The Movement Link Podcast
I'm an Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Sports Nutritionist, exploring the link between movement, mindset and lifestyle. Put your earbuds in, get moving, and I hope you enjoy everything this podcast has to offer.
Episodes
149 episodes
#149. How to lose weight without counting calories
Can you lose weight without counting calories? Absolutely. In this episode, I walk you through how to approach weight loss without tracking calories, some habits that can help make the process easier, and why calorie counting is onl...
#148. How to manage high-risk hunger days
Why does hunger seem so much harder to manage on some days than others? In this episode, I discuss what high-risk hunger days are, some of the common reasons they occur, and practical strategies you can use to stay one step ahead of...
#147. How to train around an injury
Injuries are frustrating, but they're (rarely!) a life sentence, and one of the best things we can do is continue to move. In this episode I cover mindset and recovery, and look at practical ways to modify your training so that you ...
#146. Eating windows: how flexible meal timing can improve consistency
One thing I see regularly are people struggling with consistency around food - and not because they don’t know what to eat, but because rigid meal timing simply doesn’t fit real life. In this episode, I discuss eating windows - a nu...
#145. Ozempic & GLP-1s: are we missing the point?
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic have changed the weight loss landscape - but are we using them properly? In this episode, I break down how GLP-1s work, why they're so effective and the concerns around using them without proper lifest...
#144. Approach vs avoidance-based goals
If you've ever said things like "I need to stop snacking after dinner" or "I need to cut out chocolate," or "I need to spend less time scrolling Instagram’ and you’re still struggling to follow through, it's likely because you're focussing on e...
#143. How to eat more plants
This episode is not to tell you that you should be eating more fruit and veg (because you probably already know that), but rather, I want to walk you through some simple strategies that will actually help you do the thing. For onlin...
#142. Nutrition without macros or meal plans
Tracking macros, counting calories and following a meal plan can be useful tools when it comes to managing your nutrition. But, they're NOT the only options we have (and also, do you really want to be tracking macros for the rest of...
#141. How to stop weekends from ruining your weight loss progress
If you’re tired of your weekends cancelling out all of the progress you’ve made during the week, this is what I’d change.For online coaching enquiries, questions or feedback, please contact me via the links below. You can follow me on In...
#140. How to navigate a fat loss plateau
In this episode I walk you through step-by-step, exactly how I would navigate a fat loss plateau with a client - what to look out for, and what to change once you've identified your sticking point. For online coaching enquiries, que...
#139. Why you're struggling to build muscle
You're training consistently. You're eating well. So why are you struggling to build muscle? Jump onto this week's episode to find out some of the most common reasons I see people spinning their wheels, and what you can do to make y...
#138. Should you be able to add weight to an exercise every week?
Should you be able to add weight to an exercise every week? And what happens if you're not increasing the weight on a weekly basis? Does this mean that you're not getting stronger?Jump onto this week's episode to find out what's realisti...
#137. RIR and RPE explained
RIR and RPE are thrown around a lot in training programs. But what do they actually mean? Tune in to find out what they are, how to use them, and how to apply them to your own training in a way that allows you to make your workouts ...
#136. How to calculate a calorie deficit
In this week's episode I walk you through how to calculate a calorie deficit, as well as highlight some of the common mistakes I see people make, that make the whole process of dieting far harder than it should be. For online coachi...
#135. How to build a meal plan
Tune in to find out how to build a meal plan that is flexible, sustainable, ticks all the necessary nutrition boxes, and actually fits your lifestyle. For online coaching enquiries, questions or feedback, please contact me via the l...
#134. Hunger vs appetite
Knowing how to distinguish between true hunger and appetite (cravings) is really important as this can help you to make better food choices, feel less guilt around eating, and actually tune into what your body is asking for. In this...
#133. Navigating food in December
So It’s December (already) which for most of us, probably means parties, food, drinks, more food, and the classic “I’m either going to be perfect… or completely send it” mindset. In today’s episode, I'm going to work through some si...
#132. How to eat more
Whether you’re in a build phase, have high energy requirements due to your job or sport or are simply trying to gain weight, being told that you just need to ‘eat more’ is about as helpful as telling someone in a diet phase that they just need ...
#131. Are you under-fuelling?
Here's the thing - you don't need to be losing weight, or underweight, or eating in a calorie deficit, to be under-fuelling. Under-fuelling isn't just about not eating enough - it's about not eating enough for what your body needs t...
#130. More reps or more weight?
When it comes to progressing your training, one of the most common questions I get asked is if it's better to do more reps, or should you increase the weight. There are pros and cons to both, so in this episode I'll look at both sid...
#129. How I plan my nutrition
In this episode, I share my go-to strategies on how to make planning your nutrition for the week less of a headache. These are super simple strategies that I use every single week, and that I also encourage my clients to use when ma...
#128. 5 Common nutrition mistakes (and what to do instead)
In this episode I run through 5 of the most common mistakes I see people make when it comes to nutrition, and what you can do instead. If you’re always hungry by 10am, or fighting off the cheese and crackers every afternoon at 3 o'c...
#127. How to eat & train around your menstrual cycle
Social media is a stomping ground for how women should eat and train during different phases of their menstrual cycle - but how much of it is actually true? In this episode, I look at what the science says and also share some practical ways to ...
#126. 3 supplements to support training performance (on a budget)
These are the top 3 supplements that I would recommend to support training performance for anyone on a budget.Each of these supplements is supported by a huge amount of research showing that their efficacy. Because if you’re going to buy...
#125. Q&A: Biggest injury, optimising recovery, late-night carbs & why I love big lifts
Join me as I go through my worst injury and why mindset is so important, variables to consider if you want to optimise your recovery, late-night carbs, how to manage training if you're time poor and why I love big lifts. Some epic q...