FFF Fat Loss Ebook
FFF Fat Loss Ebook
FFF Fat Loss Ebook
FAT LOSS PL AN
FRESH FITNESS FOOD: FAT LOSS
If you are looking to drop body fat and make some positive lifestyle
changes then look no further! We’re here to give you the low-down on fat loss
and help you track towards your weight loss goal.
This guide will teach you the foundations of good nutrition, including what
macronutrient targets to aim for, plus a pocketful of recipes and tips to get your
new routine up and running.
When it comes to fat loss, you need to be in a calorie deficit (usually around
20%) - this means burning more calories than you consume. A calorie deficit can
be achieved in two ways, either by increasing the amount of physical activity you
do or decreasing the quantity of food you consume. We usually recommend a
combination of both to get the best results.
To the dismay of many, you cannot spot reduce fat - meaning choose where you
lose it from. Note, the areas where you may carry the extra fat, are often the last
to go as they are harder to lose, but consistent effort and adherence will help
you track towards your goal.
The terms weight loss and fat loss are often used interchangeably, when in fact
they refer to two very different things. Weight loss refers to a loss in total body
mass, which can come as a result of a reduced muscle mass, body fat, and fluid.
Fat loss on the other hand refers to a reduction in body fat.
PROTEIN
Protein is one of three macronutrients required by the body. Proteins are
primary functional and structural components within each cell of the body and
as so are required for growth and repair, as well as the maintenance of optimal
health.
In addition to playing a vital role in the building and repairing of tissue,
protein is also important for hormone and enzyme production and skin,
hair, and bone health.
Protein is made up of essential and non-essential amino acids, which are the
building blocks of your muscles. Essential amino acids are those which cannot
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be synthesised by the body and therefore must be obtained from food. In their
absence, it would be impossible to build, repair or maintain muscle mass.
Eating good quality, lean sources of protein, for example chicken, turkey, white
fish, salmon and eggs or perhaps plant-based alternatives such as beans, lentils
and chickpeas is a great starting point for a healthy diet.
Consuming enough protein is important when it comes to fat loss, namely
due to the satiating effect protein has. Satiety is the term used to describe the
feeling of fullness or lack of interest to eat following a meal. Protein is thought
to help compliance to calorie-restricted diets by increasing satiety and reducing
hunger.
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy, needed for brain and
organ function, as well as physical activity. They also play a role in the structure
and function of cells, tissues and organs
Our bodies perform at their best when blood sugar levels are kept relatively
constant and so it’s important to understand the effect that different
carbohydrates can have.
FAT
Fat is the third and final macronutrient needed as part of a healthy diet and
you should not shy away from it even when you’re looking to lose body fat.
This is because it is needed as an energy source, to provide the body with
essential fatty acids (dietary fats that are vital for growth and cell functions but
cannot be synthesised by the body), to allow for optimal functioning of nerves
and the brain, assist in the production of hormones and are essential for the
absorption
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After this, you will then need to deduct around 20% from this total to facilitate
fat loss. Note this amount will vary from person to person.
of vitamins A, D, E and K. It is important to be aware, the calculations are an estimation based on the
information you provide. There is no one-size-fits all approach when it comes
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, or ‘healthy’ fats as they’re often to nutrition and so your total calories may need some tweaking depending
referred to as can be found in foods such as nuts, seeds, salmon and avocado. on how you progress.
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat, thought to be essential If all of the above looks like gibberish to you, we have an algorithm built into
for recovery, due to their anti-inflammatory properties. our site as you may have seen, which can do the leg work for you.
CALCULATING NUTRITIONAL To lose weight, you must be in a calorie deficit meaning you’re expending more
calories than you’re consuming or vice versa, consuming fewer calories than you
REQUIREMENTS expend. This puts you in a state of negative energy balance - meaning energy
out is greater than energy in.
There are a number of equations and methods that can be used to estimate
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and consequently, total daily energy expenditure When it comes to fat loss, consistently being in a calorie deficit is the most
(TDEE). important factor.
