We know that being physically tired has a negative effect on our physical skills. Climbing a cliff and trying to decide which spot to grab on next. Going for a three point throw in the last second of the game. Deciding on which door to choose when being chased by […]
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My Beef with Fitness Trackers
Few years back I had the (almost) irresistible opportunity to get the latest Apple Watch for free. There were a lot of us, kind of like the right place at the right time sort of moment. Anyhow, all I had to do was to show up for training for an […]
Read MoreWhy You Can’t Solve Your Problems
“10 tips to lose fat, today!”, “15 tricks to beat the winter bloat!”, “8 secrets to a six-pack!”, “The reason your donkey escaped (even though you gave him plenty of hay)!” You don’t need more information.
Read MoreComfort and Happiness Are Often Incompatible
comfort /ˈkʌmfət/ noun – a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint. When looking at the above definition of comfort you’d think that the meaning of life is the eternal search for that very thing. Everything about it sounds like the most tranquil place on earth. A […]
Read MoreYou Can’t Out-Train Unhealthy Diet
There is no doubt that training more and with higher intensities will give you more flexibility with your diet. It can help you build a buffer zone calorie-wise so that the extra piece of aunt Betty’s cheese cake is less likely to park itself on your hips.
Read MoreWhy and How to Stop Training for Fat Loss
For most people the first introduction to exercise is all about losing weight or keeping the weight off. Sure, there are those few rare exceptions that just start because of some other reason, but even then it’s often “I have a [insert a non-fat loss problem or an injury]. But I […]
Read MoreAre You Brave Enough To Question Everything?
We have a tendency to follow the pack and the trends because of “so and so who’s friends with Oprah said so”. Or because we’ve labelled ourselves as part of a group, party or a movement.
Read MoreThe 4 Unspoken and Uncomfortable Issues Why Fat Loss Is Hard
When a long-lasting fat loss struggle has been synonymous with your life it might be tempting to jump into a short, extremely restricted diet that promises the loss of 10kg in 10 weeks. It is tempting because these programs are marketed as those shiny, silver bullets that I, so greatly, despise. […]
Read MoreIf You Struggle with Fat Loss
“There is another word for self-discipline. It is patience”. – Henepola Gunaratana There is no “secret sauces” in achieving the body that you want. There is no magic tricks or lifestyle hacks to speed up your process of improving how your body feels, looks and functions. There’s only so many books […]
Read MoreFat Loss Is Not About Willpower
You’ve set yourself a clear goal to reach your health goal in six months. You’ve know that the biggest road block is your appetite for sweets at work. You’re motivated, committed and maxed out on willpower. Until the first busy afternoon at work when your stress levels are through the […]
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