What is Depression, Really – Underlying causes?
Posted by Mawuena in Mood & Depression, Nutrition & Lifestyle on 24. Mar, 2011 | No Comments
We hear so much about depression these days, with recent news of cricketer Michael Yardy who has sent himself home from the world cup citing the reason of depression, proving that depression is all around us. So what really is depression and how should it be treated? There are many underlying causes to depression each [...]
How to ‘Spot Reduce Fat’-Thighs, Belly, Love Handles, Arms
Posted by Mawuena in Fatloss, Nutrition & Lifestyle on 27. Jun, 2010 | No Comments
It has been known in the fitness industry by savvy trainers for some time that doing hundreds of crunches does not ‘spot reduce fat’ around the mid section, lunges, squats and running, whilst great forms of exercise do not specifically reduce fat on the legs etc, you did know that didn’t you? The good news [...]
Healthy Weight Loss
Posted by Mawuena in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 08. Apr, 2010 | No Comments
People frequently seek out nutritionists, health coaches and trainers for exercise programs to help lose weight, increase energy and feel better. Unfortunately, strategies employed in the past by most of our clients to lose weight include calorie-restricted diets full of processed foods (bars, shakes, packaged meals) and overdone cardiovascular workouts. Both these misguided approaches lead [...]
The 5 Key Areas To Get Your Life On Track
Posted by Mawuena in Health Psychology/Motivation on 01. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
Most people when they try to sort out their lives have great intentions but all too often those well meaning intentions are not backed up with a structured, well organised and focused plan. Do you know where to start? What means most to you? What order must you follow to ensure all your plans and [...]
World-Class Health & Fitness in 100 Words:
Posted by Mawuena in Fitness & Exercise on 06. Oct, 2009 | 1 Comment
Eat high quality (organic where possible) meat & vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch & no sugar. Drink clean water, 2-3L per day. Eat regularly, when hungry, every 3-5hrs. Understand good posture, body mechanics, technique before intensity and endurance. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch. Learn how [...]
