When it comes to amateur sports, the quest for improved performance and better health often leads athletes down the path of dietary restriction and weight loss. In fact, many of us get into sport while we’re looking for a way to improve our body composition, but we then feed into a continuous cycle of trying …
Why you need to focus on INCLUSION to improve your performance. Read More »
Ever found yourself wracked with overwhelm, guilt or worry when you listened to one of those wellness podcasts that told you you need to be fasting, living off fibre and not snacking between meals? You think about whether you could navigate the early morning swim session fasted and withhold breakfast until mid-morning, perhaps finish the …
We’ve all been there; looking around left and right, wondering whether losing some of that body fat might just help us to go a little bit quicker, to beat our competition, to finally nail that PB we’re chasing. But with all the conflicting advice out there about most athletes not eating enough, combined with the …
How do I know if I need to lose weight as an amateur athlete? Read More »
Merino base layer, merino socks, windproof splash proof bibs with full torso coverage, merino ear flap hat, buff, spare buff, winter jersey, gilet, overshoes, thickest sealskinz gloves available…and yeah I’m about ready to head out the door on the first cold ride of the year. How GLORIOUS that colder weather ride can be with the …
1st January. Maybe there’s a last minute NYD ham to fit in, but otherwise, it’s time to ditch the Bailey’s in your morning coffee, stop serving Ferrero Rocher as a side dish and get back to the usual routine. You step on the scales and…HOLY MOLY that was a HEAVY Christmas. Time to start smashing …
“Burning off Christmas” – A phrase to leave in 2023 Read More »
As an athlete, as someone who values their health and is trying to improve on both those levels, it can be a really challenging time of year. On the one hand, there’s an urge and an encouraging force around you to sit down, rest, relax, eat the foods that aren’t necessarily conducive to the health …
The people I coach often come to me as black and white individuals, all or nothing, on or off. Which means this time of year can be a real challenge. You’ve worked HARD the whole year through, so you’ve EARNED the opportunity to really let your hair down and blow out for a full month. …
I see it more and more now, “I want to quit. I just don’t think it’s for me.” It’s heartbreaking. More so because I know exactly how it feels. You finish what feels like a lifetime of study simply to acquire your degree, you turn the corner and waiting for you are a hundred voices …
Redefining Dentistry: Breaking Free from the Mould Read More »
When I speak to young dentists, just heading out into the world in their dental journey, I always impress upon them one thing: You are more than just a dentist. When I first got out into the world, I had an immediate sense I didn’t fit in. And I started to realise why. The medical …
I’m going to write something here that is going to upset a lot of people. But for many others, it will resonate. And hopefully make them feel they are not alone and that they can redefine their own success and more importantly, enjoy sport again! But I also want to write this for its wider …
