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…
What Causes Belly Fat to Increase When You Are Over 40
It is often believed that perimenopause and menopause are the cause of weight gain, particularly belly fat, from 40 onward. However, there are many age-related factors that contribute to this increased belly fat. Both men and women gain weight over 40. Women taking hormone therapy find that even though all the menopausal symptoms may reduce, the extra weight gain does…
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….
How late nights and lack of sleep are preventing fat loss
If you are staying up late on a regular basis, and if you are getting less than 7 hours sleep on a regular basis, you are sabotaging your fat loss results and increasing health risks. Your circadian rhythm is a huge contributor to your fat loss results and overall health. We’ll explore the impacts of getting to bed late and…
