How many times has your new years resolution been to lose fat? Many of us have, come midnight new years eve, said that 'this year is going to be the year that we're finally going to shift the stubborn unwanted area of body fat'.

Then, 2 weeks later, for whatever reason, we forget!

What is it going to take to actually lose fat this year?

The first step to reaching any of your new years resolution, whether its for fat loss, or anything else, is to come up with a plan.

Once you have that plan, take the first step to making it happen.

Sounds simple, right? It is.

First, you need a plan that is going to work for you.

Next, you will need someone to hold you accountable to that plan. Unless you have a rock solid fat loss mindset, you are going to need people to help you, to push you and to support you in your fat loss journey.

We all come up with excuses as to why we "can't" lose fat. An "excuse proof" plan is a must so that you can finally shift that fat. Once you have started, it is easier to keep going - just make sure you get started.

This is where a personal trainer is SO important. A personal trainer will hold you accountable to showing up. A personal trainer will hold you accountable to doing all the things you know you need to be doing to lose fat (and many of the things you never knew you were supposed to be doing).

A personal trainer who is trained in Biosignature Modulation can help you identify your fat loss roadblocks, and help you blast through them, so that you burn fat faster than ever before.

Without a personal trainer and a well thought out plan, your new years resolution could fall into the pile of new years resolutions that never happened.

Make 2012, the year that you finally shift your stubborn unwanted area of body fat.

Are you sick of putting on your pants and having a bulge of fat hang over them? Or snuggling up with your partner and feeling self-conscious of them squeezing your love handles? 

If so, we have a scientifically proven way to actually target fat loss and help you get rid of love handles.

It's quite simple, really... Your love handles actually relate to your bodies' ability to deal with sugar. If your body cannot deal with sugar then it tends to accumulate body fat on or in your love handles. So if you want to get rid of the love handles then you need to well manage your intake of sugar to start of with and teach your body to be able to deal with sugar long term.

I know this may sound like, well duh... But we know that every part of the body that has excess fat is there for a different reason.  To get rid of love handles, you simply must learn to control your sugar levels.  With years of abusing our bodies, this can be easier said than done, if you do it on your own. 

If you are really committed to getting rid of your love handles then let us show you the way, step-by-step to making it happen with ease.  Start to watch the fat melt away by calling us now at +612 8006 1256 or email us at info@targetedfatloss.com.au.

Well, it’s official… I am ready to lose my pregnancy weight.

That’s the way I would like to see you look at exercise and weight loss.  

When I used to exercise to lose weight, I did it because I had to.  Now, I was smart and married a personal trainer.  He trains me frequently and it’s quite funny to watch the journey of my training with him.  

When he had me doing things I didn’t like doing, like running sprints and up and down stairs, it was a drag for me.  Which of course made it harder on him in order to motivate me to get through the session and even to show up.  

Once we started to find things that challenge me and that I love doing, we both love my training sessions.  The important think to note here… is that I LOVE doing my exercise!

Up until recently, when I became pregnant, I realized how much I LOVE lifting heavy weights.  I absolutely love the challenge of it, the soreness I feel and the amazing muscles I build because of it.  My body reacts really well to it.  

The more muscle you build, the more weight you lose!  Many people make a very common mistake when wanting to lose weight and think they should do lots of cardio workouts.  Although that can be a part of your routine, building muscle is the key!  

The more muscle.. the higher your metabolism… the more fat you burn while laying on the couch!  Get it?!

Anyway… enough giving away my secrets!  

Start thinking about the things that you love to do… Do you love to dance? Hang out with friends? Be outdoors? Play team sports?  What is it for you?

I said to you before that I LOVE being with friends.  That is definitely one of my tactics in working out. I do it with other people.  I find it so much more fun AND we challenge each other because we can compete against the other.  

I go for walks with girlfriends, instead of sitting down at a coffee shop.  My husband trains me so that I have his company.  I also love joining into his group sessions.  There is a handful of people sweating, working hard and laughing all at the same time.  It makes exercise fun!  

