I said you're the good kind of fat!

Okay so we all know there is no secret spell to instant weight-loss or ultimate physique improvement; there are no magic pills, no special slimming drinks, no perfect quick fix diets either.

It is all about the healthy, sustainable approach to getting your results. An equation almost, the more you put in-the more you get out. But, there are tricks and tips for speeding up those results or ways of ensuring success.

I have 2 words that may scare you when you think of losing weight and they are: FATS and CARBS and it is such a common misconception that these food groups are the enemy. They are not, in fact we need them in our diets in order to function let alone to have a healthy body and lifestyle. 

A lot of people take on the idea that removing fat from your diet ultimately removes fat from you. So instead you might make the mistake of choosing low fat alternatives to common full fat products, -and I don't want to be the one to break it to you, but more often than not these are doing you more bad than good. Low fat products tend to replace the fat content for sugar in order to keep it edible and tasty. You won't notice the difference in taste with low fat products because they are made to be pleasing (sugar sugar sugar) but you may just see the consequences on your waistline. 

So, instead focus on getting the right healthy fats that are imperative foods for maintaining healthy skin, weight-loss and all round body health. 

Healthy Fats that you can enjoy include: Fish, nuts and seeds, avocado, olives and olive oil, coconut oil and eggs.

Why are fats so good?

• Fats that are rich in Omega 3 Fatty acids are great for your brain and heart functions
• A leaner, improved body composition. 
• Supports thyroid function which helps to regulate our bodies fat
• Losing weight is easier with healthy balanced hormones-you guessed it, fats affect cholesterol which makes hormones so good fats=good hormones=good progress.
• They are filling, which means you don't need to eat as much to feel satisfied.

And remember:

Eat Clean, Train Mean, Look Lean

It doesn't happen overnight - It took me 2 years

Instant coffee. Instant technology. Instant photographs. Instant meals. Instant transactions. It seems that everything these days is instant – it is all about how fast things can be done and how quickly something can be accomplished. We want it fast, and we want it NOW!

We don’t want to wait for anything anymore. We are so accustomed to everything being done straight away that ‘patience’ is pretty much never heard of.
I personally believe that our society’s obsession with instant everything is a huge contributing factor to why so many people give up on their goals. (And I’m sure also why people often get caught up in the phenomenon of fad diets that claim to give you results in mere weeks or days). As with everything else in this world, it’s as if we have come to expect change to occur almost straight away… and then when that doesn’t happen we get completely bummed out. We feel frustrated to the point of giving up.
And yes I am totally guilty of this. I would be lying if I didn’t admit to it. Numerous times in the past I have wanted to (or even have) given up on my goals because it’s seemed like all the effort and hard work wasn’t paying off. It’s pretty deflating when you are seemingly doing everything right – eating well, exercising regularly and yet nothing changes. It’s easy to get caught up thinking it is all a complete waste of time and effort. But then you have to ask yourself ‘am I putting a realistic time frame on this?’

It has taken me 2 years to get to where I am today. I had ups and downs within that time, I lost weight, I put weight back on, I went hard out at the gym, I stopped going to the gym, I had so much motivation, I lost all motivation. Its a vicious circle sometimes and when you don't see those changes almost immediately it's disheartening and it's no wonder people give up.
I eventually got the point where I realised this can't happen anymore, I wanted a toned, fit body and I wasn't going to get that if I didn't put in the effort and keep going. It's happening slowly but the weight is dropping off, the muscle is building and I'm slowly but surely getting more toned.

I tried oil pulling for 2 weeks: here's whats happened

When it comes to natural remedies, treatments homemade products, I'm pretty much a sucker for anything. So when I kept hearing about oil pulling, the new cool craze I was definitely keen to give it a go.

Oil pulling, also known as 'kavala' or 'gundusha' is an ancient dental technique that involves swishing a tablespoon of oil around your mouth on an empty stomach for about 20 minutes. This action supposedly draws out toxins in your body, primarily to improve your oral health but also to improve your overall health.