Female fat loss can be a confusing and muddy topic. While fat loss is fundamentally about creating an energy imbalance (eating fewer calories than you need) this is easier said than done.
In this guide we want to remove all the confusion, help you understand why fat loss differs slightly for women, and explain how to make the most of these differences to achieve your goals.
Alcohol plays a part in many people’s lives. Most of us enjoy a drink at the weekend or after a hard day at work but alcohol is often one of the first things that is cut out when starting a weight loss or fat loss programme.
At PP we don’t believe in completely depriving ourselves of the things we enjoy as this will make it way harder to stick to a ‘diet’, so we’re going to look at how you can still enjoy a drink with friends without sabotaging your fitness goals.
We want to take away some of the stigma still attached to the subject of the menopause and provide some clear information about what is going on in a woman’s body during this time of natural transition.
When we are young, we are educated about the menstrual cycle and learn about periods, but we are never told what happens when women reach the point that their periods stop. There is still little information out there about the effects of menopause on the body, what can be expected and what women can do to manage or lessen any symptoms they may experience.
The information available is often unclear or unhelpful, so we hope to break the taboo and provide some clear facts and advice to support women on this journey…. Read More
Eating out plays a huge part of in all of our lives – whether it’s during our working day, part of our regular social lives or just an on special occasions. It is something that can be difficult to avoid and yet many of us try to avoid it when going through a fat loss phase, as we simply don’t know how to manage it.
Our guide to eating out will hopefully show you that eating on the go or eating out for pleasure doesn’t have to be avoided and can be factored into everyday life whilst staying within your set calorie limits. Ultimately, eating out shouldn’t blow your weekly calorie budget or be an excuse for not hitting those targets … you just need to know how to deal with it.
There are several things you can do in advance that will help. Firstly, alter your mindset and don’t panic. Secondly, be prepared. Take a read of our guide to learn some tips and tricks that will keep you on the right track for your fat loss goals…. Read More
“Some days the black dog comes sniffing at my door but now I know that a good workout helps me to stay strong and send him packing with his tail between his legs. Strength training at PP has helped me to build mental resilience as well as physical strength.”
When Kate started at PP her main goal was to improve her strength and fitness. Since joining she has not only achieved this goal but also discovered a love for lifting weights and found that training here helps to build her mental resilience and manage her mental wellbeing.
What made you start personal training?
When I started at PP my specific goal was to increase my upper-body strength and improve my overall fitness to help me during the obstacle course races (OCRs) that I take part in. I was looking for a gym that didn’t just leave me to get on with things on my own and one that would help me to get the most out of the limited time I had to train…. Read More
“It was August 2018 and my 58th birthday was on the horizon. The scales said I weighed 12 stone – the heaviest I’d ever been. I didn’t really recognise this person in the mirror or quite understand how I’d got to this point.”
In her fifties and feeling at an all-time low, Jo realised that she needed some help to turn things around. With some trepidation she decided to give PP a go. In just four months since starting Jo has lost nearly two stone, vastly improved her fitness, gained confidence and discovered a love for lifting that she never imagined possible.
What made you start personal training?
It was August 2018 and my 58th birthday was on the horizon. The scales said I weighed 12 stone – the heaviest I’d ever been. I didn’t really recognise this person in the mirror or quite understand how I’d got to this point…. Read More
“Before I started at PP my confidence was at an all-time low. My broken arm had set me back a lot and I’d comfort eaten through the whole thing, causing a negative effect on everything in my life. I was not in a good place.”
Molly battled through the fear of re-injuring herself to lose 35lbs and gain a new lease of life. From feeling self-conscious to self-confident, Molly quickly turned things around after joining PP.
What made you start personal training?
I joined Performance Project in 2017, after I had badly broken my arm just above the elbow. I had gained a lot of weight during this time and after going back to my regular gym I was so worried about hurting my arm again that I just stuck to cardio classes, such as spin, and didn’t see any results.
I joined PP to build strength in my arm in a safe, supportive environment, but mainly to lose weight and regain some self-confidence…. Read More
Victoria has lost over 40lbs, but more importantly, she’s greatly improved her relationship with both food and training. Getting to the gym is no longer a chore, it’s something that Vic looks forward to at the end of her day.
We were due to move to a new area, and after some investigation, Sam found PP. Before we moved, he sent the link by email to my work. I deleted upon receipt. I thought “Super, another gym membership that we won’t use”. I didn’t want to pay for another membership that wouldn’t be used and constantly feel guilty for not going. … Read More
Our two lucky winners, Jodi and Nicki, were kind enough to write about their experience so far.
“This place is seriously amazing!”
“I was so chuffed when I won the six-month membership competition. This place is seriously amazing!… Read More
Read more about Richard’s journey below.
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Haywards Heath
RH16 1TW
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