In this solo Q&A episode, I unpack the key differences between eating for performance and eating for fat loss, and whether cheat meals help or hurt your progress. I dive into underrated gym tips, how to stay active while travelling without ruining the trip, and why intuitive eating might not be the best choice for fat loss. You’ll hear my thoughts on training when tired, whether meal prep is actually essential, and how I approach programming workouts for busy people. I also share a small habit that unexpectedly improved my life, a travel experience that totally caught me off guard, and what three possessions I’d keep if I could only choose a few.

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Timestamps:
00:57 What’s the difference between eating for performance vs eating for fat loss?
04:31 Are cheat meals helpful or harmful for fat loss?
07:34 What’s one small habit that’s improved my life far more than I expected?
09:46 Should you train when you’re feeling tired or under the weather?
11:43 What’s the most underrated piece of advice for gym progress?
13:03 What’s a simple pleasure I think everyone should try at least once?
14:18 Is meal prep as essential as people make it seem?
16:04 How do I program workouts for someone with a super busy schedule?
17:44 What’s something I used to believe about life that I completely changed my mind on?
20:17 How do I know when to increase weight or reps in the gym?
22:43 What do I think about intuitive eating for people with fat loss goals?
25:16 If I could only keep three possessions, what would they be and why?
26:08 How much protein is too much? Can you actually overdo it?
27:05 What’s a travel experience that caught me completely off guard—for better or worse?
28:55 How can you stay active on holiday without ruining the trip?
30:25 Wrapping up this health and fitness episode

In this solo Q&A episode, I’m answering your questions about the biggest fitness misconceptions, including why people obsess over the “perfect workout split” when it rarely matters, and how to know if you’re actually eating enough protein. I’ll share a funny, awkward story from my early gym days, my honest take on cardio for fat loss, and a recent mistake I made that taught me a valuable lesson. You’ll also hear my thoughts on breaking strength plateaus, whether supplements are truly worth it, and how random habits from Japan and Portugal still shape my daily routine. To wrap up, I’ll discuss how to bounce back after an injury, why “eating healthy” doesn’t automatically mean fat loss, and how to handle social pressure when no one else around you cares about fitness.

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Timestamps:
00:27 What’s the simplest way to know if you’re eating enough protein?
02:08 Why are people so obsessed with finding “the best workout split” when it rarely matters?
03:49 What’s a funny or awkward story from my early gym days that still makes me cringe?
05:48 How do you break through a strength plateau without overcomplicating things?
07:15 What’s my honest take on cardio for fat loss?
10:09 What’s a recent personal mistake I made that turned out to be a valuable lesson?
14:21 How can you tell if your calorie tracking is actually accurate?
15:38 What’s my view on supplements—are any of them truly worth it?
17:14 What’s a random habit from Japan or Portugal that stuck with me and still shapes my daily routine?
18:55 What’s the best approach for getting back into workouts after an injury or long break?
20:46 Why doesn’t eating ‘healthy’ automatically guarantee fat loss?
22:01 If I could go back and give my 18-year-old self one piece of life advice, what would it be?
22:50 What’s a common gym mistake that wastes people’s time?
24:26 What’s a small, everyday thing that never fails to put me in a good mood?
24:48 How do you handle social pressure when you’re trying to lose fat but everyone around you isn’t?
26:45 Check out my ultimate guide to calorie tracking video!

In this solo Q&A episode, I tackle the most common fat loss mistakes people make when they avoid food tracking, why "doing more" isn't always the answer to stalled progress, and how to know if your workout plan is actually working. I also share personal stories, including a 'bad' habit that taught me a life-changing lesson, nostalgic memories from my childhood, and how living in Portugal has shaped my approach to fitness and life. We’ll debunk frustrating fitness myths, expose overrated fat loss hacks, and I’ll give you practical advice for staying consistent when life gets busy—without derailing your goals at holidays, weddings, or social events. If you’ve ever wondered about ‘tone up’ workouts, why weight fluctuates even when you're consistent, or the real difference between clean eating and fat loss eating—this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:
00:13 Where I’ve been
03:17 What’s the biggest mistake people make when they want to lose fat but don’t track their food?
04:51 How can you tell if your workout program is actually working?
06:00 What’s a ‘bad’ habit I used to have that surprisingly taught me a valuable lesson?
07:34 Why is “more workouts” often the wrong answer when progress stalls?
09:28 What’s my take on ‘tone up’ workouts versus actual strength training?
10:55 What’s a recent life lesson I’ve learned outside of fitness that changed how I think?
13:35 How can you stay consistent with workouts when life constantly gets in the way?
15:51 Do gym machines or free weights work better for beginners?
16:55 How living in Portugal has shaped my approach to health and life?
18:10 What’s the most overrated fat loss ‘hack’ I see on social media right now?
18:32 What’s a nostalgic memory from my childhood that still makes me smile today?
20:35 What are three common fitness myths that still frustrate me in 2025?
21:18 Why does weight fluctuate so much, even when you’re “doing everything right”?
22:15 How can you enjoy holidays, weddings, and social events without derailing your fitness goals?
24:06 What’s the real difference between eating ‘clean’ and eating for fat loss?