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A morning rush is no excuse for missing a good, healthy, fat-burning breakfast as far as I am concerned.
Here is a sample meal that is kind to both you and your taste buds . . . . . .
Ingredients: 250 ml. of orange juice
2-3 eggs and 1 teaspoon of chilli
1 bowl of natural muesli
2 slices of wholegrain toast
1 cup of natural or Greek yogurt
1-2 cups of green tea.

This is the first in a series of articles exploring the exercises techniques I use to train my clients. Typically I train performance athletes like football players, pro surfers, water polo players and competitive fitness professionals. My clientele also consists of “average Joe’s” and housewives trying to get in and/or stay in shape.

A few days ago, someone asked me if it was OK to eat eggs as they had a family history of high cholesterol levels. However, their own cholesterol level was normal.

With Spring here and swimsuit season fast approaching it may be time to do some “Spring cleaning” for your body. You have probably heard the buzz about detox diets and their plethora of supposed benefits. Maybe you have even considered doing one yourself. Before jumping on the bandwagon of crazy concoctions or week long fasting, there are a few things you should know about detoxing.

What is a detox anyways?

When I look in the mirror first thing in the morning, I see someone who has gained confidence over the years. I see someone who has continued to train hard in the gym and have been able to have the opportunity to change myself physically as well as mentally into a stronger person. I have recently taken a mental break from personal matters and focused just on staying physically active and the changes I’ve made have made me pleasantly surprised.

As theoretical physicist Albert Einstein once said, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”

You don’t have to receive the Noble Prize to relate to this statement. I think we’ve all caught ourselves, at one time or other, in the vicious circle of insanity Einstein was speaking of.

Do You Really Know What Your Drinking?

Least Favorite Exercise

I love working out, but I always have those days where I’d rather forget about hitting the gym and would like to sit down on the couch with a huge piece of chocolate cake and watch TV. However, I’ve taken pride in looking and feeling my best over the last year and I always seem to find motivation to keep heading to the gym. BUT, I still have exercises that I absolutely would love to forget about and NEVER do.

Mini Motivations
Tips to keep you on track with your fitness goals this spring.

Sticky Notes (Everywhere)
Don’t let yourself forget what your mind has committed to. Remind yourself constantly by putting motivational words on sticky notes in places you will see throughout the day. For example, place a note on your refrigerator saying, “Nothing tastes better than being fit feels”. Or place a note on your dash board reading “Forever forward towards my goal.”

Positive Self Talk

Program One…Psychologically Phit!

Anxiety. Worrying. Fear. Doubt. In a time where mental health is running rampant in our society, no time is better than now to stop and take a look at our own inner soul. Sure, most of us reading this article do not suffer from mental “illness”, but honestly, don’t we all have some mental habits that could really stand to being addressed…allowing us to live our lives more freely…and happily?

I love to workout for many reasons. I have more energy throughout the day and I always feel that I’ve managed to accomplish more. I love knowing that I’m taking care of myself now while I’m younger because I know working out will benefit me when I’m older. I find it’s easier to stick to a daily routine when I find reasons to push myself and stay motivated.