Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dean McMenamin I Help UK & Ireland Dads Shift The Belly, Have More Energy, Look & Perform More Athletic ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/blog/) - [5 Physical Qualities You Need To Train Over 35 To Be Fit, Strong, and Physically Capable](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/5-physical-qualities-you-need-to-train-over-35-to-be-fit-strong-and-physically-capable/) - If you're over 35 and want a body that doesn't feel weak, fragile, or 20 years older than you are? Then here's 5 physical qualities you must train: 1. Strength & Muscle This is your armour. And what will make you feel proud at what's staring back in the mirror. After 30, you lose muscle - [From XL t-shirts to Fit Dad: How Mike Lost 25kg Without Joining a Gym](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/from-xl-t-shirts-to-fit-dad-how-mike-lost-25kg-without-joining-a-gym/) - Meet Mike - Mike Thorogood is a 45-year-old offshore worker from Aberdeen who came to me feeling stuck. He’d struggled with his weight since he was 17 and lacked confidence in his appearance. Having already lost a bit of weight on his own, he hit a plateau — and wasn’t sure what to do next. - [13 Reasons You're Struggling To Lose Fat (Men 35+)](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/13-reasons-youre-struggling-to-losing-fat-men-35/) - I get loads of emails from guys who are training hard, doing plenty of fitness… but still can’t shift the belly or stubborn side fat. The easy advice would be the old “calorie deficit” one. That’s partly true. But here’s the thing: your body is just a byproduct of your habits. Your standards at your most average. So if - [Struggle With Motivation For Fitness? Try This (For Men 30+)](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/struggle-with-motivation-to-train-try-this-for-men-30/) - You know the drill. You start strong with your fitness goals, hitting the workouts consistently for a few weeks, eating better, feeling like you've finally cracked the code. Then life happens – work gets crazy, the kids need you, you're tired – and before you know it, you're back to square one, wondering where your - [How To Stay (Physically and Mentally) Fit When Dealing With Injuries](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/what-to-do-when-injury-strikes/) - Ever been on a great run with fitness, making amazing progress then an injury stops you in your tracks? It can take you from feeling mentally sharp to down the dumps over night. And I've been going through it recently after hurting the medial meniscus in my right knee, after 7 months training for my - [How To Overcome Gym Anxiety](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-to-overcome-gym-anxiety/) - One of my clients who was crushing his gym routine recently fell completely off track. It's summer. He's been busy with the family. It happens. Other commitments pull your time away and you tell yourself you'll get back to it next week, then something else comes up. Before you know it, it's been a month - [How Steve Transformed His Life at 47: From Exhaustion to Energy and Strength](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-steve-transformed-his-life-at-47-from-exhaustion-to-energy-and-strength/) - Does this sound familiar? You wake up already feeling drained. The energy to tackle the day is nowhere to be found, and the thought of doing anything beyond the bare essentials—work, eat, sleep—is overwhelming. If you're a dad over 35, you might feel stuck in this cycle, wondering where the energetic version of yourself went. - [Being Normal Vs The Weirdo](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/being-normal-vs-the-weirdo/) - Just back on Sunday from a mates stag in Palma. I stayed sober for most of it, whilst some of the guys barely slept for 2 days. You may think that's weird (or not). And if so, you'd be right. But I wasn't always a weirdo. In fact, back in my Army days I'd start - [From Unfit and Lethargic to Summiting Kilimanjaro](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/from-unfit-and-lethargic-to-summiting-kilimanjaro/) - Before I met James, he was up and down with his weight for years. Doing different fitness programs, which helped him lose weight, but he lost too much muscle, felt lethargic, low energy, so always went back to eating rubbish because he felt rubbish, and piled the weight back on >He was p1ssed off having - [The Mirror That Sparked Martin's Transformation](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/the-mirror-that-sparked-martins-transformation/) - Sometimes life hands us a boot up the arse before we do something about our fitness. It happened to Martine when he was travelling back to work offshore, he walked into an airport toilet, and the large mirrored wall stopped him in his tracks. "I got a bit of a shock to be honest. Kinda - [Age 42, A Physical Transformation To Emergency Surgery, To Cycling The Alps - David's Story](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/age-42-a-physical-transformation-to-emergency-surgery-to-cycling-the-alps-davids-story/) - Imagine getting in the shape of your life and then suddenly, you're struck down with pain and find yourself under the knife in the operation theatre... 