Ah, the old health and fitness all or nothing. It's pretty black and white isn't it? We either do it 100% or we turn our 1% slip ups into a 100% self reported failure.
When I tell people I’m vegan, often the first question out of their mouths is, “Ok, so where do you get your protein?” As soon as I hear this question, I know that I’m dealing with someone who doesn’t know very much about plants.
We are often asked what to look for in a personal trainer – here are 5 considerations for you to keep in mind.
New Zealand is often portrayed by the media as 'green', all natural, packed with healthy, sporty young kiwis. But how accurate is this picture? How do we compare to the rest of the world in terms of health? Does the typical kiwi diet and lifestyle have a positive influence on our health? Or are we on the same downward spiral as America with their SAD (Standard American Diet)?
We all seem to have new year's resolutions that involve improving our health and fitness as some stage in our lives. The secret is how to make it happen.
Anyone who has ever worked with me on their health and fitness knows that I take a very holistic approach. No, this doesn't include weird crazy herbs and chanting, but it does mean that we don't just look at exercise or food, but we look at the things in your life that affect your ability to stick to your food and exercise program.
We are coming up to that time of the year again and already I'm seeing people struck down by colds and flu. Here are my best tips for staying healthy over the winter season!