About this episode

Luke Hanna discusses practical nutrition strategies for fat loss and overcoming common challenges in achieving body composition goals.

Body composition goals, particularly bodyfat loss, are among the most common reasons people seek support from a nutritionist or health and fitness professional. While the principles are well established, the challenge is helping individuals apply them consistently in real-world conditions. Many people struggle due to hunger, unrealistic expectations, emotional eating, inconsistent routines, or overly restrictive dieting approaches. These challenges can make fat loss difficult to sustain, even when someone understands what they "should" be doing. In this episode, Luke Hanna discusses practical strategies for improving body composition, including food diaries, energy-density manipulation, preloads, mindful eating, and realistic goal-setting. The discussion emphasizes identifying individual barriers, collaborating with clients, and building repeatable behaviours that support both fat loss and long-term maintenance. Luke Hanna holds a Master's degree in Obesity and Clinical Nutrition from University College London and a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Portsmouth. He currently works as a nutrition coach and personal trainer. Timestamps: [03:15] Interview…

People in this episode

Host: Danny Lennon

Guest: Luke Hanna

Topics covered

• fat loss
• nutrition strategies
• body composition
• emotional eating
• mindful eating
• realistic goal-setting

Keywords

• body composition
• fat loss
• nutrition
• emotional eating
• mindful eating
• goal-setting
• food diaries
• energy-density
• snacking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University College London, University of Portsmouth

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