Posts in Fat Loss
Eat on the go and stay healthy: PART ONE

When we eat on the go we tend to eat crap. We know eating junk is bad but we still do it!

This is a massive obstacle to being a healthy, strong and happy human.

So let’s talk about why this happens and how to fix it.

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Stressed & Sleeping Poorly? You’re not alone

I believe there's an epidemic sneaking up on us...



I see hundreds of people each year walk into my gym (not bullshit marketing hype here, I actually do as a head coach of a decent sized gym)...



....and it's time to talk straight.



YOU are struggling.



Stop hiding it.



Stop ignoring it.



You have no identity or life of your own.

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Why we eat crap on the go

Our body responds to modern stress just like it responded to the old sabre-toothed tiger: fight or flight. 

In preparation for a fight, or a flight, our body releases cortisol and adrenaline

This stimulates a variety of physical symptoms like faster heart rate, slowed digestion, shaking, flushed face etc. 

The problem is, we are not in great danger in modern life! 

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Fat Loss, Diet, MindsetAnthony Shaw
Why I hate shiny abs and super six packs...

You can't change when you think your problems are unique

Let me explain this in 30 secs…

Imagine any film or TV scene where someone goes to an AA meeting (alcoholics anonymous) for the FIRST time.

Everyone’s sat in a circle, and they introduce themselves by saying:

“Hi, my name is Ricardo and I’m an Alcoholic”

And everyone else says…

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responsibility = freedom

One of my clients had a revelation this week.


She has finally been able to lose body fat consistently. Her ability to take responsibility for what she was eating was key.


I’ll share her story in just a second, but first I want you to know something. 


You can lose weight. You can get fit. You are already fit enough to get started. 


Be in the now, be in the present, step up to the mark and - if you’re not happy - do something about your health and fitness NOW.


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2 must haves for health, strength and clarity...

Today I'm aiming to describe what I believe are the TWO ‘must-haves’ when it comes to a fitness program. Meaning that without these bases covered, you’ll find it easy to quit. Self-deception will be rife each day. You’ll go weeks without training then suddenly feel guilty. 


Sound familiar?


Let’s jump in:


1) STRUCTURE

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See your truth to get healthier

Are you looking for a way to feel fitter, to feel like yourself again?


To get that confidence and energy back?


Perhaps you’ve let things slip over the last 6-18 months, maybe longer, and you want to step in and take control again?


Over the past few weeks I’ve been in consultations with lots of people wanting to start a 6 week trial with us.


There are a few common themes I’ve noticed from these conversations. Common lines of thinking and motivation which come up with almost every person, which, if you take the time to see them in your own life, will greatly improve your ability to lose weight, make profound improvements to your health and to feel a bit better about your life.

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How (and why) to NOT overeat...

“you can do it Ant! Have some more cornbread then wash the steak down with some beer!”


New York City - 2011


I have had eyes bigger than my stomach MANY times. But nothing worse than in NYC a few years back, when me and Sara went to what can only be described as a ‘food barn’ called Dallas BBQ.


Food was served in troughs, literally mountains of food on your trough. And you just felt full and bloated after about 5 mins/2 bites.


BUT - when in Rome….you get it down your neck don’t you! 


At least, that’s what I did.


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5 ‘hacks’ to eat less

Let’s face it, getting leaner is a simple task. Eat less than you need.


A calorie deficit, that’s what we call it in the fitness world. 


Time and time again, scientific research shows a calorie deficit IS the be all and end all of weight loss.


But you know what, I find it hard to eat less than I want to eat.


So I’ve found a few simple tricks to eat less without noticing the effort.

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Meditations on fasting.

For the past 4 weeks I've been steadily losing body fat. To do this I've used intermittent fasting and low calories.


Intermittent fasting (IF) is not a wonder weapon to beat all other diets. But I have noticed a few unorthodox benefits from using IF that I'd like to share with you today. 


First off, the only scientifically verified principle for stimulating your body to lose fat is being in a calorie deficit each day. Eat too many calories and you stay the same or gain fat. 


Second, there are many ways of eating less. Most diets, especially the mass marketed ones, are simply ways to enforce eating less. This is very important to your diet success and we'll come back to this point.

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