Diet/Exercise ratios: Get it right!!!

IS WEIGHT LOSS  80% DIET AND 20% EXERCISE? Misconceptions exist about the relationship between weight loss, diet and exercise and it is necessary that the importance of each component is clarified in today's article. Overweight individuals usually believe that the number of hours spent exercising is directly proportional to the amount of weight lost over time? What do you think? True or false? What role does diet play? The question remains whether diet or exercise is more important and how much of each should you do to successfully lose weight and maintain weight loss over a long time, possibly for life. Initially when I started my journey, I wanted to exercise every second of the day, in fact I was obsessed with exercise so much that I was exercising at least six times each week, heading quickly for a burn out and physical exhaustion, Oh dear!!! An online article saved my life and journey to fitness, suggesting that weight loss was actually only 20% exercise and a whooping 80% diet, shocker right? All those wasted hours exercising and doing little about my diet? Oh well, there was still time to change things for the better, clean up my diet completely and voila, the weight started to drop faster than when I exercising 24/7. Phew!!! There are various opinions concerning the actual ratio, some even suggest 30% exercise and 70% diet? So which ratio is correct? The 20/80 ratio mimics the popular Pareto Principle that suggests that 80% of successes in life are usually a result of 20% effort, so people should learn to work smarter, not necessarily harder. Hhhmm!!! Even though the jury is out on which is more important, I would advise that you overhaul your diet and increase your exercise levels to achieve successful and lasting weight loss and overall fitness. Numbers are just numbers, feeling better about yourself and the numerous health benefits associated with a lifestyle change in the direction of healthier meals and increased activity levels far outweigh the numbers on the scale and smaller dress sizes. Fitting into that skinny jeans is awesome too, right? Being a personal trainer has allowed me change the lives of my clients through use of personalized food and exercise plans that match their lifestyles and preferences. NuConsulting can help you lose that weight forever and we can be reached on nufitness40@gmail.com or 07405998686. Consultation is free. Join the era of change, join The NU-Era!!!

Smooth October!!!

So it's been months since my last post, about three months ago. Been settling my kids into schools. Started a new job two months ago. It's been tough but nothing great comes easy!!!

So I'm gradually losing the weight I allowed pile on during my relocation. Was too busy to make time for my body and nourishing it and because you are what you eat, my weight spiralled out of control, simple!!!

So this October, it's about internal cleansing and healthy skin. We are replacing one meal each day with a fruit and veggie smoothie, more of vegetables than fruits to make it more nutritious and less calorie dense!!!

Can you commit to this challenge for the next few weeks in October? The result will amaze you, great skin and a smaller mid section if you commit to it. Boom!!! 

Pictured below is a sample of my smoothies, made from low fat natural yogurt, spinach, kale, avocado, pineapple, strawberry and banana. The ratio of fruits to veggies is 1:2. Also posted a few recipes on the event page on Facebook, Nufitnessandnutrition. Go check them out!!! Love you!!!

MOVING ON!!!

So hello hello hello, been a while? Just moved to another country with my kids, so it has been a hectic time unpacking, trying to settle the kids into schools and generally getting a feel of the NU area.

Life is about change and embracing it and making it work for you and not against you. You have to be willing to experience NU things and go to NU places within reason.

So the NU June challenge is ending this week, it has been a clean eating month and we are learning as we go along. This lifestyle is for life guys and you have to learn to get back on the fitness saddle after each fall.

Change is change, moving jobs, moving house, changing your fitness lifestyle. Just embrace it and move on. Love you always!!!

Eat With NU in June!!!

It is official guys, June is here, half way into 2014 already, unbelievable right? Goes to show we must really get off the fence and choose a healthy lifestyle now or never!!!

I am excited about the June challenge on our Facebook Fan page, which is themed around healthy eating and frequent exercise sessions, at least 3 times a week? Doable right? Yes please!!!

Go shopping today if you have an unhealthy pantry, preparation is key to success on a healthy eating lifestyle. Remember chocolate is not salad guys, hahahaha!!!

Eating healthy for me can be a struggle sometimes, but I remain focused and committed to keep getting up after each fall, can't stay down, gotta keep fighting and winning!!! 

Have a fabulous week and month and keep your goals before you, you got this remember? Love you!!! #POW

Do no Dont's!!!

Is it just moi, or has anyone else noticed that those things you are asked to keep away from intrigue you the most? It's like you keep asking why?

This is the reason my approach to fitness and nutrition is moderation and not elimination!!!

A recent article I read even suggested using olive oil cold in salads and use oils like coconut oil for foods that require cooking. For me that was new and so even though olive oil is healthy, it is better consumed cold than warm. Interesting right?

It is therefore better to focus on the things we "can" do, like do love, do pray, do eat healthy,do exercise often. Life is too short to focus on the "dont's". Love you!!!

Want change? Work hard!!!

Hey darlings!!! So it's been a crazy few weeks for me and I'm trying to stay focused and practise calmness. Afterall that's what I would advise you to do right? #practicewhatyoupreach.

So I have this lady who started her fitness journey a few months ago and I decided to share her story and picture with you!!!

Want something so bad? Then stopping sitting on your laurels and go work for it. You have to go hard or go home. It's not only about fitness, life goals in general!!!

Work hard for the change you want and it will surely happen, maybe not overnight but one day soon, positive change will happen. Remain focused and have an awesome day. Pow!!!

Peace in the storm!!!

OMG can things get any worse than they are right now all over the world? Disasters on land, sea and air. Families in turmoil? People giving up on life?

I am a strong believer in the fact that things can only get better with time, but we have to consciously believe that for it to happen.

Strive to find calmness in your storms. Pray more and love more. Change your lifestyle and embrace a healthy existence. Pow!!!