Reshape Reboot

David Algeo

Finding you have drifted into midlife, put on a few pounds or more, and just don't feel comfortable in your own skin? Wondering how you got there and asking yourself 'Is This It?.' Struggling with binge eating, stress and maybe even 'knocking on the door of burnout?' T his podcast is for you. Bite-sized thoughts, hints, and ideas to help you get back on track with your weight-loss, work-life balance and wellbeing. Join hosts Dave and Martin. Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach, and Dave Algeo is a Masters level coach specialising in long term, sustainable behaviour change. Together they explore the questions you need answers to in order to live a fit, fun and fulfilling life. Connect with Dave and Martin at dave@midlifereshape.com

  1. Calorie Tracking & Weight Management - Strategies, Pros and Cons

    10/09/2025

    Calorie Tracking & Weight Management - Strategies, Pros and Cons

    It's It's episode162.   . This week Dave Algeo and Martin Whitaker continue their exploration of the Four Levers of Weight Management. Last week saw the start of the series with the hosts exploring Lever 1 - Exercise, activity and Movement. This week they continue with Lever 2 - Calorie Focus. How can tracking and focusing on calories support our weight management and do we have to go all in on calories tracking? Dave and Martin explain the lever and the various ways we can 'pull on this lever' in order to achieve the overall aim of weight management, whether that's lose or gain weight or stay the same. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower burned-out midlifers to regain control of their weight, health and life - reagaining a zest for adventure in midlife and beyond. Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach who has worked with clients from a range of background including Team GB athletes. He is currently working on his PhD and specialises in supporting those seeking to find the exercise and nutrition mix that is right for them, Visit podcast or search for 'Reshape Reboot' in your favourite podcast feed. To find out more about the podcast, and episode show notes visit davealgeo.com/podcast. Drop Dave a line at dave@midlifereshape.com to ask questions, offer feedback or suggestions for future podcast content. If you enjoy the podcast and haven't already, please do subscribe to it in your pod feed of choice and if you would. Don't forget, a great review really helps the show reach more people. If you are enjoying the show and haven't already, please visit review to rate and review.

    36 min
  2. Weight Management - Activity and Exercise (lever 1)

    10/02/2025

    Weight Management - Activity and Exercise (lever 1)

    It's It's episode161.   . This week Dave Algeo and Martin Whitaker start a mini-series deep-diving into Dave's Four Levers of Weight Management. This week they explore Lever 1 - Exercise and Activity. How can Movement, activity and exercise help with your weight-loss efforts and things to watch out for. They share tips from their years of coaching clients and encourage you to identify how you can pull on this lever in your own life. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower burned-out midlifers to regain control of their weight, health and life - reagaining a zest for adventure in midlife and beyond. Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach who has worked with clients from a range of background including Team GB athletes. He is currently working on his PhD and specialises in supporting those seeking to find the exercise and nutrition mix that is right for them, Visit podcast or search for 'Reshape Reboot' in your favourite podcast feed. To find out more about the podcast, and episode show notes visit davealgeo.com/podcast. Drop Dave a line at dave@midlifereshape.com to ask questions, offer feedback or suggestions for future podcast content. If you enjoy the podcast and haven't already, please do subscribe to it in your pod feed of choice and if you would. Don't forget, a great review really helps the show reach more people. If you are enjoying the show and haven't already, please visit review to rate and review.

    30 min
  3. Hilary-Louise Elsy:  The Journey to Healing and Self-Acceptance

    09/25/2025

    Hilary-Louise Elsy: The Journey to Healing and Self-Acceptance

    It's It's episode160.   . This week Dave Algeo sits down with Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist Hilary-Louise Elsy. Hilary shares her own weight-loss journey and the turning point that led to her embarking on her health transformation. We also explore the tools at the disposal of an accredited psychotherapist and hypnotherapist and how a person-centred approach can provide an effective combination to help a client move beyond weight issues and blocks to long-term success. Hilary works as a GP and is also a Clinical psychotherapist General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and Hypnotherapist, she believes life experience is as important as clinical knowledge and has lots of skills ,learned from her own journey, which she is happy to share David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower burned-out midlifers to regain control of their weight, health and life - reagaining a zest for adventure in midlife and beyond. Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach who has worked with clients from a range of background including Team GB athletes. He is currently working on his PhD and specialises in supporting those seeking to find the exercise and nutrition mix that is right for them, Visit podcast or search for 'Reshape Reboot' in your favourite podcast feed. To find out more about the podcast, and episode show notes visit davealgeo.com/podcast. Drop Dave a line at dave@midlifereshape.com to ask questions, offer feedback or suggestions for future podcast content. If you enjoy the podcast and haven't already, please do subscribe to it in your pod feed of choice and if you would. Don't forget, a great review really helps the show reach more people. If you are enjoying the show and haven't already, please visit review to rate and review.

