GUEST BLOG: Why Diets Don't Work

The word ‘diet’ automatically initiates a form of restrictive eating in order to lose weight – As far as it goes YES you will lose weight when you go on a ‘diet’ but in 95% of scenarios by using this method alone you will regain back that weight plus some. WHY? Because it is a temporary fix for a long term outcome, meaning it won’t sustain you in the long term due to it usually restricting certain macronutrients which are essential for proper functioning in the body.  Here is a few key points on why diets don’t work:

·         Not only can fad diets be harmful to your wellbeing but they usually lack essential nutrients for our functioning and even worse THEY TEACH YOU NOTHING ABOUT HEALTHY EATING AS A WHOLE!

·         And then there’s the BS marketing of “diet” products, but if you read the fine print closely it usually suggests a healthy diet and exercise for best results – in other words, if you eat well and exercise regularly you don’t need this magic potion but buy it anyway! SKIP THE CRAP – STOP WASTING YOUR MONEY and just commit to a healthier lifestyle to see the results. 

·         There is nothing wrong with wanting to lose weight, but don’t go crazy in developing bad habits such as trying fad diets or skipping meals because these are just unhealthy and unmethodical to your wellbeing, both physically and emotionally.  Simply start by controlling portion sizes and perhaps cutting back on your “must haves” such as chocolate or soft drink, halve it then halve it again, this is an excellent start to developing a healthy habit to weight loss, the best thing you can do is LOSE THE DIET MINDSET!

Yes it sounds cliché and no it’s not the answer you were probably hoping for but I can guarantee you, skipping the diets and investing in your health and wellbeing will be the best thing that will yield the results you so truly desire.

Gemma is a Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach based on the Sunshine Coast.  Offering online coaching in both fitness and nutrition to suit your lifestyle or in person via arrangement. 

If you’re sick of the vicious dieting cycle there is a special offer for a limited 10 spots for my 16 week nutrition program at 40% OFF.  This will teach you how to understand nutrition, flexible dieting and it will be customized to your energy needs.  If you’re interested contact me directly via email: gemmaricept@outlook.com

If you have any further questions I’d be more than happy to answer them over on my Facebook or Instagram page – feel free to connect with me for fitness and nutrition tips and advice.

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Jamie Milne Training: Make Discomfort Your Friend

TEAM UP WITH DISCOMFORT & IT WILL FACILITATE POSITIVE CHANGE!

Over the last week I've been constructing an impending goal setting seminar, "IT'S YOUR FUCKEN LIFE". 

I will be presenting this to 100 people at JMT (we only have 70 tickets remaining). One of those 100 people will go home on the night with up to $2500

Besides the overwhelming eagerness and delirium to deliver it's ZEAL, something dawned on me. We are born, we do some stuff,  and then we fucken die!

Has anyone for any brief moment addressed the quality of their "Inner Circle" the friends we keep, the business we provide, the job we do, our current state of or our health or lack of?

Many of us live as though we have forever, like we're Peter Pan, like we never have to concern ourselves with growing old, being unwell and frail, being stuck in a SHIT marriage. Life's not going by THAT fast, SAID NO ONE EVER!

When did we lose the ability and  freedom to explore the possibility of a life without limits? Think back to when you were a kid, what was it you wanted to be? Marine Biologist? Astronaut? Superman, Supermodel?

As children we automatically act towards a pursuit of goals, immediately outside of what we can obtain instantly! Without even a consideration our dreams wouldn't come true! I don't know about you but I jumped off many a roof top, shitty beach towel sheathed around my neck, socks pulled up to my ears, and some old family members belt lassoed around my guts expecting to fly...........Just like Superman!

Seems to be the storyline of my life... And then we do some stuff, and then we get old, and then life alters our perception of  our dreams.

If we are but some of the fortunate few who don't check out early we may find ourselves sitting slumped in a plastic outdoor furniture chair covered in encrusted mould,  watching local ducks bounce along the waterway wishing we had a shot at being an astronaut again.

