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Let’s face it, being injured sucks! Especially if you’re a seasoned exerciser or competitive athlete.  And when you can’t get your daily fix of those delicious high-energy endorphis, you can be left feeling rather forlorn and somewhat frustrated! The standard treatment for injuries is R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compressions, Elevation), together with some physiotherapy or biokinetics.  However, there is an often neglected, but key aspect to helping your body heal fast: Nutrition! There are two primary areas where  [ Read More ]

A recent four year study done on 200 obese and overweight women by the University of Pittsburgh showed that exercising for at least 55 minutes, five days a week is an effective way to lose fat and maintain a 10 percent drop in weight.  This is particularly true of those individuals who are overweight, obese, or have medical conditions – such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, or diabetes – who need to normalise  [ Read More ]

Making a lifestyle change in your nutrition (I hate the word “DIET”) can be overwhelming at first. The prospect of making this type of change in your eating habits can seem more difficult if you are a bit of a social butterfly. Never fear! Below are just a few “arguments” I’ve heard people make about why they find it difficult to stick with their decision to maintain a healthier eating lifestyle. Do you see yourself  [ Read More ]