Although tracking macros is a very valuable way to keep track of your overall
At FFF we use the Mifflin st Jeor equation to do this as it takes into account a
consumption / nutrition, maintaining your calculated calorie deficit is the
number of biometric data points readily available and known to people.
key driver. For some, sticking to a set macro split may be difficult and affect
compliance to your diet as a whole. Finding out what works for your lifestyle,
preferences and body is the best way to go as you will put yourself in the best
position to consistently adhere to your daily calorie target and track towards
your goal.
When it comes to dropping body fat, people often go for one of two common
methods - a balanced approach or ‘low-carb’, which often means removing /
greatly decreasing your consumption of starchy carbohydrates (rice, potatoes
etc) and focussing on veggies instead.
The choice between the two is often down to personal preference and what
you may have tried before. One is by no means superior to the other and will
not get you quicker results as either way, you will still be consuming the same
amount of calories, which is the vital consideration.
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TRACKING YOUR PROGRESS
TAKE PHOTOS
There is no better motivation to reach your goal than seeing the results and
Before, during and after photos are a great way to see
changes along the way! Tracking your progress is a great way to stay on
physical changes.
track and ensure that you are seeing consistent results. Progress comes
in many forms – whether it be a change in weight, how your clothes fit, or Snap a photo every 1-2 weeks wearing the same clothing and
changes in energy levels and there are several ways to keep track: in the same stance with legs shoulder width apart and arms
by your side.
WEIGH YOURSELF Look back and compare your current condition against the
previous weeks.
Use the SCALES: the easiest and most convenient way to
track changes.
Weigh yourself at the same time every day for a consistent,
accurate assessment.
Before your first meal is optimal, however, any time during
the day will suffice if you keep this consistent across your
plan.
It is important to remember that the scales are not always
an accurate representation of progress, especially if you are
weight training alongside your nutrition plan, as muscle
weighs more than fat.
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GOAL SPECIFIC TIPS burn fat and increase the rate at which
you store fat.
The combination of a well-planned diet Consistently elevated cortisol levels can
and a solid training regime will put you work against your weight loss efforts. It
in a prime position to get you the results has been suggested that as cortisol levels
you desire. However, there are a number increase, ghrelin (the hormone that
of other factors which can aid the process stimulates appetite) also increases which
as a whole. indicates why we might overeat when we
are feeling under pressure or stressed.
To overcome this, try to factor in some
TRAINING ‘me-time’ each day and allow yourself to
unwind. Have a bath in the evening, go
Find forms of physical activity that work
for a walk or a jog to clear your mind and
for you and alternate between them.
aim to get enough sleep each night.
Entering the weights section is daunting
for some, but this doesn’t have to be the
case - try a taster session with a PT, or
book in for a few sessions to get a better
RECOVERY AND SLEEP
understanding of the type of things you Rest and recovery are vital to your fat loss
should incorporate into your training. goal. Rest days are just as important
as training days when it comes to
If the gym isn’t your cup of tea, there are getting results as they enable the body
plenty of other ways to get active - try to recuperate and muscles, tissue,
classes, go swimming, home workouts or nerves and bones to adapt to the
perhaps grab a friend and go for a walk stimulus they have been exposed to,
/ run. whilst also allowing them to repair and
strengthen.
If you lead a hectic lifestyle, fitting
Sleep is needed for several reasons,
exercise into your routine can be
namely to allow your body to unwind
tricky, but it shouldn’t be an excuse
physically and recover from the day’s
to avoid it. Plan a couple of sessions
activities, but also to give your heart and
into your diary, like you would an
cardiovascular system the opportunity
appointment, make yourself accountable
to relax. Further, sleep is curative for
and get yourself a workout buddy or even
your brain and enables the body to heal
just increase your daily activity by walking
damaged tissue and muscles.
to work or taking the stairs instead of the
lift. Poor sleep has been attributed to weight
gain. It has been suggested that the
number of hours of sleep you get each
STRESS MANAGEMENT night may influence body weight and
metabolism. Sleep requirements vary
Jobs, relationships, lack of sleep, over-
from person to person, but adults should
training and insufficient recovery all put
a major strain on your mind and body, aim for between 7-9 hours each night.
contributing towards feelings of stress.
