Healthy eating shouldn't be difficult or a chore but from time to time even I find it difficult to make healthy choices. The secret is to endeavour to make the right choices 80% of the time allowing room for error the other 20%. The problem arises when the shift becomes greater and you find … Continue reading THE PATH TO HEALTHY EATING
When starting your fitness journey, your main focus should be on HEALTH and FITNESS not just weight loss. Don't look for quick fixes as these don't last long term and ultimately, lead to failure due to their unsustainability. If you focus on gaining control of your health rather than losing weight for a special occasion, … Continue reading NO QUICK FIX
You must have had your head buried if you haven't yet understood the dangers of a high salt diet. All the information you need to know about Government guidelines (GDA) are readily available on line and from the British Heart Foundation leaflets at your GP centre. Adults should try not to consume over 6 gms … Continue reading REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE
The truth is no amount of exercise will give you the results you desire unless your nutrition is on point. The problem is, mention diet to clients and the preconceived notion is that HUGE sacrifices in taste, choice and portion size will be compromised. Not the case if you do things the right way. With … Continue reading Delicious not Deprived…
The hardest barrier to overcome when thinking of getting fit and healthier is the prospect of stepping into an often male dominated sweaty gym. It can be so daunting if you feel overweight or uncomfortable to begin with and your goals feel so unattainable. One simple thing to remember is EVERYONE starts somewhere. I remember … Continue reading FITNESS FEAR
Regular physical activity has been proven to improve your cholesterol levels. The Government would recommend aiming to do at least 150 minutes of activity a week. This activity should take you out of your comfort zone and have your heart rate elevated to get the maximum health benefit from it. If you follow this simple … Continue reading CHOLESTEROL
Fats are a key component in nutrient absorption and the functioning of healthy cells and are a must in keeping our bodies healthy. As with carbs, there are good fats and bad fats, something that the Fitness Food Fairy can help you understand. Fats come in four forms and although quite complex to understand, can … Continue reading GOOD FATS BAD FATS…
It's the most common question I get asked, "do you eat carbs?" Hell yeah is my reply. Life without oats would be no life! The key is to firstly understand what carbs are, secondly which ones are considered good and bad and finally the best time to consume them. I hear so many people saying … Continue reading THE TRUTH ABOUT THE GOOD STUFF – CARBS …
There are three body types to be considered when we are looking at suitable diets and programs. Let's talk a little about them and see if we can shed some light on where you fit in. 1. Mesomorph - of all the body types, this is probably the best type to have? Why? I hear … Continue reading BODY TYPES
BOGOF - Buy one get one free, 25% less sugar, low fat, health food, diet this diet that and we believe everything they say! So are the food companies producing these products to blame for the misleading consumer marketing or are the supermarkets to blame for stocking this stuff on their shelves? Personally I blame … Continue reading LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE
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