Frequently Asked Questions

Hopefully your continuous journey to the targeted weight & body fat loss. The aim of this program is to create & enjoy a pattern of regular cooking which WILL stand you in good stead going forward. Your health starts with what you eat & the more control you have over what your food is & how it is made the better.

Noticable results can & will vary amongst individuals but even if clear changes do not seem to be present it does not mean that none are occuring. The key is to stick to it & try to limit (if not entirely avoid) sugar, alcohol & over eating. 30 days is designed to form a new pattern of cooking & eating habits. If done the body will respond favourably in its own time.

In short, not sustainable. Marketing to busy people lacking time to eat properly is part of another problem. Wholesome, solid food is the real thing & what we're designed for.

Yes, there are further tips on how to create other dishes besides ones shown on a PDF attachment so you can get creative with the foods listed. There's also tips on how to construct plates of food to ensure a more beneficial macronutrient ratio.

Of course. The 30 day program is not individualised. A number of assessments need to be completed in order to have this. If thinking of exploring such an option I would urge you to get in touch with me & or look into the Nutrition Therapy or Dietary Educator programs that I provide.

No. In moderation is a phrase often used in nutrition & it is also applicable here too. Good healthy dietary practises applied consistently will in many cases offset the effects of the treats we afford ourselves

No. The purpose of this serivce is purely to provide education & information based upon scientific research & to compare your current diet to that which are government guideline recommended.

You may not have the more complex or chronic health issues necessary for a deeper analysis which would be better suited to Nutritional Therapy. It also requires less time consumption on your part to submit the paperwork & it is cheaper.

Recipe tips A detailed & concise report Gives you knowledge that could enable you to make more informed dietary choices

Government Guidelines are simply estimates of the nutrients that we should be consuming in order to reduce the chances of nutrient related illnesses.

The report lists the levels of all the micro & macronutrients from your diet & compares those directly with those guideline quantites in an easy to understand graphical form highlighting what you may be deficient in or have excess quantities of.

The first place to start is an email informing of your specific interest & a detailed 3-day diet diary.

Upon acknowledgment of your email the turnaround will normally be between 3-5 days.

It's all about ignoring the noise & the guesswork & getting down to what applies to you. I can & do carry out various tests & questionnaires to obtain this information.

These will be automatically accessible to you upon payment of the specific training program.

The training plans are primarily geared around 2 things: Your goal targets Your time availability The type of program will be discussed prior to goals being set with consideration to these issues to ensure that these targets are realistic ones.

Absolutely! 14 years of training clients was based purely on this. When an exercise using weights is being done incorrectly it is often because a gym member has had insufficient guidence or if the weight is too heavy. This program will ensure that the purpse of your gym experience will not compromised by either.

Of course, yes & even for more experienced lifters. If you have never picked up a dummbell before you will soon have the confidence to go to the weights section & not feel the sense of intimidation that clients (especially female clients) have told me about. What is the purpose behind repetitions, sets, rest periods, intensity & more ... all explained.

Once the program has been purchased they are available to you for how ever long you need them.

The diet will be set from your food preferences whilst excluding any intolerances or allergies that you may have in addition to fitting around your lifestyle & training requirements.

The training programs are designed to provide you with the technical efficiency needed to perform weight training correclty & with confidence. When combined with diet programs individual exercises are specificially selected to relate to the personal requirements of your targetted goal.

Yes I can. Conditioning exercises, flexibility & running methods will be used to assist you in optimising your effort for your running event as well as a nutritional program that will provide your fuel.

2 months between the first & return consultation

Yes, but unless you have signs of a chronic illness you may not require it & would therefore probably be better suited to the Diertay Educator program

Potentailly yes, if functional testing or supplementation are required.

A full medical history (via a questionnaire) will be necessary for my assessment in order for me to begin your analysis as is a clear description of your goals & your reason for trying to achieve them.

Yes. As per the BANT & CNHC professional practice code all forms & personal data will be anominised & password protected to conceal client identity. Any information shared of the client will only be done so with the client's signed consent. Information will ONLY be disclosed without a client's consent if this is ordered by a court of law or any other legal authority.

The British Association for Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) is the professional body for Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners within the one to one nutritionist/client clinical practice setting. It is also a self-regulator for registered nutritionists. The main objective of the Complementory & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is to protect the public where the use of complementory healthcare is promoted to various organisations & the UK government to enhance the UK’s health and wellbeing. All registered healthcare practitioners must meet the quality standards met under the CNHC.

This would only occur if met with your approval. Its purpose can relate to any functional tests that may be necessary or any other health issues that the therapist may feel the GP needs to be notified about.

Not necessarily. The diet that you will end with will represent your specific nutritional requirements. Meat protein plays a very important role in numerous biochemical processes that the body needs to thrive & maintain good health

No. Moderation is a term often used in nutrition & it can also be applied here. Good sound nutritional practises, done consistently can offset the effects of the little treats we can afford ourselves from time to time.

It's designed for you. Simply put, this is a set of principles to stick to in order to keep yourself in line with what your body needs to steer clear from illness & a sub par you, when either at work or with friends & family.

From the initial call to about 7-10 days later you will have your detailed plan & pathway to getting there.

No. Firstly, I would have to make a detailed assessment of each individual's lifestyle, stress levels, food intake, exercise habits & overall health to construct an accurate program that represents them. Secondly, I have been specifically trained to administer such advice & as such am registered & insured. This is both for my safety & a client's.