TOP TIPS for gaining and maintaining muscle!
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TOP TIPS for gaining and maintaining muscle!

The majority of people that work out will, at one time or another, have said that they want to “tone up” but what does this actually mean? Toning up requires two things: gaining muscle and losing body fat.
In order to have a toned physique, you must create an environment that will support muscle building. This is not as simple as just lifting big heavy weights and drinking protein shakes with some raw eggs on the side.

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February 16, 2017
A little clarity on food labels and what they really mean!
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A little clarity on food labels and what they really mean!

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February 1, 2017
Why Hygge helps our Health
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Why Hygge helps our Health

Recently, I was given the book “Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness” by Marie Tourell Soderberg. The literal translation of “hygge” (pronounced ‘hugar’ apparently!) is “cosy”, but it is used widely to describe all the things that give you warmth, nourishment and make you feel at home.

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January 13, 2017
5 Reasons Why You Aren’t Losing Weight
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5 Reasons Why You Aren’t Losing Weight

5 Reasons You Aren’t Losing Weight

The science behind losing weight comes from a simple equation:

Energy Used > Energy Consumed = Weight Loss

By burning more calories than you’re consuming your body is forced to use your fat stores as an energy source. Whilst it seems very simple on paper, it is a very delicate balance (hence why so many people struggle to lose weight) and it is achieving that perfect balance that leads to successful long-term weight loss. Below are 5 reasons why you may not be losing weight:

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November 29, 2016
Remember that the tortoise won the race!
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Remember that the tortoise won the race!

So you have probably promised yourself that you are going to drink green tea every hour on the hour whilst simultaneously jogging on the spot all day, every day. And then you aren’t going to eat chocolate EVER again…because let’s face it: it is the devil.

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December 29, 2015
Does food and exercise cause you stress?!
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Does food and exercise cause you stress?!

We get stressed about work, the housework, our family, our friends, missing birthdays, poorly children, being late, not sleeping enough, drinking too much, smoking too much, eating too much, weighing too much, not working out enough…and so the list goes on. Those of us that are health conscious are constantly evaluating and judging ourselves for the choices we make and the way we live.

STRESS MAN

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May 14, 2015
Self Acceptance and Realistic Goal Setting
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Self Acceptance and Realistic Goal Setting

Muscles are your power houses. They require energy from the body which we consume in the form of calories. Therefore, the more muscle you have, the more energy your body will use on a daily basis. The person with more muscle burns more calories watching tv than her friend with less muscle.

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July 12, 2014