Hi All, It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, I do have an excuse….I have working hard to improve my Peak Condition Fitness Challenge and have recently started this program in Oracle Corporation with the help of the HR department. They have been a great support to me in getting this program out to my 9 recruits in Oracle. For those who aren’t familiar with this program I’ll briefly fill you in on what we are doing. I’ve selected 9 people to: Commit to training 2 times per week as a group in the Oracle gym for 8 (more…)
08
Dec
2011
Christmas Survival Guide
Tired? Irritable? Hungover? Gippy tummy? `Tis the season to be jolly – jolly over-fed, jolly tired and jolly hung over If the seasonal spirit you enjoy is usually mixed with tonic water, then it is not surprising if you feel delicate. But with a little judicious planning you can limit the damage and get through to the other end of the festivities without feeling like you need to go to bed for a week. Not all traditional Christmas fare is unhealthy, so making wise choices will help you sail through the season feeling great. 1. Don’t try to diet over (more…)
21
Nov
2011
Having Trouble giving up bread? Give this a go!
Hi All, I’ve been getting serious results from clients that are adhering to my Peak Condition Nutrition Program, however I have had a few questions about what will happen when they go back to ‘eating normally’. Just think about it for a minute. If so called ‘eating normally’ got you into a state of being overweight with poor energy levels along with some IBS type symptoms to boot…should this be classified as normal? I do have few restrictions in my program for the first two weeks where we eliminate wheat, sugar, dairy, alcohol, caffeine and processed foods, so essentially this (more…)
Well it’s been a fantastic 8 weeks with my Peak Condition Crew. All 11 participants, (only 6 could make the final picture unfortunately) Kevin Bennett, Shane Gaffney, Andrew Kelly, Patricia Thomas, Sarah Priestman, Cara Bazuna, and missing from the picture is Natasha Croghan, John Clancy, Fergus Devereux, Brian Byrne and Tracy O’Driscoll have done a phenomenal job at transforming their lifestyle as well as their bodies! At the beginning of the challenge I wanted to assess the health and energy levels of the recruits, so I started with a ‘How healthy and energetic do you feel’ questionnaire. This asked (more…)
25
Oct
2011
Pumpkin- More than just a jack-o-lantern
Autumn is now upon us. The season of goodies and goblins is sure to include a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern or two. But, before you trash what you’re carving out, think again. The pumpkin has much more to offer than crooked smiles or a menial filling for holiday pies. The pumpkin, a member of the Cucurbita family including squash and cucumbers is loaded in Antioxidant Beta carotene—The rich orange colour is a dead giveaway. Beta-carotene is a vitamin that can be converted by the body into vitamin A. This helps the body in its process of regeneration, slowing down the aging (more…)
It’s flu season again and we are being bombarded by the media and government agencies to get our flu shots. But are they really necessary? Did you know that flu shots contain toxic agents? Millions voluntarily take annual flu shots not knowing their harmful ingredients. With variations by producer, they contain numerous stabilizers, neutralizers, carrying agents, and preservatives, including: Mercury (thimerosal), a known neurotoxin Aluminium hydroxide and phosphate, known to be linked to some neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease Formaldehyde, a known carcinogen according to the National Cancer Institute; it’s also linked to upper respiratory tract problems These are just (more…)
04
Oct
2011
The results keep coming in…You can do it too
The emails and texts I’m getting are making me grin from ear to ear. I am so delighted with my Vodafone group. They are making great progress. The two week detox is done and most are so into it now that they aren’t missing the wheat, sugar and process foods that their diets were based around just two and a half weeks ago. Some can’t wait for the cheat meal, which there can be plenty of, but I will show them that a cheat meal doesn’t have to be complete rubbish and sabatage thier progress. For some of them it (more…)
25
Sep
2011
37 Kilos lost in One week!
Well, Friday marked the first week of the Vodafone Peak Condition Fitness Challenge and what a week it was. I have had some amazing emails from people reporting that they are feeling fantastic and are already noticing that clothes are fitting better! I even had one email asking if she could do the liver flush for one more week! We did the first weekly weigh in on Friday morning, most had started their detox last Friday the 16th however I had a few that were away for the weekend so were unable to start the plan until Tuesday. Even though (more…)
Today started the first day of training with my 11 Vodafone recruits on their Peak Condition Fitness Challenge. Most of them do some form of exercise but nothing too structured. With this intensive 8 week program we will not only be progressively building up the training sessions, we will also be focusing on proper nutrition which is essential for any FAT LOSS program. Now I stress FAT LOSS – not just weight loss on the scale. Although I am going to monitor the loss on the scale I have made sure I have fully assessed each individual taking not only (more…)
22
Aug
2011
Top 10 Foods to Make at Your BBQ
Top 10 Foods to Make at your BBQ Well, it’s that time of that time of the year again (for me anyhow). It’s my birthday this week which signifies the end of summer for me. Hopefully the weather holds out because I always like to celebrate with hosting a BBQ. I love to eat healthy and I am NEVER upset about choosing good options, no matter what and BBQ’s are a great way to get some fresh air, sun shine and eat well. So I’ve decided to share with you my top 10 BBQ treats and why I choose these foods. (more…)