I have always said I believe the 'calories in, calories out' philosophy of weight loss is too simplistic and that the key is where you get the calories from, not how many you eat. I remember when I was training, there was a trial where it was shown that a person could maintain their weight …
Hidden #Thyroid Problems
I read this morning a good basic explanation of why it simply is not enough to measure TSH if you think your thyroid is underactive. If you think your body temperature is low and you have the signs of an underactive thyroid (constipation, weight gain, low mood, body dryness, feeling cold, infertility etc), it is …
Worrying About Your Weight?
Well, stop! I learned a valuable lesson today. My Tanita bodyfat scales went on the blink during a patient session yesterday just as I needed them. Isn't that always the way? Anyway, after the patient had gone, I tried them three times and, whaddya know, they worked fine. Aargh. Then, I had a thought. I don't …
Why Do #Coeliacs Bloat?
If you are gluten sensitive or coeliac, you will probably recognise this problem: that tell-tale expansion of the waistband for no apparent reason. You can wake up with it, put your best 'thin' trousers on and 5 minutes later have to undo the button. You can get it before meals, during meals, after meals, when …
#Coeliacs – Overweight Not Underweight
It is a myth that most coeliacs are underweight. The truth is that you could be underweight, normal weight or overweight and still have coeliac disease. Historically, doctors would only think about testing you for coeliac disease if you presented with the classic symptoms of failure to thrive as a child, or being underweight with …
Exercise + Diet = Lose Belly Fat
Someone asked me today whether diet alone is enough to lose belly fat. The answer is no. And here's a bit of proof for you: A study at Syracuse University divided 33 diabetic women into 'diet only' and 'diet plus exercise' groups. Most diabetic women gain fat around the middle because of the insulin factor - insulin …
New Diabetes Risk Tests
Are you at risk of type 2 diabetes or heart disease? Would you like to know where you are along the road towards it (or not, hopefully!)? Well two new cutting-edge tests from Genova can now help you answer that question. Using several factors, you can now do a PreD (pre-diabetes) Guide test which will …
One-Week Quick Start Plan
Struggling to stick to that new diet? Need some more inspiration? Here’s my New Year present to you: a quick-start weight-loss plan from my Belly Fat ebook . Enjoy. And remember these are BOGOF at the moment too - see here. Note this plan is not calorie-counted or measured in any way so you can mix and …
Briffa Fat Loss Guide
Welcome to National Obesity Week! How are your new year diets going? If you need a little gee-up, here are a couple of really useful posts for you. Read Dr John Briffa's a-brief-fat-loss-guide-for-men-or-women which first appeared in The Times Weekend magazine last and then see my next post for a One Week Quick Start Diet Plan. I am …
Weight Loss & Detox
It is a little known fact that we store a lot of toxins in fat cells and that's why I always say a cellular detox is one of the most important things to do if you're serious about losing weight. Now a study reported in the International Journal of Obesity has confirmed that you release certain toxic chemicals called POPs …