Beyond The Mirror

Today I look at alternative methods for successfully maintaining a calorie deficit.

The link to find previous episodes is:

https://nextstepdaily.libsyn.com/website

The portion control guide can be found on today's blog.

In today's episode I look at the things that help us lose weight. I discuss the main player - calories in/calories out and then I take a look at other important factors we should consider.

Today I chat to Matt Wallace, the owner of Clarity Walk which is a social enterprise that aims to improve mental health and wellbeing through No phone walks. It is his passion to help people disconnect from their phone/social media to reconnect with others in nature so they can be more present, happier and in control.

Matt became a personal trainer in 2014 to help inspire others to live a lifestyle that they felt in control of to feel confident and happy. With Clarity Walk he inspires change on a larger scale through simply walking and talking to help people clear their heads and focus on their physical and mental wellbeing.

The web site is: https://www.claritywalk.co.uk

Today I talk about protein shakes:
Are they essential?
What are the alternatives? 
Is there a 'right time' to take them?
Which ones are best?

Today I look at the Slimming World system of 'Free Food' and 'Syns'. I talk about whether this is actually promoting an unhealthy relationship with food. I also discuss where energy balance comes into their method.

In today's episode, I look at the recent post on Instagram of an 'average' body in gym gear. I talk about the dangers of putting 'perfect' bodies up on pedestals and of comparing ourselves to them.

In today's episode I talk about the use of microwave ovens. Do they strip the nutrients from our food? 

Is the radiation from them harmful to us?

The article by Precision Nutrition that I mention, can be read in full here;

https://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-microwave-cooking

In today's episode I have a great chat with Chris Ward, Mac Nutrition Uni Student , coffee lover and lifter. Chris lost over 6 stone without really knowing what he was doing, relying on bodybuilding.com and a diet of chicken, broccoli and rice!  Today he has transformed his life and is passionate about the confusion in today’s health and nutrition industry.

"I’m here to call out the charlatans, de-bunk the BS and help people live healthier happier and stronger lives."

Find him on Instagram @wardfitnesspt and his web site is;

https://chriswardpt.com

In today's episode I talk about asking others for help and support. Sometimes we think this may make us seem weak, but it is vitally important when trying to implement major behaviour change. If our friends and family do not know what we are trying to achieve, then we cannot blame them for sabotaging us!

Today I look at the 5 emotional stages of behaviour change. I talk about how we can move past the crucial stage 3, the valley of despair and move on to success and fulfilment.