In this Q&A episode, I answer ten of your biggest fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle questions, covering everything from breaking a fat loss plateau to whether you can build muscle without lifting weights.

Some of the key topics I discuss:
✅ How to know if you're really in a calorie deficit
✅ The best strength training exercises for beginners
✅ How much protein do you actually need?
✅ A common fitness myth that needs to die
✅ How to stay motivated when progress feels slow

Plus, I share a random fact you might not expect, the language I’d instantly master if I could, and a food I could eat every day without getting tired.

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Timestamps:
(00:35) Introduction – Answering Your Fitness & Lifestyle Questions
(00:52) Fastest Way to Break Through a Fat Loss Plateau
(02:09) If I Could Instantly Master a Language, Which One Would It Be?
(03:45) How to Know If You're Actually in a Calorie Deficit
(05:05) Best Strength Training Exercises for Beginners
(06:17) A Food I Could Eat Every Day Without Getting Tired
(07:40) How Much Protein You Really Need for Fat Loss & Muscle Growth
(09:33) A Common Diet Trend or Fitness Rule That’s Actually Unnecessary
(11:16) A Random Fact About Me That Might Surprise You
(14:12) How to Stay Motivated When Progress Feels Slow
(16:13) Can You Build Muscle Without Lifting Weights?
(17:27) Final Thoughts & Takeaways

In this Q&A episode, I answer your fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle questions, covering everything from building muscle while losing fat to the best way to train in just 30 minutes.

Some of the key questions I dive into:
✅ Can you get stronger while losing fat?
✅ What’s an underrated habit for long-term fat loss?
✅ Are gym machines good for muscle growth?
✅ What’s my honest take on intuitive eating for fat loss?
✅ How to stay consistent when life gets stressful?

Plus, I share some personal takes, including a place I’d love to visit, an overrated show or anime, and where I’d live if I could never leave. If you’re looking for straight-to-the-point fitness answers, this one’s for you!

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Timestamps:
(00:13) Introduction – Answering Your Fitness & Lifestyle Questions
(01:45) Advice I’d Give My Younger Self About Fitness & Nutrition
(03:27) Can You Build Strength While Losing Fat?
(06:13) A Travel Destination I Haven’t Visited Yet But Want To
(07:32) How to Train for Fat Loss & Muscle Retention in 30 Minutes
(09:31) An Underrated Habit for Long-Term Fat Loss Success
(11:57) A Movie, Show, or Anime I Think Is Overrated
(13:54) My Honest Take on Intuitive Eating for Fat Loss
(15:32) Are Gym Machines Good for Muscle Growth?
(16:47) If I Could Only Live in One Country Forever, Where Would It Be?
(19:53) How to Stay Consistent With Fitness When Life Gets Stressful
(21:32) Final Thoughts & Takeaways

Some days, you don’t feel like showing up. Whether it’s fitness, fat loss, or any goal you’re working toward, there will be moments when you’re unmotivated, unsure, or just not in the mood. But consistency is about turning up anyway—and that’s exactly what I’m doing in this episode.

Today, I had no idea what to talk about. But instead of skipping, I decided to share the exact lesson I want you to apply to your fitness journey: showing up even when it’s not perfect. Progress isn’t about having A+ days all the time—it’s about sticking with it, even when your effort is a C or D.

If you’ve ever struggled with staying consistent, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:
(00:20) Why I Had No Idea What to Talk About Today
(01:34) What Real Consistency Looks Like (And Why It Matters)
(03:45) A Day Out in Lisbon: My Market Experience
(04:36) How Markets Can Be Great for Finding Second-Hand Gems
(06:06) Final Thoughts – Wrapping Up

I recently launched a new YouTube series called ‘Fitness in 5’, where I break down key fitness and fat loss topics in five minutes or less. In this episode, I introduce the series and share the audio versions of the first five episodes, covering everything from losing belly fat to why some people don’t lose weight in a calorie deficit.

You’ll get quick, no-nonsense answers to some of the biggest fat loss questions, including:
✅ Does eating healthy automatically lead to fat loss?
✅ Can you lose fat without tracking calories?
✅ Should you cut out carbs to lose weight?
✅ Why am I not losing weight in a calorie deficit?

This episode is for you if you’re looking for straight-to-the-point fitness advice.

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Timestamps:
(00:15) Introduction – My ‘Fitness in 5’ YouTube Series
(02:35) How to Lose Belly Fat (The Truth)
(08:03) Does Eating Healthy Automatically Lead to Fat Loss?
(11:45) How to Lose Body Fat Without Tracking Calories
(16:03) Should You Cut Out Carbs to Lose Fat?
(20:23) Why You’re Not Losing Fat in a Calorie Deficit
(25:11) Takeaway Message & Where to Watch ‘Fitness in 5’

Calorie tracking is one of the most effective tools for fat loss and nutrition awareness, but many people either overcomplicate it or make key mistakes that stall their progress. In this episode, I break down the most common questions around calorie tracking, from whether you should eat back burned calories to how to log your food accurately.

