18/01/2009 by admin.

Hey Folks

I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the effort you are all putting into boot camp.  It really does bring a smile to my face to see you guys working hard.  It is a great reminder of why I do this.  I get such a sense of satisfaction from knowing that by participating in boot camp, it will make a difference to your fitness and health. 

If you continue with your efforts, you will certainly notice some improvements, particularly if you do one further day of exercise per week, perhaps a cycle ride or a walk where your breathing is noticeable, or why not a game of badminton with some friends. 

Don’t ignore your diet either.  The best time to eat is when you have exercised as your body is ready to take in food. 

Remember to bring drink with you for boot camps and don’t forget gloves for the outdoor camps.

Keep it going.  You are doing great.

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18/01/2009 by admin.

There are two main reasons why we snack.  One of these reasons is for comfort.  This often happens when we are lying on the sofa, snuggled up for the evening, with the heating turned up.  To make that perfect evening you take out that package of Pringles or perhaps box of chocolates and work your way through them.

Eating these types of foods raises our feel good hormone (serotonin) levels.  Only problem is your serotonin levels drop a while later so you start snacking again.

We also snack out of boredom.  We might want something to do with our hands whilst watching television or there is nothing good to watch on TV so we cure our boredom by snacking.  If you find this is the case, you need to find a distraction.

Before you reach for that snack, do 20 jumping jacks followed by 20 running thrusts and then go and get a piece of fruit if you still feel like food.  If you do this before snacking, it will make you think twice and certainly give you something to do!

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