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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
