F4L Blog
GLP 1s, the pill, and the access problem we’re not really talking about 💊
In the last couple of blogs on this topic, we’ve talked about what GLP 1s actually do, why they work so well for appetite regulation, and why they’ve landed with such force in the weight loss and metabolic health space. This week feels like a natural next step in the...
How to switch off from work — and actually stay switched off
Getting back to routine after a break can be difficult. We've wound down enough to get out of routine and that's great then, how do we continue with a 'healthy' relationship with work ongoing - create a good swtich off rountine. Here are some suggestions. Week 1:...
Porridge That Actually Keeps You Full
Three easy protein upgrades You throw together a bowl of oats before work or school, eat it on the go, and by 11am you’re already hunting for snacks. Porridge tastes good and ticks the healthy box, but for a lot of people it just doesn’t last. The solution is simple....
Willpower over the Christmas new year break, how to enjoy everything without going overboard
Willpower is a funny thing. We like to think we have a big tank of it sitting there ready to go, but really it slips away quietly across the day and especially across December and into Jan. The parties, the late nights, the sugar, the social pressure, the general...
🌿 What the evidence says: “Modified Mediterranean” diet + lifestyle helps ward off type 2 diabetes
A recent large study (published in 2025) found that people who followed a Mediterranean-style diet plus modest calorie reduction (about 600 fewer calories/day), moderate exercise and professional weight-loss support had 31% lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes...
When Bodies Change, Spending Changes Too
And what that means for your health, your habits, and your future self Every so often a trend pops up that quietly reshapes how people live, eat, train, and even shop. The latest one is coming out of the United States, and it is a big one. As more people use modern...
Ten Energy Myths That Keep You Tired
We all want a bit more spark in the tank, yet most people are working off old beliefs that quietly drain their energy rather than support it. So here are ten of the biggest myths I hear every week, along with what is actually going on underneath them. Grab a cuppa and...
How to Train When Life Gets Busy and You Just Want a Lie In
We all know the feeling. The calendar fills up, Christmas events pile on top of end of year deadlines, and suddenly the idea of squeezing in a workout feels about as realistic as finishing your shopping early. This is the time of year when people tend to fall off the...
Atelic Activities, Why Doing Things For No Reason Might Be Exactly What You Need This Christmas
As we roll toward the end of the year, you can almost feel the collective exhale. Work slows down, the kids finish school, and suddenly everyone is talking about “plans” for the break. And if you’re anything like most people, even your downtime starts to feel...
🛏️ Strength training and sleep: Why lifting might be the missing piece
Most of us have grown up hearing that cardio is the gold standard for better sleep. Go for a jog, hop on the bike, tire yourself out and you will drift off more easily.A year long study suggests something a bit different. Strength training may actually have the edge...