Who is Anna Richardson?

Anna Richardson is one of the UK’s most engaging and popular TV and documentary presenters and has carved out a niche as being a wellbeing health lifestyle expert through popular shows such as Supersize vs Superskinny, Secret Eaters and The Truth about the ‘Skinny Jab’.

The secret to Anna’s popularity as a presenter is her absolute ‘all in’ approach and how she always relates her subject matter to her own life. The Fuel Good Factor is no different. Anna and Michelle quickly get into passionate and extremely personal conversation about Anna’s weight loss journey, what she’s learnt about having the right mindset, impact of menopause on her both physically and mentally and the truths she learnt about the skinny jab.

Who is Chris McDermott?

Ever wanted to hear the behind-the-scenes story on The 1:1 Diet or how they’ve grown over the past 40 years to help millions of dieters?  Well, this episode with CEO Chris McDermott, provides a great insight into both business strategy and how they grew into a global diet and the all-important human-interest stories.

Michelle sits in conversation with Chris McDermott who charts both his personal journey from PR exec to now CEO and discusses nutrition, wellbeing, new product development and what the next 40 years and beyond will hold. 

Who is Dr Natasha Patel?

Leading diabetes consultant, Dr Natasha Patel, shares her passion to help those suffering with diabetes. She gives her expert advice on making healthy choices to prevent or limit certain types of the condition.  Her family history with her father led her down this path of specialism.  

Listen to her fascinating insight into how science and lifestyle changes can help fight this diabetes and crucially how to spot the signs of this silent killer. Prevention through lifestyle is key to prevent this disease and Dr Patel advocates for simple easy changes which have a lasting impact which she shares with Michelle. As Dr Patel says – ‘It is never too late to change.  Find your tribe and work what is right for you.

Who is Peter Mac?

Peter Maciver, better known as Peter Mac, is a personal trainer and health and fitness guru. In this episode he gives tips and advice on how you can supercharge your healthy habits and up your fitness game – regardless of what stage you’re at with your weight loss journey. 

Discover why Peter is so passionate about what he does and listen as he and Michelle discuss the idea that you can achieve a healthy level of fitness, regardless of your shape and size. Lots of people tuning into this might be very overweight and assume it’s too late or too difficult to do anything about it. Listen as he explains why it is never too late 

Wellbeing is an essential core of Peter’s approach.  He outlines other factors, apart from food and exercise, that play into holistic well-being such as Yoga. 

Who is Mark Gilbert?

Mark has been involved in nutrition, fitness, and healthcare for over 25 years and is currently the Nutritionist for The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan. He is well known within the 1:1 family and a firm favourite with the consultants for the combination of his wit and encyclopaedic wisdom and experience.   

Mark meets his ‘geek’ match with Michelle and the two of them quickly slip into an animated and informative conversation about all things weight loss, nutrition, exercise and why and how The 1:1 Diet works so well. As the advice flows thick and fast, sit back and enjoy how this conversation will inspire you to live a sustainable and consistent healthy lifestyle.  Transformation awaits you. 

Who is Kerry Davies?

Kerry Davies AKA The Sleep Fixer, is a leading sleep expert and coach. In this podcast, she answers Michelle’s questions on how getting a good night’s rest can affect weight loss and health and well-being in general.  Learn what a sleep coach does and how her tips will improve your life.   

Sleep changes lives, replenishes marriages, and helps you achieve your full potential and as a coach, Kerry is passionate about helping others to achieve this. Learn why sugar and caffeine fixes are a no-no when you are overtired and instead develop healthier habits across the day to achieve a perfect night's sleep. 

This final episode of the first series will change your life if you have trouble sleeping and then feel tired low and grouchy the next day.  Let The Fuel Good Factor guide you into reclaiming back your life and energy. 

Who is Julie Player?

Special guest Julie Player is a fashion editor and stylist. She tells us about her incredible career working for the likes of GMTV, Take a Break and Woman’s Own and gives us some amazing style tips for those of us looking to change things up after weight loss. 

Discovered with Julie how the right clothes can boost a person's confidence, and that building a clever capsule wardrobe  will save you both time and money. Through these handy tips Julie has helped women who have closets full of things that they never wear to re-work their clothes and passed on some simple styling hacks to improve their look. 

Listen to Michelle and Julie chat about how to create your style personality.  Finding your own style should be a personal journey that reflects your unique and individual personality, but there's no harm in taking inspiration from woman you admire!  

What is The Fuel Good Factor?

The Fuel Good Factor is a brand-new podcast, serving up news, views and expert opinion from some of the leading figures in Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, one sip – or episode – at a time, as well as bringing you emotional and inspirational stories from The 1:1 Diet Slimmer Archive.

Hosted by Michelle Livings, each episode invites experts to share their knowledge and help serve up news, views and opinions.  

Obesity and diabetes, personal well-being journeys, including menopause and sleep to inspire you, exercise and how best to dress for your shape are just some of the topics guests cover in the podcast. The episodes also share transformational stories of The 1:1 Diet Slimmers, which help to provide inspiration to a nation of dieters. 

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