We've all been there—the dreaded plateau. It feels like you've hit a wall. Your progress has slowed down, and it's easy to feel discouraged and unmotivated. So how do you keep the fire alive during these challenging times? Here are some strategies to help you stay inspired and motivated, even when you're facing a plateau.
Read MoreThe holiday season is upon us, heralding a time of merriment, family, and, of course, an abundance of tempting treats. In the midst of these joyous celebrations, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy balance. Fear not! Here are five practical tips, to guide you through the festive maze and help you stay on track during the holiday season.
Read MoreIn the journey towards a healthy lifestyle, many individuals aspire to achieve dietary perfection. As a nutritionist and trainer, this is something I see from MANY people who are trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Although the aspiration for wellness is commendable, adopting a perfectionist mindset can, paradoxically, hinder the consistency of maintaining a balanced approach to nutrition.
Read MoreFor a lot of us, hunger cues are not a reliable form of information when deciding how much and how often to eat; whether it be because we have been yo-yo dieting for too long, eating way too little calories as an attempt to lose weight, or relying on emotional eating to co-regulate our nervous system. Even though the body is still the most reliable source of information about what you need, first we need to recalibrate your body and your mind’s communication in order to move forward in a sustainable way. Only after that, you can more easily trust in what your body is trying to tell you.
Read MoreDo you ever find yourself taking one step forward and two steps back? If you've ever wondered why self-sabotage seems to be a recurring theme in your life, you're not alone. In this blog, we dive deep into the psychology behind self-sabotaging behaviors and offer practical strategies to break free from this cycle.
Read MoreMotivation is an interesting concept, because it’s something that a lot of people seem to think is crucial to maintaining their training routine... but the reality is far from that. Fortunately, there are ways to hack your motivation to stay consistent with your training routine. In this post, we'll explore some of these methods and how you can implement them in your life.
Read MoreToday, I wanted to give you some actionable tips, some pieces of advice that you can take with you on your journey, so that you can stop feeling on track, off track, going, starting, stopping. Over my years as a practitioner, there are definitely certain trends that I have noticed in people who have been able to stick to this consistently, and I wanted to share those with you.
Read MoreWithout proper knowledge and planning, you can make some common mistakes that can hinder your progress and even lead to injury. In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the most common mistakes people make when they first start a gym routine and how to avoid them. Many of these I did myself, and as someone who has been training regularly for almost 9 years, I speak from experience.
Read MoreI’ve put together a list of the 6 Core principles I did in the past 6 months of my life that helped me loose 16kg (35 lbs) and just to get myself feeling on track with everything.
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