Why fitness is confusing.

Ever had one of those lightbulb moments?

I have them all the time.

not because I'm particularly clever

But usually because I'm doing things so arse-backwards that when I finally see the light it's a big revelation.

Take lifting weights, for example.

12 hours of hell.

There's no way to say this nicely

I hate walking, unless it's around a park, or on a beach...

I really hate walking up mountains.

But my lovely clients convinced me to walk the Yorkshire 3 peaks this past Easter weekend.

And you know what.....

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unbelievable fitness truths

Today I thought I'd share a few 'accepted beliefs' that annoy me in the fitness world, stay with me, you may find the truth hard to handle....

....but after the initial sting, you'll thank me.

:-)

1) You'll have to eat MORE than you think.

If you've gained more fat than you'd like it can ONLY happen when the body has been in fat storage mode.

Fat storage mode is caused by undereating.

So eat more often throughout the day, rather than starving yourself then overeating.

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Fancy dining logic bro....

I love eating out, one of the best meals I've ever had was in Hawksmoor, Manchester.

Oak panels, secret passages, old-world feel, old fashioned whiskeys, steak, wine...... you gotta try it.

Anyway....

Fancy dining is great, but I don't depend entirely on restaurant meals for my nutrition.

That'd be stupid, right?

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Comfort = Laziness and lost goals

It's very easy to get comfortable in life.

Every time I've gained fat, it's due to getting comfortable.

Every time I've taken a step backwards in business, it's due to getting comfortable.

....and I'm sure we all know what happens when you get comfortable in a relationship!

Comfort breeds laziness.

Laziness is a lovely, warm, fuzzy feeling that holds us back.

It's the silent killer of dreams.

It's the demon that keeps you in a job you hate for a few too many years.

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Fleeting pain vs Permanent pain

always ask two questions when people begin training with me...

1. When was the last time you trained consistently?

....they normally say '6-12 months ago'

then I ask:

2. What stopped you from training consistently?

The answers are so insightful I thought I'd share with you...

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My Advice on Eating Clean Foods

Be honest, do you struggle to eat healthy foods every day?

I sure as hell do.

Today I share the secret to staying on track.

I've always struggled to eat clean foods, in the amounts that would support my training goals.

A problem I've been aware of since starting training years ago.

A problem you're likely experiencing right now.

But the thing that fixed it for me is not what you think.

You see...

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The 'Get Back On It' Omelette...

Seemingly for no reason?

Here's what to do to 'get back on it'....

I always wish I had a magic 'panic button' that would get me back on track.

The magic button doesn't exist unfortunately.

But here's what I do instead

**drum roll**

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The Big Hairy Fitness Monster.....

Quick one before we get to today's fitness lesson....

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Fitness isn't that hard...

I'm fed of seeing people failing to follow through on their goals

Good people too

People who should know better.

People who claim they don't have time to make a meal plan

yet have seen EVERY damn episode of that Tom Hardy thing on BBC

What. The. Fuck.

I'll change your life right now:

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