The Lifestyle Clinic

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right—eating healthy, exercising, cutting out sugar, and completely overhauling your lifestyle—yet the scale just won’t budge? Or maybe you’ve been monitoring your blood glucose levels, hoping for a drop, but the numbers barely shift. You’re left wonde...

What if I told you that self-discipline might be the missing piece in your health journey—and that relying on motivation alone could actually be holding you back? 

I’ve sat across the room from thousands of patients, each with their own unique story of transformation attempts. And here’s what’s fa...

When it comes to making a big lifestyle change, like improving your health or managing a condition such as type 2 diabetes, most of us instinctively focus on what we need to add. New habits, new routines, new meal plans, and maybe even new ways of thinking. But here’s the thing: real transformation ...

I want to talk about something that many of us encounter—feeling disheartened when the results we expect don't seem to materialise.  

Imagine this: you've worked tirelessly with your new exercise regime, made healthier choices, avoided all sugar and snacks. 

You look at the scales, you measure you...

We've all been there. The well-meaning friend urging you to try their homemade dessert, the family gathering where everyone questions why you're not indulging in certain foods, or the workplace celebration where declining treats feels awkward. If you're managing your blood sugar levels, these situat...

We've all done it. Made excuses. Looked the other way. Blamed the system. Convinced ourselves that "feeling fine" means everything must be okay.

As a GP who's worked with hundreds of people living with type 2 diabetes, I've noticed these patterns time and time again. And here's what I want you to k...

When it comes to diets, we’ve all heard the same promises: lose weight fast, drop a dress size in a week, or eliminate cravings overnight. But let’s be honest—how often do those diets actually work long-term? As a doctor who has worked with countless patients (and struggled with my own cravings—yes,...

It’s a New Year and many of us have set an intention to improve our health, and in particular lose weight. But I also see many people go all in without setting themselves up properly.

We know that willpower is fickle. It deserts us when we need it the most. It is there when things are easy, but whe...

We all know that if you have diabetes then you should be avoiding sugar. But knowing that sugar isn’t good for you is one thing, avoiding all the sweet treats, the mince pies, the parties and the meals out are a completely different matter!

Yet, thriving through Christmas with diabetes is not only...

Can you believe it’s already December? This time of year always seems to fly by in a whirlwind of celebrations, obligations, and all the tempting treats that come with the holidays. If you’ve been feeling like your health goals might take a back seat this month, let me reassure you: staying on track...

Let’s be real—when it comes to health goals, whether it’s eating better, losing weight, or sticking to a workout routine, self-discipline can feel like the toughest mountain to climb.

As a GP, I’ve seen countless patients come into my surgery with hopes of getting healthier, but many struggle to...

Have you ever found yourself struggling to lose weight despite eating healthy and sticking to your exercise routine?

You’re not alone—and it turns out that there might be a hidden culprit at play: a hormone often overlooked, but one that I think wreaks more havoc than we realise. And no, it’s not i...