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People who have lost weight, how did you stay committed?

Commitment is my favourite word! It separates the ‘should do this’ from the ‘this is mine for the taking.’ It takes a lot of guts to really go out there and achieve the thing it is you want. Most of the time, we haven’t got a clue how to go about it. In order for anything to begin setting […]

What are the best ways to lose arm fat for women? I know lifting weights, but what other methods can be used?

Fresh is best – always Let’s discuss the topic of fat stores on the body, from a scientific point of view. Each person stores fat around different parts of their body. It will be either top or bottom heavy, and some will have fat accumulation evenly all over. These pockets of fat appear to be […]

What is the best diet to lose fat in the long term?

Timing your nutrition is highly beneficial for fat and weight-loss – long term. I have a very easy to understand method that is effective for anyone. It is something you can easily do every day of your life, and never have to worry about weight gain again. Not only will you experience weight loss, you […]

Do you believe that if you want to keep young physically, a regular workout is necessary?

When it comes to looking more youthful than you are, it takes more than exercising regularly to achieve that goal. I believe there are a number of key strategies you can use to achieve this. It requires commitment and discipline, but those small factors can lead to big results. Top 5 things you can do […]

How soon after eating food does it reflect/contribute in weight gain?

When you eat something, given it is healthy or some form of junk food, the initial scale reading does not reflect the changes in body fat. It merely reflects the fluctuations of water or waste byproducts. A single piece of chocolate cake a burger or salad does not make a difference at this initial point […]

7 reasons you need weight training to burn fat fast

My main concern with this question is that a large portion of the female population, still dismiss the benefits of weight training, compared to cardio. I have to admit; I was one of these people, a very long, long time ago. Back then, I did not know better and felt plagued by the stereotypes and […]

Why is it not a good idea to work out on an empty stomach?

A burger before training is not ideal lol There are so many debates about this one aspect of training, and what the effects are for individuals. Of course, this mode of training does not work for all individuals. Some perform better with or without food. I am going to base my answer to this question […]

Why is it more difficult to lose weight after forty? Is there a way to reverse the course?

I beg to differ with your theory. The limitations people base on themselves due to age surprises me. The reality is that your beliefs dictate the results you get in your life. Those results won’t change until you alter those beliefs. The reason why I am saying this, is because I’m over 40 (41), and […]

How many days does one need to rest a muscle group after a workout?

Muscle recovery is essential, if you want them to get stronger and build mass. Muscle recovery is essential if you want to build mass, whilst maintaining quality of life. Working too hard can be counterproductive. It’s a very challenging concept finding the accurate balance of rest and training. This of course, depends on a couple […]

How often should you do a leg day?

Full squats, all the way down, down, down! My favourite day of the week is LEG DAY! I chose to work my legs twice a week, and have also done so twice a day. There is no right or wrong method, just one that will get you the results you want. Do you want to […]

What’s the best food to eat to raise your metabolism, to lose weight with?

Black coffee is thermogenic. Add some MCT oil to boost it’s capacity! Weight loss over time does take effort, and we need to instil a mindset of ‘long life term’ for our health and wellbeing. Nutrient balance needs to be stable, without sacrificing food groups completely (unless you have a food allergies or auto immune […]

If I’m trying to gain muscle but I’m gaining too much fat in the process, should I cut calories from my diet or add cardio to my workout routine?

Weight gain when building muscle is a sore point for most people. How do you find the balance between the calories you are consuming, and the effect they are having on your ability to build muscle. This is a tough question to answer without getting enough information about your training and nutrition program. If you […]