Now that it’s summertime – there is NO better breakfast than a good nourishing smoothie. After the festive season we are all feeling super motivated to lose the Christmas bulge and get back on the fitness track! For me, summertime is the easiest time to get back into shape: it’s nice and warm – […]
What’s the difference between the PALEO, KETO, AND BANTING Diets??
What’s the difference between the Paleo, Keto and Banting diets? Hmm. You wouldn’t believe how often people get these three confused. Why??? Because they are all LOW CARB. But. They are NOT the same. I’m going to make it SUPER SIMPLE for you. First, I’m going to give a description (in a nutshell) what each […]
Can adding FIBER to your diet help you lose WEIGHT??
Let me just highlight a huge dietary mistake many of us make: we don’t eat enough fiber! Making one simple change to your diet could add a host of health benefits – however, the average person only consumes around 16g per day. Shocking! Why is this a problem? Well, read on for some much […]
Hormones That Affect Weight Management: CORTISOL
If you’ve heard about cortisol, I’m sure you see it as you arch nemesis – the hormone that completely disregards all your efforts to stay in shape. You are right – cortisol can definitely have a huge impact on your weight-loss efforts. However, you need to realise that this hormone is also ESSENTIAL for our […]
You’ve eaten the ENTIRE contents of the fridge…NOW WHAT?!?!
You were on a diet – a strict diet. You needed to lose a lot of weight, and you were dead set on following this new routine to eat healthy, exercise, cut out junk food and all the rest that comes with it. Problem is, a craving struck…and you didn’t have any convenient healthy […]
HOW TO: Increase Flexibility and Quality of Life!
Most people aren’t sure why EXACTLY they should stretch – they are told it’s good, so they go along with it. But before you spend hours in a painful hamstring stretch or injure yourself contorting your body in strange positions – it is important to know WHY you are doing it. So before we proceed […]
MACRONUTRIENT RATIOS: Do the Math and SUBTRACT the FAT!
Question: Could counting MACROS be the key to maximizing your fat loss or weight lifting efforts?? Answer: Very likely, yes 🙂 Why: All of us consume macronutrients because the food we eat consist of carbohydrates, proteins and fat. Obvious, right? Well the difference between someone burning fat or building muscle or getting fitter […]