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Why You Really Want To Lose Weight? (if you’re honest)
WEIGHT LOSS ALMOST, ALWAYS Anyone starting a new regime, if asked: "What is your main goal?" - will usually answer .... to lose weight. But if we think more deeply about it. Are we REALLY that excited about being lighter? Is our raison d'etre to move an arrow on a...
What is THE most under-rated aspect to getting health/fitness/results?
You've Got Everything Perfect Right? When we start a health kick, we go through the usual steps. No more "bad" foods on the shopping list (tick). No more booze (tick). Monday, Wednesday, Friday gym (tick). This is all good stuff, don't get me wrong! There are a...
You Think You’re Different Huh? ……. Here’s the Truth!!!!
DOES THIS RESONATE WITH YOU???? One of my great strengths as a fitness expert (if I don't mind saying myself!) ..... is EMPATHY. I've always tried to appreciate where as person is coming from. I'm not one of those: "You just need to stop eating so...
Like Stabbing Yourself With A Needle – Hoping It Feels Good
People work in the fitness business because they love to help other people. Sounds corny but it's true. We like to help people feel better, enjoy life, feel happier - it gives US a sense a well-being (so kinda selfish really!) And it pains us to see people who have an...
You’ve Never Been Fat, You Don’t Know What It’s Like (Shocker!!)
There's nothing more patronising than a sculpted luminous lycra-clad fitness person (male or female) saying to someone who needs help: "You just have to stop eating rubbish". Very helpful right??? NOT!!! No empathy whatsoever, not understanding a person's challenges,...
The Hierarchy Of Nutrition.
MOST important at the bottom - LEAST important at the top! Energy Balance = Calories In v Calories Out? .... OR ... Portion Sizes v Activity Levels Macronutrients = Protein, Carbs and Fat in the correct balance Micronutrients = Vitamins and Minerals Nutrient Timings =...