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?

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.

For those of you who have seen a benefit from this program or know of someone you would like to do it with you, I need a favour. My goal which I'm determined to hit is to help over 1,000 people get healthy before the end of the year. As it stands, 425 people joined this group since we launched it mid August. Here's a couple of suggestions that would really help: 1. Do a post on your social(s) sharing your journey to date and what's changed. 2. Message your friends, colleagues and family members who you know need help with their health. 3. Ask for someone close like a partner to do it with you. 4. Ask your company HR if they would like to roll out a free corporate wellness perk. 5. Continue to share your WINS in the group to inspire those who have yet to leverage the program in the group. Here's the link to send them to... https://www.skool.com/free-30-day-fat-loss-kickstart-1889/about?ref=ce8ffddccfd04f69bd7f9d89fe0471f9 As you all know, there is nothing to buy and everything is mapped out in detail for you. I will continue to show up daily and I want to finish by thanking you all for making this community special. My wish is to help you create lasting change 🙏 I appreciate you all