Best Aoife McAuliffe Podcasts (2024)

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#79: Client Naomi talks about her journey from Crossfit 6 times a week & restrictive dieting to fixing her relationship with food 46:47

12M ago46:47

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Welcome back! Introducing Season 3 which will consist of a few bonus client episodes. If you enjoy the pod and want to hear more please leave a rating and review! Want to enquire about 1-1 coaching - reach out on instagram @activelyaoife or visit my website www.empowerher.fitnessBy Aoife McAuliffe

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#78: Client Leonie on fat loss while traveling and working away 40:03

2y ago40:03

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In this week's episode, my client Leonie chats about her journey as we celebrate 1 year into her coaching journey! she's done it all - fat loss, reverse diet, and maintenance. Not only that, but she also had lots of travel and work conferences to navigate during her fat loss phase which she managed very successfully. LINKS: Leonie's results: https:…

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#77: Why doctors should be recommending that we all lift weights with Dr Jordan Feigenbaum of Barbell Medicine 46:38

2y ago46:38

46:38

Jordan Feigenbaum joins me in this week's guest episode. He is a physician, strength coach, and power lifter. Jordan started Barbell Medicine in 2012 in an effort to blend the benefits of strength and conditioning with modern medicine and vice versa. In this episode we chat about the health benefits of resistance training for all ages, why recommen…

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#76: Training With Intensity and Separating Fitness Facts from Fiction with Sharelle Grant 24:37

2y ago24:37

24:37

Today's guest is Sharelle Grant. Sharelle is a Registered Nurse, Midwife, Personal Trainer/Online Coach, Women’s Health advocate and World Beauty Fitness & Fashion (WBFF) Professional! Her mission is to educate and empower women to be in control of their own body, mind & soul, and to evolve into the healthiest, strongest, and most resilient version…

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#75: There is no "perfect plan" 5:52

2y ago5:52

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Stop waiting for the perfect plan, there is something else far more important! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and I hope you enjoyed this solo ep! I would greatly appreciate it if you would please subscribe to the channel, give the podcast a rating, leave a review or even tell your friends about the podcast! Stay tuned for more podcast…

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#74: How to maintain your results post diet 11:20

2y ago11:20

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When you start any dieting phase you will need to change certain habits in order to create more awareness around your food choices and establish a calorie deficit. Where most people go wrong on this is that they view the diet as some sort of alternate universe that they can step into for this phase and then mistakenly think that they can return to …

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#73: 5 Reasons Why Tracking Your Food Will Help You Lose Weight Sustainably 10:33

2y ago10:33

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#72: Should fat loss be slow in order to be sustainable? 8:04

2y ago8:04

8:04

This is something many people get wrong - they think that taking a sustainable approach means dieting over a longer period of time with slower results. When this really isn’t true. I explain why in today's episode. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and I hope you enjoyed this solo ep! I would greatly appreciate it if you would please subs…

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#71: Can you eat out at restaurants while dieting? 10:37

2y ago10:37

10:37

This has to be the most common question I get from new clients when they start with me. And you know what, life happens and you can’t just press pause or become a hermit cos you’re on a diet or trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and I hope you enjoyed this solo ep! I would greatly appreciate it if yo…

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#70: Can You Drink Alcohol And Lose Weight? 8:19

2y ago8:19

8:19

“Can I drink alcohol and still lose fat?” This has to be one of the most common questions I get from clients! And the answer is.. it depends! Let's break it down in today's episode. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and I hope you enjoyed this solo ep! I would greatly appreciate it if you would please subscribe to the channel, give the po…

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#69: How To Enjoy The Easter Chocolate Without Guilt! 9:35

2+ y ago9:35

9:35

Happy Easter guys! It's been a hot minute but we are back and it's Easter! so let's chat all things chocolate and Easter feasting while staying on track with your goals! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and I hope you enjoyed this solo ep! I would greatly appreciate it if you would please subscribe to the channel, give the podcast a rati…

