fatloss Archives - FitterFaster https://fitterfaster.net.au/category/fatloss/ Better Bodies Through Fitness and Nutrition Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:48:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.8 http://fitterfaster.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/logo-e1663732191384.png fatloss Archives - FitterFaster https://fitterfaster.net.au/category/fatloss/ 32 32 Why You Need Better Aerobic Fitness and How To Do It http://fitterfaster.net.au/3-reasons-you-need-better-aerobic-fitness/ Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:54 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=6120 Having better aerobic fitness carries over into every part of your fitness and your life; better recovery, less stress, more fat burn, lower risk of heart disease and more. Your aerobic system provides most of the energy production for any activity lasting longer than about 60 seconds. This includes your weight training workouts, interval runs, […]

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]]> 6120 The role of Exercise And Calories for Transformation http://fitterfaster.net.au/the-role-of-exercise-and-calories-for-transformation/ Sat, 11 May 2024 21:36:58 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=6107 One of the hardest (and frustrating) concepts to grasp is the one where you realise that no matter how much exercise or training you do, it’s not enough to help you reach your goals by itself. I mean, you put in so much effort and get to see such small results on the scales after […]

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]]> 6107 My Number One Nutrition Principle http://fitterfaster.net.au/my-number-one-nutrition-principle/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:46:44 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=6064 “Red wine is better than white wine!”  “Spinach is better than romaine!” “GRAINS ARE EVIL!!” “Don’t eat white potatoes” “White rice or Brown” Ever feel like good nutrition is just too complicated? If you’re overwhelmed, try this ONE habit: Eat mostly (or at least more) minimally-processed foods. Most people would define this as choosing foods […]

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]]> 6064 The Era of Personalised Nutrition: Why Some Generic Diets Fall Short http://fitterfaster.net.au/the-era-of-personalised-nutrition-why-some-generic-diets-fall-short/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:13:45 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=6049 In the maze of diet trends and fads, it’s easy to get lost. From Paleo, Keto, Whole30, Atkins, Zone, Grapefruit or Soup Diets to intermittent fasting, low fat, high fat, low or carb and Cleanses, the options seem endless. I don’t fit neatly into any one diet category—I encompass them all and none at the […]

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]]> 6049 My Top Tips For Effective Dieting and Awesome Results http://fitterfaster.net.au/top-tips-effective-dieting-awesome-results/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 04:10:39 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=1829 Firstly, let’s clarify what I mean by ‘dieting’. Everyone has a diet. A diet is basically what you’re eating each day.  Whether it’s loads of crap, take away and processed rubbish in massive quantities.  Or whether it’s lettuce leaves and carrots, it’ still your ‘diet’. So what should your diet look like if you want […]

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]]> 1829 FLEXIBLE OR RIGID DIETING (OR BOTH)? http://fitterfaster.net.au/flexible-or-rigid-dieting-or-both/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 02:51:59 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5913 First let’s determine was is meant by the terms Rigid Dieting and Flexible Dieting. When people think of RIGID DIETING they think of a diet that involves little if any flexibility, possibly a menu or eating plan with little to no choices and lots of food rules including (most times) the labelling of foods and […]

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]]> 5913 Choosing Your Training According To Your Goals http://fitterfaster.net.au/choosing-your-training-according-to-your-goals/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 03:56:32 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5888 This article is written specifically for FitterFaster clients as I refer to our specific class timetable and class types, but even you’re not a client at FitterFaster, and the class names and types in this article won’t make a lot of sense, I am happy however to help you with class or exercise choices even […]

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]]> 5888 Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes http://fitterfaster.net.au/nothing-changes-if-nothing-changes/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:44:33 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5741 How to make change easier and more consistent for faster results Something you’ll hear me say often is ‘nothing changes if nothing changes’ I refer to this saying when I’m talking about getting results from a program, in particular when clients say stuff like “but I prefer this” or “can I keep doing it this […]

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]]> 5741 Short Cuts To Results http://fitterfaster.net.au/short-cuts-to-results/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:16:01 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5735 As humans we are always looking for short cuts to results. Your goals may be to: Get abs Improve your health Tone up Get stronger Run further Get dressed without feeling stressed Buy clothes that at the moment you don’t like on you Get fit or fitter Lose body fat Fit back into some favourite […]

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]]> 5735 The Best Way To Eat For Fast and Visible Results http://fitterfaster.net.au/how-to-eat-for-fast-and-visible-results/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:43:07 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5715 What is the best way to eat? How should you eat so you can look and feel better now and into the future? We all know (don’t we?) that calories are king. You need to eat less energy than you use to lose body fat. And likewise, if you consume more energy than your body […]

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]]> 5715 You Do Need To Diet http://fitterfaster.net.au/you-do-need-to-diet/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:23:42 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5703 Diet is a dirty word these days. In fact, I’ve been known to judge various diets as less than favourable. But in our effort to be politically correct, we’ve lost sight of the fact that most of the population is eating shit and getting fatter and less healthy as a result of that. So as […]

