Cleanse out the Christmas Cheer
The silly season is over and it is time to get back into your eating and fitness routine. The biggest question that we get this time of year is how to combat the dreaded Christmas chub. So here are my top tips to get back into shape and get back that beach body in time to get the last of the sun, surf and sand.
Tip 1 - Cleanse out the toxins you have accumulated over the last year and especially the last month. A nutritional cleanse is quite involved and not for the faint of heart, but the benefits are incredible. Toxins, such as Gluten, build up in our system and make loosing those Kg’s harder and harder, so a cleanse is the best kick start for any 2012 fitness regime. Ask your Biosignature practitioner about the benefits of a cleanse and how it can help you.
Tip 2 - Write down your goals and make them tangible. A goal that you can see is much more likely to be done. Make your goals realistic and once you meet that goal make a new one.
Tip 3 - Weights weights and more weights. Weight training is by far the most beneficial style of training and when done correctly under the correct guidance it is the fastest way to achieve a lean and healthy body. Weight training increases bone density and insulin sensitivity making your body more robust and less likely to store fat.
Tip 4 - Planning your meals in advance. In my army days we had a saying, “Prior preparation and planning prevent poor performance”. Now alliteration aside, this saying rings true whether you are preparing for a commando raid or your meals for the next week. Planning your meals is a cheaper, easier and healthier option that forces you to make smart food choices everyday.
Tip 5 - Never feel guilty! So you didn’t exactly eat low carb over the holidays and gained a few. This is life and having a good time with your friends and family is important. Feeling guilty raises stress levels and makes it harder to loose fat, it also causes cheating and other destructive behaviors. Embrace the fact that there is more of you to love for the time being and know the Signature Fitness team is here for you and it is only a matter of time until you are back to your normal self and on to better health.
By Matthew Boon