5 weeks before a once in a lifetime cycle trip through the Alps with your mates. That's what happened to David Hills, one of our clients and Inner Circle - [42 Ways To Be Fitter, Stronger, Healthier Than Everyone Else](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/42-ways-to-be-fitter-strong-healthier-than-everyone-else/) - Over 60% of men in the UK and Ireland are obese or overweight. It's normal to have high blood pressure and pre-diabetic. Auto-immune conditions are becoming normal. The number of fat kids are rising too - when I was in school in the nineties and early 2000's, there was like, three. They need more healthier - [The Time Effective Workout Plan For Busy Dads](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/the-time-effective-workout-plan-for-busy-dads/) - If you want to not only lose the dad bod, but also be physically strong, and look as good as you feel, but just don't have hours every day for fitness, here's a simple (and brutally effective) training program for you. You can put this to work at home or in a gym. So you'll - [Age 43, A New Found Energy For Life & A Physical Transformation - How Simon Got In Shape...](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/age-43-a-new-found-energy-for-life-a-physical-transformation-how-simon-got-in-shape/) - Ever look in the mirror and wonder 'how the f*ck' did this happen? That's often something a lot of the men who come to work with me experience. All too often guys who were fit, did lots of sports or active stuff when younger get less active after settling down and starting a family. Nothing - [The Best Workouts For Busy Men Over 35 (It's NOT HIIT)](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/the-best-exercise-to-lose-fat-for-men-its-not-hiit/) - One of the biggest mistakes I see guys making when trying to lose belly fat, is doing too much cardio or HIIT. In fact, the single biggest mistake you can make, is exercise being the main focus of your quest to burn away unwanted body fat and get lean. It's largely going to come down - [9 Reasons You Can't Stay Motivated To Get In Shape](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/9-reasons-you-cant-stay-motivated-to-get-in-shape/) - Struggle with motivation? Good at getting started with fitness and eating better, but always fall back to old ways? Wish you could just stay motivated for long enough to see the body you want in the mirror? After a decade of coaching hundreds of men to better bodies, and formerly training Infantry soldiers to high - [5 Lessons From 1.5 Years Fat Loss & Muscle Gain Progress](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/5-lessons-from-1-5-years-fat-loss-muscle-gain-progress/) - When someone comments on how well you're looking or notices changes in your physique, it's hard to beat that feeling. You've been putting in the hard yards and finally, you have that confirmation it's all paying off, because people are noticing the change. It takes a while into the process, but when the comments start - [Do This When You Lose Motivation](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/do-this-when-you-lose-motivation/) - A lot of guys struggle with motivation on their fitness journey. Getting started is easy, it's keeping going that's the problem. So they're always in a cycle of starting and stopping. Whether with just training or eating, or both. Maybe you know the feeling? If so, today we're gonna get to the bottom of this. - [The Problem With The Keto Diet & Fat Loss](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/the-problem-with-the-keto-diet-fat-loss/) - Recently I was talking with a new client who's been struggling with his weight. He's a fit lad though. In the gym at least 3 times per week, gets 10,000 steps every day, and does a bit of cardio, too. He even does fasting and follows a keto type diet (most of the time). So - [Why I Quit CrossFit.](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/why-i-quit-crossfit/) - If you're one my readers who've been here for years, you'll know I was into CrossFit some time ago. And I get clients and followers who either: 1 - have tried it before themselves. 