The year has passed hopefully with some success and the new year is soon upon us. This time of year can be a little tricky to stay motivated, however we can still maintain our health even when navigating around Christmas parties and even new year drinks.
One tip is for every alcoholic drink you have have one to two glasses of water. Try to go for walks if you are on holidays, maybe put your walk into one of your site seeing days or first thing in the morning so you have it out of the way before the fun starts.
Maintaining good nutrition is important especially on those days when we know we are going out to dinner or to a party. Once again water is going to be you friend it is a great natural fat metaboliser and it is essential in aiding digestion.
Some hotels have in house gyms or perhaps look for one that is located near where you are staying. It is always good to do some investigating first to find out costs, opening and closing times plus do they offer what you want.
Next is stay positive, we may let ourselves slip a little over the holidays but this can be a good thing. Allowing some time off over the period can be great to re-set some goals and let our bodies and metabolism recover if we have been over training during the year.
And hey don't forget we always have the New Year!, this time is awesome to Sit down and re asses the new year.
So Merry Fitness every body and we will speak soon
NAFC
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Effective Weight Loss Tips
Over the years there has been a multitude of books, DVD’s and seminars devoted to losing weight. The vast array of information on its own can be over whelming. Some profess to be miracle programs designed to shed the kilos with little or no effort. These “miracle programs” often leave the buyer short changed and with little guarantee of sustained long term weight loss.
With this in mind we would like to present some basic, yet practical ways you can achieve long term weight loss without the gimmicks.
The first step is Begin with the end in mind, this philosophy really helps you gain focus towards your goal. Beginning with the end the mind keeps you focused when you feel like giving up. This does come with a disclaimer, you should set a realistic goal, one that you feel is achievable for you. There is no point setting a goal that is so unachievable that failure is assured.
So step one is #Begin with the end in mind
For many the thought of big changes to their life styles or eating habits can seem daunting, this is why it is important to begin with small easy changes that are achievable. Like we discussed in “Goal Setting” starting small allows you to make changes that won’t over whelm you and lead you to failure.
So step two is #Start Small
So now we know to start small and with the end in mind, but where do we start? This is step three seek advice; this can be in the form of a book or some professional group like a gym or perhaps someone like a naturopath or dietician. If you’re not sure about where to go, try online, there are many forums and web sites run by people just like you, who are willing to give you a push in the right direction.
So step three is #Seek advice.
So now we have a goal and the steps to take to achieve it, we come to step four, Do it! So many people begin with great vigor, collecting information asking all the right questions and setting awesome goals and then nothing! It is common that we find this occurring over and over. So “just do it” push yourself if you have too. Get on track straight away and make those small changes. One of my favorite sayings is “There’s nothing to it, but to do it” doing this can be empowering giving you the energy to make bigger goals and setting the ground work for future weight loss success.
So step four is #Do it!
The road to sustained weight loss is long term, it requires focus and effort to stay on it, but for those who follow it, the changes it brings to every aspect of their lives is worth the journey. For some great practical tips on losing weight the right way, follow this link to this fantastic e-book, full of ideas on begging your journey to sustained weight management.
www.wanttolose5kg.com
So in closing anyone who is focused on their goal and willing to do the yards can achieve a healthy life, full of energy and happiness. It takes time and commitment but anything worth doing does.
Regards
NAFC
With this in mind we would like to present some basic, yet practical ways you can achieve long term weight loss without the gimmicks.
The first step is Begin with the end in mind, this philosophy really helps you gain focus towards your goal. Beginning with the end the mind keeps you focused when you feel like giving up. This does come with a disclaimer, you should set a realistic goal, one that you feel is achievable for you. There is no point setting a goal that is so unachievable that failure is assured.
So step one is #Begin with the end in mind
For many the thought of big changes to their life styles or eating habits can seem daunting, this is why it is important to begin with small easy changes that are achievable. Like we discussed in “Goal Setting” starting small allows you to make changes that won’t over whelm you and lead you to failure.
So step two is #Start Small
So now we know to start small and with the end in mind, but where do we start? This is step three seek advice; this can be in the form of a book or some professional group like a gym or perhaps someone like a naturopath or dietician. If you’re not sure about where to go, try online, there are many forums and web sites run by people just like you, who are willing to give you a push in the right direction.
So step three is #Seek advice.
