When compared to weight loss maintenance, weight loss is easy. Six out of every seven overweight people will lose significant weight in their lifetimes. Weight regain, on the other hand, is statistically prevalent in 80% of people within a year of weight loss, 85% within two years, and 95% within three years. Of the people who revert back to their previous weight, ⅓ to ⅔ of them regain even more weight than before they began trying to lose weight. In this article, I will explain why and what you can do to prevent it.

In the pursuit of muscle gain and fat loss, many people give supplements far more prominence in their regimen than they deserve. They are, in fact, the least important and most optional piece of the puzzle. Granted, some of them can help you reach your goals but even the most potent supplements - of the highest quality and purity - offer moderate benefits at best. Having read this, if you still wish to take them, do so within the context of a healthy, sustainable diet (with appropriate calories for your goals), regular exercise, effective stress management and optimal sleep. Read on to discover which supplements I recommend - again, within the context above.

There are some misconceptions about the role of nutritionists in health and fitness. In this article, I hope to clarify them and explain why you may wish to consider booking an appointment with one in the near future.

Our hunter-gatherer ancestors evolved over millennia to seek the most nutrient-dense, calorific and satiating foods. Food was much harder to come by and it was in this harsh environment that the instincts we possess today were developed. They are also the reason why humans have endured and thrived as a species thus far. Fast-forward to today. In a world of abundant and easily obtained food, these same instincts now scupper our attempts at mindfulness and restraint. In this article, I will explain how this can happen, why it is not your fault and what you can do about it.

Thanks to slick advertising, breakfast is a meal that is very defined in the minds of most people. The mere mention of the word conjures up images of toast, cereal and juice which, on closer inspection, are not the best options for a strong start to your day. Read on to find out why.