In this episode I talk about DNA food intolerance tests and why using a DNA test to decide macro splits and exercise types is not worth your time or money!

I will also go into why some people use these tests, what to do if someone offers you a diet based off a DNA test & how some practitioners get away with putting out such bad information.

TOPICS ⠀

0:00 - What led me to recording this episode ⠀

02:35 - Why specific, personalised DNA diets are not a thing & my previous research in the area of genetics ⠀

08:51 - How genetic testing could be used & what to do if someone tries to sell you a DNA intolerance test when it comes to dieting ⠀

12:30 - References & why you should check them ⠀

14:32 - The reason some practitioners sell out and start using DNA tests ⠀

21:18 - Why some people get benefits when they cut out certain food groups ⠀

29:55 - Tangents & why they are actually useful ⠀

31:48 - Calorie deficit health benefits & the one thing that Slimming World does well ⠀

34:13 - What leads people to joining MLM schemes ⠀

38:44 - Making claims online & conspiracy theories ⠀

This episode is a nice bitesized episode covering a really important concept.

I use my aggressive diet to teach you about having Unconditional Permission to Eat…. Anything!

I can not stress enough how important this is to ensure your own fat loss success.

TOPICS ⠀

00:00 - Introduction & why I wanted to make this episode ⠀

01:47 - You really can eat ANY food on any diet! - Almost. ⠀

03:07 - Find out what my new aggressive diet looks like ⠀

05:20 - How to improve your relationship with food. Here’s a clue: don’t be too harsh on yourself! ⠀

06:54 - Enjoying the occasional mastication on my diet (I hope you read that right!) ⠀

10:35 - Why I give myself unconditional permission to eat anything, even food with virtually zero nutritional value ⠀

11:35 -How to find your own low-hanging fruit… And it’s probably not where you think it is! ⠀

15:53 - One final piece of advice to remember

Another ‘WISDOM’ category podcast. I felt compelled to speak on these topics as I get judged A LOT by people who don't actually know me. For those following in my footsteps, I think hearing some of this could help you. ⠀

Some people just see me as an arrogant, confident male who drives a fast car & instantly they jump to conclusions. Likewise, there is a lot of materialism & ‘fakeness’ online so I do GET why people think the way they do.

I no longer get offended by judgment, as I know good people will eventually see the truth. I hope by hearing this some of you can care less about what others think & say about you. ⠀

TOPICS ⠀

00:41 - Why the term 'social justice warrior’ has become so tainted

01:32 - The importance of understanding that morality is an individual concept ⠀

02:36 - My take on being a positive role model & doing my little bit of good for the world ⠀

04:34 - Why getting offended is just so ridiculous & the judgmental nature of humans ⠀

08:11 - How small acts can challenge the larger issues ⠀

09:20 - Why sometimes caring a little about others' opinions is better than not caring at all ⠀

11:04 - Why you should only really be offended by the things that matter in the world ⠀

13:51 - Disparity between the rich & the poor in the UK ⠀

14:35 - Raising awareness & how you can literally save someone's life 

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In this episode, I cover perhaps the most important thing to remember when you are starting a fat loss endeavour: Your mindset. ⠀

I'll share with you why you should adopt a flexible approach when dieting, why you shouldn’t set an exact deadline to reach your goals and what the definition of 'normal' eating is (the answer might surprise you). ⠀

I hope you enjoy this nutrition psychology focussed episode! Let me know what you think! ⠀

TOPICS ⠀

01:06 - Dieting success is hugely dependant on mindset ⠀

01:55 - The concept behind my latest aggressive dieting phase ⠀

02:33 - Why you don’t need to eat the same amount of Calories every day ⠀

02:54 - Unconditional permission to eat and the core idea of dietary flexibility ⠀

04:09 - An evidence-based definition of “Normal” eating ⠀

06:53 - Why you keep falling off the wagon when it comes to your diets ⠀

07:20 - Is your diet negatively affecting your social life? Does eating certain foods make you feel guilty or sad? ⠀

10:53 - The common pitfall of setting an exact deadline for your diets ⠀

11:45 - Why you can eat whatever you want & enjoy the process! ⠀

13:28 - A quick mention of HAES, non-dieting and intuitive eating movements ⠀

15:55 - If you can learn to change and be adaptable, you will be successful ⠀

16:50 - Why black & white thinking is ruining your dieting journey 

I cover a LOT in this episode, so writing the title was tough. 

It came off the back of people being so interested in what my 7 days of 1000kcals/day food shop looked like.

When you are ‘in the know’ it’s not sexy, it’s not interesting. But that’s what I wanted to talk about here, what IS sexy, or magical i.e. what DOES make for a successful fat loss diet. 

