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It is the most common question I get asked - 'How can I lose weight?'

After 4 years of blogging on all aspects of health and wellness, I realised I haven't written an article on this topic. Sure I have programs to help people achieve this goal, but no concise, simple to follow fat loss article......

You exercise, watch your portion sizes, go for plenty of walks and follow all the fat loss tips in your favourite health magazine... but you can't quite shake that pocket of fat under the arms or around the belly...

You're not alone. Your stubborn fat issues are not a result of too little...

Fat loss is as simple unbalancing the calories in vs calories out equation...  eating less and moving more right??

Right? Or wrong...?

We like simple explanations. Breaking down the complexities of the human body into a simple equation makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It gives us...

Are you trying to lose weight? Or keep weight off?

You've tried exercising more and eating less right? You've tried other fad 'quick fix' diets?

But they don't work do they?

Sure these are short term fixes, but they're not long term solutions to a leaner slimmer healthier body.

I have a saying...

In this article I will show you why you should be measuring your body temperature every day.

I will cover the best ways to measure your temperature (including a neat wearable that tracks your body temperature around the clock). And most importantly, what the numbers mean for you and your...

The majority of my readers (and the population in general) seek knowledge on how to lose body fat. I have written extensively on this topic and even have a successful Fat loss program for people who have this sole aim.

But what if you wanted to put on fat? What would I recommend? In this...

The following article is comprised of various emails, phone calls and conversations I've had with clients on The Program over the years.

Hi Paul*

Thanks for providing me all those details in regards to your training, diet and your goals. After reading through everything the issue behind your...

You have all fundamentals in place – a good diet, a sound training program and the determination to drop body fat. But you’re not quite as lean as you’d like to be. 

You try all the tips and tricks that seem to work for others - adding in extra cardio sessions,...

'I don't want to get bulky'.
'I want to tone'.
'I need to use lighter weights, so I can work up a sweat and burn fat'.
'I don't want to look like a bodybuilder'.

I often hear phrases like this from people trying to lose body fat in the gym. These comments are used to 'justify' their high-repetition,...

Have your toned pecs changed into soft man boobs? Perhaps you’re noticing extra fat around the midsection?

These common symptoms in middle ages often hint that you have excess estrogen levels. But do not panic, with some & dietary changes you can return to your masculine body...