Oh SHIT! I didn't even get close to using all my stuff! I assumed I had forever, I wasn't going to die, be frail, be lonely. I didn't even ask the girl of my dreams to marry me. FUCK! Here I am 85 sitting, wishing, hoping, praying, that there is something more for me. More then ducks bouncing, Jenga playing, Sudoko. Saturdays with my 90+ year old aged community!

See my opinion is that we avoid discomfort, and naturally so, discomfort hurts. Telling your boss to stick his job up his arse and that his control freakish ways will no longer effect your life. Getting your health back on track by going to the gym 3 times a week and jogging in the mornings, it hurts, your muscles hurt, there's discomfort. Declining the afternoon boutique beer with friends, because you know you can't stop at 2, and that if you indulge you'll be singing along to Cold Chisel's Kah San at 11pm.

This is embracing discomfort, this is making discomfort your playmate, your associate and your friend.

Thomas Jefferson stated in 1776, and I quote.
"Nothing Can Stop The Man With The Right Mental Attitude From Achieving His Goal:  And Nothing On Earth Can Help The Man with the wrong mental attitude"
In 2017 not much has changed!

So please don't waste any more time, life goes by so so quick, I'm sure you would agree with me. Nothing is certain and nothing is for keeps, write some stuff down, dream some big dreams! 
Imagine your life without limits, without your own self limiting beliefs, allow yourself the chance to be the YOUNG you again, dirty old beach towel for a cape, socks pulled up etc, don't put yourself in a shoe box and leap the fuck off the garage roof SUPERMAN!

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Jamie Milne
Strength and Conditioning coach

GUEST BLOG: Why Pilates is for everyone?

Everyone’s heard of Pilates right? It’s been around for a while now (since the 1920’s). To be honest when I first heard about Pilates I thought it was just another one of the many fitness fads that would come and go. That was until my running obsession was interrupted by injury! I was forced to take a bit of my own Physiotherapy advice and give Pilates a try and from that day on I was hooked.

What is Pilates?
The most common answer I get to my question, ‘have you done pilates before?’ is no but I’ve done yoga. Well, that’s like comparing apples and oranges. Pilates focuses on core stability. It works all those small muscles that your body has forgotten we have but need to use. The ones that stabilise your joints and work to create a ‘powerhouse’ to take the load off your spine. While Pilates can be performed on a mat the rolls Royce of Pilates is the Reformer. This machine uses different spring resistance to challenge, strengthen, stretch and lengthen muscles.


Pilates is for EVERY-body
No Pilates is not just for women. I’m sure some people think that Pilates is airy-fairy just lying around the floor. I challenge anyone with that perception to a 1 hour reformer class! In fact Pilates was actually developed by a male, Joseph Pilates back in the 1920s for the army and athletes. 
Men, women, children, athletes, elderly people, pregnant women….. anyone can (and in my opinion SHOULD) do Pilates. The amazing reformer and it’s spring resistance mean endless exercise combinations and difficulty levels.

Injuries
All injuries can be accommodated which makes it the perfect mode of cross training. This low impact exercise is also the perfect way to rehabilitate post injury. Pilates is also the perfect way to prevent many injuries through addressing muscle imbalances, improving muscle strength, flexibility, balance and even body awareness. In the same way it can lead to improved athletic performance. 
Just want a solid workout

If it’s easy, it’s probably not pilates! Pilates should be challenging, you should feel that deep muscle burn. It works all those problem areas- abs, butt, inner thighs, love handles and backs of the arms. You think your squats are working your butt? Wait until you discover those deep glue muscles!
Like any type of exercise correct technique and expert instruction is critical. It’s often a good idea to do a one on one session with a Physiotherapist to teach you the basics and address your specific goals. Health fund rebates apply too!

If you haven’t tried it make 2017 the year of Pilates. Your body will love you for it

Kirsti Leeson
www.handsonalliedhealth.com.au
29 Ben Lexcen Drive Sunrise Beach
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