Ok so, first things - Let's agree that most of us want to have good firm muscle tone, nicely shaped arms and legs, and less jiggle in the right places when we jump up and down. There is nothing wrong wanting to feel proud and happy in your own skin. Regardless of how you look...... Continue Reading →
SCALE WEIGHT – FRIEND OR FOE?
How much do you weigh? Who cares!? Weight is one of the most meaningless measures of your fitness. Here’s why and what you should be measuring instead. Firstly: The Scale Does Not Differentiate Between Weight and Fat. The scale measures weight, which is the total weight of all your body mass. This includes muscle, water,... Continue Reading →
HABITS & BEHAVIOURS
Habit, in psychology, is any regularly repeated behaviour that requires little or no thought and is learned rather than innate. A habit—which can be part of any activity, ranging from eating and sleeping to thinking and reacting—is developed through reinforcement and repetition. Have you ever heard the saying we are what we repeatedly do? I... Continue Reading →
HAVE YOU TRIED THIS DIET?
Have you tried this diet? I'll stop you right there. Here’s the thing - Every - single - diet - works, until it doesn't. People lose fat on low carb diets, low-fat diets, high-fat diets, paleo diets, keto diets, vegan diets, raw food diets, juice diets, Atkins diets, zone diets, banting diets, smoothie diets, diets... Continue Reading →
THREE MUST HAVE’S FOR SUCCESSFUL FAT LOSS WITH DIABETES
THREE MUST HAVE'S FOR SUCCESSFUL FAT LOSS WITH DIABETES Regardless of having Diabetes, if you want to lose unwanted body fat, you have to do so in a slow, and consistent manner. Getting after your goals by going to fast out of the gates, deleting all food groups from your diet and doing excess cardio... Continue Reading →
WHEY PROTEIN & DIABETES
Most people are too concerned about whether whey proteins are suitable for diabetes. The answer to this question might not mean much if you neglect other important factors. Before you worry about the use of whey proteins, think of these concepts. For example, ask yourself these questions, does your activity match your goals? Do you... Continue Reading →