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…)
04
Oct
2011
The results keep coming in…You can do it too
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…)
21
Jul
2011
Top 5 Snack Idea’s
First things first EAT BREAKFAST! Studies show that breakfast eaters consume fewer calories over the day and are less likely to snack on sugary, starchy, nutrient void calorie dense foods. But what you have for breakfast plays a huge role in whether you are likely to grab the wrong foods later in the day. You need to avoid the typical breakfast cereal and toast and even the so called healthy muesli’s and make sure you get good quality protein in your first meal of the day. (By the way I don’t consider rashers and sausages good quality protein either!) Although (more…)
3 Reasons Why Women MUST lift Weights to loose Fat and Keep Looking Young! Nearly every female client I start with wants to loose weight and tone up, sound like you? However I find most are a bit intimidated by lifting weights or strength training. ‘I don’t want huge bulging muscles so I don’t like lifting weights’ would be the typical response I get. Well, I’m writing to put this myth to rest once and for all because it is so important for women to lift weights (and not the pink ones)! Reason #1: BETTER FAT LOSS RESULTS Strength training (more…)
Part 1 As a fitness professional for the last 14 years, I find the majority of the population is looking to lose weight and tone up (by the way there is no such thing really as ‘toning up’, it is basically gaining muscle and reducing fat). However most people have decided that they know enough from reading magazines to write their own programmes. Unfortunately most are using out dated training methods and simply wasting their precious time in the gym. I was one these people myself. Even today your basic fitness instructor qualification courses are still teaching these out dated (more…)
Employers provide wellness programs hoping to reduce their healthcare costs, increase employee retention and take advantage of tax incentives and grants. Many employers also believe that healthier employees are more productive workers. Corporate wellness programs offer services such as on-site or sponsored fitness centre memberships, health screenings, healthier cafeteria offerings and classes on nutrition and disease prevention. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 28 percent of private companies, and 54 percent of government employers offer wellness programs. Reduced Injuries The BLS reports that in 2009, 1 million non-fatal workplace injuries required days away from work. Sprains, strains, (more…)
22
Jun
2011
New website launched
Hi all, We have our new site up and running. We’ve spent some time developing the site as a source of health and well being information, as well as an online booking portal for the employees of our corporate clients. We’d love to hear your feedback on the new ‘look’ and the functionality of the site. Best Regards, Angie Jenkins Managing Director Fit For Life