What: Renovate Your Life Workshop
When: Sunday 22nd June 2008
Where: Harpers Personal Training in Melbourne.
If you’re serious about making the best possible life for yourself then this is your last chance folks. Give John a call during business hours on (03) 9553 8557 or email him @ john@craigharper.com.au Be sure to mention that you heard about it here on my blog and don’t forget to leave me a comment if you register so I know who else is coming. See you on Sunday 
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June 2008
Friday 13th is one of my favourite dates. It must be the witch coming out in me because it’s always such a lucky day for me. Speaking of luck we’ve just had a lovely sun shower come through and out of it appeared a big rainbow, not something you see everyday now is it. I just love rainbows, don’t you. )
Well here it is, my new camera and it’s accessories. My card and cleaning kit turned up today so once I’m finished here I’m going to sit down with the instruction manual and figure it out. Or at least try, one of the two. LOL!! Dallas Olsen is going to be my teacher so I know I’m in the very best of hands. I’ll be taking photos at the all females and the photo shoot and posting them up here so be sure to check back for those updates.
Between Prepared 2 Win & ExcelGene I pretty much have the best of the best working at helping me go to the next level in my figure competition. I obviously have more time to prepare now and it’s worked to my advantage.
Then tomorrow morning I’m heading out for breakfast with my wonderful husband. When we eat out we both have a preference for either a breakfast or a lunch. It works out better that way because ideally eating out for dinner means that whatever you eat isn’t going anywhere, not what you want is it.
And the rest of the weekend we’ll spend getting a start on our packing. We have next week to get everything sorted then the following week we’re out of here. Melbourne here we come.
Well ladies, have yourselves a lovely weekend doing whatever it is you love doing. xx
Rule #1
ALWAYS eat a LEAN source of protein at EVERY meal!
You can get your Lean Protein from many different sources. Some of these include chicken breast, lean beef, turkey, fish, kangaroo and egg whites. Eating enough protein is VITAL for muscle growth and repair not to mention many other essential bodily functions!
Rule #2
Always eat 5-7 meals EVERY day about 3-4 hours apart
I always eat 5-6 small meals each day in order to keep my metabolism on fire. If you skip breakfast the chances of your metabolism becoming slow and sluggish is increased significantly. I want to make sure my metabolism stays revved up and in top gear throughout the day.
Rule #3
Eat your greens…
Try to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day as a means to help boost immune function and reduce risk for chronic disease. Remember restricting any one of the major food groups can lead to a macronutrient imbalance and corresponding vitamin and mineral deficiency.
Rule #4
Every 9 out of 10 meals you have, has to be in your plan
In other words if you are eating five times per day, you would eat 35 meals per week in total. Effectively 3.5 of them can be your choice, within reason of course! I call these my junk meals, so try to find out what combination works best for you. If I eat well all week I always indulge in a few small treats on the weekends as my reward. This does two things, keeps me sane and keeps my body guessing as to what I’m doing. This approach seems to work well for me as I really look forward to the weekends. Chocolate, cheesecake and Caramel Slice … YUM!
Rule #5
AVOID sugar and Limit your complex carbs with your last two meals
Hidden sugar is the number one enemy for most “saddle bag” sufferers and is a major reason why many people fall short of reaching their health and fitness goals. Read your food labels carefully and try to avoid rich sauces and fatty dressings that contain large amounts of sugar as they can be disastrous when trying to control your blood sugar levels and manage your weight. Excess consumption of complex carbohydrates in the later part of the day can also contribute to an energy surplus and if you are not careful can easily be stored by the body for later use. Portion control is paramount!
Rule #6
Drink at least 500ml of water with every 10 kg of body weight
Water is my number one weight loss secret! It has no calories, sugar or fats and is a great way to quench your thirst without adding to your waistline. Many people often mistake thirst for hunger, so if you drink plenty of water throughout the day, you may need less food to keep you feeling satisfied. Not to mention, water is the only thing that will eliminate waste from your body. If you don’t keep well hydrated, your body simply cannot rid itself of those nasty toxins which inevitably end up on your thighs and hips.
Rule #7
Move more!
Try to get yourself moving each day for a minimum of 30-45 minutes before your day begins. Whether you get outdoors for a walk or hit the gym just remember to schedule it in before the day ends. I find it best to get it over and done with first thing in the morning. That way if I am tired from a hard days work, it doesn’t give me an excuse not to do it. Remember consistency is the key! This will kick start your metabolism for the rest of the day and help you get revved up and off to a good start! Any type of regular physical activity, no matter how moderate, can help you to lose body fat. You can always increase the level of intensity to speed up your results.
Good Afternoon…..I’m hoping you can help me with something. I want to take up yoga and was wondering if anyone can reccommend anywhere they’ve had classes at.
UPDATE: I’ve just got back from my physiotherapy appointment and it was suggested to me that I should also try pilates. So now I need to find somewhere for yoga and pilate classes. Melbourne ladies, any suggestions? )