Look for ways you can do what you love.  If you like being in groups, there are plenty of places to go for group training these days.  Look for classes in your local community for dance, yoga, whatever it is for you.  

I personally look forward to getting into the pole dancing explosion going on at the moment.  What a workout and how much fun!

I personally dropped down to a size 8 a couple of years ago and made a decision that it was not the right place for me to be, because in order for me to stay that small, my life was dominated by working out and eating so healthy that it hindered going out with friends and family.

I am truly happy at my size 10, (before getting pregnant) and eating more of the foods that I love in moderation and being able to have a social life.  Think about this when setting your goals.  

People tend to get so wrapped up in all the things that they can’t eat and feel so bogged down, that eating actually becomes a drag.  The thing that I love most about our program is that we teach you how to enjoy food!  

We LOVE TO EAT!  I eat foods loaded with nutrients including good fats - they are so tasty!  When you start to eat a balanced diet that is right for your body type, you will stop craving the junk that you THINK you want.  It actually starts to taste icky.  

Ultimately fresh foods are filled with wonderful vitamins and minerals that your body loves.  Many times what happens when you eat a diet with lots of processed foods that have little to no nutritional value and are loaded with sugar is that your body wants to keep eating.  Not because it’s hungry, but because you haven’t fed it anything nutritional to keep it functioning.  It’s hoping that if you keep eating, eventually it will get what it needs!

I truly wish that the massive companies in this world didn’t have such great marketing.  Because if they didn’t you would realize that most of what they get you to believe is a LIE!  Because of that lie, you have probably become addicted to foods that they say are good for you, but really… They just want you to buy their product!

When you decide to have fun and do what’s right for you, then we are excited and happy to show you “what is healthy”.  When my clients tell me that they have a healthy diet, I always ask the question, “What is healthy for you?”  I get a different answer every time and frequently not what I consider healthy at all!

Healthy is different for everybody.  Isn’t it time you find out what is really healthy for you?  Do you want to start enjoying the process of losing weight and fitting into that hot sexy outfit that you always wanted to wear?

If you are ready to LOVE the journey and have fun losing weight, then you must pick up the phone now and call 02 8006 1256 or email us at info@evolveyourhelath.com.  We LOVE helping you achieve your goals as much as you will LOVE the end result!

I woke up this morning with a full day of clients on for my coaching business and a family to care for… PLUS extra work to do with an article to write for the Copy Idol competition that I am a part of.  I wasn’t sure how it would all fit in!

Have you ever woken up with the same feelings?  So much on your plate and unsure of how you will make it work.  After you have woken up feeling that way, the most important part is what you will do next.  

I once read something that said that when the Dalai Lama was asked what he did when he was very busy and stressed, he said, “I meditate more”.

For many of you, you may be thinking, “but I don’t have time to do that, that’s my problem already, I don’t have enough time in my day.”

We all have 24 hours in a day, it’s just a matter of how you choose to use them.  When you are focused and with a clear mind, you will get more done in a shorter period of time.  

When you decide to run around in a stressful state, there is a tendency to make mistakes, get distracted, waste energy, and everything just takes longer.  

5 Quick And Easy Tips To Relieve Stress

So let’s talk about 5 easy and quick ways that you can bring clarity and peace of mind to your busy day.

Here are some fun exercises you can do to energize your body and get everything flowing.  These can be done anywhere and only take a few minutes.  If you enjoy doing these, check out The Ultimate Weight Loss Program, our online program, where we show you at least 40 different exercises and stretches you can do anytime to help you reduce stress.  This is great if you only have a short time to exercise!

                   

   

   

5.    Want a quick Fix? 

I’ll give you one option.  Flower Essences!  Here in Australia, we have Bush Flower essences.  I love them and there are many combinations you can get.  The best one for stress relief is called Emergency Essence.  
There are also Bach Flower Essences that originate in England.  You will find Rescue Remedy will help for stress relief. 

