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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

 



Well finally my first newsletter! It’s taken me a while but better late then never.   If all goes according to plan, this will be a monthly occurrence.

Congratulation’s to my fantastic client’s who have started this year with tons of enthusiasm, and some great results!

I thought it appropriate to write an article on positive thinking. All too often we get stuck in a rut and allow ourselves to say “I can’t”. We all question our own capacity to succeed from time to time.

What you think, you become. If you train yourself to think positively, and convince yourself that you can accomplish the challenge at hand, you’ll find incredible power within you to achieve your goals.

COMBAT NEGATIVE THINKING!!!

·        Negative thoughts turn into killjoys – beliefs that literally keep you from challenging what you perceive as your limitations.

·        Thinking you “can’t, won’t, couldn’t and shouldn’t” is based more on habit than fact, self-sabotage...

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One of my gorgeous clients is newly pregnant and this prompted an article relating to nutrition and exercise during pregnancy.  What a wonderful time this is, and even more important to really look after yourself and your body.  Besides maintaining a healthy weight, it is crucial to keep yourself fit and ensure that you are eating well balanced meals regularly for the demands of your growing baby. Lets talk nutrition first.   Here are a few tips to a healthy baby and fit body:

1. Eat 5 - 6 small meals a day, to avoid heartburn and energy crashes. 2. Eat a balance of complex carbs, lean protein and good fats at each meal.  This will help reduce cravings. 3. Drink 8 - 10 glasses of water a day and avoid fizzy, sugary drinks. 4. Eat natural (organic if possible), unprocessed foods. 5. You only need an extra 300 calories per day during the second and third trimester, so do not eat for 2!! Working out: Listening to your body is key to success.  You will have a few energy spurts and dips, so workout...

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Hello from Kiwifit and happy 2012 to you!

Yes, its that time of the year again, and you find yourself a few kgs heavier, bit unfit, and a big list of new years resolutions, which probably sound a lot like the previous years ones!  Sound familiar...

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Over Valentines Day weekend I will be exploring the fascinating Stewart Island with two great friends, a backpack, hiking boots & a sleeping bag. Ok, so has the Grinch stolen Valentine’s Day?

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It would be lovely if we could always find an extra half an hour to an hour in the day to fit in a good workout, and it is ideal to plan that into your day at least five days per week. Regular exercise is an absolutely essential part of a healthy lifestyle.

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It’s the time of year when parties, barbeques and Christmas feast can get the better of us

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Do you have a goal and a plan for your workout? Recently I was observing people in the gym and saw numerous people cycling leisurely whilst reading a magazine or walking slowly whilst chatting to a friend.  All of these things are fine for passing the time, but if your plan is to lose weight and get fit you need to read on.

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...triathlon training (swim, cycle, run) or Duathlon training (run, cycle, and run) provide one of the best ways to get your body in shape fast...

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Just because you are skinny doesn’t mean you can afford to skip the exercise...

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