A lot of what she says I totally agree with and in the past have passed on the very same information to my clients. I thought it would be a good idea to share her tips below to help you be the fittest you can be this summer.
Here are her top health and fitness tips for summer:
FIB # 1: EATING CARBS AT NIGHT WILL MAKE
YOU FAT
FACT: Many people believe that eating carbs at night is a real ‘no, no’. Eating carbs at night won't make you fat, nor will it stop you losing fat. It all comes down to what you eat and how much you eat each day.
FACT: Many people believe that eating carbs at night is a real ‘no, no’. Eating carbs at night won't make you fat, nor will it stop you losing fat. It all comes down to what you eat and how much you eat each day.
FIB # 2: LONG, SLOW CARDIO SESSIONS ARE THE BEST FOR
BURNING FAT
FACT: Contrary to popular belief, embarking on a long slow cardio session is not the best way to lose fat. High Intensity Interval Training and weights are the way to go. Weights and high intensity training for a shorter period of time is definitely the most effective way to burn fat. You’ll burn fat for up to 24 hours after you finish training compared to only around an hour or two after slow cardio.
FACT: Contrary to popular belief, embarking on a long slow cardio session is not the best way to lose fat. High Intensity Interval Training and weights are the way to go. Weights and high intensity training for a shorter period of time is definitely the most effective way to burn fat. You’ll burn fat for up to 24 hours after you finish training compared to only around an hour or two after slow cardio.
FIB # 3: IF YOU WANT TO LOSE FAT THEN EAT LESS
FACT: When it comes to getting your fat percentage down, you don't necessarily need to eat less, sometimes you may even need to eat more! What you eat is so much more important than how much you eat. Giving your body a good balance of nutrients is far more important than the size of your meals.
FACT: When it comes to getting your fat percentage down, you don't necessarily need to eat less, sometimes you may even need to eat more! What you eat is so much more important than how much you eat. Giving your body a good balance of nutrients is far more important than the size of your meals.
FIB # 4: EATING FAT WILL MAKE YOU FAT
FACT: Fat will not make you fat - good fats give you energy, help rebuild cells and produce hormones. I avoid trans fats and some saturated fats (coconut oil is good). Also avoid low fat foods as they are usually choc-full of sugar and chemicals.
FACT: Fat will not make you fat - good fats give you energy, help rebuild cells and produce hormones. I avoid trans fats and some saturated fats (coconut oil is good). Also avoid low fat foods as they are usually choc-full of sugar and chemicals.
FIB # 5: WOMEN BULK UP IF THEY LIFT WEIGHTS
FACT: Weights shape and sculpt your body, whilst also burning fat and unless you’re taking some serious supplements, they will never make you look masculine or bulky. It takes a lot of deliberate effort with your training and diet to get even close to bulking up.
FACT: Weights shape and sculpt your body, whilst also burning fat and unless you’re taking some serious supplements, they will never make you look masculine or bulky. It takes a lot of deliberate effort with your training and diet to get even close to bulking up.
FIB # 6: YOU NEED TO CRUNCH YOUR WAY TO ROCK HARD ABS
FACT: You can do all the abdominal work you like, but if you don't eat clean and do full body exercises to remove the layer of fat covering your abs, then you’ll never achieve the desired definition.
FACT: You can do all the abdominal work you like, but if you don't eat clean and do full body exercises to remove the layer of fat covering your abs, then you’ll never achieve the desired definition.
FIB # 7: STRENGTH TRAINING IS DANGEROUS
FACT: Whether you’re strength training or doing cardio all exercises are dangerous if they’re not done correctly. As long as you learn proper technique strength training, it is completely safe and important to any fitness plan.
FACT: Whether you’re strength training or doing cardio all exercises are dangerous if they’re not done correctly. As long as you learn proper technique strength training, it is completely safe and important to any fitness plan.
FIB # 8: THE SCALES TELL ALL
FACT: The scales only tell you how much your total weight is, not how lean you are so don't panic if you see a few extra pounds! So the best way to track progress is by how you look, how your clothes fit and by taking a measure of your total body fat.
FACT: The scales only tell you how much your total weight is, not how lean you are so don't panic if you see a few extra pounds! So the best way to track progress is by how you look, how your clothes fit and by taking a measure of your total body fat.
FIB# 9: THE LONGER YOU SWEAT, THE BETTER YOU’LL GET
FACT: When it comes to exercise it’s all about quality, not quantity. Overtraining can actually cause your body stress which can cause it to store fat. Focusing on efficient workouts, good nutrition, adequate sleep and rest will give you the best shot at getting the best results.
FACT: When it comes to exercise it’s all about quality, not quantity. Overtraining can actually cause your body stress which can cause it to store fat. Focusing on efficient workouts, good nutrition, adequate sleep and rest will give you the best shot at getting the best results.
FIB #10: YOU BURN MORE FAT ON AN EMPTY STOMACH
FACT: Fuelling your body a few hours before exercising with nutritious food will have a much greater impact on your fat burning potential as you have more energy to push through your workout. People who train on an empty stomach don't tend to train as vigorously and tend will most often binge after training
FACT: Fuelling your body a few hours before exercising with nutritious food will have a much greater impact on your fat burning potential as you have more energy to push through your workout. People who train on an empty stomach don't tend to train as vigorously and tend will most often binge after training
