Why You’re Losing Weight But Still Feel Weak on Mounjaro: Protein, Training and the 500-Calorie Rule

Tell me if this sounds familiar. The scale is dropping, clothes fit better, and colleagues have started to comment. And yet stepping into the gym, or walking up a flight of stairs, or lifting a suitcase into the overhead locker, the body feels less capable than it used to. Feeling weak on Mounjaro is one […]

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What Fighters Can Teach You About Losing Weight

Before working with high-achieving professionals, I coached combat sports athletes through weight cuts. Here’s what fighters taught me about sustainable fat loss that applies to everyone.

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Why Calorie Counting Doesn’t Work – Or Does It?

Calorie counting gets a bad rap for being imperfect. But it doesn’t need to be perfect – it just needs to create a feedback loop. Here’s why that changes everything.

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Weight Loss Drugs: The Hidden Cost of the Quick Fix

Weight loss jabs like Ozempic look impressive on the surface. But underneath, there are serious problems – from muscle loss to rapid rebound. Here’s what you need to know before you inject.

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How to Actually Hit Your 2026 Fitness Goals (And Why Most Fail)

Most fitness resolutions fail by February. The fix is simpler than you think – plan for the whole year, not just the first month.

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Why You Shouldn’t Become A Personal Trainer (Or Hire A Cheap One)

The uncomfortable truth about becoming a personal trainer – and what it means if you’re thinking of hiring one.

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Don’t Get Stuck On Machines As A Beginner – Here’s How To Progress Faster

When it comes to free weights vs machines, most beginners choose machines. They feel safer, simpler, more approachable. But here’s what I see time and again: people spend months on machines, then struggle to control even a light dumbbell when they finally move to free weights. Machines feel safer, but that feeling of safety ends […]

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Ditch The Chest Day – Here’s The Smarter Split You Should Be Doing

When I chat with new clients and ask what their training looks like, I almost always hear some version of this: “I train three or four times a week. Day one is chest and triceps, day two is back and biceps, day three is legs, and day four is shoulders.” Sound familiar? This “bro split” […]

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A Quick And Complete Guide To Creatine

Of all the supplements available, creatine is the one I’m asked about most frequently: There’s good reason for creatine’s popularity. It’s one of the most well-known and widely available supplements. Unfortunately, it’s often surrounded by misinformation and confusion. If you’re like my clients—interested in gaining muscle, looking better, performing stronger, and feeling great—creatine is one […]

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Look Better, Feel Better: How The Health Benefits of Training For Aesthetics

At Look Atheltic in Deptford, our mission is to help people look more athletic (the clue is in the name). Over 10 years of personal training, we know that this is probably the most common goal for most people who are looking for a coach. The thing is, very few people will come right out […]