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We all want to be healthy. But what happens when trying to “eat well” starts making us feel worse?If you've ever felt guilty for eating bread, anxious about going out for a meal, or proud you skipped the birthday cake — not because you didn’t want it, but because it didn’t feel “clean” — it might be time to take a step back.Because here's the thing: healthy eating can become unhealthy.

If you’ve read Part 1, you’ll know this isn’t about fear-mongering or judgement. It’s about making informed decisions with your eyes open.So, what does the research actually say?

If you grew up in the era of SlimFast shakes, low-fat everything, and “just burn more than you eat,” it’s no wonder you're confused about what it means to eat well. For decades, we’ve been taught that weight loss is simply about willpower. Eat less. Move more. Job done, right? Except it’s not working. Not long term.

When Lucas and his wife Debs relocated from South London to Torrington in August 2024, they happened to move in next door to what would become a life-changing place: Function Fitness.

This isn’t a short one…. But this feels like it needs a deep dive.I’ve done my fair share of scrolling through Google. I’ve read the blogs. I’ve checked in with other fitness professionals. And honestly? At surface level, these weight loss (not fat loss) injections seem to be the thing right now.And I get why.

You don’t need a new meal plan.You don’t need to cut out carbs.And you definitely don’t need to be perfect.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the nutrition advice out there (eat this, not that, intermittent fast, don’t eat after 6pm, drink celery juice, avoid seed oils…), you’re not alone.