Where you deposit excess fat will be determined by your gender, age, genetics, hormones and unique physiological make-up. That’s why we all look different. So even though your body tends to deposit fat in certain areas, burning it off doesn’t work the same way. The fact is the human body is only capable of losing …
While Gluten sensitivity, intolerance and Celiac are real issues with serious health risks, what gluten free mania has turned into is bizarre. Food companies have realised that it is an exponential growth market with projected figures of $43.65 billion worldwide by the year 2027. No wonder they want to jump on the bandwagon. The Problem …
Since the current Pandemic surfaced and became a global menace, we have been inundated with the messages to use hand sanitisers. And as dutiful citizens, we have followed that advice. Distilleries, bottling plants and all kinds of industrial establishments also pivoted towards manufacturing sanitisers en masse. Don’t get me wrong, it was somewhat sound advice. …
Of sanitisers & soaps – what we are not being told. Read More »
One of the cornerstones of healthy eating is diversity in your food. When we eat the same (or similar) things every day, body perceives it as a famine like condition. In all it’s wisdom, the body then goes into storage mode. Hence more fat accumulation. We were meant to eat natural and diverse foods from …
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Today is World No-Tobacco day. Smoking is a perfect example of how smart people can mess themselves up. In my workshops and otherwise, a lot of people approach me on how to quit smoking. They know it’s bad for them but it’s as if they need me to reprimand them or give them some profound …
You don’t need to make huge changes at once to get fit. That is how amateurs think. That is how I used to think when I began my fitness journey back in college. It was about hitting the Gym for 2 hours straight or nothing at all. It took huge motivation and will power to …
We know that Stress is the greatest silent killer there is. Chronic stress weakens the body over time leading to chronic ailments that can eventually kill us. There is enough medical evidence that has demonstrated this over and over again. I am not going to list the many ailments it causes or describe how it …
Fad diets seem to work initially because people tend to eat better than what they were eating before. But over time the results plateau and since no fad diet takes into account Body rhythms, Food combinations or ensures a well rounded supply of nutrients, they stop working. Focus on Natural Principles and holistic nutrition rather …
Squats, and all their variations, are the best exercise for the whole body. It is a dynamic strength training exercise that requires several muscles in your upper and lower body to work together simultaneously. Many of these muscles help power you through daily tasks such as walking, climbing stairs, bending, or carrying heavy loads. They …
On your journey to Peak Health and Fitness, the most crucial thing you can do is to Raise Your Standards. Raise the expectations of yourself. Raise the standards of the quality of food you consume, your workouts, your health rituals, in your learning more about your health, nutrition and fitness. Finally, even raise the standards …
