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Are Macros Important? (What Are Macros? And Do You Need To Know About Them?)
Macronutrients (or 'macros' for short) are the nutrients found within the foods we eat.
Michael Ulloa
Jul 30, 2024


Protein Smoothie Recipes
The ultimate guide to protein smoothie recipes. Discover delicious, high-protein smoothie recipes that will nourish and fuel your body.
Michael Ulloa
Jul 23, 2024


How to improve your relationship with food
Discover practical tips on how to improve your relationship with food, enhance your well-being, and embrace a balanced, healthier lifestyle.
Michael Ulloa
Jul 17, 2024


Stop body shaming.
This week Tampa Bay Lightning ice hockey forward, Pat Maroon, was body shamed by the presenter Jack Edwards whilst on the ice. Jack...
Michael Ulloa
Dec 1, 2022


Doctors and diet books
I have a pretty good rule to follow here: If someone is championing (and profiting) of one certain diet approach… your health is never...
Michael Ulloa
Nov 24, 2022


How TikTok perpetuates harmful diet culture
All social media platforms have their pros and cons. But when it comes to fitness and nutrition advice, TikTok really is, ironically,...
Michael Ulloa
Nov 17, 2022


Your expert guide: Strength training for marathon runners
Of course, the best way to get better at running is to run, but most runners often overlook the importance of strength training. How can str
Michael Ulloa
Jul 24, 2019


Edinburgh Marathon Training Plan: The one-month countdown
With the Edinburgh Marathon Festival fast approaching, the event’s Official Strawberry Supplier, AVA Berries, has teamed up with...
Michael Ulloa
Apr 27, 2019


Marathon Nutrition
You’ve been training like a champion for the past few months and you’ve begun tapering your programme for the big day. The race is fast...
Michael Ulloa
May 18, 2018


I’m a man! I’m not talking about my body…
I’m a man! I’m not talking about my body… Are you happy with the way you look? If not, why are you not happy? Is it because you have been...
Michael Ulloa
Sep 28, 2017


LIFE IS ONE BIG BLAG
From the outside, everyone in life is doing great. I look at friends’ LinkedIn profiles from school and they are smashing it....
Michael Ulloa
Aug 4, 2017


10 REASONS YOU’RE NOT BUILDING MUSCLE
10 reasons you’re not building muscle… 1. Not eating enough Building muscle requires a lot of energy. You need to be consuming more...
Michael Ulloa
Jun 22, 2017
BCAAS – WHAT ARE THEY AND DO WE NEED THEM?
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) have been an extremely popular sport supplement for...
Michael Ulloa
Jun 13, 2017


SELF CONFIDENCE – A PERSONAL STRUGGLE
I think it is safe to say that self-confidence can make or break you. When growing up my confidence was extremely low. Social situations...
Michael Ulloa
Mar 8, 2017


STEP AWAY FROM THE ACRYLAMIDE…
Stop what you’re doing! Put down the roast potatoes and step away from the acrylamide… This morning the Food Standard Agency (FSA) posted...
Michael Ulloa
Jan 23, 2017
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