(this is not directed towards GLP-1 agonists in obese populations) I think there is likely some very effective utility for these in the post show phase, for the right person. The issue I see being a potential problem however is that the use of a GLP really needs to be one of combined therapy so to speak Simply using a GLP as a means to blunt hunger but not working on the psychology of behaviour modification/understanding why things occur/improving nutrition management is likely going to achieve the same results as gastric banding does without the education to follow. You'll see initial results that are incredibly promising, then once removed and behaviours resurface, a drastic shift could occur I see GLP’s more in the realm of an intermittent intervention to assist people through a tough phase, while teaching them how to sustain behaviours long term, similarly to how you would ideally have someone implement medication for anxiety. Introduce the medication to reduce the severity of anxiety while working on the things that will serve the individual long term, then remove the medication. But if you simply just medicate and do nothing else, you either ended up on the meds forever or reverting back to old habits.

I've never looked into krill oil before. Now I've taken a course and krill oil was preferred over omega 3. The statement is that it is phospholipid based and as a result is absorbed better. That all makes sense to me. What do you think about it? Does it make such a big difference? Which would you prefer, also in terms of HDL & LDL?

How hard of a calorie deficit can you go into if you prioritise protein as the main source of calories before you risk muscle lose? I am 105kg 6ft. Would 1300 be to much of a deficit? Weight train 5 days a week and cardio 7 days.

Do women still need to use testosterone as a base?

The 10k step rule originated in the 1960’s as a marketing tactic to sell a pedometer by the Yamasa Corporation. However, none of the research finding health benefits from 10k steps a day accounts for pre existing leanness, level on non exercise activity and resistance training. In fact chucking 10k steps on top of your existing routine can be counterproductive to your goals by draining both time and energy. The reality is that walking is viable and healthy option for those who prefer and enjoy it. For sedentary individuals, who do essentially no formal exercise and want to initiate a more physical activity lifestyle, increasing step count is generally a good idea. And it can not replace resistance training which is essential for optimizing health. Issuing a universal 10k steps per day ignores the impact of other exercise and non exercise physical activity. In fact a 2021 study showed the reduction in postprandial triglyceride results the day after training as well as the increase in fat oxidation after meals . Improving metabolic flexibility and the ability to burn fat at rest and in between meals. Each of the participants did a small number of steps (2500 steps per day), limited steps (5000 steps per day) and a higher or normal step count (8500 steps per day). Basically, whatever step count they were testing, they would have the participants do that for just 2 days and then have them do one hour of running in the evening of the second day and then they would have them do a high fat challenge meal the morning after where they measured the triglyceride area under the curve and postprandial fat metabolism. Low and limited step count didn’t appear great in terms of fat metabolism with not much difference between each and in the higher step count, postprandial triglycerides were 22-23% higher and postprandial metabolism was 16-19% lower. There is a point of diminishing return here and doing an excessive amount of steps may only be a way of increasing energy expenditure but 8000 steps per day seems to be a safe minimum for you or your clients.