When you’re stressed, the body
secretes the major stress hormone
cortisol. Cortisol wreaks havoc within
your body and can raise your blood
sugar levels, affect your appetite, lower
testosterone levels, reduce your ability to
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HEALTHY EATING MEAL PLAN Wipe the pan out with some kitchen roll, and add another 1 tsp olive oil to the
pan
HERE’S A COUPLE OF DAYS OF HEALTHY Once the oil is hot, add ¼ of the egg mixture and stir from the outside in
folding the eggs over.
EATING SORTED!
Add ¼ of the red peppers and mix into the omelette as it cooks. Fold the
The following meal plan is based on approximately 1800kcals and a balanced omelette in half and serve (repeat another 3 times) to create 2 delicious
split of 30% protein, 30% carbohydrates and 40% fat. This equates to approx omelettes
135g P, 135g C and 80g F. Depending on your overall requirements, you can
add/ remove snacks accordingly. Peel and slice the sweet potato into chip size of your choice.
Place on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, paprika and salt and bake at 220c
for 20-25 minutes.
For the pesto, add hazelnuts, basil and olive oil to a food processor and blend
DAY ONE until the desired consistency is obtained.
BREAKFAST: ROASTED RED PEPPER AND LUNCH: LIME AND CUMIN CHICKEN, WITH
BASIL OMELETTE, BABY SPINACH, SWEET HUMMUS AND PITTA
POTATO CHIPS AND BASIL AND HAZELNUT 528kcals: 43g Protein, 37g Carbs and 23g Fat
PESTO
INGREDIENTS
540kcals: 19g Protein, 37g Carbs and 36g Fat
150g chicken breast
Place a pan on a medium heat and add 1 tsp olive oil. Pinch of Salt
Add the chopped red pepper to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring METHOD
occasionally
Add the marinade ingredients to a bowl and mix together
Pour the red pepper onto a plate lined with kitchen paper
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Pinch of salt
DINNER: SUNDRIED TOMATO TURKEY Boil the pasta for around 8 minutes, before draining and setting aside.
BOLOGNESE, ROASTED CARROT, COURGETTI Serve up the bolognese on a bed of pasta, with a generous helping of
WITH PASTA AND PARMESAN GARNISH roasted carrots and spiralised courgette. Add a sprinkling of parmesan over the
top.
500kcals: 48g Protein, 30g Carbs and 20g Fat
INGREDIENTS
SNACK: PICKLED, HARD BOILED EGGS
140g turkey mince
207kcals: 15g Protein, 2g Carbs and 12g Fat
1/2 red onion
HEALTHY EATING MEAL PLAN
1x clove garlic
INGREDIENTS
2x eggs
2x tomatoes
25g spinach
50g sundried tomatoes
150ml white wine vinegar
50g tomato puree
5g sesame seeds
1x sprig thyme
50g spiralised courgette Put the white wine vinegar in a saucepan with 150ml water. Slowly bring to the
boil, stirring occasionally, then simmer for 5 minutes.
20g parmesan
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LUNCH: TURKEY THAI GREEN CURRY
606kcals: 42g Protein, 65g Carbs and 21g Fat
Put the eggs into a large jar, then pour over the vinegar mixture. Seal and
leave to cool completely. Leave in the fridge for 3-4 days before eating.
INGREDIENTS
To serve, put the eggs on a bed of spinach and sprinkle sesame seeds over
the top. 120g turkey
100g peppers
1x clove garlic
½ stalk of lemongrass
METHOD Trim the lemongrass, remove the tough outer leaves, then finely chop and
add to the processor. Trim and add the chillies along with the cumin, half the
Combine the cherry tomatoes, beans, mushrooms and cajun spice into a coriander and lime juice. Blitz until finely chopped, add the fish sauce and blitz
pot on a low heat on the stove, stir intermittently for 15 minutes again.
Pre-heat grill to 200 degrees. Grill the turkey bacon for 7-10 minutes before Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan on a medium heat, add the turkey and
flipping and cooking for a further few minutes until crispy. fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until just turning golden, then transfer to a plate.
Lightly whisk the eggs and scramble into a pan on the stove Add the paste to a large pan or wok and heat through.
Combine all elements on the plate. Then add the coconut milk and keffir lime leaves to the paste and stir gently
and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Top the cod evenly with the breadcrumb mixture, then drizzle with the
remaining oil.
Place rice in a small pan, bring to the boil and cook for 15-20 minutes Put the coated fish and the chopped cherry tomatoes in a roasting tin then
bake in the oven for the final 10 minutes of the chips’ cooking time.
