Women often tell me that they can manage to eat well all day but come the evening, they find themselves snacking or binging. In this article I will cover the most common reasons and strategies to stop. Not Enough Sleep When you don’t get enough sleep or you have a bad night’s sleep, you are tired come the morning….
How stress is sabotaging your health and fat loss goals
Stress comes in various forms in our lives and can have very serious consequences on your health which then impacts your fat loss goals. If you are not managing your stress, it can impact your food choices, sleep and activity level which then further increases stress in your body and the vicious circle continue. In this article I explain what…
The Power of Water for Fat Loss
75% of the body is made of water. Reduced hydration reduces the amount of water in every single cell around the body. This increases the risk of any health issues around the body which impact your fat loss goals. Reduced hydration reduces blood flow Improper hydration can thicken your blood and raise blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attack…
Rest and Recovery is more Important Training
As you get older you require longer periods of rest and recovery. It takes longer for your neuro-processors and muscles to recovery. Rest and recovery come in different forms, active recovery, passive recovery, self-care, and sleep. What is ideal for each person will vary, so trial and error is the key to finding what works best for you. Here are…
The Importance of Protein in Every Meal
Protein Basics: Protein is one of the three macronutrients required by the body. The other 2 being carbohydrates and fats. On average a person needs about 0.8-1.1g of protein per kilo of body weight. However, protein needs increase with age because our body becomes less efficient at synthesizing, digesting and absorbing protein, therefore we need to eat more of it….
