Fit for Purpose

Fit for Purpose

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Fit for Purpose episodes

  • 026 - Are protein powders any good?

    Are protein shakes any good?

    This episode comes off the back of a client asking whether there were any downfalls to using protein powders rather than food to meet your protein goal.

    Protein shakes are a quick & easy way to get protein & may be ideal if you are busy, always on the go, don't have a lot of time to make meals or struggle to eat enough protein.

    However, they are called supplements because they are meant to supplement your diet, so when possible I suggest not replacing meals with protein shakes and only using shakes to top up your protein intake.

    Listen to the episode for more info & check out episodes 12 & 21 for more info on protein.

    13 min
  • 025 - Measuring Progress: How, Why & When

    This episode quickly goes over how, why & when to measure progress.

    In my opinion, if you are serious about reaching your fitness goals you should measure your progress on a consistent basis.

    If you're not measuring anything, how else would you know if you're making progress? And you can't make improvements to anything if you don't know what needs improved.

    14 min
  • 024 - Use failure as motivation to improve, not as an excuse to give up

    Today I want to recommend a mindset shift.

    Instead of viewing failure as negative, use it as motivation to get better!

    And don't avoid failure or doing things that'll hurt (such as weighing yourself regularly and keeping a consistent food diary).

    If done with the right mindset, doing those things will hopefully motivate you to make positive changes.

    9 min
  • 023 - STOP saying you went "Off Plan"
    YOU DID NOT GO "OFF PLAN".
    This might seem as if I'm nitpicking.
    But I hate the phrase "Off plan".
    Whatever "plan" you're following should take into account the fact that you're human and have a social life.
    - Whether it's going out for lunch or dinner with friends and fam.
    - Meeting up with work colleagues.
    - Or just having a treat now and then.
    These should all be part of your "plan".
    For me, saying you've went "off plan" suggests that any of these things is wrong or bad.
    If your "plan" doesn't account for any of these events, it's probably over-restrictive and unsustainable.
    Also, you didn't go off "plan" because your diet wasn't perfect.
    It's fine to go off track now again, as long as you get back on trap asap.
    To me, saying you went "off plan" suggests that you've stopped, or switched off.
    That suggests that you're either on your diet or off it.
    That's an all or nothing approach, which we want to avoid.
    You didn't go off plan because your diet wasn't perfect, you just went slightly off track which is fine.
    11 min
  • 021 - Why Is Protein Important?

    You've probably heard people mentioning why protein is important but have no idea why.                 

    In this episode I quickly explain why it is important and why you should be aiming to be getting enough protein within your diet.           

    You can find a more in depth episode on protein HERE.         

    You can also join my free Facebook group for videos on topics just like this HERE.

    6 min
  • 020 - Should You Lower Your Calories?
    Below are 4 questions to ask yourself before lowering your calories.
    If you are unsure either how to set your calories or whether your current calories are right.
    Drop me a message today and I will do a calorie check for you.
    - How long has it been? Do you just need to be a bit more patient?
    - Have you been tracking everything accurately?
    - Have you been sticking to your current calories?
    - Can you increase your output?
    11 min
  • 019 - Fasting - Should You Be Doing It?
    In this episode I give you some information about fasting.
    Whether you call it Fasting / Intermittent Fasting / IF / Time Restricted Eating / Eating Window / 5:2 Fasting.
    All fasting boils down to is eating all of your meals / calories for the day within a certain eating window.
    Some common examples of eating windows are...
    8:16 (8 Hour Eating Window : 16 Hours Fasting).
    6:18 (6 Hour Eating Window : 18 Hours Fasting).
    You can also use other eating windows such as 10 hours or 4 hours.
    Listen to the episode for more info on the ins & outs of fasting.
    It may or may not be suitable for you, but give the episode a listen & decide that for yourself 👍.
    Some other points I wish I touched on but didn't...
    - While fasting still make sure you're eating enough protein & veggies.
    - Don't go super low calorie as it's unsustainable & unhealthy. If you're struggling to eat enough food within your eating window you may need to increase it.
    - Fasting might help you get used to having food cravings and being able to say no to them. This may be hard in the beginning but try to stick with it.
    - You can drink water and black coffee during your fast but not any other liquids that have calories such as teas, coffees etc.
    Let me know if you have any other questions 👍.
    20 min
  • 018 - Lose 1-2lbs A Week & Still Enjoy A Social Life

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    Here are the points I cover in today's episode, feel free to speed the episode up to get through it quicker:

           

    - Remember that you still have the option to make good choices.

      

       

    - Ask yourself. Is it really worth it?
      

       

    - Plan ahead and decide what you're having in advance.
       

       

    - Use myfitnesspal and track everything accurately (or take an educated guess if you can't be 100% sure of the calories).
      

        

    - Calorie banking.
       

       

    - Focus on weekly calories v daily calories.
       

        

    - Compensate for a bigger meal by either having a smaller meal or skipping another meal.
       

         

    - Maintain high activity levels (exercise & steps).
       

        

    - Base your meals around servings of protein and veggies.
        


    - Swap out carbs for veggies.

          

         


    - Choose lean meats instead of fatty cuts.

          

    - Limit the amount of add ons you have (starters, sides, desserts etc).
         

        

    - Eat high volume low calorie foods such as salads.

       

        

    - Fasting / Windowed Eating

    33 min
  • 017 - Can You Still Lose Fat While Enjoying A Social Life?
    In this episode I discuss how you can still lose fat while enjoying a social life.
    I don't cover specific tips for how you can achieve this, I will cover these in my next episode.
    Instead today I just give my thoughts on why it's possible, why you should do it even if it's more challenging & why giving up when you're busy isn't ideal.
    12 min

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