What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most?

Want fat loss that survives real life, not just a good week? We cut through the noise by separating unchanging principles from interchangeable methods, then show how to choose the method that fits your actual routine. We map the four types of dieters so you can spot where you sit—especially the “unknowingly non‑adherent” trap where snacks, oils and sips quietly erase your deficit.

From sleep and stress to protein, fibre and social pressure, we share the small levers that move adherence without turning your life into a spreadsheet.

We dig into hedonic and emotional eating and why unconditional permission to eat often reduces binges more than rigid rules ever will. You’ll hear how controlled food variety supports consistency, why low‑hanging‑fruit habits deliver significant returns, and what the Kevin Hall study reveals about ultra‑processed foods and spontaneous over‑eating. We also unpack the distinction between fast and slow weight loss, when each approach makes sense, and the often-overlooked phase that most plans skip: maintenance. Think of maintenance as a skill—practice it to protect both results and headspace.

Metabolic adaptation gets a reality check: you’re not broken, just more efficient. Maintain muscle with protein and resistance training, stay active, and adjust your approach as needed. Finally, we challenge “clean eating” language and outline a flexible approach that uses structure without moralising food. If you’re tired of plans that look great on paper but collapse on Friday night, this conversation offers clear, evidence‑led steps you can repeat on busy weeks, not just perfect ones.

If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a sane plan, and leave a quick review—tell us which habit you’ll try first.

With a temper as short as her legs, Fiona joins Ben every week to forcefully "Push Your Health From The Pulls Of Life."

Expect Foul-mouthed narcissistic ramblings on fitness, nutrition, film, and life's daily rot.

This weekly audio & video expansion on the world-famous 'The Daily (ish) Rot' email and video ramblings also includes:

Usefully Useless Fitness and Diet Advice.
Half-arsed film reviews.
The exploitation of children.
True Crime recommendations.
Nutritious leprechaun-inspired recipes (short and to the point)
Narcissistic wisdom.

WHO THE FU*K ARE WE?

Howdy,

I'm Ben, the only 'health' coach (not a life coach) who allows you to embrace your Rotten attitude towards exercise and nutrition!

Empowering You to give the middle finger to your yo-yo diet and half-arsed exercise routine in JUST 30 Days!

Are you sick of yo-yo-ing from one restrictive diet and hideous exercise plan to the next, begging for it to end so you can slip back into old habits, only to start the same rotten cycle again?

YOUR COMPLIMENTARY 30 DAY DIET KICK-UP-THE-ARSER

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What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most?

Ever wonder if those multivitamins you're taking are actually doing anything?

You're not alone.

In this eye-opening exploration of micronutrients, we cut through the confusion and marketing hype to reveal what your body genuinely needs and what's just expensive urine.

The truth about vitamin deficiencies is surprisingly nuanced. While many of us associate true deficiency with severe conditions like scurvy or rickets, there's a vast middle ground where we're not technically "deficient" but definitely underperforming. Think of it like your car – when it's truly deficient in oil, warning lights flash and it breaks down. But long before that point, it runs inefficiently, spluttering through the week while you wonder why your energy and performance aren't what they could be.

Vitamin D emerges as perhaps the most critical supplement for anyone living in the UK and Europe. With minimal sunlight exposure, especially during winter months, nearly everyone falls short of optimal levels. The therapeutic dose range far exceeds what most people get through diet alone. This isn't just about bone health – vitamin D impacts everything from immune function to mood regulation and potentially even strength gains and fat loss.

We also tackle the complex relationship between different nutrients.

Calcium without vitamin D is largely wasted, as your body needs the latter to absorb the former properly. Iron absorption varies dramatically between animal sources (heme iron) and plant sources (non-heme iron), with various compounds in food either enhancing or blocking uptake. These interactions explain why simply popping a multivitamin isn't the solution many hope for.

Perhaps most surprisingly, we reveal how many "sleep-enhancing" supplements like magnesium might actually be working through the placebo effect and improved sleep habits rather than direct physiological mechanisms.