In the meantime, bring the green beans and corn to the boil in a small pan
for 3-5 minutes depending on how crunchy you like them, before draining and In the meantime, boil the peas for 2-3 minutes before draining and setting
setting aside. aside.
Add the turkey to the curry and heat through, before stirring in the Serve the fish with a side of chips, tomatoes and peas. Squeeze the
vegetables. remaining lemon over the fish.
Juice of ½ of a lemon
METHOD
Spread almond butter evenly on rice cakes and enjoy!
1x sprig parsley
75g peas
5x cherry tomatoes
HEALTHY EATING MEAL PLAN
DAY THREE
1x small potato (around 170g)
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½ red chilli
METHOD
15g vanilla whey protein
Start by prepping the vegetables. Slice peppers, broccoli, and spring
½ tsp matcha powder onions into similar size sticks, nice and thin.
30g granola Chop the ginger, garlic and chilli and set aside.
40g mango slices Heat a large wok to a high heat and add the sesame oil, then the chicken.
Once sealed off, add the chopped chilli mix, quickly saute then add all of
100g fresh fruit salad
your vegetables followed by the tamari sauce.
METHOD Cook on a high heat quickly and move the ingredients around a lot to
help cook evenly. Once the vegetables start to soften and the meat is cooked
Mix the chia seeds and matcha powder in with the almond milk and leave through its ready.
overnight to soak.
While the stir-fry is cooking bring a small pot to the boil and boil your rice
Combine the coconut yogurt with the vanilla protein powder noodles until soft, then strain off and add to the wok along with the rest of
the ingredients.
Place fresh fruits in the bottom of a glass and layer the chia mix, coconut
yogurt and granola on top Plate up the stir-fry and noodle mix and pour the remaining juices over the
top to finish.
Garnish with fresh mango slices
1 inch piece of ginger In a small bowl, whisk the honey, tamari, 5 spice and sesame oil.
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Place the salmon on foil or parchment paper on a baking tray and pour
most of the glaze over it and leave it to marinade for 10-15 minutes
Place rice in a small pan, bring to the boil and cook for 15-20 minutes
Add the remaining glaze and peppers to a frying pan and fry lightly for 2-3
minutes
INGREDIENTS
25g scoop of whey/ vegan protein
5x brazil nuts
METHOD
Add the desired amount of water to the protein powder and shake until
smooth
HEALTHY EATING MEAL PLAN
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OUR MOVE TO BECOMING FAQS
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contains? package?
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As a team we are making every effort to become more environmentally brief description of the meal which will your macros at any point throughout
friendly. provide you with the complete nutritional your package. Our nutrition team will
breakdown for each meal. also check in regularly to ensure that you
We are also working on other projects within our community to give back
are progressing towards your goals and
to the planet, including regular litter picking sessions, volunteering at soup What food can I expect?
organise any changes necessary to ensure
kitchens, and ensuring any food waste or last-minute clients cancellations to FFF has a varied and exciting menu, which
that you continue to see results.
go directly there. operates on a 3-week rotation. This means
that you will not see the same meal twice Sweet breakfasts are my favourite – can I
As friends of FFF, we’ll be sure to keep you up to date on these events should
within this time-period. We also update have them every day?
you wish to come along, meet the team and support our new initiative.
recipes frequently and in accordance with Absolutely! If you would like to receive our
seasonal produce. sweet breakfast option only (we have both
a dairy and a vegan sweet option each day)
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let our nutrition team know and they will
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update your plan. Alternatively, if you prefer
convenience to your busy schedule is what
our egg-based brekkys, we can also ensure
ur new containers are made up of 90 % bagasse biodegradable material,
O we are all about. Every meal is individually
that you start your day with these delicious
lined with a plastic film that keeps the food fresh. packaged and if you need to reheat the
savoury meals.
food, simply pop the lid and microwave
After use the lining can be peeled out and recycled.
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T he containers are microwaveable, oven safe and dishwasher safe. temperature. ingredient(s)?
You are free to exclude up to 3 ingredients
We’re taking a number of positive steps towards becoming far more conscious I don’t own a microwave – can the meals
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The exception to this is the plant based
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