Ever struggled with workouts in the morning? Yep, me too!It's a common issue to hear that people find it difficult to exercise in the morning, let alone eat. But eating properly beforehand might be just the thing you need, allowing you to feel good during your exercise and recover better, too.----Want to try a free, high protein vegetarian meal plan that comes with an automatic grocery list?👉 Check it out here: https://hurrythefoodup.com/try to see how amazing, filling and rewarding the veget...

We all know exercise is good for us. But why is it so hard to stick to?In this episode, I talk through the difficulties surrounding staying on track with your exercise plan, and how you can set up your routine for success.By the end, you'll know the common pitfalls to avoid and how to create a plan that will leave you fulfilled, enjoying your exercise and mostly importantly, staying consistent over time.----Want to try a free, high protein vegetarian meal plan that comes with an automatic gro...

What's the fuss with these high glycaemic index foods?In this episode, I go through the scary world of high GI foods. Insulin resistance, diabetes, obesity; all things that are associated with them.But is it true? How much evidence is there to support this claim?----Want to try a free, high protein vegetarian meal plan that comes with an automatic grocery list?👉 Check it out here: https://hurrythefoodup.com/try to see how amazing, filling and rewarding the vegetarian diet can be!

With so many diets out there claiming to be the answer for weight loss, it can feel overwhelming to sift through the noise. You might hear about friends, family, or influencers swearing by a particular diet—and you can often even find research to back up their results.But is there truly one best diet for everyone? Today, we’re gonna jump into the question of what diet you should follow for lasting weight loss, pulling together research and years of practical experience working with clients wh...

Managing your diet can be tough! Whether it's for weight loss or just staying healthy and active, it can be hard to know how much to eat.So is calorie counting the perfect tool to manage your diet? Or does it have drawbacks which means you should avoid it?In this episode, I go through the pros and cons of calorie counting, so that by the end of it you'll know if it's something you should do.----Want to try a free, high protein vegetarian meal plan that comes with an automatic grocery list?👉 C...

Many of us change the way we eat while we're on holiday. We eat in restaurants more frequently, eat more rich foods and desserts, and drink more alcohol.Returning to healthier, regular patterns afterwards can be challenging, leading you down a path you don't want to go down.So how do you stop it?In this episode, I share six powerful tips for getting things back on track after a holiday.The best part? These apply even if you're struggling with your daily diet, and not just after holiday!-...

Feeling battered and bruised after your workout? I know the feeling!In this episode, I talk about how changing your eating after exercise can significantly affect how well you recover.Proper nutrition can speed up your recovery and prepare you for your next session.I go through the simple recovery framework which you can use, which is what I use with my clients, ----Want to try a free, high protein vegetarian meal plan that comes with an automatic grocery list?👉 Check it out here: https:...

In this episode, host James LeBaigue sits down with Lizzy Palmer, founder of the innovative fitness app Sync In, to discuss how women can tailor their exercise routines around their menstrual cycle for maximum comfort and performance. Lizzy shares her journey in developing Sync In, an app designed to help women better understand how their hormonal fluctuations impact their energy levels, mood, and physical performance. Throughout the episode, she explains how these hormonal shifts affect...

Dr. Tovar is one of the only clinical psychologists who is also a registered dietitian and a certified fitness expert. She teaches clients how to use research-based techniques in behavioral psychology, nutritional science, and exercise kinesiology to reduce stress, stay focused, and overcome complex challenges. She harnesses the different disciplines of her unique background to show her clients how small modifications to daily habits can transform mindsets, enhance personal relation...

Soya. It’s a food that has created a lot of controversy over the years, with advocates on both sides of the argument.Some suggest it’s a fantastic food to eat with many health benefits, while others suggest it’s dangerous, that it can increase the risk of certain cancers and disrupt your hormones.Thankfully, there is a clearer answer to the whole is soya good or bad debate, and we’ll explore it in this episode.I’m going to cover the concerns around breast cancer, thyroid disruption, muscle bu...

Protein shakes and building muscle go hand-in-hand. Not just Arnold Schwarzenegger levels, but the stuff we need for everyday use, too.But are they required? Do vegetarians really need protein shakes in order to pack on muscle, or use them to keep hold of their gains?In this episode, I dive into these questions and give you everything you need to know to understand whether vegetarians need protein shakes to help build muscle!----Want to try a free, high protein vegetarian meal plan that comes...

There's a common issue I see with clients that I work with on a 1:1 basis, and I've seen it inside our community of The Vegetarian Protein Fix too. So many people focus on the end result, which is either adhering to a diet or, in a lot of cases, weight loss. If things go well, food might be seen in a positive light.If they don't go well then food is almost always seen as "bad" and something that's hindering your goals.This is a huge mistake and by focussing on your relationship with food...

