Is a 1,500 Calorie Deficit Too Low?
I know, you want to lose weight as quickly as possible. We all do. Life would be so much easier if we could get the job we wanted straight after leaving uni, get everywhere you wanted to go in 10 … Continued
How to Kill Hunger and Stay Full In A Calorie Deficit
Ultimately, staying full in a calorie deficit comes down to three things; The best way to combat hunger and stay full in a calorie deficit is to ensure that the deficit is small (250-500 calories per day), eat filling high-protein, … Continued
ALDI Protein Bar Review
THE BEST GRENADE BAR FLAVOURS For those of you that don’t know, Aldi is a budget UK supermarket offering groceries at a fraction of the price of the traditional big players like Tesco and Asda. I’ve used them for a … Continued
How Long Does it Take for a Calorie Deficit to Start Working?
Technically speaking, a calorie deficit will start working immediately, however, you won’t notice it on the scale for 1-2 weeks. This is because there is always a lag effect with weight loss, plus weight can fluctuate from day to day … Continued
The Pros and Cons of Skipping Breakfast
Skip breakfast, don’t skip breakfast, we’ve all heard it before; this is one of the oldest and most tired debates in nutrition but what’s the truth? Does skipping breakfast really help you lose weight? Or is eating breakfast actually better … Continued
The Best Cheap Protein Powders: I Tested 17 of The Best Tasting Shakes Available in the UK
The results might surprise you, it wasn’t necessarily the premium shakes that tasted best, some of the cheapest options had superior protein content, mixability and taste. Protein powder is now so well known and ubiquitous both within the health and … Continued
The ZigZag Diet: How You Can Melt Pounds of Fat by Calorie Cycling
Calorie ZigZaging is the process of eating different calorie amounts each day while sticking to an overall weekly average goal. This makes dieting much easier because it means you don’t need to stress about eating exactly the same amount each … Continued
WHY YOU’RE IN A “CALORIE DEFICIT” AND WORKING OUT BUT NOT LOSING WEIGHT
Do you feel like you’re not losing weight in a calorie deficit? You’re doing everything right; eating less calories, exercising, drinking plenty of water, getting 7-9 hours of sleep per night and managing stress, but despite all that, you’re still … Continued
WHAT TO EAT IN A CALORIE DEFICIT: THE BEST FOODS AND MEALS TO EAT (AND AVOID) WHEN DIETING
You can eat whatever you like and lose, as long as you’re in a calorie deficit, but there are certain foods that will help you stick to your calorie target because they’re filling and satiating. These foods tend to fall … Continued
How To Easily Maintain a Calorie Deficit Long Term
Calorie. F**cking. Deficit. You’ve heard it all before right? If you want to lose weight you need to be in a calorie deficit. You know that means if your body uses approximately 2000 calories per day, you need to eat … Continued