Alright team, First off, a massive thank you to all 473 of you who have made the Fat Loss Fast Start group what it is. It's been brilliant seeing the wins, the questions, and the lightbulbs going off. As you know, we're closing the doors on this free group at the end of the month. Before we do, I need to ask a quick favour... I'd genuinely love to know: What was your single biggest takeaway or 'win' from your time in here? (Whether it's a new habit, a mindset shift, or something you finally understood). Drop it in the comments below, I'm really keen to read them.

Let’s be real for a sec. You can enjoy a drink and still lose fat. But only if you understand what’s happening inside your body when you do. Your body doesn’t treat alcohol like food. It treats it like a toxin. And the moment it enters your system, fat burning hits pause. Think of your liver like an engine. When it’s running clean, it burns fat for fuel. But when alcohol comes in, that engine switches to clean-up mode. It focuses on flushing ethanol first, not burning fat. That process can last up to 12 hours after your last drink. So when you "just have a few", fat burning doesn’t stop for the night. It stops well into the next day. And that’s before the ripple effects kick in: Poor quality sleep Higher hunger hormones Stronger cravings for salty, fatty, sugary foods That’s why your Saturday fry-up feels “needed”. It’s not hunger, it’s hormones. So no, that Friday night takeaway after drinks isn’t “a treat”. It’s a perfect storm for fat storage. 💡Thrive365 Tip: If you want to enjoy a drink and still make progress: Stick to 1-2 drinks, max, once a week Go for clear spirits with soda water or diet mixers Hydrate before bed (500ml water + electrolytes) Eat a protein-rich meal before drinking, not after This isn’t about restriction. It’s about control. Most people think alcohol ruins fat loss because of the calories. It’s not the calories. It’s the chain reaction. Treat alcohol like fuel and you lose. Treat it like what it is, a temporary toxin, and you stay in control. Q. What’s your go-to drink when you’re trying to stay on track?

I've been experimenting with app builder tools, and I'm currently in the process of consolidating all my monthly challenges into a simple website. I have uploaded the first two challenges to the app: 1. 30-Day Plank Challenge 2. 21-Day Grit Challenge I would love for you to try it out and let me know what you think. When you go into the challenge the next day, it should automatically remember your history. Please provide me with any feedback, ideas, suggestions, and I will try and make this a new tool even better than the basic app it is right now. Here's the link for those willing to test it out: https://www.thebodytransformationcoach.co.uk/monthlychallenge Let us know who's going to try it and which one you will be trying out first

You know that feeling. You walk into the gym, and 100kg feels like 1,000. Your focus is gone. Your energy’s flat. Every rep feels heavier than it should. Most people call it a motivation problem. It’s not. It’s a readiness problem. Your body can only perform when it has the energy to perform. If your recovery and fueling are off, you’re not lazy, you’re running on fumes. Here’s a 14-day reset I use with clients to rebuild their energy from the ground up. 1. Fuel for performance, not survival Start your day with 30-50g of protein. Then, 90 minutes before you train, get 50-75g of easy carbs like oats, banana, dates. That’s your premium fuel. Don’t train on an empty tank. 2. Hydrate properly A 2% drop in hydration can drop strength by 20%. 3-4 litres of water a day. Add electrolytes or sea salt so the water actually gets into your cells. 3. Build your engine Train 3-5 times a week. Lift heavy. Progress every week... more reps, more load, more intent. That’s how you build mitochondria, your energy factories. 4. Master your rhythm 10 minutes of direct sunlight within 30 minutes of waking. It resets cortisol and melatonin. Better rhythm. Better sleep. Better recovery. 5. Cut alcohol completely for 14 days Even one drink fragments REM sleep. You’ll feel the difference in less than a week. My sleep protocol for high performance: - No caffeine 8-10 hours before bed - Cool, dark, quiet room (around 19°C) - No screens for 60 minutes before sleep That’s where your next-day energy is built. You don’t need more caffeine. You don’t need hype playlists. You need discipline around recovery. That’s how you perform at your best, in and out of the gym. If you need an extra push, I have just the tool. Comment 'SHOT' and I'll send it over.

Guys, so: 1 Large sweet potato cubed 2 medium Potato’s cubed 1 tin of chickpeas 1 tin of lentils 1 tin of black beans 1 packet butternut cubes various curry spices( garam masala, mother in law powder, curry powder, salt and pepper) Bring to a boil, after al is well mixed and chickpeas and lentils soft add a tin of coconut cream. Served with an onion, tomato and carrot sambals and a popadom on the side ( made with lentil powder and coconut oil) heated till puffy in the microwave. I am 99%sure all ingredients listed are safe. but if not feel free to point it out that I can rectify the mistake.