John Carlow is a 44 year old, personal trainer, nutritionist, and Karate Instructor.

He isn't quite sure how come he is allowed to do what he loves for a living and wonders when the grown-ups are going to come back and make him stop...

Feb 72 min

Sustaining Success: The Role of Sustainability in Exercise and Weight Loss Programs

In our fast-paced world, the desire for quick results often permeates various aspects of our lives, including fitness and weight loss...

Jan 302 min

Cultivating a Healthier You: The Timeless Wisdom of Consistency in Health, Fitness, and Nutrition

Photo by Gilly Stewart on Unsplash In the quest for a healthier and fitter lifestyle, the ancient Chinese proverb, "The best time to...

Jan 222 min

The Benefits of Keeping a Food Diary

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, maintaining a healthy lifestyle often takes a backseat. With fast-paced schedules and numerous...

Dec 31, 20233 min

2024

The new year is looming. This can be a time of hope, when we look forward to all we plan to achieve in the year to come, and celebrate...

Dec 18, 20232 min

Buns don't kill people, people do! (or Which is worse: Saturated Fat or Refined Sugar?)

This debate has been skewed for decades by propaganda produced by lobbyists for the sugar industry in America. For example, "Big Sugar"...

Dec 14, 20233 min

"We might not have enough sprouts!"

If your family is anything like mine you may be about to experience a special dread that doesn't manifest at any other time of year....

Dec 5, 20232 min

Looking After Number One

You look in the mirror one day and the once carefree face that used to look back at you doesn't seem to be there anymore. Your face looks...

Nov 28, 20234 min

The "Sod It" Effect

(This is a post I wrote a while ago for my old blog, long since deleted. Rereading it made me chuckle. I hope you enjoy I too). You've...

Nov 16, 20232 min

Waiting for my Apotheosis...

Hey folks, it's your friendly neighbourhood, neurodivergent personal trainer, John, here. Today is the day that I started taking my ADHD...