Not Another Nutrition Podcast

Explore the validity of DNA food intolerance tests and why they may not be worth your time. Discover how genetics influences appetite but see the pitfalls of using DNA to dictate diets. Delve into the frustration of misinformation spreading on social media, especially from celebrity nutritionists. Learn about the benefits some experience when cutting specific food groups and the importance of evidence-based practices in achieving dietary success. A humorous yet critical look at the nutrition landscape awaits!

This episode is a nice bitesized episode covering a really important concept. I use my aggressive diet to teach you about having Unconditional Permission to Eat…. Anything! I can not stress enough how important this is to ensure your own fat loss success. TOPICS ⠀ 00:00 - Introduction & why I wanted to make this episode ⠀ 01:47 - You really can eat ANY food on any diet! - Almost. ⠀ 03:07 - Find out what my new aggressive diet looks like ⠀ 05:20 - How to improve your relationship with food. Here’s a clue: don’t be too harsh on yourself! ⠀ 06:54 - Enjoying the occasional mastication on my diet (I hope you read that right!) ⠀ 10:35 - Why I give myself unconditional permission to eat anything, even food with virtually zero nutritional value ⠀ 11:35 -How to find your own low-hanging fruit… And it’s probably not where you think it is! ⠀ 15:53 - One final piece of advice to remember

Another ‘WISDOM’ category podcast. I felt compelled to speak on these topics as I get judged A LOT by people who don't actually know me. For those following in my footsteps, I think hearing some of this could help you. ⠀ Some people just see me as an arrogant, confident male who drives a fast car & instantly they jump to conclusions. Likewise, there is a lot of materialism & ‘fakeness’ online so I do GET why people think the way they do. I no longer get offended by judgment, as I know good people will eventually see the truth. I hope by hearing this some of you can care less about what others think & say about you. ⠀ TOPICS ⠀ 00:41 - Why the term 'social justice warrior’ has become so tainted 01:32 - The importance of understanding that morality is an individual concept ⠀ 02:36 - My take on being a positive role model & doing my little bit of good for the world ⠀ 04:34 - Why getting offended is just so ridiculous & the judgmental nature of humans ⠀ 08:11 - How small acts can challenge the larger issues ⠀ 09:20 - Why sometimes caring a little about others' opinions is better than not caring at all ⠀ 11:04 - Why you should only really be offended by the things that matter in the world ⠀ 13:51 - Disparity between the rich & the poor in the UK ⠀ 14:35 - Raising awareness & how you can literally save someone's life  Visit the DKMS website to find out more about becoming a blood stem cell donor and to sign up to request a swab kit: www.dkms.org.uk/en/register-now

In this episode, I cover perhaps the most important thing to remember when you are starting a fat loss endeavour: Your mindset. ⠀ I'll share with you why you should adopt a flexible approach when dieting, why you shouldn’t set an exact deadline to reach your goals and what the definition of 'normal' eating is (the answer might surprise you). ⠀ I hope you enjoy this nutrition psychology focussed episode! Let me know what you think! ⠀ TOPICS ⠀ 01:06 - Dieting success is hugely dependant on mindset ⠀ 01:55 - The concept behind my latest aggressive dieting phase ⠀ 02:33 - Why you don’t need to eat the same amount of Calories every day ⠀ 02:54 - Unconditional permission to eat and the core idea of dietary flexibility ⠀ 04:09 - An evidence-based definition of “Normal” eating ⠀ 06:53 - Why you keep falling off the wagon when it comes to your diets ⠀ 07:20 - Is your diet negatively affecting your social life? Does eating certain foods make you feel guilty or sad? ⠀ 10:53 - The common pitfall of setting an exact deadline for your diets ⠀ 11:45 - Why you can eat whatever you want & enjoy the process! ⠀ 13:28 - A quick mention of HAES, non-dieting and intuitive eating movements ⠀ 15:55 - If you can learn to change and be adaptable, you will be successful ⠀ 16:50 - Why black & white thinking is ruining your dieting journey 

