We’ve all said it at one time or another: I’m bored. Boredom is emotional purgatory. It qualifies as neither a good or bad mood. It’s just…well… blah. Boredom can be one of the greatest challenges on the road to weight loss…not to mention on the road of life. You know the feeling when it’s 8pm, you have finished all the …
Training During Pregnancy
Exercising during pregnancy lifts your spirits and prepares you for labor and childbirth. It can add to healthy and safe pregnancy and provide many benefits that make your pregnancy more enjoyable. Some of the benefits of exercising during pregnancy are: Fewer problems experienced during childbirth Enhanced post natal recovery Help strengthen your upper and lower body to deal with extra …
Are you getting your moneys worth from your session
I just had to write this after hearing a few horror stories the last few days. There are some very good PTs out there but a heap of bad ones. If you are paying good money for Personal Training here are some things you should be looking for. 1. Does he/she look like they train,and do they promote a healthy …
Intermittent Fasting 101 – The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Article by Kris Gunnars Intermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. People are using it to lose weight, improve health and simplify their healthy lifestyle. Many studies show that it can have powerful effects on your body and brain, and may even help you live longer This is the ultimate beginner’s guide …
DRINKING ALCOHOL AND HOW TO TRACK IT IN YOUR MACROS
DRINKING ALCOHOL AND HOW TO TRACK IT IN YOUR MACROS For most people the social experience of life is a key ingredient to happiness. The inclusion of alcohol is very common during these social situations and for many who are looking to lose body fat the simple idea that they can’t consume alcohol is reason enough to avoid the process. …
13 ways to stay motivated
Staying motivated is not the easiest thing to do for alot of people. That’s why a lot of people stop training before they have reached their potential,or crumbled on their diet, because they have lost motivation. 1 Imagine Competing Against Your Rival!Imagine you are neck and neck with a rival of yours and he is beating you. you gonna let …
IIFYM(if it fits your macros) easily explained
IIFYM( if it fits your macros) My experience with many diets led me to believe some foods are good for you & some foods are bad for you. The way you lost weight was determined by the foods you cut out of your diet and so on. Chicken + Rice = Good. Ice Cream + Chocolate = Bad. “Eat clean” …
Spot Reduction Myth – Can Certain Exercises Lose Fat From A Specific Area?
Are you one of those people who does endless amounts of crunches in the hope will help you lose fat from your stomach? If so, then you have bought into the concept of spot reduction. Spot reduction refers to the idea that you can “reduce” the fat from one specific “spot” on your body just by doing exercises that target …
Why is fibre important?
Why is fibre important? Fibre is an important part of a healthy diet. A diet high in fibre has many health benefits. It can help prevent diabetes, heart disease, weight gain , some cancers , and can also improve digestive health. Most people don’t get enough fibre though. The national average is about 13g. You should aim for at least …
Are you too Acidic? Learn how to balance your bodys pH
pH is the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. The pH scale runs from 0 to 14 — a lower number means a higher level of acidity (and generally less oxygen) is present, and higher number indicates a higher level of alkalinity. A solution is considered neutral, neither acid nor alkaline, when it has a pH of …