2 - are curious whether it's right for them. So I'm gonna share my experience and why I eventually left. First, - [4 Simple Ways To Feel, Move, And Look Better Over 40](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/4-simple-ways-to-feel-move-and-look-better-over-40/) - last weekend I was in Oban delivering a fitness workshop to group of 7 clients I coach remotely. I noticed some things over the two days I'd say are critical and universal for men over 40 to know if they want to feel great (and look as good as they feel). If that's you? Great, - [Age 47, 3 kids, Running a Business And An Awesome Transformation](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/age-47-3-kids-running-a-business-and-an-awesome-transformation/) - Adam was hiding his body under baggy clothes, dreading summer and feeling stuck in a cycle of frustration. He felt defeated, trapped in a body that didn't reflect his hard work, and constantly worried about his health and appearance. Adam told me everything he had tried: Hitting the gym, hours on the treadmill, different weight - [How Matin Got in The Best Shape of His life at 48](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-matin-got-in-the-shape-best-of-his-life-at-48/) - When it comes to balancing the demands of family life, a busy career, and staying fit, many men over 40 find themselves struggling to keep everything in check. It’s easy to let things slip, and before you know it, the body you once knew seems like a distant memory. Maybe you know the feeling? But - [3 Ways To Stop Quitting on Your Dream Body](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/3-ways-to-stop-quitting-on-your-dream-body/) - I talk with hundreds of men every year who struggle with their health, fitness, and physiques. A common theme is the struggle to keep going after they start something. Many believe they can never seem to get a good run at it without life getting in the way. So they feel stuck in a rut, - [Age 48 and a Physically Demanding Job - How Chris Re-Energised & Got Lean...](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/age-48-and-a-physically-demanding-job-how-chris-re-energised-got-lean/) - When you get past the age of 35 and have to keep up with a demanding job, finding the time and energy to get in shape can feel like an uphill battle. Between demanding jobs, family, and the natural effects of aging, it's easy to let your fitness slip through the cracks. But the truth - [How Sean Got in the Shape of His Life at 44 - Inspiring His Family To Live Healthier](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-sean-got-in-the-shape-of-his-life-at-44-and-inspired-his-family-to-live-healthier/) - If you're a busy dad in your 40s, juggling work, family life, and the desire to stay fit, you probably know how hard it is to make time for yourself. You want to be strong, healthy, and set a great example for your kids—but between work deadlines, school runs, and tiredness, staying consistent is a - [How Busy Dads Stay Consistent With Fitness, Getting Back on Wagon, & Progressing Without a Gym.](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-busy-dads-stay-consistent-with-fitness-getting-back-on-wagon-progressing-without-a-gym/) - This week I'm diving big into the topic of mindset for staying consistent with training as a busy Dad, especially when the kids are off school. As well as how to get back on the wagon when you slip off track, and how to keep making progress when you have no access to a gym or - [Is The Deadlift Right For Men Over 30?](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/is-the-deadlift-right-for-men-over-30/) - If you're a middle-aged man looking for the best ways to get in shape, you might have wondered whether or not to deadlift... Or maybe you've never considered it at all. But you just might want to. Many guys body-swerve it for worry it'll break their back, and the standard conventional deadlifts certainly isn't right - [How To Lose Fat & Look Awesome at 40 With Stuart Dearden](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-to-lose-fat-look-awesome-at-40-with-stuart-dearden/) - Are you busy family guy over 30 who wants to feel and look better? Do yourself a great service and listen to this interview with Stuart and I as we discuss... How he went from yo-yoing weight his whole life, not fitting in his clothes, and hating what he saw in the mirror... to bouncing - [18 Ways To Stay Motivated Through Winter](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/18-ways-to-stay-motivated-through-winter/) - Are you struggling with motivation for fitness in the darker, colder, wetter days of winter? This will help you. Lot's of these are critical for your mood and motivation at any time of year, but they're even more critical in winter. In no order of importance, let's get stuck in... 1 - Win The Morning - [How To Do Pull-Ups 101](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-to-do-pull-ups-101/) - "I'd love to be able to do a pull-up" is something I hear a lot. They're a mile-stone in your journey, a confirmation of all the work you've been doing paying off. Whether you want to lose fat, build muscle, or both. Too much fat or too little muscle and strength will stop you from - [Need To Lose Belly Fat? Read This ...](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/need-to-lose-belly-fat-read-this/) - It's a shocking state of affairs. But too many men still think they need to exercise more to lose a belly. You should definitely make time to exercise for physical and mental health. But the reason anyone has a gut expanding their t-shirts is over eating or drinking. Or both. Now this area can be - [Great Workouts For Busy Dad's](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/great-workouts-for-busy-dads/) - Last week I wrote about my