So now we have a goal and the steps to take to achieve it, we come to step four, Do it! So many people begin with great vigor, collecting information asking all the right questions and setting awesome goals and then nothing! It is common that we find this occurring over and over. So “just do it” push yourself if you have too. Get on track straight away and make those small changes. One of my favorite sayings is “There’s nothing to it, but to do it” doing this can be empowering giving you the energy to make bigger goals and setting the ground work for future weight loss success.
So step four is #Do it!
The road to sustained weight loss is long term, it requires focus and effort to stay on it, but for those who follow it, the changes it brings to every aspect of their lives is worth the journey. For some great practical tips on losing weight the right way, follow this link to this fantastic e-book, full of ideas on begging your journey to sustained weight management.
www.wanttolose5kg.com
So in closing anyone who is focused on their goal and willing to do the yards can achieve a healthy life, full of energy and happiness. It takes time and commitment but anything worth doing does.
Regards
NAFC
The Art of Goal Setting.
So we have all probably heard such quotes as “Goals are dreams with deadlines”, but how do we make such a statement a reality? Well let’s begin with the types of goals and the ways we can set about achieving them.
Most people think of goals as long term ventures, setting their sights on such things as, I want to be a size ?, by such and such a date. These goals although great, can, over a long period become just be too big or too loosely formed or just not have enough specific steps to become a reality. So how do we prevent becoming over whelmed by the goal to the point that the goal it’s self is so large that it seems unachievable and you give it away for disappointment?.
First it is important to ask yourself “is the goal really something you want to achieve”?. You may have an idea spawned from somebody else’s ideas or point of view. This will not sustain you in the long term, the goal has to be something you really want or chances are you won’t achieve it. “If you believe, you will achieve” Anonymous
Second thing is to set small goals, perhaps something as simple as “today I am going to phone the gym to find out about memberships” or “Today I am going to drink 8 glasses of water”. The point is that not every goal has to have grandeur about it, it may be a simple step towards the larger picture but a step all the same. This often works really well, particularly when your goal is long term in nature. Setting yourself these daily tasks helps build confidence to the point that you can achieve even the largest of goals.“The journey of a thousand miles, begins with the first step” Eastern Philosopher
Third is to write your goals down or voice them to someone you can trust to support you along the way. Some professionals specialize in helping you with this, such as Wellness Coaches & Naturopaths. These services can be a valuable tool not just in realizing your goals, but setting them to time frames with specific steps. Mmmmmmm can’t think of a quote so let’s make one up. “If it’s not written in stone, it may blow away in the slightest breeze” NAFC
Fourth is, don’t become discouraged. Many things pop in and out of our lives that can push us slightly off course. The change of your daily routine, unexpected disruptions can all work to keep you from achieving your goal. The important thing is to stay focused and work around these, and if you do fall off track, put yourself back on and don’t punish yourself over it. This is where sticking to the first three steps really helps. “Many of life’s failures come to those, who were so close to success when they gave up” Thomas Edison
So in closing there are many different ways to establish goals in one’s life.
The key is to 1st Believe
2nd Take Small Steps
3rd Voice your goal in some way
4th Keep at it even when there are obstacles in your way
Next time we will discuss “Tips for Effective Weight Loss”
Regards
NAFC
“The Alternative to big impersonal gyms”
Most people think of goals as long term ventures, setting their sights on such things as, I want to be a size ?, by such and such a date. These goals although great, can, over a long period become just be too big or too loosely formed or just not have enough specific steps to become a reality. So how do we prevent becoming over whelmed by the goal to the point that the goal it’s self is so large that it seems unachievable and you give it away for disappointment?.
First it is important to ask yourself “is the goal really something you want to achieve”?. You may have an idea spawned from somebody else’s ideas or point of view. This will not sustain you in the long term, the goal has to be something you really want or chances are you won’t achieve it. “If you believe, you will achieve” Anonymous
Second thing is to set small goals, perhaps something as simple as “today I am going to phone the gym to find out about memberships” or “Today I am going to drink 8 glasses of water”. The point is that not every goal has to have grandeur about it, it may be a simple step towards the larger picture but a step all the same. This often works really well, particularly when your goal is long term in nature. Setting yourself these daily tasks helps build confidence to the point that you can achieve even the largest of goals.“The journey of a thousand miles, begins with the first step” Eastern Philosopher
Third is to write your goals down or voice them to someone you can trust to support you along the way. Some professionals specialize in helping you with this, such as Wellness Coaches & Naturopaths. These services can be a valuable tool not just in realizing your goals, but setting them to time frames with specific steps. Mmmmmmm can’t think of a quote so let’s make one up. “If it’s not written in stone, it may blow away in the slightest breeze” NAFC
Fourth is, don’t become discouraged. Many things pop in and out of our lives that can push us slightly off course. The change of your daily routine, unexpected disruptions can all work to keep you from achieving your goal. The important thing is to stay focused and work around these, and if you do fall off track, put yourself back on and don’t punish yourself over it. This is where sticking to the first three steps really helps. “Many of life’s failures come to those, who were so close to success when they gave up” Thomas Edison
So in closing there are many different ways to establish goals in one’s life.