I cover a LOT in this episode, so writing the title was tough.  It came off the back of people being so interested in what my 7 days of 1000kcals/day food shop looked like. When you are ‘in the know’ it’s not sexy, it’s not interesting. But that’s what I wanted to talk about here, what IS sexy, or magical i.e. what DOES make for a successful fat loss diet.  Amazon Alexa also makes a guest appearance with some nutrition advice of her own… LMAO! Enjoy.  TOPICS  02:33 - Fat loss ‘sucks’ compared to maintenance. Therefore it should never be done from a place of guilt or hating yourself 03:14 - How I’m surprisingly inspiring others on my aggressive fat loss phase 06:37 - Why I can’t do a protein sparing modified fast & how I feel BETTER on very low calories 10:20 - Fat loss isn’t sexy, there really is no magic foods or macronutrients 13:34 - Hunger is not just physiological! 15:22 - What comes after my aggressive fat loss phase ⠀ 17:35 - The charlatans of the industry & the rubbish they say... 22:38 - How mentality is so much more important to fat loss success than the mathematics of it 26:44 - Alexa chimes in on the conversation, offering me some advice on nutrition…. WTF 33:32 - The importance of getting a good variety within an aggressive diet 

My first ever podcast in the WISDOM category! In this epsiode, I give a my ‘confident male’ perspective on complexion. I talk about my previous struggles & experiences with bad skin as a teenager & how that’s come into adulthood with me. I also talk about one of my favourite topics: Confidence & how that ties into self-acceptance. TOPICS ⠀ 00:00 - The longest introduction ever, but hopefully very insightful  12:01 - My previous struggles with bad skin and why it was a big deal for me 13:02 - How antibiotics impact the gut and the topical antibiotic I found useful 15:55 - Why a particular body size or shape 'gives’ you confidence  18:12 - Filters on social media and embracing who you are 19:59 - My take on self-acceptance

In this episode, I share with you some insights into the technique I have often discussed of starting any fat loss phase with some sort of 24 - 36 hour fast. ⠀ I also give some insight into nutrition/dieting psychology & hopefully some pearls of wisdom that will serve you well in your own body composition manipulation pursuits. TOPICS 00:00 - Introduction 06:05 - Caffeine or no caffeine when undertaking a fast? 07:29 - Will I get too hungry fasting for 36 hours? 09:05 - An important note on exercise whilst using aggressive dieting strategies 11:53 - Understanding that both nutrition and exercise should always be multiphasic 15:48 - Fasting isn’t a magic bullet. Why the speed at which you lose fat is dependant on the calorie deficit 18:10 - Are you ready for a dieting phase? If it’s not a £$%^ YES!,Why it should be a Hell NO! 20:55 - How, for me & others, reducing calories can sometimes decrease hunger! 22:14 - The difference between flexible vs rigid restraint and understanding unconditional permission to eat 24:28 - Is it okay to skip breakfast? 

In this episode, I talk about the first time my 4 year old son came home from school and told me that chocolate was a 'bad food'. It really took me by surprise and I did my very best to guide the conversation positively. ⠀ It was difficult with my 5 year old also chiming in to the discussion with her thoughts! I hope through hearing me discuss this topic, you can be better prepared than I was. TOPICS ⠀ 0:00 – What led me to recording this episode 07:04 – Food demonisation and how it can create shame and guilt around foods 09:48 – How I talk to my children about food & letting lifestyle dictate how a child eats 12:25 - Setting up a good food environment for children 13:47 – Why moderation is a stupid word when used with nutrition 15:47 – Being considered in your thoughts and words when talking to children about food 18:24 – Parenting guilt and how you can persuade children to eat foods they don’t like

Hey Everyone! Welcome to 'Not Another Nutrition Podcast'! In this introductory episode I guide you through what you can expect from me and Not Another Nutrition Podcast, how it came about, exactly how you can use it and also give you a few unique insights into the life and career milestones that led to some of what I am going to be talking about! TOPICS 00:00 - Welcome! 03:20 - The purpose of Not Another Nutrition Podcast 06:07 - What to expect from me here 18:17 - What drives me in my career 26:32 - Early Career - Trying to juggle my studies with multiple jobs 28:58 - A defining point in my life - Losing my Dad 29:05 - Getting my first weight set & Arnold's Encyclopaedia of Bodybuilding at 12 years old 31:48 - Working illegally at 15, stacking shelves for Asda and being a minimum wage Gym Instructor 34:03 - Holding babies and where I got my passion for parenting 35:39 - Lecturing at University, where I developed my love for public speaking 37:20 - My supplement company & why you shouldn’t start one 38:58 - The origins of the Mac-Nutrition Consultancy & working with British Weightlifting 43:17 - The weight-making workshop & teaching Connor McGregor’s team 44:22 - Working with TV Celebrities, getting hate from the Dietetics world and developing a thick-skin 48:06 - The first ever Mac-Nutrition Mentorship had the start of my friendship with the one and only Danny Lennon 54:05 - The birth of MNU (Mac-Nutrition Uni)