Episode 162

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9th Oct 2025

Calorie Tracking & Weight Management - Strategies, Pros and Cons

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. This week Dave Algeo and Martin Whitaker continue their exploration of the Four Levers of Weight Management. Last week saw the start of the series with the hosts exploring Lever 1 - Exercise, activity and Movement. This week they continue with Lever 2 - Calorie Focus. How can tracking and focusing on calories support our weight management and do we have to go all in on calories tracking? Dave and Martin explain the lever and the various ways we can 'pull on this lever' in order to achieve the overall aim of weight management, whether that's lose or gain weight or stay the same.

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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