Part of getting to know our body and mind is the understanding of why we procrastinate and how to help our self overcome it. My truth is; I find comfort in procrastination, even though I'm swamped, I have plenty of time to avoid what needs to be done because...

We all know to go easy on the sweet stuff on a festive occasion but are we “bad” people if we have a sweetie or two? The joys of eating sugar Without a doubt, an internet search will give you the impression that sugar is an evil addictive drug that renders a person...

There will always be days when despite good intentions, prioritizing, motivation, etc  exercise doesn’t happen because we are just too tired... Shakespeare wrote: Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed. The dear repose for limbs with travel tired. When our fitness...

I am feeling rebellious today after having read article after article on the “perfect” workout and none appeal to me.... I consider myself a free spirit and the “Fitness Rules” are doing my head in! Therefore, this week, I look at ways you can break some rules and...

Reflecting on international woman’s day yesterday, I find that modern women still have old fashion ideas about lifting weights. Even though women lift weight every day; grocery bags, laptops, suitcases, pots, pans, children, grandchildren, etc. When it comes to...

After a long break of perhaps months, years or decades! Getting back into shape can be daunting. Rest assured, if you used to be fit, then making a fitness comeback is easy. Recovering your shape becomes a process of starting back slow and keeping a steady pace....

Temptation is an emotional reaction to stimuli and in itself is harmless. Acting on temptation becomes a problem when the long-term consequences are less than desirable. The temptation to overeat sweet, fatty and fast processed food is ramped in our society. From food...

In the wild, the Cheetah is an example of evolutionary magnificence. Small head, slender body and highly developed respiratory system; it is the fastest land animal in the world - nature's speed machine. A cheetah on the hunt is something to behold; focused, tense and...

True self-care is not salt baths and chocolate cake; it is making a choice to build a life you don’t need to regularly escape from.  Brianna Wiest This week I was explaining to a dear and stressed out friend the importance of self-care. I recommended daily...

Welcome to the 2018 Shape-UP Program! This term my focus is on tackling what holds people back from their physical fitness. Let’s get started with the number one reason people fail to exercise regularly. Too busy for exercise This reason is the big one! It is what...

Losing Weight continues to be the number one New Year Resolution made and then quickly broken. The reason is not that; weight loss is too hard, but rather, that weight loss is too easy. "Hard"  is the story that you tell yourself; the story that weights you down and...

Dear friends, we have come to the end of another year of fitness, and we look forward to 2018. Eva and I thank you for allowing us to work with you. Christmas is filled with thrilling wonders and exchange of lovely gifts. The joy of this time is marvellous, and we...