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I’m sure a few of these will resonate with a lot of you. These are the 5 things I think people put too much emphasis on when trying to lose fat when there is SO much more they could be focusing on.

Hitting a plateau is often an easier way of saying "I've not adhered to my diet properly for a while and haven't been seeing results so there must be another reason for it". OR You have adhered to your diet and genuinely haven't been seeing results and can't figure out why.  Usually people throw in the towel before waiting it out and seeing the results after 2-3 weeks. They'll revert to their old ways as they are disheartened and then start from scratch again when they feel like it.  Or maybe they try to counter act the 'plateau' by drastically dropping calories and increasing training but don't realise this is only exacerbating things and I'm going to explain why in this episode.

If you find yourself falling off the wagon regularly & starting back at square 1, this is for you.

Where does caffeine come from? How does it work? What are the benefits and drawbacks to caffeine? How caffeine works as a nootropic and ergogenic aid (improves brain function/focus and sports performance).  What dose should we be consuming? How does caffeine affect our sleep? How much caffeine is in certain drinks? Everything you need to know about caffeine in 1 episode :P 

I see so many people hop from programme to programme, class to class and complain about never seeing results, In this episode I chat about what it is you need to focus on in terms of your training, to make sure you reach your specific goal. *Apologies for the poor sound quality half way through - I got cut off and had to finish the episode without a mic - soz!

How our bodies react to stress & how we can counteract this by knowing how to push ourselves towards that ‘rest & digest’ mode.

Is the keto diet good for fat loss? How do you know if you're actually in ketosis? Would the keto diet suit your lifestyle? Things to consider before jumping on the Keto bandwagon! 

Craving food and being hungry are two different things. If you are constantly craving junk food and not sure how to beat it, have a listen to this episode so you understand where the cravings are coming from and what you can do to alleviate them. *Also,  last chance to enter the competition to win 3 months FREE coaching with myself - just listen to the steps at the end of the podcast to be in with a chance! Just in time for summer too ;) 

Intermittent Fasting - what is it? Is it better for fat loss than eating at 'normal times'? Find out what Intermittent Fasting is all about, the benefits to it, the drawbacks, who should and who shouldn't try it! Also, competition time announced at the end of the podcast! 

Probably the number one excuse I see people make when it comes to giving up on their goals, not making progress or getting stuck in a vicious cycle when it comes to their food/exercise. I speak about how will power/motivation can be strengthened, but also how you need to set yourself up for success first and be specific in terms of your goals. "Motivation is fleeting, discipline is reliable. The question isn't how to keep yourself motivated; it's how to train yourself to work without it". I spoke about this same topic in my weekly email a few weeks back also - so if you'd like to receive those, sign up below: https://caloriesandcarbs.activehosted.com/f/5 

Ergogenic aids or sports performance supplements mainly in this podcast! How do you know if you would benefit from taking supplements such as Creatine, L-Carnitine, BCAAs, Caffeine, Fat Burners and a few more? Have a listen and find out!

As the most requested topic from you guys, I have decided to jump straight into the supplement world. I have decided to make this a 2-part series since there is so much to cover! There's so much research in some cases and a massive lack-of in other cases.  I decided to start out with the simple 'food' supplements and mention the usual supplements that people may hear about on a daily basis such as multi vitamins, single vitamins, omega 3 and the ever famous protein powder. Hopefully I covered some of your unanswered questions or confusion surrounding these supplements! Enjoy! 

I’ve made it to episode 2 and on time! (Just about) My aim was to publish a weekly podcast every Thursday....I’m currently publishing this on my phone in a taxi on the way to Al Ain in the UAE for a GAA tournament.....That’s just how my day is going! 😂 Apologies also for the cut off towards the end! I will get the hang of this podcasting craic I promise! This episode is all about the energy balance equation; basically how we consume & burn energy and why it’s not as simple as some people might think in terms of fat loss! I hope you enjoy & please feel free to share with your friends so we can get the podcast out there to more people!

My first podcast!! & A little chat about detox diets and why you should steer clear of them!