Body Composition Analysis: What the Numbers Actually Mean

Body Composition Analysis: What the Numbers Actually Mean

Body Composition Analysis: What the Numbers Actually MeanPaul Butler
Published on: 28/09/2026

Body composition analysis explained: what the gym machine and the bathroom scale really measure, how far out they are, and which numbers are worth tracking.

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Does Weight Loss Lower Blood Pressure? The Honest Numbers

Does Weight Loss Lower Blood Pressure? The Honest Numbers

Does Weight Loss Lower Blood Pressure? The Honest NumbersPaul Butler
Published on: 02/09/2026

Yes, and the effect is bigger than most people expect: roughly 1 mmHg per kilogram lost. Here's what the research shows and how much you'd need to lose.

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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 Am I Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit? 6 Reasons

Why Am I Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit? 6 Reasons

Why Am I Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit? 6 ReasonsPaul Butler
Published on: 10/07/2026

Why am I not losing weight in a calorie deficit? Usually it's not a broken metabolism - it's one of six honest, fixable reasons. A no-nonsense UK guide.

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