3 MOTIVATIONAL READS
Prescriptive 300-page fat-loss manuals rarely make for good bedtime reading. Try one of these instead
FOR THE FRUSTRATED CHEF
OTTOLENGHI SIMPLE BY YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
We all know that home-cooked meals have health and weight-loss benefits. But even for the culinarily inclined, it can often feel too time-consuming and labour-intensive. Packed with 30-minute recipes, one-pot wonders and easy meal-prep inspo, this book will take some of the fuss out of eating well.
FOR THE DEMOTIVATED ATHLETE
CAN’T HURT ME BY DAVID GOGGINS
After a difficult childhood, Goggins - who struggled with depression and his weight - remoulded himself into an elite Navy Seal and a top endurance athlete. Here, he explains why most of us tap into just 40 per cent of our potential. Take inspiration for your own battles.
FOR THE AMATEUR PSYCHOLOGIST
ATOMIC HABITS BY JAMES CLEAR
If maintaining healthy habits is a daily struggle, this bestselling book will help you surmount the obstacles standing between you and your goals. Clear provides evidence-based strategies for understanding willpower, rebooting motivation and making good decisions second nature.
7 ACRONYMS WORTH MEMORISING
These days, it can feel like the fitness world is riddled with jargon. Don't know your DOMS from your ROM*? Memorise these to give your efforts an edge
1 CICO CALORIES IN, CALORIES OUT
The basic principle on which weight loss is founded. When we burn more calories than we take in, our body taps into its stored fat for energy. However, that doesn’t mean calories are all that count; ensuring you get enough protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals makes the process less painful.
2 HIIT HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING
HIIT is a time-efficient way to blast through
