Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

I want to introduce you to something that’s been a massive help to my progress over the years. And I’m confident it’ll help on your journey to better health and fitness too It’s not a new exercise, or faddy diet tip. It’s called the ‘Growth Mindset’; something I was introduced to by Psychologist Carol Dweck. Rather […]

Strengthen & Tone @ Home

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Ridiculously tasty rustic ratatouille recipe

This is a fantastic recipe for many reasons; primarily it’s delicious and after that… It’s a really easy way to top up your veggie quota for the day, you can make a mahoosive pan full of it as it’s great served as soon as it’s cooked, but also cold next day for lunch. By my […]

Good health and happiness go hand in hand

I strongly believe good health and happiness go hand in hand. That’s why I’m committed to doing things that I know improve both my health and my day to day happiness. But that wasn’t always the case. Life before fitness Before I got involved with the fitness industry I was kinda getting carried by the […]

The biggest challenge you’ll face getting in shape

I’ve been reading a great book; the Slight Edge by Jeff Olsen. Ever heard of it? It highlights one of the biggest challenges you’ll face getting in shape: The results of your actions won’t be apparent at the end of the today. Nor tomorrow. Heck, probably not even by the end of the week. Day […]

Walking Inspiration: Buttermere – Lake District

Stegosaurus-like spine of Haystacks

Looking out to Buttermere

Fleetwith Pike... Apparently the way down at the end

View over Buttermere from the fell tops

Yep, apparently the steep hill I saw at the beginning WAS the way down

Struggling to Lose Weight, Even Though You ‘Eat Healthily’? Here’s What to Do

I want share a few ideas on what to do when weight loss stalls (or never starts!). Plus, if you already eat healthily, but aren’t losing weight you’ll discover the best 20 minutes you’ll ever spend. First off just know that your body responds to inputs. And like it or no those inputs shape how you look […]

Ever suffered “food regret”?

Was chatting to one of the guys last week about this very topic. In this case eating a dessert when she didn’t really want or need it. She was frustrated that she kept undermining her efforts in the gym for a moment of instant gratification. She was giving into impulses that she’d always regret. Here’s […]

How to stop ‘weekend eating’ holding you back

How do you play the weekend food and exercise-wise? Are you strict through the week with all bets off over the weekend? Enjoying eating and drinking at the weekend without letting it interfere with your fitness and fat loss goals is a real challenge.. I know this is something I’ve struggled with. Along with pretty […]

Expectations: Get them right and you’ll transform your body

I braved the great outdoors yesterday with a trip up to the Lakes. The aim was to take on Blencathra… one of Englands’ most northerly mountains. But due to some pretty wild conditions (and 60 minutes of crawling through knee deep snow!) I decided to head back. Sometimes not even I’m that stubborn. Hiking in […]