You just drop the remedy under your tongue and it can be taken many times a day with no side effects.  Read the bottles for dosages.  These will be found in health food stores and some chemists.  If you have any health conditions, please check to make sure these are safe for you to take.  

Although I haven’t explained what they are, just trust me when I tell you that they work.  I studied under the creator of Bush Flower Essences and watched amazing things happen to other people and myself when using this technique.    

There are so many great easy ways to relieve stress.  Although I may have given you a few new ideas, some of them you have probably heard before.  The important thing to remember here is to DO THEM!  

If you find yourself feeling stressed, stop and do something to calm yourself down.  Your whole day will be much better and can be turned around when you do.  Commit to making yourself and your body number one and this stuff will just come naturally and be easy!

For more information on relieving stress and creating a healthy lifestyle, please contact Evolve Your Health now.  Pick up the phone and call 02 8006 1256 or email us at info@evolveyourhealth.com.

Would you risk cancer for a clean bench top?

In previous articles, we've talked about how stress can make you gain weight. There are 4 basic types of stress that we western folk usually succumb to:

• Emotional
• Nutritional
• Biochemical and
• Environmental

In this article, we will focus on some of the environmental stress in our lives.

We spend much of our day-to-day lives in our homes and most of us keep our homes at least moderately clean. Yet, sometimes we overlook the fact that the very products we use to keep our homes looking shiny  are actually doing us more harm than good.

Many all-purpose cleaners contain chemicals that are toxic and known carcinogens, yet there is nothing that requires manufacturers to state this on the packaging. In Australia, we have have messages all over cigarette packets warning that the ingredients can cause death and destruction to our bodies. Many of the ingredients of cigarettes are actually used in some household cleaning products, yet we don't see the same labels on the cleaning products!

Simple Natural Cleaning Solution

Make your own non-toxic, non carcinogenic household cleaner.

• Water
• Vinegar
• Lemon essential oil (a couple of drops)

Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle

For tough stains sprinkle some bicarb soda on the surface, spray and leave to soak for a few minutes. Wipe off the residue and enjoy the sparkle:)

For more natural cleaning solutions be sure to check out Naturally Clean - The Evolve Your Health guide to keeping your home clean using inexpensive, non-toxic natural ingredients that even smell healthy!

Are You 100% Committed to Achieving Your Ideal Body?  

If so, this may be the most important article you ever read…

I woke up one day a couple of years ago absolutely committed to losing the extra weight I had gained.  I was just barely squeezing into my size 12 pants and was not happy.  I looked at my partner and said, “That’s it, I’m ready.  It’s time to lose this weight!”  

As a personal trainer, he was happy to help me, but there were a few conditions he attached to the help.  In all my gung-ho excitement, I heard the word “conditions” and sank.  Huh…

He challenged me.  I told him that I wanted to drop down to a size 10.  That wasn’t good enough for him.  He said, “Come on Keri, challenge yourself!  You know you can do that, why not go to a size 8?”  

All the stuff came up in my head and all the excuses… “No way!  I couldn’t do that.  I don’t even know what a size 8 looks like.  I don’t know the last time I was there.”

He gave me that face the personal trainers and partners make, telling me that there wasn’t really a choice in the matter.  Why not go somewhere I hadn’t gone before?  Why not challenge myself to play full out?  

So, I questioned him, “Do you REALLY BELIEVE that I can do that?”  

“Of course you can!” he said.

It was that quick, I was on my way to being a size 8.  But the conditions didn’t end there.  He asked me what would stop me from achieving my goal.  After some thought, I realized some “stuff” about my Dad might hold me back.  

You know what he made me do then?  Confront my Dad!  He said to me “You have one hour to go write a letter to your Dad and then we are going to mail it.  If you don’t do this, I will not train you!”  

Harsh!  With tears in my eyes, I looked at him and wondered if he was really going to make me do this.  He had his serious, I mean it, look on his face and I knew there was no way out.  I stormed off to my room to write a letter.  

