The television weight-loss show, The Biggest Loser, has gained a huge amount of notoriety worldwide over the past decade or so. But then again there are still probably many people who may not be familiar with this weight-loss and exercise program. And is it the answer for you to easy weight loss? 1. What Does the Biggest Loser Diet Consist Of? It’s the one thing … [Read more...] about 7 ‘Must-Know’ Facts about The Biggest Loser Diet and Exercise Plan
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7 Things Stress Does to Your Body, to You and to Your Health
In Short…..Stress Kills: Find Out if Your Stress Levels are Out of Control? I hate to ruin your day but stress is reputed to be one of the most silent killers on the planet. This is mainly because people don’t even realize something is going wrong, and even worse, they refuse to act on the tell-tale signs. Why does stress contribute to so many facets of ill health which … [Read more...] about 7 Things Stress Does to Your Body, to You and to Your Health
5 Simple Diet Changes That Will Make You Lose Weight…..Guaranteed
Almost daily we are bombarded with so many conflicting ideas on how to lose weight that it can be difficult to separate what's real from what's purely money driven scams by commercial interests. I notice people everywhere continually struggling with questions like, “Are we supposed to give up red meat or eat more of it”? Some would have us believe we should go back to … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Diet Changes That Will Make You Lose Weight…..Guaranteed
6 Ways Eating Whole Foods Helps Control Your Weight, Health and Longevity
We are all looking for a way to stay healthy, decrease the risk of suffering from some serious lifestyle diseases and slowing down the aging process. So what’s the answer…….I find eating more good quality whole foods goes a long way to achieving the daily nutritional results you are looking for. Whole foods are the foods closest to their natural state, which means they … [Read more...] about 6 Ways Eating Whole Foods Helps Control Your Weight, Health and Longevity
Discover the Benefits of Low Intensity Steady State Cardio or LISS.
It's well known that interval training rejuvenates ageing cells so I’ll forgive you for thinking I am going soft again, especially when these days all the rage in fitness workouts seems to be going as hard as you can and getting as much done in as short a period of time as possible. Most people will think HIIT. So here's why LISS is the Best Anti Aging Fitness Activity for … [Read more...] about Discover the Benefits of Low Intensity Steady State Cardio or LISS.
10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Nutrition
The BIG “Healthy Recipe” Resource……… 10 Best Recipe Websites for Super Healthy Family Meals We have all had to do it at some time……search through magazines, recipe books or websites looking for healthy recipe ideas for dinner (or for some of my personal training clients)? Well look no further! Here are 10 of my favourite sites that will make a great resource for … [Read more...] about 10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Nutrition
10 Good Reasons Why You Should Drink Coffee Every Day
Many people, me included, would say, “Who needs 10 reasons to have a coffee each day?” And for all you dedicated coffee drinkers out there, we all know just how hard it is to beat that heart starting sweet and pungent smell of coffee first thing in the morning. Ahhhhh…..it’s like a breath of fresh air. For most of us, the day doesn’t start until we have had a … [Read more...] about 10 Good Reasons Why You Should Drink Coffee Every Day
Overfat – Why it’s the Latest Buzzword in the World of Weight-Loss……
......and, Overfat vs Overweight. How do YOU know if you fall into the 'Overfat' category? If you are keeping your eye on the world of weight loss, dieting, nutrition, and fitness, you will almost certainly have come across the latest buzzword: "overfat". This new term, which I only came across recently, is now everywhere it seems. It is confusing for many, but appears … [Read more...] about Overfat – Why it’s the Latest Buzzword in the World of Weight-Loss……
The 5:2 Diet – Is it the Best Weight Loss Diet for Me?
......and Does the 5:2 Diet Work? "Only 30 percent (or less) of how we age can be attributed to genes. The remaining 70 percent is determined by our lifestyle choices.” - Steve Holman, author of a book I highly recommend to all my Active Ageing clients - “Old School New Body”. Do yourself a favour and check it out. Unfortunately, simple lifestyle choices tend to be the … [Read more...] about The 5:2 Diet – Is it the Best Weight Loss Diet for Me?
Active Ageing: 3 Anti-Aging Exercises for Baby Boomers
Exercises for Over 60's. If you are already a baby boomer like me then I’m sure you are already aware that the dreaded aging process lowers your hormonal levels and causes deterioration of our skin, muscles and bones. So what can we all do to halt or even reverse the ageing process? And I am referring here to people of all age groups, both male and female, as the … [Read more...] about Active Ageing: 3 Anti-Aging Exercises for Baby Boomers