When you are starving and stressed and in a rush and you get to the store to grab something - this is the danger zone. It's so easy to grab a bag of crisps and a soft drink and keep hustling. We know it's not good for us but at that point in time, rational thought isn't exactly happening. Here is a list of snacks that will help you fuel up.
Read MorePlay, fun, hobbies, unstructured activities and doing stuff without expecting an outcome are all things that keep humans balanced, happy and connecting with others. It can also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and many other ailments, particularly those related to old age. Fun AND good for your health? Yes!
Read MoreBreakfast is important. We've all heard it before! But it really is. What you have in the morning can be instrumental in the decisions you make about food for the rest of the day. Ideally, we might have some eggs with spinach and avocado but that's not always possible. Here is a super fast, super nutritious alternative.
Read MoreIn times of increased stress, taking time for yourself and taking time to look after your body is even more important. It helps to fortify your system in the face of this stress.
Read MoreSleep and recovery are super important to my clients. In the gym when I am training with them I cause stimulus to their bodies but the changes only occur when they are at rest and in recovery. Apart from refueling and hydration, good, quality sleep is what causes the body to healing and that is when it is changing.
Read MoreWe put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be "perfect". Nobody is perfect. Give yourself a break! The best you can do is to set yourself up for a good day. It takes a little organisation and also plenty of leeway for things to change.
Read MoreWater helps you reduce fatigue, break down toxins, metabolise and plenty more. It's such a simple change to make to your day that has so many far reaching effects. A small change that equals a big step towards a healthier you and a new normal.
Read MoreAll day long we are bombarded with things you should and shouldn’t do to lead a healthy lifestyle. I have distilled all that stuff into a checklist that I use this as a simple mental guide to help me make decisions throughout my day that get me closer to a healthy lifestyle rather than away from it.
Read MoreOver the last ten years in the industry I’ve realised that I have been coaching my clients on a recurring set of principles. These are the four principles that help me achieve my personal goals and help me coach my clients to get results.
Read MoreStress is the number one factor that affects every aspect of your health. If you're stressed all the time, working out really hard is probably doing more harm than good. You need to look at your daily activities and start with prioritizing sleep, hydration and eating the foods that help fortify your body.
Read MoreOver the years I’ve had many clients that are highly stressed, find it difficult to sleep or switch off due to their busy lives and I feel that not just helping them physically if they can calm their mind they would have a much better health, sleep patterns and even help with fat loss.
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