How much fat? The amount of fat that we should aim to eat in our diets should provide approximately 30% of the entire calorie content of the food that we eat. During weight loss, we should aim to decrease this to no more than 25% of total calories. At present most people in the UK take in approximately 42% of calories in fat.  https://blog.feedspot.com/obesity_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegarthdelikanacademy/message ..read more

If there are certain habits that have formed over a long period of time, then the aim is to replace bad habits with good ones. Boredom and stress related eating require different strategies but as long as you recognise why you are deviating from your plan, then it is possible to work out a counter measure to get you back on track. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegarthdelikanacademy/message ..read more

Physical Activity The onset of the technical revolution has conspired to strip out of our lives physical activity in the name of convenience, efficiency and saving time. Everything from remote controls to moving stairs combine with a plethora of mechanised devices such as motor vehicles, washing machines, dishwashers, power tools, and a whole host of gadgets and machines to take the effort out of almost everything that we do. As a consequence most of us are now half as active as our parents, and what is worse, our children are set to become half as active as we are. Our bodies were designed to ..read more

All carbohydrates are not created equal. It is hardly surprising that most people are at least slightly confused over the issue of carbohydrates and their role in optimum nutrition and weight management. Providing the carbohydrates you are choosing are the right ones, (complex) then it is a good idea to be aiming for around 60% of your calories to come from carbohydrates. Unfortunately many of today’s highly refined and sugar-laden products make it very difficult for the body to effectively regulate blood sugar levels. This can lead to weight gain and other serious health problems. We must the ..read more

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By sitting in a pose of repose and using your eyes and peripheral vision you can really get in touch with the inner you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegarthdelikanacademy/message ..read more

People make a judgement on you within the first two seconds of meeting you. here's how to make those vital first two seconds work in your favour --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegarthdelikanacademy/message ..read more

When you have important decisions to make, what do you base them on, your head or your heart? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegarthdelikanacademy/message ..read more

The space in between your thoughts is where you have those Eureka moments, those moments in time where genius is created. Take advantage of the time you now have on your hands and do something fabulous! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegarthdelikanacademy/message ..read more

New Years resolutions are a great motivational tool, but have you set yours up for success or failure? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegarthdelikanacademy/message ..read more