Begin the day with a high protein, high fibre, high fat breakfast as this will really get the metabolism going. Protein speeds up the metabolism whilst carbohydrates and fat slow it down. So ensure you include a source of protein with every meal. Eat every 3-4 hours. 4-5 meals throughout…
Things you can do to build your confidence
Lack of confidence comes from your perception of not being ‘good enough’, which often comes from someone else’s perception of you not meeting expectation of some sort, that is then passed on to you. It often goes hand in hand with not putting your own needs first and constantly servicing…
Time for you
Do you find yourself running around tending to everyone else’s need only to find you have no time left for yourself? You get up in the morning, get yourself ready for the day, get the kids ready for the day, make breakfast, make lunches, feed the cat/dog/fish/lizard, make the beds,…
5 Simple Strategies to a More Positive Mindset
1. Look for the lesson or purpose in things. Everything happens for a reason. No matter how tragic something may be, there is always a purpose or a lesson to be found in it. When you find this it brings you peace. 2. When you understand something it is easier…
The type of training should you avoid, if training in the evening, and fat loss is your goal
When training in the evening you need to choose a form of exercise that is not going to overstimulate your brain to the extent it cannot calm down, in time for bed. Strength training, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), and slow recovery type training such as stretching, mobilisation, and breathing…
