I'm Not Chasing Unrecognisable (And Neither Should You)

I'm Not Chasing Unrecognisable (And Neither Should You)

I'm Not Chasing Unrecognisable (And Neither Should You)Paul Butler
Published on: 22/08/2026

The fitness industry sells becoming unrecognisable. It's a terrible goal. Here's the case for staying recognisably yourself, only stronger and less tired.

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How to Eat Properly When You're Stressed

How to Eat Properly When You're Stressed

How to Eat Properly When You're StressedPaul Butler
Published on: 19/08/2026

Stress wrecks eating in both directions: no appetite, then everything at once. A practical structure that holds when your week refuses to cooperate.

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Can Losing Weight Cause Anxiety? An Honest Answer

Can Losing Weight Cause Anxiety? An Honest Answer

Can Losing Weight Cause Anxiety? An Honest AnswerPaul Butler
Published on: 12/08/2026

Can losing weight cause anxiety? Sometimes, yes. Here's what the research actually found, which anxieties are common, and what usually helps.

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Why You Keep Starting Over (It's Not a Character Flaw)

Why You Keep Starting Over (It's Not a Character Flaw)

Why You Keep Starting Over (It's Not a Character Flaw)Paul Butler
Published on: 19/07/2026

Why you keep starting over with fitness, and why that's not a character flaw. The fear of restarting, where confidence actually comes from, and what to do next.

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