Posts by Paul Salter

The best way to start a diet is to not start a diet. I’m not trying to be facetious. A critical mistake I’ve observed many of my clients make is starting a diet before they’re ready. This leads to short-term success, and long-term heartache and headache. The best way to start a diet actually has…

Can you lose weight drinking water? Yes. When it comes to losing weight, the three macronutrients of protein, carbohydrates, and fat often steal the show. But the truth is that focusing on the fourth, what I like to call the “forgotten” macronutrient, water, can help you lose weight, too. This article will detail how and…

What’s A Macro? The three major nutrients – protein, carbohydrates, and dietary fat – are collectively known as macronutrients. “Macro-” meaning large, these nutrients are measured in grams whereas their smaller counterparts, micronutrients, are measured in milligrams and micrograms. Micronutrients refer to the vitamins and minerals found within foods we consume. When someone talks about…

Starting a diet can often be an impulsive, emotionally-charged decision that leads to rushing into an unsustainable approach. You ultimately end up just as unhappy, out of control, and frustrated – if not more! – a few weeks later. Before starting a diet, it’s important you have clarity on what to do – and not…