Matt’s Top Training Tip: Work Dat Ass
Fitter Food’s Matt Whitmore offers expert advice about training, nutrition and fat loss.
Fitter Food’s Matt Whitmore offers expert advice about training, nutrition and fat loss.
Armed with the latest knowledge, this weeks blog offers some guidance on the nutritional changes you can implement (alongside some key stress management measures) to help support your body and mind against the negative effects of stress that many of us experience on a daily basis.
Like most people we are still reeling from the recent government proposals for the NHS to encourage people to lose weight with either financial or material incentives. We understand the need for action here (we’ve been at it for a while!) but this scheme seems flawed on every level, especially when you assess the practical detail.
When it comes to fruit we tend to observe polar opposite approaches, either people are chomping down several servings and downing pints of orange juice to get their daily vitamin C fix or they’re avoiding it like the plague as someone informed them “fruit makes you fat!” So what is the score with fruit?
We’re incredibly excited to announce our post summer Fat Loss in 42 Plan launches on 22 September; after a few months indulging in ice cream, al fresco vino's and a few too many bowls of chips this could be exactly what you need! This plan goes beyond just telling you what to eat and how to train, it offers a full educational programme packed with information about nutrition and lifestyle choices that bring out the best in you!
Were you aware that your body communicates with you all the time by sending key messages about its current health and wellbeing? In our book Fitter Food: A Lifelong Recipe for Health and Fat Loss we detail those sure fire signs that your current eating habits aren’t working for you. Many of us not only ignore this crucial feedback but also consider the following warning signs totally normal:
Here at Fitter Food we totally understand that every now and then you might need some 'pleasure' foods in your life - who doesn't! Now you don't need to destroy your healthy efforts at the same time with our 5 awesome, easy, healthy desserts! These desserts are designed to give you a little of what you fancy without destroying your waistline. Got your own healthy desserts you'd like to share? Tweet us @fitter_food
So mainstream media is catching onto the Paleo approach, especially when it comes to that all important, ever present goal of fat loss. In 2013, Paleo was the most googled diet and this week clinical studies have announced - “Caveman diet twice as effective as modern diets when trying to lose weight”
We love Moroccan flavours and we love meatballs so this is the perfect combination. Packed with anti inflammatory spices and tender lamb, topping with an egg finishes it off nicely. It's great served with cauliflower rice but if you are looking for a higher carbohydrate option you could serve with white rice.
Matt and I have been on a journey. We’re passionate about health and vitality, however, until recently, perhaps a little guilty of focusing too much on exercise and not truly acknowledging the power of nutrition. Our recipe book Fitter Food details everything we've learnt (the hard way) about transforming your health from the inside out with food.
This post is designed to highlight a few things I believe every man should incorporate into their lifestyle in order to obtain awesome levels of strength, a strong mind and truly gangsta energy levels. Its not science, its not going to be full of lab results, its simply some straight talking points on how us men can make some simple changes for an awesome 2012 and beyond.
The way we cook and prepare food can often reduce its nutrient content. Check out Fitter Chef's guide to healthy cooking to ensure you get the best out of your grub.