There are so many "hacks" to lose weight but most of them are fads or dietary strategies that are not sustainable. They leave people in vicious circles where they are stuck yo-yo dieting and never consistently following a diet or losing weight.But there is something that has been consistently shown to aid with weight loss because of its link to hormonal regulation and the satiety mechanism. In this episode I'll talk you through the power of protein spacing and how it could be the tool yo...

Stuck for inspiration for vegetarian recipes? Not sure where to start?Sarah Bond, from Live Eat Learn, is a food blogger who has made it her mission to create recipes that are healthy, easy and vegetarian—not to mention delicious.We spoke about her creation process, how she approaches new recipes and refines them, as well as how she balances the difficulties of making recipes healthy but also decadent.Check out Sarah's page and her new cookbook, Eat, at:https://www.liveeatlearn.com/----Want t...

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world... But is it something that vegetarians should take?Does it have benefits that could help you to live longer in better health?In this episode I'll dive into this and give you actionable, practical tips so that by the end of it you can decide whether creatine is something that you want to take.----Want to try a free, high protein vegetarian meal plan that comes with an automatic grocery list?👉 Check it out here: https://hurrythefo...

Intermittent fasting, or time-restricted eating, has a lot of attention right now when it comes to losing weight.Is it as good as people suggest?There was a new study out that investigated this exact question and compared it to a usual eating pattern.The answers might surprise you, and in this episode I'll dig into the results and how you can use them to your own advantage.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38639542/----Want to try a free, high protein vegetarian meal plan that comes with an aut...

Losing weight isn't easy - losing 125 lbs is even harder.That's what Cindy Newland had to do to get to where she wanted to be. She lost weight over a 4 year period and has successfully kept it off and now helps others to do the same.In this episode, I get to speak to her about her weight loss journey and how she managed to lose so much weight consistently over time. We dive into her motivation strategies, mindset tips and how she sees exercise.You can find out more about Cindy below:https://i...

Losing weight isn't easy - losing 125 lbs is even harder.That's what Cindy Newland had to do to get to where she wanted to be. She lost weight over a 4 year period and has successfully kept it off and now helps others to do the same.In this episode, I get to speak to her about her weight loss journey and how she managed to lose so much weight consistently over time. We dive into her motivation strategies, mindset tips and how she sees exercise.You can find out more about Cindy below:https://i...

There's a new diet which has become popular across the globe: the 30-30-30 diet.There are loads of positive weight loss stories as well as suggested health benefits... But what does the science say? Is the 30-30-30 diet actually healthy? Should it be used by anyone, especially vegetarians - or is it another fad diet that you should ignore?In this episode I go through some of the science behind the 30-30-30 diet and whether it's something that you should follow.----Want to try a free, hig...

Amy Roskelley has an incredibly inspiring story, and in this episode she shares it with me. She was overweight in her younger years but decided to finally change this in her 40s - and become a bikini competitor!In our conversation we talk through the struggles she faced, how she used calorie counting to lose weight successfully, how she manages motivation and how strength training made a genuine difference to her life.It was amazing to hear her story and how she changed her life and there are...

Sometimes, despite best efforts, weight loss attempts and diets can go wrong. You can be doing fantastically... And then - BAM! Life throws a curve ball.It can feel so frustrating, demotivating and unfair, and it can be difficult to manage. If you're unlucky, it can spell the start of a spiral into following old dietary habits which got you to where you didn't ever think you would be.In this episode, I talk through the ways that I help 1:1 clients manage their diets and how they can bri...

A new study in February 2024 caused a bit of controversy online because the results suggested that plant protein might be better than animal or dairy protein in helping someone to grow older in better health.As with most things, the results weren't quite as simple and clearcut as this. In this podcast episode, I give you the real truth behind this study, whether its results are something that you can believe and what you need to be aware of before you start telling your best friend over coffe...

Send us a Text Message.Are any diets out there best for weight loss? Are there risks with diets such as the Ketogenic Diet or others that enable you to lose weight rapidly? And how can someone navigate their weight loss journey when social media is rife with these promises of fast weight loss?In this episode, I speak with Registered Dietitian Holly Soto, who specialises in helping women to lose weight as well as having an interest in gut health and sports nutrition. Having been through a weig...

Send us a Text Message.Frustrating, upsetting and overwhelming. Some of the words I would use to describe a weight loss plateau. They can completely derail your weight loss efforts and seem to appear out of nowhere.So why do weight loss plateaus happen, and how can you break through them? In this episode I'll dive into some of the most common causes of weight loss plateaus, including ones that I've personally seen with clients that I've worked with.By the end of the episode you'll have learnt...