How many times have you heard a statement along the following lines? ‘I need to lose weight, I’m going to cut out bread’. ‘Ooh, no chocolate for me, that’s fattening’. These statements are wildly outdated. Not only that, they’re damn right wrong. So you want to lose weight? Let’s break it down. When it comes … Continue reading Calories and Fat Loss
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Absolutism in the Fitness Industry
Nowadays, the fitness industry seems to be the home of new trends, and everyone is quick to jump on the bandwagon. However… They don’t just jump, they seem to leap head first, and lose sight of everything else along the way. Consider the following: Ketogenic dieting Herbalife Fasted cardio Veganism Dare I say it… CrossFit … Continue reading Absolutism in the Fitness Industry
Motivation
Let’s talk motivation... It’s a conversation I have with people day in, day out. ‘How are you so motivated all of the time?’ ‘Why do you always have so much energy? ‘Don’t you get bored of going to the gym?’ When you work in the fitness industry, people seem to think you’re a crazy superhuman … Continue reading Motivation
15 Gym Girl Problems
Whether you’re a newbie to the fitness world, or an avid gym-goer, I’m sure you can relate to a few of these struggles. If you haven’t been faced with these problems just yet, then take my word… They’re REAL. The moment when you unthinkingly pour boiling water directly onto your protein powder, and your proats consequently become … Continue reading 15 Gym Girl Problems
Review: Ivy Park
Let’s be honest… If you haven’t heard of Ivy Park by now, you’ve probably been hiding under a rock. So when the opportunity arose to review some items from the collection (stocked by JD Women), I just couldn’t say no. The brand, co-founded by none other than Queen Bey (yep, the Beyonce), aims to take … Continue reading Review: Ivy Park
‘Quick Fixes’ to Weight Loss
I bet that title caught your attention, hey? Well, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you may have guessed what’s coming… Despite what you see on tv, or read in the media, there simply aren’t any quick fixes to weight loss. Don’t be fooled by the beautiful models and Instagram celebs … Continue reading ‘Quick Fixes’ to Weight Loss
How to Stick to Your Resolutions
Over a week has now passed since we welcomed the New Year, and some of our good intentions may be starting to fade away. But not to fear! I've come up with a few tips to help you stick with your resolutions for the long-haul. 1) No quick fixes. Focus on the bigger picture. Don’t try … Continue reading How to Stick to Your Resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions
When the New Year comes around, we all jump at the opportunity to make ourselves a better person. As basic as these are, I thought I’d share my resolutions with you, just in case you’re struggling to come up with some for yourself. 1) Stress Less: Despite generally being a very positive person, I tend … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Finding Inspiration
For me, inspiration and motivation go hand in hand. That being said, they don’t always exist naturally. Sometimes, you’ve got to get out there and find them for yourself. I’m often asked how I maintain the motivation to eat good food and get my butt to the gym, so I’ve put together a few handy … Continue reading Finding Inspiration
Making the Most of Your Workout
As a Personal Trainer, I come across plenty of people attempting to lose weight, but going about it in the wrong way. I’ve come up with a few tips to help you make the most out of every workout. 1) Plan Ahead: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (and again). Getting to … Continue reading Making the Most of Your Workout
Charlotte Shelley 