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It’s common place for people to blame themselves for failing to lose weight. Worse still, maybe their doctor or personal trainer blames them too. They say, “You need to exercise more and eat less”. Great advice… don’t you think I’ve tried that!! This attitude sends a message that it’s your fault. Truth is… IT’S NOT ALWAYS YOUR FAULT!!

What works for Jane doesn’t always work for Kate. And what works for Kate almost definitely won’t work for John. Diets are a tricky thing. New diet trends are created or ‘discovered’ on almost a daily basis, and what works for one group of people won’t always work for another. So, how do you go about figuring out what diet is best for you? There are multiple factors that need to be taken into account when prescribing a diet for an individual. Things like Age, Gender, Lifestyle, Hormones and activity level all play their part. However, despite what you might...

Escaping your limits This slogan doesn’t just refer to your physical limits in the gym, it also refers to your mental limits, emotional limits whether that be at university, work or in your relationship we can all strive to improve upon ourselves each and every day. How long since you have taken a moment to reflect on your mindset? How do you approach situations? Do you often try new things and push yourself out of your comfort zone? Or are you resistant to change, challenge and growth? Let’s explore what these mindsets mean, why they are important, how to determine...

Something we hear thrown around in the fitness & health industry a lot! It holds true on so many levels, but when applied to dieting people often get heavily mistaken into thinking too literally about this term. At the end of the day, calorie restriction works for everyone, right?