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21 Things You Must Do to Stay In Shape This Winter
I like lists. Here is one to help get you through winter. My favourites are 1, 8, 18 and 21. Train 5 days per week if you want to lose 10kg or less. Use your weekends: walk, run, ride or lift, just stay active. Find someone to buddy up with to do each session with. Make each other accountable. Train everyday if you need to lose more than 10kg. Buy some thermals and stop whinging about … [Read More...]
Preparation is now
Winter is coming and the inevitable begins to happen as the mornings get colder and the nights become darker. Motivation wanes as the temptation to stay in bed instead of getting up to training at 6am is too great, or it's too easy driving straight home and not leaving again for the gym. For years I've seen winter completely unravel people's amazing achievements in turning their health and … [Read More...]
If You’re Not Eating These…Eat Them!
If you're still stuck in a rut eating chocolates and Easter eggs, then it's time to pull yourself out and get yourself back on track. Here are 5 foods that should be eaten just about every day: Greens. No, not green Easter eggs, or green M & M's. Leafy, green vegetables are considered a "super" food for the vast amount of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals they contain. Greens such … [Read More...]
The Tipping Point
They say it takes 21 days to form a habit, however it is often very easy to become accustomed to a particular pattern of behaviour, whether it's good or bad, in a much shorter time span. This recently formed pattern of behaviour can easily become a way of life if we revert to it regularly, either consciously or sub-conciously. The recent Easter break is a very good example of how easy it is … [Read More...]
Daylight Savings Hangover
With Daylight Savings over and the days getting shorter, here are 4 things you should do to ensure you maintain your routine and avoid a sedentary lifestyle over winter: Reset your clock: obviously you've done this by now! I'm talking about the clock on your wrist, I mean the one that's inside you, your body clock. You need to find what works for you and quickly go about establishing a routine … [Read More...]
Supplements…Yes or No?
Much is written in the media and in the newspapers about the latest supplement or dietary product that will leave you thin and beautiful. However, do you really need these products? They cost money, sometimes lots of money and require several repeat orders, but what is the return on your investment? Well, the truth is, a supplement is just that. A strategy to "supplement" what is missing or … [Read More...]
Workshop Review
We had our first workshop for the year on Tuesday night and it was awesome! Ryan Levick joined me in what was more of an open forum discussion, rather than a straight presentation like our last workshop. This gave everyone an opportunity to have their questions answered and lots of discussion was generated from each question. Here are the main points that were discussed: Breakfast: not … [Read More...]
Rule of 5
Managing your weight is not rocket science and it's certainly very achievable with a bit of planning. Executing this plan is another problem altogether. Once you have your "ideal" plan, which can be sorted into yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly and even daily segments, it is easy to think that the road to your ideal level of health and fitness is all smooth sailing. The reality is, once you … [Read More...]
Very Low Calorie Bull@#*t!
Watching television the other night I was distracted by an ad that came on. It had this pretty dull looking man, who looks like he's never worked out himself, say something to the effect of "Very low calorie diets, or VLCD's, are the most effective way to lose weight...." then went on to push the latest "shake diet" going around. I'm all for using shakes to ensure you get a meal, or if time … [Read More...]
Drink Up!
The majority of the earth is made up of water...so is our body. Most don't realise it, but your skin, cells, organs, even bones comprise a vast amount of water and this water needs to be constantly replenished to survive. Likewise, our metabolism and daily bodily functions require us to be well hydrated in order to operate optimally, at full capacity, 24/7. Just a slight level of … [Read More...]
Why I hate The Biggest Loser – Part II
So if The Biggest Loser is such a bad thing, yet the contestants clearly lose weight on the show, then what is the solution, or how should they go about it? Take the fear out of it. These contestants associate fear, dread and loathing with the daily process of losing weight. They know what is coming when they get up every day and they would much rather be lounging around doing what they are … [Read More...]
Why I hate the Biggest Loser – Part 1
Here it is, the original edition of an article I wrote for our newsletter over a year ago.....my attitude and thoughts have not changed. Next week I will bring you Part 2, some further "discussion" on this show. I hate The Biggest Loser! I make no apologies for feeling this way, it’s probably the best way to kill people’s enthusiasm for fitness and I think we would all be better … [Read More...]
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