Health
What is the difference between training SMART versus training HARD
The meaning of training smart and training hard When training smart you reap many of the benefits such as looking well, feeling energized, and upbeat. If you feel completely beaten and weak after your session in the gym, you might want to revisit your training plans. Training as hard as you can won’t necessarily bring you…
Read MoreHow to lose weight: 12 fast, easy, and safe tips
Weight loss starts with proper nutrition I don’t recommend you to lose weight fast because it is rarely sustainable, and it isn’t good for your body. Gradual weight loss should be the organic result of a healthy lifestyle. The best advice is to build a strong and sustainable daily routine that consists of good eating habits, and regular…
Read MoreWorking Out, But Still No Six Pack?
You are training constantly and consistently, eating clean and yet still there are no six pack abs to be seen. You may be thinking: Is this a realistic goal? Why is it not happening for me? Let’s look at the most common reasons you might not be getting six pack abs and ways to help…
Read MoreMy 6 tips to find motivation to exercise
Start the new year with a new you! After the holidays are over we are back to our daily routines; work, commitments, and timetables. Gone are the days of endless feasts on minced pies, mulled wine, and delicious roast dinners. What is left is the reality of our scale likely to show a bigger number than before.…
Read MoreFive Tricks to Stay Lean in the New Year
Trying to stay lean is challenging, and it can even be an unrealistic goal for some people. However, it’s not impossible to achieve. You can’t simply work as hard as you can and then give up once you reach your goal. Your body will naturally be inclined to go back to its natural equilibrium. For…
Read More8 tips to get started with a new fitness routine at any age
Starting a new fitness routine Building a (new) fitness routine is a big commitment. For some of us going to the gym and regularly exercising is like breathing. It is part of every day life, and it isn’t a choice we make but rather a necessity to our life and happiness. Others view exercise as a…
Read MoreNew Year's Resolutions: 5 Things You Must Know About Willpower
With the new year right around the corner, your New Year’s resolution may be heavy on your mind. Many people believe they can improve their lives by sticking to those yearly resolutions. However, after a few months, road blocks and a lack of willpower could lead to a loss of direction and commitment. Do you want to eat better,…
Read More12 tips to avoid overeating during the holiday season
Prepare for the holiday season with thoughtful food planning The season of overeating and over-indulging is upon us. The holidays are wonderful for the soul, but less so for our year-long, well managed health and food routines. We get invited to family gatherings where its not always easy to involve ourselves in what goes on…
Read MoreTop tips on how to avoid processed carbohydrates and create healthier eating habits
Bad eating habits start with Pavlovian conditioning Some of our bad eating habits come from childhood, and consuming (processed!) carbohydrates is certainly one of them. When we did well in school, our reward at home was a chocolate bar. One of our friends had a birthday, and the celebration included sweet, butter cream cakes. After…
Read MoreWhat Does 200 Calories Look Like?
I’m going to start this article off by saying that calories aren’t evil! Calories are energy and we all need energy to live, breath, work and have fun. But, if your health goals are also focused on losing, gaining or even maintaining a particular weight, then having a bit of knowledge around how many calories…
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