What do Jessica Biel, Miranda Kerr and Jesinta Campbell all have in common? Well despite being celebrities, they all follow a real food, paleo style diet that is relatively low in carbohydrates and definitely low in processed foods. When I googled "celebrity diet" here are some examples I found: Miranda Kerr Breakfast: Chia pudding. Snacks: Hummus or … Continue reading Celeb Diets: They eat what?
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Why I Yoga – by Andy Moriarty
I'm not the biggest fan of Yoga, in fact I’ve had patches where I will find anything else to do, but Yoga. I know many people who think the same, about both Yoga and training. I do however have an unparalleled addiction to training, of almost any form. I’ll happily go for a run, lift … Continue reading Why I Yoga – by Andy Moriarty
4 Things I Tell Clients Trying To Fall Pregnant
1. De-stress. Don't think you're stressed? Think again. The nature of our modern day life couldn't be further from what nature intended it to actually be. The number of friends and clients who have been through all of the medical options for fertility to no avail, only to go on holiday or change jobs and … Continue reading 4 Things I Tell Clients Trying To Fall Pregnant
Yoga for Women’s Health, Menstruation & Fertility
There is something quite different about the Iyengar yoga system for women. It's the question "Anyone on their menstrual cycle?" As a child I was quite a tomboy, I didn't play with dolls and was pretty adamant I could beat the boys at almost anything - you just had to ask me! I often thought … Continue reading Yoga for Women’s Health, Menstruation & Fertility
YOGA: Shoulders Down?
One of the most significant messages I received during my initial teacher training with Pixie Lillas was that the armpit chest must open. What she meant I have tried to demonstrate in the pictures below - the first two images keeping my shoulders down, the second two allowing my shoulder blades to move without jamming … Continue reading YOGA: Shoulders Down?
How Much Exercise Do You Need For Weight Loss?
If you want to lose weight, you should be doing a moderate amount of exercise and focusing on eating well. In short, if you aren't exercising at all then get started on an exercise program a few times per week. If you are currently exercising regularly, increasing your number of sessions per week to six … Continue reading How Much Exercise Do You Need For Weight Loss?
Kelly eats… for 2!
(Please remember that this post contains my personal experiences and opinions and is not intended as a how-to or an educational article. I am not a doctor (of human animals) nor a registered dietician - nor do I wish to be!)Just over a year ago I had a few dreams about eating meat. At the time … Continue reading Kelly eats… for 2!
Andy’s 5 Rules for Health
Eat to satisfy - don't overeat. This is greed! Look after number 1. Andy trains every day and did so even before he became a full time personal trainer. It's his thing, it keeps him in touch with how his body is going and mentally its what keeps him feeling like himself. Pay attention … Continue reading Andy’s 5 Rules for Health
4 Reasons ALL Diets Work (Short Term) and 2 Ways To Actually Succeed (Long Term)
If you know that your diet and lifestyle could use improvement, its likely that any diet you choose to go on will "work". "I've been doing the paleo / vegan / boiled cabbage diet for 2 weeks now and I've already lost 2 kilos - I feel great!" What is rarely spoken about is … Continue reading 4 Reasons ALL Diets Work (Short Term) and 2 Ways To Actually Succeed (Long Term)
Kelly eats…
2 days of food... Day 1: Breakfast at home. Mushrooms, chopped silverbeet + 2 fried eggs in coconut oil with extra butter. Cup of organic black tea with milk. Flat white with full cream milk in my keep cup on the way to work. Lunch: Sardines or mackerel in tomato sauce, mixed salad. Banana. Dinner: Cod-liver … Continue reading Kelly eats…