Before my journey of having my ideal body ever began, I had roadblocks put in front of me that I had to overcome.  I had to prove to him and myself that I was absolutely committed to achieving my goal.  I had to do whatever it would take to even take my first steps.  

In the past, when you have said you are going to lose weight, have you committed to it?  I mean really said to yourself that you will DO WHATEVER IT TAKES to create your ideal body?  

If you are like many people out there, you may have taken a “someday… we’ll see…” approach to weight loss.  

“Some day this program may work for me.  Tomorrow, I’ll stop eating the junk food.  Oh, just one more won’t hurt.”

I’ve said all those things as well.  This time though… it was different.  

Are you ready to finally make the commitment to yourself to do whatever it takes to have your ideal you?

Just in the nick of time, I finished the letter to my Dad and we went to send it off.  It was one of the hardest things I had done.  I didn’t know how my Dad would react to the things that I had said to him.  Apparently though, it was time to clear the air.  

We got home, and Hugh put together my program.  He started to show me, and again, tears came to my eyes and I wondered how I was ever going to do the things he wanted me to do.  I clearly remember him showing me how to do the 1-legged squats and I thought I was going to die just watching him!  

I know I screamed at him and said, “NO WAY!”  At that point he sat down and said, “Are you committed to doing this?”

“Yes! Of course I am!”

“Then do it! Stop making up excuses.  I will not do this with you, if that’s the attitude you are going to have!  I will only give you things to do that I know you can do.  Trust me!” he fired back at me.

I had to dig deep inside and shut off all those voices in my head telling me that I couldn’t and start to believe that I can.  

The first time I went to the gym after that, I was excited and a bit nervous about how I was going to do all the things I was supposed to do. I figured that as long as I went and did my best, that was better than doing nothing at all.  

I started slowly and pushed myself to a place just beyond where I was comfortable.  I remember doing my first plank, which is an ab training exercise, and I could only hold it for about 10 seconds.  He wanted me to do it for 1 minute!  So, I just kept coming down and getting back up.  

I also remember asking my friends and random girls in shops, “What size are you?”  I didn’t even know what a size 8 looked like to imagine it!  I was on a journey that felt like I was blind.  I just trusted my partner to help me do what was right for me.  

If you are reading this, it must mean that you are on a journey to create your ideal body as well.  I want you to look inside and do what I did, find the commitment you haven’t found before, when it comes to losing weight.  

Decide TODAY that you are going to move forward, powerfully, in a positive way to create your picture-perfect self.  Remember, you control what happens in your life, so commit to doing what you want.  

In the end, I did reach my goal.  I even did it earlier than expected.  I worked super hard at it!  I went to the gym 4-5 times a week and ate amazingly healthy foods.  I eliminated all processed sugars from my diet.  I was committed and did whatever it took!  

My strength increased and I was able to do the plank for a minute.  I was doing 1-legged squats and even started squatting ON the swiss ball.  Even better, I was LOVING all of it!  I felt amazing and looked amazing!

Oh yeah… and a week after sending the letter to my Dad, he called me and apologized!  I was shocked!  Our relationship has gotten even better since then.

Are you ready to create amazing results in your life?  Are you 100% committed to achieving your ideal dress size?  If so, then DO SOMETHING about it!  

Remember how I spoke about trusting my partner as I didn’t know where I was going at the time?  If you don’t know what you are doing and taking stabs in the dark about your weight loss, then ask for help!  

We have been there and done this before.  Not only am I my own success story, we have helped others do the same.  Trust us, as our mission is to help you create your ideal body as well.  We are with you to help you succeed!
 
Pick up the phone now and call 02 8006 1256 to let us help you achieve your ideal body!

By the way… If you want to see where I am at today, only a couple years later… check out YouTube and search for “car lifting wife”.  You will see my massive strength now and I’m still living with my ideal body!