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#68: The Impact Of Chronic Stress On Our Health with Dr Sula Windgassen 31:15

2+ y ago31:15

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This week I am joined by Health Psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen to discuss how stress can impact our health, and the link between our mind and body. Topics covered: What is health psychology The role of psychology in health conditions The impact of chronic stress on our health The gut-brain axis Hustle culture The stress of living through a pandemi…

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#67: Client Stephanie On How 1-1 Coaching Changed Everything For Her 28:12

2+ y ago28:12

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Today’s episode is a client interview with my 1-1 client Stephanie. Stephanie is a trainer and dance fitness coach here in Brisbane and we chatted about why she reached out for coaching and her biggest achievements over the past 6 months of working together. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and I hope you enjoy this client interview! I w…

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#66: Hormonal Acne & Post Pill Hormone Imbalances with women's health nutritionist Jennie Haire 47:33

2+ y ago47:33

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This week's guest is Jennie Haire, a registered nutritionist specialising in Hormonal and Women's Health. In today's episode we talk about hormonal health, myths around the menstrual cycle, what they don't teach us in school, post-pill acne and more. Topics: A natural cycle versus pill cycle Biggest misconceptions around the menstrual cycle The imp…

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#65: Why Your Weight Went Up Overnight & How To Normalise Scale Fluctuations 18:33

2+ y ago18:33

18:33

Weight fluctuations are normal! But we have all been there - the numbers are consistently coming down and then BAM your weight spikes by 1-2kg overnight without reason! Today's episode will help you understand the 5 main reasons why bodyweight fluctuates and how to avoid a meltdown at the sight of a high weigh in! Thank you again for tuning into th…

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#64: My Journey To Becoming a Coach & Nutritionist - guest interview episode! 56:35

2+ y ago56:35

56:35

Today's episode is an interview I did with Abby Attenborough for the NutriTalk podcast. We covered so many topics! -------------- We discuss ⤵️ - Aoife’s journey to becoming a personal trainer, and an accredited sports nutritionist in AU 🇦🇺 - Why being just a personal trainer wasn’t enough to truly help her clients - Eating more and getting leaner!…

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#63: 8 Fat Loss Tips To Try Before You Start Tracking Anything! 13:04

2+ y ago13:04

13:04

Before you even think about starting to track macros, there are a lot of other small steps that you can take to make progress. Tracking macros is a lot more effective and useful when you already have a healthy diet and have developed an understanding around what to eat. If you’re looking to lose weight and just starting out on your health and fitne…

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#62: Optimising Vegan & Plant based diets with @plantstrong_dietitian Leah Higl 27:14

2+ y ago27:14

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Leah Higl is an accredited sports dietitian specialising in plant based nutrition and she is also a vegan powerlifter. As both an athlete and dietitian, she spends much of her time developing her knowledge and skills around sports nutrition, specifically for strength-based sports. In this episode we discuss: The difference between vegan, vegetarian…

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#61: Client Minta on the one thing that helped her to see results after trying everything 42:55

2+ y ago42:55

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Today’s episode is an interview I did recently with one of our very own podcast listeners who became a 1-1 client of mine last year. Minta is a pediatrician based in New York so she has a good understanding of health and nutrition but still, she was stuck in a constant yo-yo cycle when it came to her diet and was feeling frustrated that she was doi…

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#60: My 5 Tips for Effective Goal Setting 19:22

2+ y ago19:22

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Whether you set New Years Resolutions or not - there's a reason why many fail before February even begins. In this episode I'm going to tell you why you SHOULD jump on the new year bandwagon, and HOW to set effective goals for 2022. There is a FREE worksheet that goes with this episode - link below! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and I…

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#59: 2021 Wrapped, Best Episodes, & Highlights 32:00

