5 Basic Nutrition Mistakes and how to avoid them

I want to share an experience with you. I started full time coaching in January this year. In that time I have learnt so much about the hardest part of body transformation - nutrition. What makes this hard is how hard we resist the simple changes and awareness required to our eating habits. The following...

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Question 8: What stops people from taking care of their fitness?

These days, there is so much awareness about how damaging a sedentary lifestyle is for a person. There are TV programs, magazines and many blogs dedicated to fitness. Many of our medical aid providers encourage a healthier lifestyle by rewarding us for taking steps to improve our fitness. Why then are there still so many...

Question 7: How did you get into fitness coaching?

I am currently 47 going on 48 years old. I am a wife and a mother. Like many other ladies my age, I battle the post-40 body of thickening in the waist and getting the “meno-pot”, as the mid-life belly is called. I sometimes win the battle and sometimes lose the battle. Fortunately the principle...

Question #6: What is best for fat loss, changing eating habits or doing exercise?

My answer is BOTH. Unfortunately this question really does not have a simple answer. We have all seen the memes that say "Abs are made 80% in the kitchen and 20% in the gym". Personally, I believe this needs to be changed to 100% in the kitchen and 100% in the gym. I would also...

Question 5: What is cellulite? Is it true that cellulite can only be reduced through massage and surgery?

Cellulite is a condition in which the skin has a dimpled, lumpy appearance. It usually affects the buttocks and thighs but can also occur in other areas. Cellulite occurs when fat deposits push through the connective tissue beneath the skin. Cellulite can affect both men and women, but it is more common in women, due to the...

Question #4: The impact of hormones on your body i.t.o. weight loss/gain

It is a good idea, if you struggle with weight loss/gain, to have your hormone levels tested. Sometimes, you may have a hormonal imbalance you are not aware of, and this may be behind your struggles with weight. Hormone Impact on weight loss/gain Too Little Too Much Insulin Tucked away behind the stomach is an...

Question # 3: What determines how much fat we store? Can Evolution and Genetics both contribute to this?

It seems that storing fat is an evolutionary strength. I have found some interesting snippets about this which I would like to share with you: “In spite of the bad press, stored fat is actually a really wonderful thing. Without the capacity to store energy in the form of fat, we would have been unlikely...

Question #2: How much fat do we need?

Now that we have established that a certain percentage of fat in our bodies is essential, the next question is - "how much fat do we need to be healthy?" The following table is a good indication of the healthy fat % ranges in men and women: The effects of too low fat % in...

Let’s discuss the dreaded F-Word: Fat

I get asked many questions about fat. I have also found that there is a lot of misunderstandings and confusion about this topic, and will address the questions I am asked about fat in this article. I hope you find it helpful! Question # 1: Why do we store fat? Most people nowadays dread storing...

When will you “Be Ready”? Hi

Ladies, on the 12th day of Women's Month I want to have a difficult conversation with you. As a body transformation coach, I unfortunately often hear excuses that clients are "not ready", or that clients need to "put this journey on hold temporarily for other priorities" or that clients "don't have time" or that clients...

What if I told you – you can have a positive body image and a healthy body?

Hey Fitness Family, I missed day 6 and 7 of Women's Month, so I decided to make Day 8 worth the wait! Weight and body shape are such controversial topics these days. There are the media influences who punt the idea that women should be skinny, slender and even excessively thin to be beautiful. There...

Building Your Own Support Team

On Day 5 of Women's Month, I want to chat about what to do if your Significant Other or even your best friend is not ready to commit to being fit and healthy, but you are. Instead of nagging them or feeling resentful towards them, here are 5 things you can try that might get...

How Does She Do It? 10 Tips for you.

On day 4 of Women's Month I want to chat about where and how to fit exercise into your routine as a busy, working mom (if this applies to you). Moms with small children find it very challenging to find the time for exercise. Here are some suggestions that work for busy moms who manage...

Train Because You Love Your Body

Day 3 of Women’s Month. Today I want to discuss a sensitive topic - excessive body weight. There is so much pressure on women in the media to be “thin”. I want to make a few quick points about this: 1. The number on the scale does not define you or measure your worth as...

Women, Know Your Stats

Day 2 of Women’s Month - do you know if you are at risk for any of the “silent killer” diseases? Heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer can be present in your body with little to no symptoms. This is why it is important to know your health statistics: Blood pressure health...

Women’s Self Care Awareness

It is day 1 of Women’s month. Speaking from my experience, it appears that women are not very good at prioritizing themselves and the health of their bodies. We seem to be always prioritizing our partners, our families, our friends, our careers and even our beloved pets above our own needs. The result is in...