Amazon Alexa also makes a guest appearance with some nutrition advice of her own… LMAO! Enjoy. 

TOPICS 

02:33 - Fat loss ‘sucks’ compared to maintenance. Therefore it should never be done from a place of guilt or hating yourself

03:14 - How I’m surprisingly inspiring others on my aggressive fat loss phase

06:37 - Why I can’t do a protein sparing modified fast & how I feel BETTER on very low calories

10:20 - Fat loss isn’t sexy, there really is no magic foods or macronutrients

13:34 - Hunger is not just physiological!

15:22 - What comes after my aggressive fat loss phase ⠀

17:35 - The charlatans of the industry & the rubbish they say...

22:38 - How mentality is so much more important to fat loss success than the mathematics of it

26:44 - Alexa chimes in on the conversation, offering me some advice on nutrition…. WTF

33:32 - The importance of getting a good variety within an aggressive diet 

My first ever podcast in the WISDOM category! In this epsiode, I give a my ‘confident male’ perspective on complexion.

I talk about my previous struggles & experiences with bad skin as a teenager & how that’s come into adulthood with me.

I also talk about one of my favourite topics: Confidence & how that ties into self-acceptance.

TOPICS ⠀

00:00 - The longest introduction ever, but hopefully very insightful 

12:01 - My previous struggles with bad skin and why it was a big deal for me

13:02 - How antibiotics impact the gut and the topical antibiotic I found useful

15:55 - Why a particular body size or shape 'gives’ you confidence 

18:12 - Filters on social media and embracing who you are

19:59 - My take on self-acceptance

In this episode, I share with you some insights into the technique I have often discussed of starting any fat loss phase with some sort of 24 - 36 hour fast. ⠀

I also give some insight into nutrition/dieting psychology & hopefully some pearls of wisdom that will serve you well in your own body composition manipulation pursuits.

TOPICS

00:00 - Introduction

06:05 - Caffeine or no caffeine when undertaking a fast?

07:29 - Will I get too hungry fasting for 36 hours?

09:05 - An important note on exercise whilst using aggressive dieting strategies

11:53 - Understanding that both nutrition and exercise should always be multiphasic

15:48 - Fasting isn’t a magic bullet. Why the speed at which you lose fat is dependant on the calorie deficit

18:10 - Are you ready for a dieting phase? If it’s not a £$%^ YES!,Why it should be a Hell NO!

20:55 - How, for me & others, reducing calories can sometimes decrease hunger!

22:14 - The difference between flexible vs rigid restraint and understanding unconditional permission to eat

24:28 - Is it okay to skip breakfast? 

In this episode, I talk about the first time my 4 year old son came home from school and told me that chocolate was a 'bad food'. It really took me by surprise and I did my very best to guide the conversation positively. ⠀

It was difficult with my 5 year old also chiming in to the discussion with her thoughts! I hope through hearing me discuss this topic, you can be better prepared than I was.

TOPICS ⠀

0:00 – What led me to recording this episode

07:04 – Food demonisation and how it can create shame and guilt around foods

09:48 – How I talk to my children about food & letting lifestyle dictate how a child eats

12:25 - Setting up a good food environment for children

13:47 – Why moderation is a stupid word when used with nutrition

15:47 – Being considered in your thoughts and words when talking to children about food

18:24 – Parenting guilt and how you can persuade children to eat foods they don’t like

Hey Everyone! Welcome to 'Not Another Nutrition Podcast'!

In this introductory episode I guide you through what you can expect from me and Not Another Nutrition Podcast, how it came about, exactly how you can use it and also give you a few unique insights into the life and career milestones that led to some of what I am going to be talking about!

TOPICS

00:00 - Welcome!

03:20 - The purpose of Not Another Nutrition Podcast

06:07 - What to expect from me here

18:17 - What drives me in my career

26:32 - Early Career - Trying to juggle my studies with multiple jobs

28:58 - A defining point in my life - Losing my Dad

29:05 - Getting my first weight set & Arnold's Encyclopaedia of Bodybuilding at 12 years old

31:48 - Working illegally at 15, stacking shelves for Asda and being a minimum wage Gym Instructor

34:03 - Holding babies and where I got my passion for parenting

35:39 - Lecturing at University, where I developed my love for public speaking

37:20 - My supplement company & why you shouldn’t start one

38:58 - The origins of the Mac-Nutrition Consultancy & working with British Weightlifting

43:17 - The weight-making workshop & teaching Connor McGregor’s team

44:22 - Working with TV Celebrities, getting hate from the Dietetics world and developing a thick-skin

48:06 - The first ever Mac-Nutrition Mentorship had the start of my friendship with the one and only Danny Lennon

54:05 - The birth of MNU (Mac-Nutrition Uni)