2+ y ago32:00

32:00

In this final episode of season one, I share some of the podcast highlights of 2021, and the things I've learned from podcast guests and clients throughout the year. I'll also be giving listeners a sneak peek into what's on the horizon for season 2 of the podcast and Empower Her Fitness Coaching in 2022. Most of all I want to say thanks for being h…

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#58 - Bloating and Gut Health with clinical nutritionist Carissa Mason 37:44

2+ y ago37:44

37:44

Today's guest expert is clinical nutritionist, Carissa Mason. We are talking about the causes of bloating, in particular chronic bloating. Topics covered: What is bloating Common causes Functional testing Common underlying causes of bloating How and when to seek treatment? Do certain foods cause bloating? How to improve gut health Fibre and bloatin…

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#57: Client Orla on doing the Mini Cut Program as a vegan, easy protein sources and losing weight without overcomplicating it 30:22

2+ y ago30:22

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In today’s episode, I’m speaking with my client Orla, who was one of my first face-to-face PT clients here in Brisbane and more recently has completed the mini-cut program. Orla is a vegan and in this episode, we talk about how she navigated a fat loss diet as a vegan, protein sources and her experience of the mini cut program.⁠⁠ Topics covered: He…

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#56: Motivation, behaviour change and moving away from perfectionism with Dr Gary Mendoza 53:56

2+ y ago53:56

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In this episode, I spoke with leading expert in behaviour change Dr Gary Mendoza @drgarymendoza. Dr. Mendoza has a degree in applied human nutrition with a PHD in nutrition - specialising in a multi-dimensional treatment (psychology around behavior change) for overweight and obesity. We chat about the best ways to move people through the stages of …

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#55: Navigating Your Nutrition During The Festive Season 25:17

2+ y ago25:17

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With the festive season not too far away, I'm sharing my top tips on how we can navigate our nutrition during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years without having to sacrifice the fun. In the lead-up to the festive season work and life can get hectic and with the added social events it can be all too easy to overindulge. However, you absolutely CAN…

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#54: Tracking A Calorie Deficit But Not Losing Weight? 28:02

2+ y ago28:02

28:02

I help a lot of women to lose weight by tracking calories and macros.... But out of the hundreds of women I’ve helped over the years, there are always some for whom this approach doesn’t work. And (hot tip) it's not the only approach I use or recommend, there are many other ways to successfully lose weight without a food tracking app. This episode …

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#53: Should I Go Low Carb To Lose Weight? 26:03

2+ y ago26:03

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Many people think they need to go low carb to lose weight when this is not the case, and it can often do more harm than good. Today I will be talking about why you WANT to have carbs in your diet. Topics covered: the role of carbs in the body myths around carbs and weight loss insulin studies comparing low carb and low-fat diets carbs and training …

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#52: How High Can We Take Our Maintenance Calories? 23:22

2+ y ago23:22

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Have you compared your maintenance calories to another person's? I think most I have! It’s especially difficult when you see someone maintaining on 2500 calories meanwhile you are maintaining on 1600 calories. You might be thinking how is that possible? Today’s topic is calories and namely what dictates the number of calories you lose or maintain w…

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#51: What Are Diet Breaks & How To Implement Them 28:58

2+ y ago28:58

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Let's talk diet breaks - you might have heard these two magic words but what exactly is a diet break and what does it do for you? In today's episode I'm covering: What are diet breaks and refeed days? What are the benefits? What the research says How to implement them Calorie and macro adjustments What to expect Studies mentioned: The MATADOR Study…

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#50: The Satiety Index, Which Foods Are More Filling & Why Not All Calories Are Created Equal 15:43

2+ y ago15:43

15:43

Ever wonder why it's pretty easy to crush 500 calories or more of cookies or ice cream (and go back for seconds), while you'd have to put some serious effort into mindlessly eating 500 calories of eggs or potatoes. The reason for this is all foods provide different levels of satiety (or the feeling of fullness) Knowing which foods will keep you ful…

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#49: The 5 Step Framework Inside The Mini Cut Program 31:37

