So, if you’ve been to the Main Website you’ll know that before I started this dream business of mine, I was a Personal Trainer & also studied Sports Science & Nutrition for 4 Years at Uni. I don’t for one minute regret my studies as whilst they don’t necessarily help me with my Pet Photography, they certainly help me in life. I have so many friends (and family members!) who still don’t know the best way for them to lose weight long term (in terms of both the ‘right’ exercise and ‘correct’ foods to be eating & maintain a lifestyle that will stay with them for life. I can say that now, at 26 Years old i know what works for my body and I hope the knowledge I have about basic Nutrition & Exercise will see me maintain a healthy weight throughout my life.
I first moved out of home with my 2 best friends (a Mexican/Aussie boy (now man) named Cen and a Aussie/Pom girl (now lady) named Char. We had fun. We were 19ish & all we did was eat Mexican Food & Donuts (for those playing at home, I worked at a Donut & Coffee shop from 14 years old!) Needless to say after 6 months I was certainly looking a little on the plump side. I’d never had to worry about what I ate before and it shocked me to one day wake up and realise all that drinking and eating (and literally NO exercise) had taken it’s toll. I was always slim growing up, loved my sports and it had never been a problem before. After my favourite demin skirt wouldn’t fit me I decided that was it. Mum & I joined a 12 week Bootcamp & my love for running was born. That’s when I decided I wanted to be a Personal Trainer & once I had that, Uni seemed like the clear next choice. I loved Uni, I loved learning about things that applied to everyone & learning about nutrition – things that we all ‘should’ know, but no-one ever told us!
I’m no expert, these blogs will be based on my own experiences & what works for me. I hope I can help someone out there see how they can take control of, and maintain a healthy lifestyle for their physical, emotional & spiritual being.
I’ll do separate blogs for each subject I feel is important & please feel free to ask any questions along the way.
For now though, I’ll tell you that it shouldn’t be hard to choose to lose weight, or get fit. You HAVE to want to do it – but more than anything you have to want to do it for yourself. NOT to find your perfect guy or girl, NOT to be prettier that THAT girl & NEVER to please someone else. This journey is all about you, your body & your mind.
For today, all I will suggest is THROWING AWAY THOSE SCALES! Trust me! (oh, and take that pooch for a walk)
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