Whether you're feeling chronically fatigued, struggling with recovery, or want to optimise your nutrition, this episode provides the evidence-based framework to make informed decisions about supplementation. Because as we discovered, taking a multivitamin with your McMuffin doesn't make it a balanced meal.

With a temper as short as her legs, Fiona joins Ben every week to forcefully "Push Your Health From The Pulls Of Life."

Expect Foul-mouthed narcissistic ramblings on fitness, nutrition, film, and life's daily rot.

This weekly audio & video expansion on the world-famous 'The Daily (ish) Rot' email and video ramblings also includes:

Usefully Useless Fitness and Diet Advice.
Half-arsed film reviews.
The exploitation of children.
True Crime recommendations.
Nutritious leprechaun-inspired recipes (short and to the point)
Narcissistic wisdom.

WHO THE FU*K ARE WE?

Howdy,

I'm Ben, the only 'health' coach (not a life coach) who allows you to embrace your Rotten attitude towards exercise and nutrition!

Empowering You to give the middle finger to your yo-yo diet and half-arsed exercise routine in JUST 30 Days!

Are you sick of yo-yo-ing from one restrictive diet and hideous exercise plan to the next, begging for it to end so you can slip back into old habits, only to start the same rotten cycle again?

YOUR COMPLIMENTARY 30 DAY DIET KICK-UP-THE-ARSER

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What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most?

The war between fats and carbs has raged for decades, leaving confused consumers jumping from one diet extreme to another. In this evidence-based exploration, we finally put these "usual suspects" on trial and separate nutrition fact from fiction.

Fat has spent years as public enemy number one, vilified through misguided public health campaigns that failed to distinguish between harmful trans fats and essential dietary fats. We reveal why fat is crucial for hormone production, brain health, and vitamin absorption—and why the term "fattening" was always more marketing than science. From the critical differences between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats to the danger of the "health halo" that leads to overconsumption, we deliver practical wisdom about this misunderstood macronutrient.

Meanwhile, carbohydrates have endured their own undeserved demonisation. We explore how carbs function as preferred fuel for high-intensity activity and brain function, debunk the insulin fearmongering that's become rampant online, and explain why that rapid weight loss on low-carb diets is mostly water, not fat. The glycemic index, carb timing, and fibre's crucial role—all addressed with clarity and evidence.

What emerges is a surprisingly liberating truth: you don't need to choose between fats or carbs. A flexible approach where you swap them around based on preferences and activity levels can work brilliantly for most people. The real culprits aren't macronutrients in isolation but ultra-processed combinations of refined fats, carbs and salt designed to override our natural satiety signals.

Ready to move beyond restrictive eating dogma? This episode will transform how you think about nutrition fundamentals and give you practical strategies for making peace with both fats and carbs. Because good nutrition isn't about finding villains—it's about finding what works for your body, goals, and lifestyle.

With a temper as short as her legs, Fiona joins Ben every week to forcefully "Push Your Health From The Pulls Of Life."

Expect Foul-mouthed narcissistic ramblings on fitness, nutrition, film, and life's daily rot.

This weekly audio & video expansion on the world-famous 'The Daily (ish) Rot' email and video ramblings also includes:

Usefully Useless Fitness and Diet Advice.
Half-arsed film reviews.
The exploitation of children.
True Crime recommendations.
Nutritious leprechaun-inspired recipes (short and to the point)
Narcissistic wisdom.

WHO THE FU*K ARE WE?

Howdy,

I'm Ben, the only 'health' coach (not a life coach) who allows you to embrace your Rotten attitude towards exercise and nutrition!

Empowering You to give the middle finger to your yo-yo diet and half-arsed exercise routine in JUST 30 Days!

Are you sick of yo-yo-ing from one restrictive diet and hideous exercise plan to the next, begging for it to end so you can slip back into old habits, only to start the same rotten cycle again?

YOUR COMPLIMENTARY 30 DAY DIET KICK-UP-THE-ARSER

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