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Timestamps:
(00:12) Introduction – How to Track Calories the Right Way
(01:18) New 1-2-1 Online Fitness Member Sign-up Page
(04:16) The Amount of Work that Goes into a Small Business
(05:32) Should You Eat Back Calories Burned?
(07:04) Choosing the Right Units for Accurate Calorie Tracking
(07:44) How Consistent Do You Need to Be With Tracking?
(09:21) Determining Your Ideal Calorie Intake (Free Calculator)
(11:58) Why You’re Not Seeing Progress With Calorie Tracking
(16:22) Weighing Food Raw vs. Cooked – Which One’s Best?
(17:05) Is Calorie Tracking Too Much Effort?
(18:49) When to Stop Tracking Calories (Optimal Duration)
(20:08) How to Track Calories When Eating Out
(21:45) Is Calorie Tracking for Everyone? Final Thoughts
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In this episode, I share two powerful lessons that shifted how I view fitness forever. First, a surprising question from a gym member in 2019 made me rethink why fitness is a lifelong journey. Then, my BJJ dojo moving further away revealed why taking action now makes progress easier—while waiting makes it more challenging. If you’ve ever struggled with consistency or motivation, this episode will help you change how you see your fitness journey for good. Plus, check out my book in the show notes—it’s about making fat loss sustainable and realistic for life.

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Timestamps:
(00:12) Introduction: Turning up When You Don’t Feel Like it
(03:24) Story #1: A Gym Member’s Question That Changed My Mindset
(05:12) Lessons from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Power of Consistency
(05:41) What This Means for Your Fat Loss Approach
(07:32) Story #2: How My BJJ Dojo Moving Further Away Changed Everything
(08:58) The Problem with Waiting Until Things Get Worse
(09:47) Grab My Book to Make Fat Loss Sustainable for Life

Is fat loss harder in your 30s? In this episode, I debunk the myth of a “slowing metabolism” and dive into the real reasons why weight loss feels tougher as you get older. From career pressures to busier schedules and changes in lifestyle, I’ll explore the challenges—and share actionable tips to help you succeed. Learn how to incorporate strength training, set a step goal, optimise your environment, and manage nutrition, all while navigating a hectic life.

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Timestamps:

(00:11) Why Fat Loss Feels Harder in Your 30s

(01:03) I Got My Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt

(02:20) Obsess Over The Correct Habits

(04:53) The Importance of Convenience for Consistency

(07:09) Why Losing Weight Feels More Challenging After 30

(08:16) How Increased Income Impacts Eating Habits

(09:34) Juggling Kids and Fitness Goals

(10:52) How Career Demands Can Hinder Fat Loss

(11:59) Why Life Feels Busier in Your 30s

(12:48) Summary of Challenges Impacting Fat Loss

(15:39) Strength Training: A Fat Loss Essential

(16:53) Protein Goals for Fat Loss Success

(18:21) Setting a Step Goal to Stay Active

(19:30) How to Optimise Your Environment for Better Choices

(21:14) Managing Alcohol for Effective Fat Loss

(22:25) Summary of Actionable Fat Loss Tips

(23:30) Free 14-Day Fat Loss Kickstarter and Closing

The fitness industry is packed with both golden nuggets and total nonsense. In this episode, I break down some of the best and worst bits of advice I’ve received over the years—so you don’t have to waste time figuring it out yourself. I share key lessons that helped me and my 1-2-1 online fitness members see real results, from the importance of strength training over excessive cardio to why consistency beats perfection.

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Timestamps:

(00:10) Introduction – The Best & Worst Fitness Advice I’ve Received

(01:47) Leave a Review!

(02:54) Deleting Social Media Apps

(03:54) The Polarisation of American Politics

(05:38) Switching to the Desktop Version of Apps

(11:12) The Best & Worst Fitness Advice I’ve Ever Received

(11:39) Best: Strength Training Over Cardio for Fat Loss

(13:19) Worst: “Macros Are All That Matter”

(15:37) Best: Consistency Beats Perfection

(17:26) Worst: You Don’t Need a Workout Program

(20:06) Best: Focus on Behaviours, Not Just Outcomes

(21:42) Worst: Fasted Workouts Burn More Fat

(22:58) Recap & Key Takeaways

(23:24) Conclusion & 14-Day Fat Loss Kickstarter