Dec Nutrition

17/05/2022

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝟗𝟎-𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬

A provocative title of course, but I wanted to share with you all some personal advice based on my own experiences.

Are you ready?

Let’s go!

1 - set a clear goal with an outcome you can measure

This is a biggie. Don’t aim to look ‘good’ or ‘shredded’, really ask yourself exactly what success looks like.

For me personally, it’s gaining another 1-2kg in the next 3-months. I know exactly where I need to aim.

2 - Find people who inspire you

One of the best moves I made in LDN was joining the Puresport Run Club, it has been a game-changer.

You may have also noticed that I’ve now joined them as an Official Partner - more on that later.

Surround yourself with people with you look up to and can support you.

3 - Don’t be afraid to supplement

One of the reasons I was so drawn to Puresport and their products was their ethos of being inspired by nature.

Naturally, we want to get as much as we can from our diet, but when we train hard and also work hard for our job, we often need extra support.

For me, Puresport’s CBD and mushroom blends have been a godsend. I have a busy life right now and without these recovery aids, I would be no way near able to keep going.

To wrap things up, let me know what YOUR goal is in the next 3-months. What would you love to achieve?

Comment below or DM me directly.

P.S. I’ll also soon be doing a Puresport giveaway, watch this space.

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07/01/2022

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐.⁣
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As we dive head-first into the New Year, you’ve no doubt set yourself some lofty resolutions.⁣
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Perhaps it’s:⁣
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🏃🏻‍♂️ 3x HIIT workouts a week⁣
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🥗 Eating ‘clean’ 6/7 days a week⁣
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📉 Losing 10kg+⁣
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Whilst these are great goals, there’s a big problem.⁣
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How on earth do you stay consistent when you need to:⁣
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🧯 Put out fires in your business⁣
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💻 Work 50+ hour weeks⁣
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🛌 Find time for 7-8 hours sleep⁣
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You see, the biggest mistake I see isn’t the ambition, it’s trying to do TOO MUCH.⁣
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What if there was an alternative?⁣
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What if you could make it easier and actually achieve a 10x better physique?⁣
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You’re in luck, you can.⁣
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The great news is that with 12-months of consistent training and a plan to suit, you’ll genuinely transform both your mind and body.⁣
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Here’s 3 details to stick to for a plan that actually works:⁣
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👍🏻 Simple⁣
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😄 Enjoyable⁣
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📅 Sustainable for 12-months+⁣
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James My Year Of Living Healthily and I are certainly taking the easy, long term approach and the results are already staggering.⁣
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The choice is yours…⁣
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Fancy dropping 10kg+ body fat and building 3-4kg+ muscle in the next 90-days?⁣
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Drop me a DM with ‘💪🏻’ and my free training is all yours 😉.⁣
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23/12/2021

A very nutritious Christmas?

James Cuffe/ My Year Of Living Healthily and I had a pre-Xmas catch-up to chat all things festive as we head into the Xmas break.

James had one key question for me: ‘What should I eat or not eat at Xmas?’

The answer might surprise you.

The correct answer I believe is whatever the hell you like.

After all, we’re human beings and we’re supposed to enjoy ourselves.

Plus, there’s real evidence that supports the following:

🙏🏻 Taking 2-weeks to refuel, recharge & reset

🥗 A truly balanced diet where nothing is off the menu (more on that in 2022)

👍🏻 Treating your wellbeing hollistically both mentally and physically

So there you have it, if someone gives you a hard time for that second helping of pigs n’ blankets, send them a link to this post - I’ll deal with them.

Happy Xmas folks, see you next year.

08/12/2021

A few months ago, James Cuffe & I had an idea.

We wanted to share the ups, downs & everything it takes to achieve the body of your dreams as an entrepreneur.

The result? My Year Of Living Healthily was born.

The mission? Inspire 100s of entrepreneurs around the globe to kickstart their own health journeys and believe that they too can reach the same heights.

We'll be bringing you raw, unedited footage to show you the realities of James' 12-month fitness transformation but equally what's possible with the right support.

Give the page some love if you want to:
- Lose 10kg+ whilst working 60+ hour weeks
- Build 3-4kg+ muscle and 10x your business
- Eliminate stress whilst enjoying your favourite foods

See you on the otherside 😉...

10/10/2021

The first device ever to ‘hack’ your metabolism?

What’s your dream fitness outcome right now?

Perhaps you’d like to:

📉 Lose 5-10kg+ fat

🏃🏻‍♂️10x your energy levels

💪🏻 Build 2-3kg+ muscle

Whatever your goal, your metabolism matters, a lot.

Big love to Lumen who kindly sent me one of their state-of-the-art devices to use.

‘What is it?’ You’re no doubt wondering.

Well, it’s made up of a CO2 sensor and flow meter that determines the CO2 concentration of a single breath.

Why does that matter?

This indicates the type of fuel that your body is currently using to produce energy and more importantly how ‘flexible’ your metabolism is.

A flexible metabolism is one where your body can easily switch between burning fat and carbs for fuel.

Lumen allows you to track how your body’s fuel preferences change over days, weeks and months as well as giving you the tools and guidance to optimise.

The device is incredibly easy to use and the bespoke Lumen app is rich with how-to articles and nutrition education which is a topic close to my heart.

Curious? I certainly am.

Here’s my 2-minute review on Lumen and why I believe it should be the next tool in your toolkit for optimising your fitness and achieving your next goal.

