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3 steps to consistent weight loss.
Plateaus are not the problem. Here's what is... You stick to the plan. You eat well. You hit your steps. You even say no to the...
Stuart McLay
Aug 63 min read
How to Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind
Because overwhelm is the real diet killer— not carbs Let’s cut through the crap for a second. You’ve probably tried eating...
Stuart McLay
Jul 162 min read
Portion Control Without the Pressure: 6 Flexible Ways to Manage Calories When Life Gets Chaotic
Let’s be honest. Life isn’t always calm, controlled, and perfectly planned. It’s stressful. It’s busy. It’s “eat whatever’s in the fridge...
Stuart McLay
Jul 103 min read
“I’m in a Calorie Deficit… So Why Aren’t I Losing Weight?”
You’re tracking. You’re eating better. You’re exercising. And still… nothing. The scale won’t move, your clothes feel the same, and...
Stuart McLay
Jul 23 min read
You Don’t Need More Motivation. You Need to Feel Fantastic First.
If you keep thinking: 👉 “I need to be more disciplined.” 👉 “I just need to get back on it.” 👉 “Why can’t I stay consistent?” Let me...
Stuart McLay
Jun 222 min read
Why You're Not Losing Weight (Even If You're Working Out)
Going to the gym. Doing the workouts. Eating better. And still… nothing’s changing? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. But you are ...
Stuart McLay
Jun 112 min read
“I’m Good All Week… So Why Am I Not Losing Weight?”
If you’ve ever said: “I’m good all week—but I’m just not seeing results…” You’re not alone. And you’re not broken. But there is a reason...
Stuart McLay
Jun 43 min read
The Truth About Scale Weight: Why the Number Isn’t the Problem—Your Expectations Are
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right—but the scale refuses to move? Or worse… it goes up, and suddenly you’re spiralling into...
Stuart McLay
May 143 min read
What Blue Zones Teach Us About Living Longer (And Why the Fitness Industry Gets It Wrong)
If you’ve ever felt totally overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice—cut carbs, avoid fat, eat clean, fast more, eat more, eat...
Stuart McLay
May 73 min read
Fat Loss in a Flash: 5 Secrets to Lose Fat Faster Without Starving or Crashing
If you’ve ever been told that losing fat quickly will destroy your metabolism, make you gain all the weight back, or leave you feeling...
Stuart McLay
Apr 293 min read
“I Know What to Do… I’m Just Not Doing It” – Here’s How to Fix That
Ever felt like you’ve got the plan, you know what works, and yet… you’re still not following through? You’re not alone—and you’re not...
Stuart McLay
Apr 93 min read
The Simple Conversation That Changed My Entire Life (And How It Can Change Yours)
Ever feel like you’re dragging yourself through the motions—forcing yourself to work out, trying to eat better—but it still feels like a...
Stuart McLay
Apr 23 min read
Sick of Starting Over? The Truth About Motivation & The Secret to Consistency
“I’ll start again Monday." “I just need to get motivated.” “Next week will be better.” Sound familiar? If you’ve ever told yourself one...
Stuart McLay
Mar 263 min read
The 5 Pillars of Consistency: How to Stay on Track with Your Fitness and Weight Loss Goals
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of starting over? You commit to a diet, stick to your workouts for a while, and then—life happens....
Stuart McLay
Mar 194 min read
How to Be a Positive Realist & Break Free from Yo-Yo Dieting
Have you ever started a diet or fitness plan full of motivation, only to hit a roadblock and feel like quitting? Maybe life gets busy,...
Stuart McLay
Mar 123 min read
How to Escape the Yo-Yo Diet Trap for Good
Ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle of weight loss and gain, always chasing a goal but never quite getting there? You start a new...
Stuart McLay
Mar 53 min read
Why Do We Turn to Food for Comfort? Exploring the Root Causes of Emotional Eating
Have you ever had a day where everything was going fine… until something threw you off course? Maybe it was a stressful meeting, a...
Stuart McLay
Feb 263 min read


How Elaine Became The Mum She Always Wanted To Be
Exhausted, overwhelmed and no time for yourself? Elaine can relate and that's why she describes her time in The BFL Academy as ...
Stuart McLay
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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