swing - to save the children

25 days to go till the Stormchild faces a fear and .... throws herself off this bridge!!  

she still needs to raise enough though to be eligible, so please if you can, support/sponsor her for a great cause - 'save the children' fund.

head to her save the children page for further information or to leave a donation - all donations, big and small, are of course tax deductible.

deal of the year

exchange a $20 note, for this - 3 huge watermelons, 3 sweet pineapples, 6kgs oranges, 2kgs bananas, 1kg sweet potato, 2kg tomatoes = $19.65. loving it!
brisbane fruit shops rock!

the first step

head to www.annpt.com/mystory

When you have weight to lose, it’s easy to come up with excuses rather than get yourself off the couch and into motion.
Taking the initial step of heading into a world of action is a pro active choice towards getting rid of the part of you that has become an expert in excuse making and procrastination. You are choosing instead to work towards a new, healthier you... what  a fantastic commitment!
It’s not always going to be easy - some days will bring about new challenges - but you KNOW you CAN conquer them. Have faith in yourself. Some days will be damn hard, others a breeze ... but each morning when you wake up remember your goals, then be proud of yourself and the journey you are taking towards them. As you start seeing results - you will become more confident with the choices you are making and be continually proud of yourself. Some thoughts ...

time to lose the excess weight

Are you ready to become a new, healthier version of yourself? Fitter. Stronger. With more energy?!

61% of all adults are considered overweight or obese in Australia - the percentage rising rapidly. If that figure doesn’t scare you, it should. With a huge cost factor to the nation, obesity with its associated illnesses affects us all.

Returning to a healthy weight range isn’t easy, but accomplishing it is one of the most worthwhile things you can do for yourself.
The journey towards a transformed, fit body - through good nutrition, consistent exercise and a strong mindset is an amazing one - no matter what age or body shape you are.

what does $20 buy?!

One of the most common debates I have with people is about it being too expensive to eat healthy, compared to eating a packaged food diet. Unfortunately many DO make food decisions based on price. It’s funny how many of those people though, have no challenge finding the extra dollars for alcohol. Or soft drink, ice cream and takeaway!

So is it actually more expensive to eat healthy? The question is relative of course and the answer will vary greatly depending on who you ask. There are definitely some things we can all cut back on as consumers in order to be able to spend a little more on the food that nourishes our bodies. Step one? Easy example. Eliminate soft drink!

This week I set about finding out exactly what $20 buys here in Brisbane in the way of fresh produce.
The local supermarket saw me leave with three bags of delicious fruit and vegies - $19.86. And with an incredible deal at the local fruit and vegie shop - “fill a box with anything you want for only $20” I was able to discover astonishingly how much actually fits into a box - I left with a HUGE array of colourful local produce. This included a wonderful variety of seasonal fresh delights, even eggs.

elderly exercise

Having officially hit senior status recently (ok, a little longer than recently ;) ) exercise and its benefits as the years go by have become a rapidly vital interest.

As we age there are some physical changes taking place that, barring cosmetic surgery, we don’t have control over. Our skin becomes thinner and less elastic, wrinkles appear in great numbers and our hair turns wonderful shades of gray! The good news though is that we can control to a greater degree, the aging of our physical aspects such as posture and weight.

It’s fabulous when people become armed with the knowledge that with exercise, life can be made a lot easier through improvements in strength, balance, coordination, and mobility - no matter what age!

LTL single group sessions

Other session times available. Enquire today.

Are you fed up with dieting, wearing clothes that feel tighter each day and feeling self-conscious about your weight? Want more fun in your life - energy for the kids, energy for yourself!?
The Lighten the Load program is a series of group workshops/training sessions that goes beyond a single session each week. It’s a positive, fun environment where YOU can feel excited and invigorated to improve your health, fitness and well being, long term. You will confidently learn how to achieve a successful transformation through healthy eating and movement. This is not ‘another’ diet; this is a unique opportunity to explore and modify lifestyle choices that will  change YOU in a positive way.
Everyone participating will also be supplied with ‘homework’ - ideas to incorporate motivation and movement into every day!
All handouts etc used each week are provided to take home and refer back to as required.
Ongoing regular support to keep you on track EVERY day - both from myself and others in the group via our sessions and interchange of email, texts etc.
Participants MUST have a minimum of 20kilos to lose. The reason behind this is the support of others on a similar goal/journey – and specially for those who could possibly feel intimidated or concerned to ‘begin’.
If you head to the facebook page, (ltl photos) or website or blog and take a look at previous groups I know they will vouch that having others on a like minded journey has been of great value to them, and they discover that stepping out of a ‘comfort zone’ into a new and exciting lifestyle full of energy is empowering. Plus the laughter, camaraderie and chat along the way has been invaluable to them amongst such a fantastic group/setting.