Yo-Yo Dieting?
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My name is Andy Williams and I am passionate about helping people who want to change their lives without hating the journey!
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It may be the first time you've ever decided it's time to lose weight, or you may have tried multiple times to shed those extra pounds only to find yourself stuck in a never-ending loop of yo-yo dieting. Most of us, at some point in our lives, will embark on a journey to improve our overall health and fitness or decide it's time to lose weight...
If there's one thing I've learnt over the past year after losing 7 stone in weight (44 kg) (100lbs), it's that mental health and physical health go hand in hand. I now understand that every failed diet over the last 20 years was never really about the diet, but more about my mental health and mindset.
So you've started your weight loss journey, and you start to hear that protein is the Holy Grail of health and fitness. You've always seen those Grenade bars on the shelf but opted for the cheaper option. But now, your mindset is starting to shift: 20 grams of protein and only two grams of sugar – it all seems too good to be true. But how important is protein whilst on a weight loss journey?