    1h 3m
  4. Daily Up-keep Making It Habitual: The R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol Continued

    08/21/2025

    Daily Up-keep Making It Habitual: The R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol Continued

    It's It's episode158.   . This week Dave Algeo and Martin Whitaker conclude the mini-series exploring Martin's R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol by exploring the 'D' - Daily Up-keep. This is all about making things stick and building habits that last over time. Martin and Dave share a wealth of ideas and tips based on experiences with clients. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower burned-out midlifers to regain control of their weight, health and life - reagaining a zest for adventure in midlife and beyond. Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach who has worked with clients from a range of background including Team GB athletes. He is currently working on his PhD and specialises in supporting those seeking to find the exercise and nutrition mix that is right for them, Visit podcast or search for 'Reshape Reboot' in your favourite podcast feed. To find out more about the podcast, and episode show notes visit davealgeo.com/podcast. Drop Dave a line at dave@midlifereshape.com to ask questions, offer feedback or suggestions for future podcast content. If you enjoy the podcast and haven't already, please do subscribe to it in your pod feed of choice and if you would. Don't forget, a great review really helps the show reach more people. If you are enjoying the show and haven't already, please visit review to rate and review.

    31 min
  5. The Four Levers of weight management - practical tips

    08/14/2025

    The Four Levers of weight management - practical tips

    It's It's episode157.   . This week Dave Algeo and Martin Whitaker explore the 'E.' section of the R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol - Eat in a Deficit. Martin shares why weight loss relies on achieving the imbalance between energy taken in and energy expended. Dave then explains his 4 Levers of Weight Management - a practical way of adopting a flexible approach to weight-loss. Over the coming episodes Martin and Dave will deep dive into each level and share practical tips, pros and cons and things to watc h out for when it comes to 'pulling on a particular lever' David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower burned-out midlifers to regain control of their weight, health and life - reagaining a zest for adventure in midlife and beyond. Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach who has worked with clients from a range of background including Team GB athletes. He is currently working on his PhD and specialises in supporting those seeking to find the exercise and nutrition mix that is right for them, Visit podcast or search for 'Reshape Reboot' in your favourite podcast feed. To find out more about the podcast, and episode show notes visit davealgeo.com/podcast. Drop Dave a line at dave@midlifereshape.com to ask questions, offer feedback or suggestions for future podcast content. If you enjoy the podcast and haven't already, please do subscribe to it in your pod feed of choice and if you would. Don't forget, a great review really helps the show reach more people. If you are enjoying the show and haven't already, please visit review to rate and review.

    33 min
  6. Prioritising Protein - The R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol In Depth

    08/07/2025

    Prioritising Protein - The R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol In Depth

    It's It's episode156.   . This week Dave Algeo and Martin Whitaker  continue their deep dive into Martin's R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol. This week they explore the concept of 'Prioritising Protein.' Martin explains why protein is a vital macro-nutrient and how we can include it in our daily nutrition. They explore the benefits on our metabolism of consuming protein and the value in protecting muscle when on a weight-loss plan. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower burned-out midlifers to regain control of their weight, health and life - reagaining a zest for adventure in midlife and beyond. Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach who has worked with clients from a range of background including Team GB athletes. He is currently working on his PhD and specialises in supporting those seeking to find the exercise and nutrition mix that is right for them, Visit podcast or search for 'Reshape Reboot' in your favourite podcast feed. To find out more about the podcast, and episode show notes visit davealgeo.com/podcast. Drop Dave a line at dave@midlifereshape.com to ask questions, offer feedback or suggestions for future podcast content. If you enjoy the podcast and haven't already, please do subscribe to it in your pod feed of choice and if you would. Don't forget, a great review really helps the show reach more people. If you are enjoying the show and haven't already, please visit review to rate and review.

    31 min
  7. 20 Tips to Get Your Weight-loss back on track: The R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol in Action

    07/31/2025

    20 Tips to Get Your Weight-loss back on track: The R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol in Action

    It's It's episode155.   . This week Dave Algeo and Martin Whitaker share 20 tips to help you rekindle your weight-loss efforts. Following last week's introduction to Martin's R.I.P.P.E.D. protocol we thought we would share 10 tips to REDUCE, and 10 tips to INCREASE - the first two phases of the protocol. These tips are intended to give you some ideas but also stimulate your own thinking and to come up with your own ideas. If you have your own ideas on how your can REDUCE or INCREASE, or questions, let us know at dave@midlifereshape.com. Next episode we explore the P.P. of the R.I.P.P.E.D. Protocol - Prioritise Protein. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower burned-out midlifers to regain control of their weight, health and life - reagaining a zest for adventure in midlife and beyond. Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach who has worked with clients from a range of background including Team GB athletes. He is currently working on his PhD and specialises in supporting those seeking to find the exercise and nutrition mix that is right for them, Visit podcast or search for 'Reshape Reboot' in your favourite podcast feed. To find out more about the podcast, and episode show notes visit davealgeo.com/podcast. Drop Dave a line at dave@midlifereshape.com to ask questions, offer feedback or suggestions for future podcast content. If you enjoy the podcast and haven't already, please do subscribe to it in your pod feed of choice and if you would. Don't forget, a great review really helps the show reach more people. If you are enjoying the show and haven't already, please visit review to rate and review.

    26 min

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Finding you have drifted into midlife, put on a few pounds or more, and just don't feel comfortable in your own skin? Wondering how you got there and asking yourself 'Is This It?.' Struggling with binge eating, stress and maybe even 'knocking on the door of burnout?' T his podcast is for you. Bite-sized thoughts, hints, and ideas to help you get back on track with your weight-loss, work-life balance and wellbeing. Join hosts Dave and Martin. Martin Whitaker is an experienced MSc level strength and conditioning coach, and Dave Algeo is a Masters level coach specialising in long term, sustainable behaviour change. Together they explore the questions you need answers to in order to live a fit, fun and fulfilling life. Connect with Dave and Martin at dave@midlifereshape.com