3y ago31:37

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In today's episode, I talk you through the tried and tested 5 step process inside the Mini Cut Program and how it all comes together to get my clients incredible results in just 8 weeks. I'm talking about how we prime your body for fat loss with our primer week, how we make data-driven macro and calorie adjustments throughout the fat loss phase, th…

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#48: Why You Need To Adjust Calories As You Diet In Order To Keep Progressing 31:34

3y ago31:34

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Welcome back! If you ever wondered why weight loss gets slower with each week that you diet, this episode will explain it all. Metabolic adaptation happens, our BMR decreases, our hormone levels change and this means we need to adjust calories and macros as we diet in order to keep making progress. Topics covered: Why Adjustments Are Needed As We D…

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#47: How To Hit Your Macros To The Tee Every Day 20:40

3y ago20:40

20:40

Do you find yourself falling short on one of your macros at the end of every day? Do you find yourself going over your calories in order to hit your macros? Are you finding it absolutely impossible to stay within range for every target? In this episode, I'm covering my 7 top tips to help you hit your macros and calories with ease every day. Thank y…

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#46: What is PCOS with clinical nutritionist Carissa Mason 42:00

3y ago42:00

42:00

Today's guest expert is clinical nutritionist and hormone expert, Carissa Mason. We are talking about PCOS - Polycystic ovary syndrome, a common womens' health problem caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. We talk through the main types of PCOS, definitions, symptoms and treatment -- and why it's so hard to get a correct diagnosis. Caris…

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#45: How Under-eating Is Preventing You From Getting Lean & Strong 20:08

3y ago20:08

20:08

Undereating can negatively impact your efforts to change your body composition in a number of ways. Listen to this episode to understand the 4 major ways that eating in a prolonged calorie deficit prevents you from getting lean and strong. And don't worry, I'm giving you 4 action steps to fix that at the end of the episode! Thank you again for tuni…

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#44: Client Ellie on investing in 1-1 coaching & learning to do less to get better results 40:03

3y ago40:03

40:03

"I wish I had done this a long time ago instead of just chipping away at what was comfortable and not seeing results.... But I'm glad I started when I did because I'm walking into my wedding feeling good and excited for the actual wedding and not stressing about my body." My client Ellie shares her journey from start to finish with all the ups and …

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#43: Is the diet industry keeping you stuck? 12:21

3y ago12:21

12:21

Why do people spend years and years trying various generic programs and challenges? Why don't people get results from said challenges? Why do they keep coming back to do these challenges every year even if they didn't get a great result last time? Today's episode is inspired by the stories of many of my clients who felt like they were broken or had…

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#42: Client Luna - Body Recomposition At Maintenance & Becoming a Personal Trainer 19:08

3y ago19:08

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In today’s episode, I’m speaking with my ex-client Luna in Israel, who is now a Personal Trainer herself! Luna worked with me last year through a dieting phase and came back to work with me again for the first 6 months to achieve incredible results at maintenance calories (which took some convincing from me!) Now she's coaching herself as part of h…

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#41: 5 Training Mistakes That Everyone Makes When They Start Lifting Weights 20:35

3y ago20:35

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Today we are talking about training mistakes that might be holding you back - these are some mistakes that I’ve made in the past too, so hopefully, you can learn from these and start making progress right away! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and I hope you enjoyed this solo episode! I would greatly appreciate it if you would please sub…

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#40: Nutrition for Shift Workers With Audra Starkey 37:55

3y ago37:55

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Audra Starkey is a Clinical Nutritionist BHSc. and Author living in Brisbane. Her passion for health and nutrition in a shift working environment stemmed largely from her own personal struggles, which led her to establish The Healthy Shift Worker – a program designed specifically to assist those struggling to stay fit and healthy despite working 24…

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#39: 4 Mistakes To Avoid In A Reverse Diet 21:40