Fancy giving it a try? Well, here’s a link for 10% off from me (use code fight2befit), spend it wisely!
https://www.lumen.me?fid=3149

You can also try Lumen risk free for 30 days so for any reason you are not 100% satisfied, return your Lumen for a full refund no questions asked 😉.

21/07/2021

I'm back!

Have you missed me? I hope so.

Between building & enjoying the sunshine, it's good to be posting again.

You may be expecting a long winded set of nutrition tips (coming soon), but actually I wanted to say:

1) Thanks for your amazing support
2) Let me help!

Did you know that you can book a FREE 15-minute session with me?

In this time, we can:

1) Set ambitious 90-day & 12-month goals 🏆
2) Fix your 1-2 biggest fitness struggles 🛠
3) Get you a quick win (e.g. 1-2lbs lost 7-days after) 🎉

Plus lots, lots more.

There's literally nothing to lose, either DM me with '📲' or complete this form:
https://decmclaughlinnutrition.typeform.com/to/NgOUjr

See you on the flip side 😉.

17/06/2021

Fierce rivals, moats & network effects 📈

What does it really take to build a platform that goes the distance?

I don’t have all the answers (does anyone 😉), but here are 4 reasons why network effects could make or break your platform.

Whilst I can’t claim to be an expert, I’ve learned a huge deal during my time on ThePowerMBA cohort and it’s been transformative for me.

ThePowerMBA is ‘the First Real Alternative to an MBA For Experienced Professionals’.

I've been mastering business and digital innovation from as little as 15-mins a day.

Learning from the world's top entrepreneurs & executives (Waze, Youtube, Tesla, and more!)

Find out more: ThePowerMBA

I'm proud to have joined ThePowerMBA last September, and to have the opportunity to continue to share with the world what I am taking away from the course over the next few months. This will include a deep-dive on various topics from 'Engines of Growth' to value proposition and everything in between...

15/06/2021

3 questions to ask that could transform your fitness TODAY

As we sprint towards the 1/2 way mark of 2021, it’s time perhaps to ask ourselves some hard-hitting questions.

Are you on track to hit your fitness goals?

If not, here’s 3 questions to ask yourself and reflect on.

🏆 What’s my dream fitness outcome in the next 12-months?

The reason is works is that its:

1) Specific
2) Enough time to make huge changes
3) Exciting

Get really clear on EXACTLY what you’d like to achieve.

The great news is that with 12-months of consistent training and a plan to suit, you’ll genuinely transform your mind and body.

Get excited, make a plan and get help.

📅 What would my life look like in 2-3 years if NOTHING changed?

This is potentially a dark topic to explore, but the reality is, none of us are getting younger.

What if you DIDNT make any positive changes?

Where would you be in 2023 or 2024?

If the answer is negative and scares you, now is the time to take action.

Let this be a deeper motivation that pushes you out of your comfort zone and onto the starting line.

❌ What’s stopping me from achieving my dream 12-month goal?

It’s time to get real and reflect on exactly what is preventing you from making the progress you deeply desire.

Is it:

😳 Fear?

🧠 Lack of knowledge?

👏🏻 Lack of accountability?

Whatever your reason, it’s time to focus on exactly what is stopping you so you can make the necessary steps to unblock it.

Just like the first 6-months of 2021 have sneaked up on us, don’t let Christmas 2021 be a disappointment, start now.

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Fancy dropping 10kg+ body fat and building 3-4kg+ muscle in the next 90-days?

Drop me a DM with ‘🏆’ and my free training is all yours 😉.

27/05/2021

Throwback Thursday!

I had a blast sitting down with Jens Heitland.

We dove into:

🙏🏻 Keeping fit as an entrepreneur
⚖️ How to nail work-life balance
🥗 Why nutrition can transform your performance

Click below to listen!

Follow your passion wearing different hats - Declan McLaughlin on working in a company while running his own business, fitness, entrepreneurial behaviours, p...

26/05/2021

Kudos Corey & team!

Thanks for having me on.

We covered:
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Shining examples of Scottish companies in 2020
❤️ Why community matters more than ever before
💻 Why I'm long on in-person events & meetings



https://huntingforsilverlinings.com/episodes/declan-j-mclaughlin-startup-grind-chapter-director-of-edinburgh-united-kingdom

16/05/2021

𝗪𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫…⁣
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🔎 3 years?⁣
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🙌🏻 The next 90-days?⁣
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I think we all know the answer.⁣
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But that’s not the point.⁣
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I want to share with you more about my story and why I care so much about nutrition.⁣
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You see, getting fit is simple.⁣
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Simple, but not EASY.⁣
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In fact it’s bloody difficult.⁣
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I spent many years⁣
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🏋🏻‍♂️ Training hard⁣
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🥗 ‘Dieting’ harder⁣
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🏃🏻‍♂️ Running in circles⁣
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You see, doing it alone is tempting, trust me I’ve tried.⁣
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But the reality is, there’s 1000s out there who have done what you’re trying to do before.⁣
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Better yet, they can also guide you every step of the way.⁣
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How?⁣
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They give you a new perspective.⁣
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As humans, we’re naturally biased.⁣
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Especially when it comes to our personal goals.⁣
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It’s easy to be clouded by emotion and judging ourselves.⁣
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Don’t make the same mistake I did for many years, don’t be afraid to ask for help.⁣
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It might save you years of going in circles or even backwards.⁣
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Better yet, it might well get you the dream results that feel so far away right now 🙏🏻.