satisfaction is

I am continually amazed that every day I am in a most fortunate position to assist people in creating positive, life changing habits for themselves. In turn however, the people I get to train also affect me in a most positive way. I am regularly uplifted, inspired and motivated by the journey’s of many individuals and the life altering changes people choose to do, to create a transformation for themselves.

Every aspect of being a trainer is incredibly rewarding. To see someone’s life improve as they make and embrace positive change is very satisfying. And not just because they drop a few kgs or look better in their clothes.

beetroot and quinoa salad

beetroot and quinoa salad with feta and olives - except made mine minus the olives. why?
1 - cos I don't like olives, and 2 - cos I don't like olives ;)

2 cups of water, 1 cup of quinoa
1 small beet, peeled and finely chopped
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 bunch of chives, finely chopped
1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup or more of pitted and sliced black olives
1/4 - 1/2 cup of crumbled feta

Soak the quinoa overnight (or a couple of hours) in the water. In a medium-large pot, bring the quinoa, soaking liquid, beet, zest and juice to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low and cover and cook undisturbed until the liquid is absorbed - roughly 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

reversible illness

One in four Australians aged 18 years and over is classed as obese and unfortunately this number is on a fast increase. Obesity has long surpassed smoking as the biggest killer of Aussies. Are you a part of the statistic?

Overcoming deadly factors such as poor diet, smoking and a lack of exercise should take top priority in the fight against a growing epidemic of chronic disease. Obesity and being overweight has been associated with depression, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, anxiety, high cholesterol, asthma, injuries (back, neck, hip, knee, ankle), certain cancers, arthritis, chronic inflammation, heartburn, kidney stones, gout, and high blood pressure. Does anyone really want to live with illnesses that are preventable? Do we REALLY need to wait until we are so unwell, at the doctors, reeling back in great horror at what we have become and wondering how to fight off the illnesses we have created, before we start making a positive difference for ourselves?

lighten the load program

Introductory session this Saturday 7am (13 July) at Fitness Venue Proserpine :) Then it all begins ... from Saturday 20 July
The 12 week program will consist of two team sessions each week and one personal training session. Plus ‘homework’. Ongoing regular support each week. Starting July 20 it will run until the October 11 with a ‘celebration’ on the October 12.
Saturday morning 7.00 to 8.30am - this is an hour of team consultation followed by a training session.
Wednesday morning 6 to 7am - A mid week catchup plus a training session.
Weekly PT session - One on one personal training times are made individually.

happy half year!

Half the year over! A huge welcome to all new clients over the past couple of months. It takes a few times when new to get into the swing of things but when you do, you always wonder why you never started earlier. J Being active beats sedentary hands down!

Amazing results continually happening for many :) The consistency and dedication so many of you give to being the best you can be is uplifting. When I see the positive changes within everyone, which aren’t always necessarily physical but from the inside also - happier, brighter, more alert, more confident, more - talkative!  – I am incredibly proud. It is all you guys that lift my spirits and keep me on track also!

A few recently have really been cracking down on the diet side of things and really embracing 'clean eating' lately plus being consistent with exercise despite the colder weather and are really feeling the difference.

We tend to focus only on what is happening to us physically because that is what we ‘see’. What others ‘see’. We can’t cut ourselves in half and see what changes we are creating for our internal organs – our hearts, our lungs, etc, bone strength, and our minds, depression levels, mindset, attitudes - which are the best changes of all. If we could, we would be blown away. Being active beats sedentary hands down. And when we listen to our bodies and give them the fuel and activity that they require to function optimally, we thrive. What more could we ask of our bodies than to be able to perform at an optimum for us.

step away from complacency

 

The second month of winter already! It’s freezing in the morning as you snuggle up in your cosy bed, then it’s cold and dark early in the evening. It’s easy to come up with excuses rather than get yourself out of bed or off the couch and into motion and, easy to fill yourself up on stodgy food.
Every day we can all come up with an excuse as to why, instead of right now, we will start exercising and eating healthy - tomorrow... on Monday... next week, when it’s warmer again! Why? Because we have to step outside our comfort zone to get the results we are wanting, whether it be weight loss, or to be fitter and healthier. We all have comfort zones a little too small. We know what we like and what works for us, we know what we believe in, so why do we have to venture out to the unknown? Because the rewards are worth it!
What is it you’re after - comfort or transformation?  Make room for change and you’re making room for excitement and adventure!