The key is to 1st Believe
2nd Take Small Steps
3rd Voice your goal in some way
4th Keep at it even when there are obstacles in your way
Next time we will discuss “Tips for Effective Weight Loss”
Regards
NAFC
“The Alternative to big impersonal gyms”
Wellness, a state of improved living condition
Wellness, a state of improved living condition.
The dictionary gives a few versions of the state of wellness; however a concise definition put simply is “The quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal” or “The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise and habits.
However we define the state of wellness, it has proven time and time again that a positive change in life towards a state of complete wellness can only provide you with an increased capacity to live life to its fullest. Often though finding where to begin such a journey can be daunting, the myriad of choices can be just as confusing as life its self. Fortunately it really only takes the smallest of steps to quickly find your path to a better life.
For those of us in the health industry we have found that one of the fastest ways to begin on the road to self improvement is exercise. Simple as it may sound, the beginning of any exercise program puts you in touch with your physical self. It also provides some positive goal setting skills, which in turn help put you in control. This can prove to be a powerful first step for those seeking to make positive changes in their life. For many this leads to greater and greater gains in their personal, private and professional lives, leading in part toward an increased state of wellness.
So what does one do to begin this first step? Well it can be different for each individual; some begin by contacting professionals such as ourselves, others find a book or presentation that directs their path; however one moves forward, the ultimate goal of wellness can only lead to positive fulfilment.
http://bit.ly/yourwellness
So as you journey through life, we hope that the path to wellness opens before you. And remember the first step can often be the hardest, but that first step can also lead you to the life you have always wanted.
Until next time. Where we will discuss “The art of Goal Setting”
Regards
NAFC
“The Alternative to big impersonal gyms”
The dictionary gives a few versions of the state of wellness; however a concise definition put simply is “The quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal” or “The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise and habits.
However we define the state of wellness, it has proven time and time again that a positive change in life towards a state of complete wellness can only provide you with an increased capacity to live life to its fullest. Often though finding where to begin such a journey can be daunting, the myriad of choices can be just as confusing as life its self. Fortunately it really only takes the smallest of steps to quickly find your path to a better life.
For those of us in the health industry we have found that one of the fastest ways to begin on the road to self improvement is exercise. Simple as it may sound, the beginning of any exercise program puts you in touch with your physical self. It also provides some positive goal setting skills, which in turn help put you in control. This can prove to be a powerful first step for those seeking to make positive changes in their life. For many this leads to greater and greater gains in their personal, private and professional lives, leading in part toward an increased state of wellness.
So what does one do to begin this first step? Well it can be different for each individual; some begin by contacting professionals such as ourselves, others find a book or presentation that directs their path; however one moves forward, the ultimate goal of wellness can only lead to positive fulfilment.
http://bit.ly/yourwellness
So as you journey through life, we hope that the path to wellness opens before you. And remember the first step can often be the hardest, but that first step can also lead you to the life you have always wanted.
Until next time. Where we will discuss “The art of Goal Setting”
Regards
NAFC
“The Alternative to big impersonal gyms”
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
NAFC A New Era!
Hey guys welcome to the new era of your Centre, North Adelaide Fitness.
We have now moved online to bring to you the benefits of fitness while your at work, home or even on the move. We can now be followed through such mediums as Face book, YouTube, Twitter and through this weekly blog.
Shortly you will be able to conveniently log onto any of these communication sources through our new updated web site. This exciting move will mean you can be updated to the minute in class changes, new time tables and the latest advancements in the fitness industry.
So join us and find out why we are "The Alternative to Big Impersonal Gyms"
We have now moved online to bring to you the benefits of fitness while your at work, home or even on the move. We can now be followed through such mediums as Face book, YouTube, Twitter and through this weekly blog.
Shortly you will be able to conveniently log onto any of these communication sources through our new updated web site. This exciting move will mean you can be updated to the minute in class changes, new time tables and the latest advancements in the fitness industry.
So join us and find out why we are "The Alternative to Big Impersonal Gyms"
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