Things we learned in July
We’re at the end of July, meaning we’re inching closer to autumn and the promise of cooler weather. Obviously, when it is colder we will be desperate for a heatwave, but my melting brain cannot comprehend that right now. This month has been another good ‘un, with fab podcasts, posts and amazing competitions, including MAN v […]
Healthy meal prep recipes: 7 amazing meals for making ahead
We’ve had quite the focus on meal prep recently, just because it’s honestly a really helpful thing you can do to help maximise your weight loss chances. But whenever I set aside some time to do it, I always seem to end up with the same old meals that all come from a pack of […]
The MAN v FAT Newsround 27/7
Dressing to impress, Doritos, epic footy adventures and channelling your inner Boy Scout by always being prepared: this Newsround’s got it all. From the MAN v FAT Football leagues Failure is just an opportunity to try again – and to prance around in a pink tutu for a little while for the Salad Dodgers of […]
Recipe: Thai green soup
Soup has a bad rep as being one of those things that is best when it can serve an army and when it takes ages to make. We’ve been known to make soup that simmers on the hob for hours, no lie. This recipe for Thai green soup could not be more different – it takes […]
7 things that will make meal prep easier
When you meal prep, you mean business. You’re a man with a plan and you’re not leaving anything to chance – you’re going to do whatever you can to see that number on the scale go down at your next weigh in. But meal prepping with your old, beaten up Tupperware is a slog, and […]
The MAN v FAT Football Good Guys: Newsround 20/7
Ahh, we do love to hear of MAN v FAT Football players doing good and raising money for charity. It’s a regular occurrence and we’re so pleased to have such brilliant guys in the leagues. Also in this week’s news: new low-cal ice cream flavours and why getting online could be good for your weight […]
Why you should be batch cooking
Like the Robin to your Batman, the Watson to your Holmes, the Jesse Pinkman to your Walter White – batch cooking needs to become your BFF, or at least your sidekick. What is batch cooking? Batch cooking is cooking extra portions alongside the meal you’re eating. I know what you’re thinking – how is this […]
Beginner’s guide to meal prep
Meal prep: it’s the buzzword in the weight loss world right now and you might be wondering if you’re missing out on something. Should you be doing it too? What are the benefits of doing it? If you’re on Instagram and follow any weight loss or fitness-focused accounts, you’ve probably seen some amazing examples of […]
The MAN v FAT Podcast: Episode 7
In Episode 7 of the MAN v FAT podcast, we move away from MAN v FAT Football and talk weight loss in general. We talk to veteran personal trainer James Connor about why the gym can be an intimidating place, the advantages of meal prepping and how slow and steady beats crash diets. We may […]
Eat nuts for your nuts #MVFNewsround
Beetroot blood, Cardiac-Locomotor Synchronization, chewing gum and sperm. Thankfully, the last two are not connected. Intrigued? Welcome to this week’s Newsround. From the MAN v FAT Football leagues Have our brave lads inspired you to get (back) into football? They’re not coming home with the trophy but you can’t deny that they’ve done amazingly well […]
