Episode 154

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24th Jul 2025

An Alternate Approach to the Dreaded Diet?

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. This week Dave Algeo and Martin Whitaker explore Martin's R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol for weight management. In this episode we look at the elements of the protocol and we will be doing a deeper dive into each element over the coming episodes.

This is a powerful way to reframe how we approach losing weight, shifting from an emphasis on what diet you follow to seeing this as an ongoing process and providing a framework to work with.

The attraction of most diets is that they profess simplicity and believability, whether they do in fact turn out to be simple or based in fact. Shifting away from this to a more 'diet agnostic' approach is a great way of getting the benefits of having a simple system or framework to work with whilst also allowing for flexibility in the actual things you can do to lose the weight.

David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower burned-out midlifers to regain control of their weight, health and life - reagaining a zest for adventure in midlife and beyond.

Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach who has worked with clients from a range of background including Team GB athletes. He is currently working on his PhD and specialises in supporting those seeking to find the exercise and nutrition mix that is right for them,

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Reshape Reboot
Beating Burnout, Binge Eating and the Bulge: Weight-loss and Health for Midlife & Beyond
Finding you have drifted into midlife, put on a few pounds or more, and just don't feel comfortable in your own skin? Wondering how you got there and asking yourself 'Is This It?.' Struggling with binge eating, stress and maybe even 'knocking on the door of burnout?' T his podcast is for you. Bite-sized thoughts, hints, and ideas to help you get back on track with your weight-loss, work-life balance and wellbeing.
Join hosts Dave and Martin. Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach, and Dave Algeo is a Masters level coach specialising in long term, sustainable behaviour change. Together they explore the questions you need answers to in order to live a fit, fun and fulfilling life.
Connect with Dave and Martin at dave@midlifereshape.com

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