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In today’s Q&A episode, we answered some questions from our Break The Yo-Yo clients around nutrition, training, and mindset—including how to stop sabotaging yourself every weekend, whether frozen high-protein meals are a good option, and how to bring back motivation when exercise feels like a chore.

We’re covering:

• Are frozen high-protein meals like Lean Cuisine a healthy choice for quick lunches?

• Higher carbs vs higher fats in a calorie deficit—does it actually matter?

• How to bring back enthusiasm for exercise when it all feels like a slog

• What to do when your non-negotiables become ingrained habits—should you push for more or just be happy with consistency?

• How to fuel your training for a half marathon and whether electrolyte drinks are worth it

• The weekend sabotage cycle—how to break the pattern and stop undoing progress

• How to stop feeling guilty about food and break the mindset of “good” and “bad” eating

If you’ve ever felt stuck in yo-yo dieting, struggling with consistency, or unsure how to make fat loss fit into real life, this episode will help you shift your approach.

If you need support, structure, and accountability, head to fatlossfundamentals.co.uk for coaching and guidance.

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In today’s Q&A episode, we answered some questions from our Break The Yo-Yo clients around nutrition, training, and mindset—including how to stop sabotaging yourself every weekend, whether frozen high-protein meals are a good option, and how to bring back motivation when exercise feels like a chore.

We’re covering:

• Are frozen high-protein meals like Lean Cuisine a healthy choice for quick lunches?

• Higher carbs vs higher fats in a calorie deficit—does it actually matter?

• How to bring back enthusiasm for exercise when it all feels like a slog

• What to do when your non-negotiables become ingrained habits—should you push for more or just be happy with consistency?

• How to fuel your training for a half marathon and whether electrolyte drinks are worth it

• The weekend sabotage cycle—how to break the pattern and stop undoing progress

• How to stop feeling guilty about food and break the mindset of “good” and “bad” eating

If you’ve ever felt stuck in yo-yo dieting, struggling with consistency, or unsure how to make fat loss fit into real life, this episode will help you shift your approach.

If you need support, structure, and accountability, head to fatlossfundamentals.co.uk for coaching and guidance.

  continue reading

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