It's coming to that time when the mornings and evenings are getting colder and it's a lot more enticing to stay in bed then get up for the gym. Light and temperature does effect our body rhythms but there are things you can do to push yourself to get up and moving! Book yourself into a class - Having a set day and time can be helpful for keeping that routine going by attending a few regular classes each week. Great thing about classes is that you don't need to think about wha

When talking about alcohol there will always be varied opinions. Some swear that drinking a glass of red wine a day will warn off various diseases while your local ‘gym bro’ won’t touch it to remain as lean as possible and avoid the ‘beer belly’. So can you still achieve your goal body weight and composition goals without giving up your social life? Well Yes you can... BUT it’s a little bit complicated and can depend on your specific goals. So I will explain a bit more in dep

Are you struggling with losing weight? Or maybe you have heard a hundred different things about fat burning and don't know where to start? Let me tell you my 3 TOP WAYS of losing weight and burning fat taken from my own personal experience and results through my clients! 1. Track what you are eating and make sure you are eating for your goals in terms of calories. You need to be in a CALORIE DEFICIT if you want weight loss. This means that you need to be eating less calories

By now we all know that too much sugar is bad for us and in today's society more and more sugar is being hidden in our foods that we buy. We can get natural sources of sugar from fruit, vegetables and milk but the amount of added sugar in our diet is quite alarming. According to the ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Australians consume an average of 60 grams (14 tablespoons) of added sugar per day. This is well beyond what is recommended by the World Health Organisation a

It's that time of the week again and you don't want to cook the same chicken, rice and veggies that you have been having for the past 3 weeks. But you have no idea what else to do because it seems like that's the only 'healthy option'?... Do not worry because you don't have to! You can still have a balanced diet, eat great tasting food and still achieve your goals. For those of you that haven't started meal prepping, get on board! It's a great way to save money, time and help

How often are your rest days? or maybe you train 6-7 days per week with not much rest... I want to tell you that rest days are just as important as training days! Inadequate rest can lead to overtraining and prevents the body's ability to recover from intense training. Without proper rest and recovery you could experience side effects including decreased performance, fatigue, poor sleep, decreased immunity, loss of appetite and mood swings. During workouts, especially w

In case you don't know …. quality of sleep is crucial to your health! I know I feel terrible when I haven't had a restful night. Studies show that the gap between getting enough sleep and not enough can effect your weight, health and mood. Getting good quality sleep can improve your immunity, helps brain function and memory, reduces stress, improves mood, better weight control and the list goes on! Here are some simple strategies to help you improve your quality of sleep or j

Headaches - Try Peppermint Oil This can be applied to the skin to relieve pain beneath the skin. Runny Nose - Try salt water rise and steaming Salt water rinse or saline spray can be used to thin mucus as well as steam can help loosen it to blow your nose. Cold and Flu - Dark leafy greens and Vitamin C These can help prevent cold and flu symptoms by providing the immune support your body needs! As well vitamin C that helps in attacking bacteria when we are sick. Infected