Coach JP’s Blog
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.
Why You CAN'T Stop Overeating
Have you ever wondered why there are certain things you just...CAN'T...STOP...EATING?
It may have nothing to do with willpower.
There's a whole industry dedicated to creating hyperpalatable foods that hit all of the sensory triggers that compel you to keep on plowing through that bag of chips, box of cookies, or bucket of chicken. They are like fireworks in your brain, a party in your mouth...you get the idea. (READ MORE…)
Eat Real Food
Easy, right? Everyone knows what “real food” is, don’t they? Sadly, not. It is not labelled “all-natural”, or “made from whole grains” or “fortified with vitamins and minerals”. It usually does not come in boxes, or have an indefinite shelf life. Just because something says “organic” on the label, don’t be fooled!
So What Is Real Food?
Real food is a nutritious, edible plant or animal product in its least-processed available form. It is usually perishable, does not have an indefinite shelf life (though there are some exceptions!), and must be kept refrigerated, frozen or at the very least in a “cool, dry place”.
Let's also get this out of the way right at the start - if it has added sugar, sucrose, high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, sucralose, or some other refined sweetener added in any way, shape or form, it shouldn't be going in your body.
But let's give you a bit more info on what Real Food really is