The new wonder-brekkie for weight-loss!

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Everyone seems to be making a fuss over this new super-grain that has been created in Australia that is set to revolutionise breakfasts.

It's actually very tasty, keeps you full for longer, great for your intestines as it has loads of fibre and best thing is it doesn't go soggy in your milk!
The GI association endorse it competely.

So when you don't feel like your super-shake, just have a bowl of the new grain....coming to a store near you soon!

It's a beautiful day in Sydney...28 degrees in the middle of winter! Time to go for a walk on the beach...

If you finding it really hard to motivate yourself to exercise, try using a personal trainer. It's not a luxery, because a GOOD personal trainer gives you focus, and will also gives you great food tips and will push you harder than you will yourself! Go for it!

Is a Mediterranean Diet Good For You?

According to this study, eating a 'Mediterranean diet' as opposed to a 'Western diet' will help you to maintain your weight and your overall health.

People who live in the Mediterranean eat more fish, unsaturated fat, nuts, legumes, fruit and vegetables. In the Western world, we eat more potatoes, white rice, cereals, white bread.

I have just come back from Italy and I have mixed views on the Mediterranean diet. Italians certainly do not believe in breakfast. My experience was white bread, maybe some fruit, and even cake, but mostly they would just have a coffee and a type of danish. So how do they recover from this? Here is what I think:

1. As mentioned above, for lunch and dinner the Mediterranean population do eat plenty of salad, fish and vegetables, and of course pasta which is low GI (I know I was surprised when I heard this first too...doesn't every diet tell you to avoid pasta!)

2. What I believe the Italians get right is their portion size. They have small portions...a little bit of antipasti, small bowls of pasta, a little dessert. We tend to overindulge on every course. We really do not need that much food to fill us up!

3. Lifestyle!!! Yes people, it's all about having something other than work to fill your life. Mediterraneans are big into family, socialising, siestas...ah yes siestas. I remember complaining to my friend because the local shop was not open at 2pm in the day. How dare they! I soon grew to love and embrace this and learned to RELAX a bit when I realised having a nap in the middle of a hot day is pretty nice :)

So the conclusion is ...
- eat more fish, nuts, legumes, vegetables;
- take time out for yourself your friends and family;
- and try eating smaller portions.

When to exercise?

I have asked a lot of professionals, and have read a lot of different views on this topic, and overall it seems like the best time to exercise is in the morning, before breakfast. It's gets the metabolism going, and gives you more energy for the day.

Personally I prefer (and so does Louise) to exercise in the mornings. For me, I find that it really gives me energy for the whole day. And I also love the fact I can come home from work and not have to think about exercising. I can come home, organise my dinner and relax for the evening and spend time reading, watching TV, chatting with my boyfriend.

The important thing is to follow the exercise with a healthy low-GI breakfast. Exercise and a healthy breakfast will set you up for the day. You won't feel like eating crap like sugary or carbohydrates, you won't even feel like having a coffee and I think you are more creative and sociable too, your work is better and your mood throughout the day is improved.

Why wait until the end of the day to exercise and be in a good mood :) :)

Some suggestions for a healthy low-GI breakfast are:
- porridge, or slow oats (not the quick oats!)
- good organic muesli with fruit
- a low-GI shake with added fruit and nuts (please contact us for more info on the Nutrimeal shakes we use)

So if you can, get your exercise gear together at night, set the alarm clock and do your daily exercise routine in the morning. You will definitely feel the benefits, I can vouch for that!

What is GI or the Glycemic Index?

The glycemic index (GI) is a way of measuring the rate at which carbohydrates are broken down and appear in the blood as simple sugars.

In high GI foods the sugars enter the blood stream very quickly, providing quick energy, but it is short lived. We are now beginning to understand that this blood sugar “spiking” has many detrimental effects on our health over the long term.

Low GI foods provide greater satiety and sustained energy. By virtue of their slow digestion and absorption, low GI foods can help control appetite and delay hunger.

Benefits of a low GI diet
• Help to control weight
• Increase the body’s sensitivity to insulin
• Reduce blood cholesterol levels
• Reduce cardiovascular disease risk
• Reduce hunger and keep you fuller for longer
• Prolong physical endurance

The Glycemic Index concept
Glycemic Index (GI) is used to rank foods based on their immediate effect on blood sugar level on a scale of 0-100 Glycemic Index range:

• Low GI = 55 or less
• Medium GI = 56 – 69
• High GI = 70 or more

Low GI carbohydrates are digested and absorbed more slowly thereby having a lesser impact on blood glucose levels.

For more information go to www.healthyforlifeanz.com.au or call/text 0422480163 for a free health assessment by myself or Louise!

Who are we?

Hey there, and welcome to our new Blog!

First and foremost, you're probably wondering who we are, and why you should follow this blog.
Well here's our story in a nut-shell...

After years of ongoing health problems, Louise and I(Kathryn) individually
started to take a keen interest in our health. Louise had digestive
problems and frequent chest infections that would have her out of
work a few times a year. I had fatigue issues. I was always
tired, and could sleep anytime, anywhere. I was especially no fun in
the evenings!

Then everything changed! I took numerous courses including
Remedial Massage and Reflexology, and Louise started a course
in Naturopathy. Through our research we managed to solve our
own health problems and it was only then did we think that this
information could be used to help others.

What you are about to read in our blog and thorugh our 7 Day Bootcamp will probably break every rule you've been taught when it comes to losing weight.

We are going to be bluntly honest with you...this method of losing weight IS for everyone, but not everyone will follow our steps.

We are not going to tell you what's easy, we are going to tell you what works. Using these new strategies, in the last few years we were able to help many friends and clients (see some testimonials here) and today we can say that we are brimming with good health
and are very happy in all aspects of our lives. I even manage to stay awake after 7pm now!!

In the last 8 months since this boot camp was launched we have had subscribers from every corner of the world that have benefited from this invaluable information.

Now it's your turn to discover our secrets. Enjoy!