The battle for fat loss is a constant one.

Daily weigh-ins with fractional changes on the scales – up one day, down the next.

Standing in front of the mirror, looking for the six pack.

Worst still – squeezing into the lycra – it’s not flattering, is it?

Anyway, you’re motivated to get it sorted but what do you need to address first?

A lot has been made of optimising your fat loss hormones in order to get lean.

But first and foremost you must know how many calories you need to eat to lose weight.

Ideally, this is the maximum amount possible so training and recovery aren’t compromised.

If for example you can get away with a 200 calorie deficit and lose weight, you will hardly notice you are on a diet and that means long-term adherence.

Once the calories are set, then getting the hormones in order will help for sure.

In particular, addressing:

Testosterone
Cortisol
Insulin
Leptin

Will give you a great chance of getting leaner and more importantly healthier.

After all, what is the point in losing weight and not being healthier and faster – you’d just be a show pony and Triathletes have more depth than that, you need to back it up with performance.

As complicated as it might sound, getting these hormones in order is not complicated but it can take some time.

For example, improving sleep quality will benefit every single one of the above – but how do you do that?

Yes, switch your phone off earlier but there are also supplements and foods which can help.

Luckily for you, these are all things I cover in my E-book:

http://www.nutri-tri.com/e-books/

Firstly how to set calories so you can lose weight and still perform.

Secondly how to make your body truly healthy, so that it lets you burn that stubborn fat.

All for £9.99 and that means getting your sh*t together ready for the holiday season.

Get to it:

http://www.nutri-tri.com/e-books/

Jamie “Health Matters” Leighton