mode in 2015? Then check out these training, nutrition and lifestyle knowledge bombs, all designed to help you lose body fat, build muscle and feel awesome. There is so much information out there these days that it can be a struggle knowing where to begin. Here are my top 5 tips for blokes that you can implement from TODAY to start getting the right results.
After a week of turkey and stuffing (our faces) many of us are now turning our heads to the New Year and debating how to undo the Christmas excess.What should an effective New Year detox consist of exactly? How can you ensure that it really does what it says on the tin, bottle, packet or shake? Check out our guide to choosing your New Year detox to make sure it works for you and brings long lasting results.