Coach JP’s Blog
Recipe Drop: "Turkey Dinner" Meatloaf Muffins
A practical Fit Foodie Friday introduction to Turkey Dinner Meatloaf Muffins, focused on why they’re easy to batch cook, flexible to use, and useful for building sustainable, repeatable eating habits.
Eating for Consistency, Not Perfection
In January, it is easy to tighten rules, skip meals, and overcorrect after normal life meals. This article brings things back to centre with a simpler approach: steady meal rhythm, protein and veg as anchors, and fewer emotional reactions to food. Sustainable eating is often unremarkable, and that is the point.
Why Diets Fail, but Skills Stick
Most diets fail because they rely on rules instead of skills. Learn the practical habits that make fat loss sustainable, including how to handle real life, build confidence through repetition, and practise maintenance so you stop guessing and start eating with consistency.
Eat Like You Train, Not Like You’re Dieting
A calmer way to eat in January, without swinging between restriction and chaos. Learn how training-minded eating builds consistency through regular meals, protein as an anchor, and simple, repeatable choices that support recovery, performance, and real life.
The First Thing to Fix After the Holidays (It’s Not Calories)
Early January isn’t the time to clamp down on calories. It’s the time to rebuild structure: regular meals, protein and fibre as anchors, and less grazing. This approach calms the noise, restores rhythm, and sets you up for sustainable fat loss without another crash diet.
Recipe Drop: Turkey Scotch Broth
A warming Scotch broth style soup made with leftover turkey, homemade stock, barley, and winter vegetables. This comforting family recipe is naturally balanced, deeply nourishing, and perfect for using up holiday leftovers in a simple, traditional way.
The Power of Shared Meals (and How to Celebrate Without Overdoing It)
Food is about more than fuel. This article explores how shared meals support connection, mental health, and sustainable eating habits, and how to enjoy holidays and social events without guilt or overdoing it. A practical, human look at eating well in real life.
Testosterone, Ageing, and the Truth About “Low T”
A clear, grounded look at how testosterone changes as men age, what actually causes low energy and low drive, the difference between real low testosterone and lifestyle driven symptoms, and how nutrition, training, sleep, and recovery support hormonal health. A balanced guide to understanding ageing, vitality, and TRT.
Dude…A Few Vegetables Won’t Kill You
A Movember themed Fit Foodie Friday article for meat and potatoes guys who avoid vegetables, showing how roasting and grilling can turn veg into deeply flavourful sides that boost energy, support long term health, and help you look after yourself and the people you love without feeling like you are on a diet.
How to Eat Like a Man, Not a Frat Boy
Most men can get away with poor eating habits in their twenties, but not forever. This Fit Foodie Friday explores how to fuel strength, heart health, and longevity through practical nutrition habits. Learn how to balance protein, carbs, fats, and fibre for real men’s health, not quick fixes.
Recipe Drop: How To Cook A Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast That Doesn't Suck
Learn the simple, low-temperature oven method for perfectly cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts that stay juicy, tender, and flavourful, even after reheating. Ideal for On-Protocol weeks or healthy meal prep, this recipe delivers consistent results every time without overcooking or drying out.
Not EVERY Meal Has To Be A Show-Stopper
Not every meal needs to be a masterpiece. This Fit Foodie Friday explores how simplicity, repetition, and mindful cooking create sustainable nutrition habits. Learn why consistent, balanced meals matter more than perfection, and how to enjoy both fuel and flavour without guilt or burnout.
How to Eat for Joy and Still Make Progress (Especially During the Holidays)
Holidays don’t have to derail your progress. Learn how to enjoy Thanksgiving meals with intention, balance, and zero guilt. From mindful eating habits to simple portion cues, this Fit Foodie Friday guide shows how to celebrate food for joy and connection while still honouring your goals — no restriction required.
Eating Out Without Losing the Plot: How to Navigate Social Meals Without Regret
Eating out or sharing meals with family and friends doesn’t have to derail your progress. This Fit Foodie Friday dives into why connection is part of health, why one meal won’t make or break your goals, and how to navigate social meals with balance and confidence. Includes practical strategies and links to recipes you can share without regret.
How to Make a Killer Stir Fry Without a Recipe
Learn how to make a killer stir fry without a recipe. From velveting protein to balancing flavour and texture, this guide gives you a flexible framework for building protein- and veggie-forward stir fries that are quick, healthy, and delicious — no rigid recipe required.
Why Eating Slower Might Be the Most Underrated Health Habit You Can Build
Eating more slowly might be the simplest, most underrated nutrition habit you can build. It helps regulate hunger hormones, improves digestion, reduces overeating, and deepens enjoyment of food. Discover why slowing down can transform your meals and support long-term health without restriction.
Lean but Luscious: Cooking Lean Meats Without Losing Flavour or Tenderness
Discover how to keep lean meats tender, juicy, and full of flavour. From gentle moist heat to high-impact searing, learn the best cooking methods for chicken, pork, beef, turkey, and fish — plus tips on seasoning, timing, and pairing the right cut with the right approach.
Essential Cookware That’s Worth the Money (and What’s Not)
Looking to upgrade your cookware without wasting money? This guide breaks down the essential pots and pans worth investing in — and what you can skip. From stainless steel sets to non-stick pans, we cover construction, care, and how to choose gear that earns its spot in your kitchen.
Salt Is a Skill: Why Most Home Cooks Get It Wrong (and How to Fix It)
Think salt is just about avoiding high blood pressure? Think again. Learn how proper salting can transform your cooking, why most people get it wrong, and how to season with skill and confidence — without compromising your health.
The Only Knives You Really Need in Your Kitchen
I started with the full culinary school knife roll — seven blades, and over the years that grew to twelve, most of which I barely touch now. After 26 years of home cooking, here’s the no-nonsense guide to the only knives most people actually need, what features matter (and don’t), plus tips for maintenance and sharpening that’ll keep them working for decades.