3y ago21:40

21:40

Reverse dieting or establishing your post-diet maintenance is the most important part of your fat loss journey, yet it is often overlooked. Many believe their fat loss journey is finished when they hit their goal weight, but without reverse dieting or establishing your new maintenance, you risk rebounding and dieting again. Listen to this episode t…

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#38 The Importance of Sleep & How To Sleep Better with Dr Amy Bender PhD 49:20

3y ago49:20

49:20

Today's guest is sleep scientist Dr. Amy Bender, who is Director of Clinical Sleep Science at Cerebra Medical and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. Amy has been working in the field of sleep research for over 15 years and has been featured in interviews in both Oprah and Parade magazines. She has helped dev…

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#37 Why You Shouldn't Chase Weight Loss If You Want To Change Your Body Composition 16:32

3y ago16:32

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In this episode, I'm going to explain the difference between weight loss and fat loss. When you lose weight, you're losing both fat and muscle, so though your body may get smaller, your shape won't really change. What you really want is fat loss - where we maintain muscle and strip the fat. There are a few steps you need to take in order to achieve…

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#36 Female Hormonal Health, PMS, Irregular Periods and The Pill with Aisling O'Kelly AOK Nutrition 36:32

3y ago36:32

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This week's guest is Nutritional Therapist, Naturopath & Women's Health Expert Aisling O'Kelly of AOK Nutrition. Aisling says the three most common issues she deals with in her clinic are PMS, irregular periods, coming off the contraceptive pill, and hormonal acne so we based our conversation around these topics. In this episode: Hormonal changes d…

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#35 What Is Reverse Dieting And When To Use It? 25:11

3y ago25:11

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Stuck on low calories after your diet? Or trying to lose weight on low calories but seeing slow or no progress? Let's chat about how to get out of that calorie pit through reverse dieting! Topics covered in today's episode: why many people rebound after weight loss two key factors needed to maintain results what is reverse dieting scenarios where r…

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#34 Strength Training for Females with Physiotherapist, Exercise & Sport Scientist Kayla Mulvogue 38:51

3y ago38:51

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Kayla Mulvogue is a Physiotherapist, Exercise & Sports Scientist, and Coach. She runs a course called Applied Women’s Physiology and Training which teaches coaches all about the unique considerations for optimizing women’s training, health, and fitness, including aspects of physiology, hormones, reproductive health, and much more. In this episode, …

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#33 Eat More to Lose Weight? 25:05

3y ago25:05

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As you all know I coach many women through fat loss diets. This means that I have seen first hand how calorie deficits can affect people differently depending on their eating history. One of the things that often predicts failed weight loss attempts, is a history of prolonged calorie restriction. If you're hitting the gym 5-7 days a week, restricti…

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#32 Client Vicki - losing 9 pounds in 8 weeks on the Mini Cut Program & maintaining her weight loss on 2100kcal 28:04

3y ago28:04

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In today’s episode, I’m speaking with my client Vicki in the UK, who recently completed the mini-cut program losing 4kg in the process. Vicki had been doing slimming world for 4 years before joining the program and had gotten to a point where her weight wasn't budging no matter how strictly she followed the food plan. Now she's not only lost the we…

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#31 Habits Of Successful Dieters & A Strategy To Build New Habits With Ease 26:31

3y ago26:31

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More than 80% of dieters regain the weight within a year and re-enter the yo-yo dieting cycle again. But what about the 20% who successfully maintain their weight? What do they do differently? They establish habits that they continue post-diet and create a lifestyle change. In today's episode we look at the habits you need to adapt in order to achi…

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#30 Client Irene - 6kg down in 7 weeks on the mini cut program, first time tracking macros, and advice for getting started 19:23

3y ago19:23

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In today’s episode, I’m speaking with my client Irene, all the way in Palestine, who is on the final week of the mini cut program. In just 7 weeks, she’s 6kg down and said the biggest thing for her was how much she’s learned about nutrition through doing the program. Check ut her transformation over on Instagram! Topics covered: Why she joined the …

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