Author Archives: R Kfitness

Sleep as we know is VITAL ! This is where the body takes those hours to recover, heal and restore our energy in every aspect… not just in our muscles etc, but our brains, our cells, everything. Those that tend to not get the right amount of sleep tend to have an increased apetite …Continue reading “Why is sleep so important to reach our goals?”

Can fibre help with fat loss? WHAT IS FIBRE? Well, yes it can! Fibre refers to carbohydrates that can not be easily digested by our gut. We all know you need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight. Fibre can help supress our appetite and help us feel full for longer. Filling thatContinue reading “Not just Protein? What about Fibre?”

My boot campers, my clients , my class members always have me repeating myself about water intake and protein intake…. because increasing your intake of both of these components can REALLY excel your results. PROTEIN is a KEY nutrient for weight loss! It helps keep us fuller for longer by curbing our appetite. It alsoContinue reading “Why is Protein so important to reach our weight loss goals?”

Creating HEALTHY Habits We all know the drill every single year ( rolls eyes), new year new me, new year promises we make to ourselves and do not stick to. To be able to dedicate ourselves to change and changes that will stick, we have to be clear about not only what we want toContinue reading “NEW YEAR…LIFELONG CHANGES”

What affect does exercise have on diabetes ? Exercising if your diagnosed with DIABETES is a great way of managing symptoms and to even stop it getting worse / progressing into more complications. It helps by : Increasing INSULIN activity Keeping your blood pressure at a stable level. ( if not this can lead intoContinue reading “Exercise and Diabetes”

How can stress affect our weight loss goals? Stress impacts our weight in ways such as stopping us from maintaining a healthy weight and can also prevent us from losing weight. Rises in the stress hormone CORTISOL leads to gaining weight. When we are stressed , we release cortisol and adrenaline, which releases our primaryContinue reading “Weight-loss and Stress”

What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is known as a bone DISEASE. A chronic condition. It is where bones become weak, less dense, and can BREAK from falls, bumps and even in extreme cases sneezing. A lack of calcium through out life can play a big risk factor in you having this condition. Many elderly people endContinue reading “Osteoporosis and exercise”

What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are SUGARS. They come in these two forms…. SIMPLE AND COMPLEX. The difference between them is to do with how QUICKLY they are absorbed and digested , and also their chemical structure. Simple Carbohydrates are foods such as white bread, white pasta, croissants, pastries, fruit juices, cookies, muffins, chips…. they areContinue reading “Simple and Complex Carbs – The Difference”