client, Adam. How he went from having belly, feeling out of place in a gym, to seeing his abs, with a bigger chest and arms, right in time for his first abroad holiday since pre Covid. And, younger guys in the gym complimenting his strength. All at the young - [How This Dad Swapped XL T-Shirts For Mediums & Got Fit AF](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-this-dad-lost-18kg-got-fit-af/) - "I wasn’t in the worst place I’d ever been before I started with Dean, in fact I’d been making a small bit of progress on losing weight by myself - but I’d stalled and was a bit frustrated with the lack of results over the previous few months and was just going at it with - [Why You DON'T Need 6 Pack Abs](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/whyyoudontneed6packabs/) - After 10 years and coaching hundreds of men to their best bodies, I've lost count on guys who tell me "I've got my sights on getting shredded". But most of these guys haven't analyzed the changes they'd need to make to have 6 pack-abs. Or consider how that would impact their current lifestyle... And the - [How To Eat Healthy Meals at Restaurants 101](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-to-eat-healthy-meals-at-restaurants-101/) - Eating out is where many guys derail their fat loss goals. But if you know what you’re doing, you can still eat out, enjoy life and achieve your health, fitness, and physique goals without sacrificing your social life. Here’s 3 simple Principles for eating out to help you do that. 1 - Pick a Healthier - [[Video] Intermittent Fasting, Calorie Counting, Cost of Healthy Eating, & Reframing Negative Thinking](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/video-intermittent-fasting-calorie-counting-cost-of-healthy-eating-reframing-negative-thinking/) - Hit play and tune in as I talk about the following topics: Intermittent fasting: who for and when it's a good idea, and the pros and it's cons for better physique. Problems with calorie counting (and the simple way to do it IF you decide it's right for you). Is it more expensive to eat - [18 Ways To Increase Your Energy & Live Better](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/18-ways-to-increase-your-energy-live-better/) - If you're often tired, lethargic, or struggle with chronic fatigue, you should probably read on. And you might wanna bookmark it to refer back when you need to (do it now). Some of these steps are genuinely life-changing. They're in no particular order or priority... 1 - Get to sleep before 11pm. Researcher and health - [How James Lost 16.4kg & 48.7cm of flab, Transformed His Energy, & Went From 0-13 Pull-Ups](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-james-lost-16-4kg-48-7cm-of-flab-transformed-his-energy-and-went-from-0-13-pull-ups/) - Before James reached out to me he was feeling stuck. He told me... "I had a pair of man boobs. My energy was low and I usually needed a sleep after work. I didn't want to keep on buying the bigger sized clothes. So something had to change". He wanted to be a fitter dad. - [Reader Question: "I Can't Lose The Dreaded Belly"](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/reader-question-i-cant-lose-the-dreaded-belly/) - Got a lot of responses from last Friday's email.I answered some questions about a reader's struggle to shift the midriff flab.Lot's of other reader's responded with similar problems.(I'm quite enjoying this Q&A type email. If you want some help with anything or have questions about your goal? Just reply and I'll get to it).Anyway, so - [What The Circus Taught Me About Getting Fit](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/what-the-circus-taught-me-about-getting-fit/) - Had a family night out to the Circus on Friday. Me, Leanne, Kensey, my mum and sister, Megan. All last week I was bigging it up to Kensey. Telling him to look forward to seeing some legit world class athletes here. He's just recently achieved his first pull up and getting more into training, so - [Wish You Could Do Pull-Ups? Here's How...](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-to-achieve-pull-ups-even-if-you-cant-do-1-right-now/) - Clients often tell me "I'd love to be able to do a pull up" If a want to get your first pull-up? Or even get to double figures? This protocol will help you get there. Even if you feel a million miles away from doing 1 pull-up right now, worry not, my friend. If it's - ["Why Don't I Have The Discipline To Get In Shape?"](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/why-dont-i-have-the-discipline-to-get-in-shape/) - Gotta a great question form email reader, Craig, last week: Question: "Why do I struggled with my discipline & commitment? I as described in one of your blogs (all in or all out!). This is a question I keep asking myself... I get to a good place, then there's a trigger (unknow) but I slide - [8 Workout Tools For Busy Dads](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/busy-dads-home-gym-kit-list/) - Many dads want to save on time traveling to and from the gym. Some just don't like the gym scene and prefer