I’m beginning to think the art of being succinct could be a little will power challenge for me! In part 1 (here) we covered the first 3 steps to Build Your Self Control Muscle: A.WARENESS. B.E WILLING TO USE IT C.OMPASSION. So now it’s time to: D.ETERMINE WHAT REALLY MAKES YOU HAPPY. As I’ve mentioned, many of the actions that …
Will Power: 6 Steps to Build Your Self Control Muscle. (part 1.)
It’s rare that I encounter someone who does not wish they had more will power… in one aspect of their life at least. Actually I’ll go so far as to say that I’ve never met anyone who wouldn’t like more will power specifically with regard to exercise or nutrition. Yep, myself absolutely included. It’s amazing how often my clients tell …
A dozen 2012 learnings to dominate 2013.
1. Focus on the moment. This has always been vital in my role as a personal trainer. This year I’ve really learnt the value of focus in every aspect of my life. From ditching multi-tasking to become more efficient. To giving the person I’m interacting with my complete attention. It’s rare to have someone’s 100% attention in our impatient & …
Fat Loss for those with a Love of VICE
Chocolate. Red Wine. Expensive Shoes. ….even cigarettes. drugs. risk-taking. Call it VICE or Addiction or perhaps the need for Variety/Uncertainty if you’re a fan of Tony Robbins’ ‘6 Core Needs’ (check out this old post if you haven’t heard of them) However you chose to describe it, you likely have a desire to ‘be naughty’ to ‘push the boundaries’ or …
Fat Loss Sounds So Simple: How to DO ‘what you know’!
One of the frustrations I hear often is “I know what I need to do to lose weight – why can’t I just do it?” It sounds so simple… and it is. Too simple in fact. It’s deceptive. Because the actions you need to take are simple. Whether it’s to plan your meals. Eat more lean protein and fibrous veg. …
Do you fear failing at fat loss?…lets flip it to “Freedom”
What connotations does ‘Failure’ bring up for you? On a recent stunning sydney arvo I caught up with a dear friend and recalled how the failure of a previous business has been the most valuable experience. For a couple of years I’ve just been grateful – Supremely Grateful – to not be in that situation anymore… getting out of that …
EATING PLANT BASED IS SO MUCH EASIER THAN I EXPECTED!