Get Motivated

Motivating yourself can be so difficult but don’t worry, you’re not alone, this is an area that people struggle with every day…

…but, there is a solution!

It’s all about mind-set, basically, where’s your head at and what’s it telling you to do?

Watch this short video to help you get motivated.

Bodyweight Workout

The volume is kind of low on this one so here’s what you need to get this bodyweight workout show on the road.

This is an ideal workout for all levels of fitness. If you’re a beginner then try it out for 2 circuits and if you’re advanced give 4 circuits a go and move it up as you wish.

If you want a quick, and easy to perform bodyweight workout then this is the one for you.

Perform 4 exercises each one for 30 seconds back to back in 1 circuit. After you have completed one circuit rest for 30 seconds and do the whole circuit again.

For each exercise ensure you keep your abs tight, just imagine someone is pulling your belly button through to your spine, this will help you keep the correct form and prevent injury.

Warm up with knee highs or jogging on the spot! Warm the muscles further with some air punching and loosen your body ready for the workout.

BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT

#1 Bodyweight squats
30 seconds
Feet hip width apart, then bend your knees as if you’re sitting back into a chair, then rise back to the start and repeat. Keep the movement controlled and really feel the muscles working.

#2 Push Up (Full or Kneeling)
30 seconds
Get down into a plank position with your hands shoulder width apart, keep your body in a straight line and slowly lower yourself to the floor and push back up to the start position. If kneeling then repeat above move but on your knee’s.

#3 Forward Lunge
30 seconds
Stand with feet hip width apart, with your right leg take a wide step forward being careful to not let your knee go way over your toe. Then without bouncing bring your right leg back to the start and do the same with your left leg. Keep each movement controlled and engage all your muslces.

#4 Mountain Climbers
30 seconds
Get into a push up position, keep your body raised off the floor but in a straight line at all times with your abs tight. Bring your right knee in towards your right side of the chest, take it back to the start and then bring your left in and back to the start.

Rest for 30 seconds and repeat the circuit once more as a beginner or 3 more if advanced.

Now take time to stretch all of your body!
I have used these simple and quick bodyweight exercises for years whenever I’m away form home. I’ve done them in hotels rooms, friends apartments, the park and an office!

Getting a workout in really can be done anywhere so no excuses, give this fun bodyweight workout a go next time you’re out of town or stuck for time. Do this 3 times a week and you will soon notice a difference in your waistline!

Fat Loss Diet Protein Smoothie

I’m regularly being asked about this recipe so I thought I’d show you how to make it.

There’s many different variations on this but this is quick, easy to make and nutritionally blanced.

Perfect as a breakfast alternative or as a mid morning / mid afternoon snack.

Enjoy!

How to Stop Emotional Eating 3 part video series

Having spent a number of years personal training many women and researching the reasons why you can become overweight. I discovered that there is one constant reason why women regularly gain weight (and find it difficult to stop) and that reason is Emotional Eating.It is evident that women tend to stuff down unwanted emotions with chocolate, cakes, ice cream etc.

It is a fact that emotional eating is one of the biggest causes of weight gain today…

I want to help you become fitter & healthier by helping you change your behaviour around food, the way you act and think.

Remember your nutrition habits and body shape are YOURS to change!

That’s why I’ve put together a special three part series that will give you most of the tools to break emotional eating for good!!