to work out at home. Many don't really know what they're doing, so don't feel comfortable getting started in the gym environment. And many don't have spare space to build an entire home - ["I Want To Take My Kids Swimming Without Feeling Self-Conscious About My Body"](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-to-be-that-dad-at-the-swimming-pool/) - I mostly just remember feeling red-faced and embarrassed. It was many years ago. I was sat with a big group of people on a gym floor. We were listening to a strength coach talking about bad posture and injuries. Mostly, how to prevent them by fixing the posture issues. I'd hurt my shoulder recently and - [How To Eat Better On The Road](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-to-eat-better-on-the-road/) - Last weekend I had a long road trip down to Malvern from Glasgow. Historically, being an ex-squaddie, I'd always eat KFC or Burger King at service stations. It was the done thing. A coach full of soldiers would flood into the service station. And form a huge queue at one of the 2 places. Either - [I'm Often Asked: "How Can I Lose My Belly Whilst Shaping My Upper Body?" Here's How...](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-to-lose-the-belly-whilst-building-your-upper-body-in-your-40s/) - Many men have no problems losing weight. But are frustrated as hell, because they aren't seeing the shape they want, despite working hard for it. Mostly, their shoulders, arms, and chest just seem to look the same. But smaller. If that's you? I feel your pain. I've been there plenty of times. And I have - [3 Ways For Busy Dads To Make More Time For Exercise](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/3-ways-for-busy-dads-to-make-more-time-for-exercise/) - So many dads wish for an extra 2 hours in the day. Sometimes, I'm in that camp, too. I asked my email readers last week: If I could give you any result for your body, what would that look like? And, what is your biggest obstacle to achieving this? Lots of them said 'time' was their - [A 47-Year-Old Dad's Incredible Body Transformation](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/a-47-year-old-dads-incredible-body-transformation/) - Ian was feeling tired, unhealthy, and struggling to make time for himself to get healthier. Being a dad of 3, a full-time nurse, and a Major in the Army reserves, he'd spent a long time looking after everyone else and doing his best work, so he often put himself on the back-burner. This was ok - [5 Workout Tips For Busy Dads](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/5-workout-tips-for-busy-dads/) - A big problem for many dads losing the belly and getting in shape, Is making the time to stay consistent. Many lads tell me they get off to good starts. But then it's hard to keep it up with work, shuttling kids to clubs, and all that stuff. If this is a problem for you? - [From Dad Bod To Fit Bod In 12 Weeks](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/from-dad-bod-to-fit-bod-in-12-weeks/) - "I've always been slim built and wanted to tone up or even bulk up and over the years I've tried but the usual stories you probably hear that don't see results or lose interest to busy with works and kids etc but now I'm starting to get a dad belly" It was around summer 2020, - [Change Your Perception, Smarten Up Your Strategies, Transform Your Body](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/change-your-perception-smarten-up-your-strategies-transform-your-body/) - This week on the live DM Health Show, I'm joined by my coach, Simon Gwilliam, who is a top-class expert in training and upgrading the mind, and founder of the Unbreakable Academy. So many men are always starting and stopping, but never achieving their body transformation goals, and really struggle with real, long-term change. Simon - [Toning Your Body Over 30 When You're Low On Spare Time](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/toning-your-body-over-30-when-youre-low-on-spare-time/) - If you're a dad over 30 with limited time to work out, you need the right strategy, or you'll continue spinning your wheels for depressingly average results. A lot of lads who come to my programs can lose weight easily enough on exercise programs they've done in the past. But never managed to tone up - [These 5 Daily Practices Will Transform Your Energy](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/these-5-daily-practices-will-transform-your-energy/) - If you're a man over 30 who struggles with energy, and want to get healthier? This episode has you covered. A lot of the lads who come to my programs initially just want to feel healthier and have more energy. This is essential for them to work long days, be dad in the evenings, and - [DM Health Show Episode 1: How To Get (And Stay) Motivated To Get Fit During Lock-Down](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/dm-health-show-episode-1-how-to-get-and-stay-motivated-to-get-fit-in-lock-down/) - If you're a man over 30 who is struggling with motivation to keep the weight off, and get yourself fit during lock-down, I know you'll find these conversations extremely helpful. I'm joined by my two good friends and fellow trainers, Paul and Peter from PK Fitness. We share our own views on the topic of - [Dads: #1 Time Efficient Way To Build Upper Body Strength At Home](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/1-exercise-for-busy-working-dads-to-build-their-upper-body/) - Getting in shape is not easy. Especially if you're a dad who's low on energy and time. Lot's of men come to work with me because they want to lose the dad-belly, have more muscle definition, and just feel good in their clothes again. I've noticed a lot of dads in their 30s, 40s, and - [Age 43, 2 Kids, Stressful Job & A Pandemic: He Got In The Best Shape of His Life](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/age-43-2-kids-stressful-job-a-pandemic-he-got-in-the-best-shape-of-his-life/) - Nick was living a lie. He loves the outdoors. He loves mountain-biking with his friends. He wants an active life with his 2 kids. But he realised his values weren't matching his reality. He was slowly gaining more fat around the middle. He was struggling to keep up with the lads on their bike-days. In - [12 Reasons You're Tired & Lethargic](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/12-reasons-youre-feeling-tired-lethargic/) - This is a big read. But if you're a man who feels tired and lethargic a lot, if you're gubbed at the end of the week, or struggle to keep up with the kids, if you've looked in the mirror recently and thought "shit, wtf's happened to me?", or wonder how long you can keep on - [James Blackshaw's Story](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/james-blackshaws-story-2/) - I couldn't be happier for James. I still remember our first video-call, where he told me his main goal was simply to 'feel fitter' as he was tired and struggling to keep up with his 2 young boys after a long weeks work. He also told me how he'd followed the 'Insanity' program, which helped - [I've Experienced The Overweight World & I Don't Like It](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/ive-experienced-the-overweight-world-i-dont-like-it/) - "I'm reaching an age where I see a fork in the road. I want to choose the correct one and see my kids grow old. I'm also starting to feel it when snowboarding. I've experienced the overweight world now and I don't like it! I was never overweight growing up or in my twenties but - [How To Reduce Hunger When Losing Fat](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-to-reduce-hunger-when-losing-fat/) - Most guys never lose fat and keep it off. It's easy to slip back to old ways when you fail to nourish your body or change routines. During last weeks live training with the men I coach, one of the lads asked me: "What's best to eat later at night? I'm always hungry and - [Transforming Your Health, Get Fit & Strong, Being a Better Dad - With James Blackshaw](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/transforming-your-health-get-fit-strong-being-a-better-dad-with-james-blackshaw/) - In this interview, I sit down with a former client and a very good friend of mine, James Blackshaw from Paisley, Scotland. He transformed his health, lost 30lbs, got fit and strong whilst juggling kids, work, travel and everything else life throws at you. James a really cool, down-to-earth guy and I think you'll really - [My Personal Struggles With Mental Health](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/my-personal-struggles-with-mental-health/) - I struggle with mental health. I've spoke about it before but haven't shared much about my progress. To be fair I don't talk much about it, I like to keep myself moving forward, but to do so it's important to reflect on where we've come from, extract the lessons and measure progress. I'm in a - [Men: What's The Fastest Way To Get Rid of Belly Fat?](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/men-whats-the-fastest-way-to-get-rid-of-belly-fat/) - "Is there anything extra I can do to get rid of belly fat?" "What's the best exercises?" "Can I speed things up?" These are some questions I get a lot from clients and people who follow my stuff. So I'm going to give you some answers in this article to help you understand: What it - [9 Reasons You’re Not Losing Fat](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/9-reasons-youre-not-losing-fat/) - If you're frustrated with hard workout efforts but not seeing the changes you want... At least one of these are holding you back. Maybe all 9 of them. Grab a pen, take notes and take action: 1) You're Eating Too Much 'Health Foods' There's 'eating healthy' then there's eating for your goals. If there's 1 - [How To Build An Awesome Gym-Free Body](https://deanmcmenamin.co.uk/how-to-build-an-awesome-gym-free-body/) - I recently got the question from one of my readers: "Am I at a disadvantage by not using a gym?" Absolutely not... One client of mines, James Blackshaw, lost over 20lbs and built his strength up dramatically, training in hotel rooms. 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