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]]> 5703 Working out at home doesn’t work http://fitterfaster.net.au/working-out-at-home-doesnt-work/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:38:09 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5692 A quick search of the phrase ‘fitness at home’ got me 6220000000 hits this morning. The results (at least the ones on the first few pages) were a mixture of downloadable apps with built in workouts to follow, fitness equipment for purchase and to use at home and a whole heap of ‘follow along’ YouTube […]

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]]> 5692 What You Can Do About Your Modern Day Life Making You Fat http://fitterfaster.net.au/can-modern-day-life-making-fat/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:34:09 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=1822 Life these days in many ways is much easier than it was before. We have convenient ready-cooked or prepared meals available, automatic washing machines, remote everything, the internet and mobile phones. We have cars and public transport, updates from around the world on absolutely anything we need to know.  Information is available on any topic […]

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]]> 1822 Lose BodyFat And Eat Your Favs Too http://fitterfaster.net.au/lose-bodyfat-and-eat-your-favs-too/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 02:57:44 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5665 The overall quality of your diet (what you eat ) is determined by the type of food choices you make. While the number of calories you consume determines ultimately whether you gain, maintain or lose weight, all calories are NOT equal. The problem with most plans is that dieters tend to try and be too […]

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]]> 5665 How to get results when you’re feeling stuck in limbo (or lockdown) http://fitterfaster.net.au/how-to-get-results-when-youre-feeling-stuck-in-limbo-or-lockdown/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:45:42 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5659 I have had so many people contact me over the past month that feel like they’re stuck in limbo. They are eating too much rubbish, can’t get motivated to do enough exercise and/or are beating themselves up for feeling like they’re in a funk (one women’s description) Some of the things they have said are: […]

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]]> 5659 Intuitive Eating Can Work Well http://fitterfaster.net.au/intuitive-eating-can-work-well/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 02:28:45 +0000 https://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5637 Many people who may have dieted for years, counting calories or macros, become reformed eaters recommending intuitive eating to anyone who’ll listen. Nothing is off limits, just listen to your body.​It will guide your choices when you’re in tune with it.   ​​These people have often achieved good results and most often are able to […]

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]]> 5637 Healthy At Any Size? http://fitterfaster.net.au/healthy-at-any-size/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:26:06 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5631 The fitness industry is often accused of being biased and 'hating on' fat or overweight people. But I disagree. The industry is full of people that used to be overweight themselves or that spend most of their time helping those that are (or were).

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]]> 5631 You’ve Been Tricked http://fitterfaster.net.au/youve-tricked/ Wed, 19 May 2021 23:11:08 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=1245 The health and fitness industry is so full of hype it’s not funny. Promises of extreme and easy success, gimmicks and basically out and out lies and trickery to get you to spend you money. Most fitness product or service providers are not interested in your results. Once you’ve spent your money, that’s the end […]

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]]> 1245 It’s Not Just What You Eat http://fitterfaster.net.au/its-not-just-what-you-eat/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:10:14 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5600 The latest article from @Tatiana Writes who is not only a fantastic writer but also coaches most of our 45Live classes on zoom I have spent many years assessing what I eat. As an overweight 20-year-old, I had to adjust my food intake for healthy options so I could trim down and look the way […]

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]]> 5600 Is A Lower Carb ‘Diet’ for you? http://fitterfaster.net.au/lowercaloriediet/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:43:56 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=1274 It’s been proven time and time again in recent and not so recent history that lower carbohydrate diets work best for fat loss and fat loss management-or maintaining that fat loss long term. This is all very well, but what exactly does an effective lower carbohydrate diet look like, and more importantly, what does it […]

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]]> 1274 Why Can’t I Lose Weight? http://fitterfaster.net.au/cant-lose-weight/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 03:14:10 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=1208 A lot of men and women are close to their ideal weight. They may only have 2-6 kg or so to lose, but it just won’t budge. Is this you? There are many reasons why this may be. It could be that the program you’re following is not right for you, or that you’re not […]

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]]> 1208 You’ve Made The Big Changes http://fitterfaster.net.au/youve-made-the-big-changes/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 20:56:09 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5585 You’ve made the big changes… now it’s time to make the small ones. Article written by Tatiana who is one of our most loved coaches at FitterFaster. Check out her other tales of life to amuse and inspire here https://www.tatianawrites.com.au When you’re on the path to a healthier life there are many changes involved. Some […]

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]]> 5585 The Secret to Successful Fat Loss http://fitterfaster.net.au/the-secret-to-successful-fat-loss/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:18:54 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=173 Wow, what a title.  ‘The Secret’ What is the secret? Well actually there are a few secrets, which in fact, are not that secret at all. If you’ve been reading my posts, newsletters or anything I’ve written in the past, you already know the secrets, but I’m going to go over them again anyway. Secret […]

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]]> 699 Food swaps, cooking hacks and diet game-changers http://fitterfaster.net.au/food-swaps-cooking-hacks-and-diet-game-changers/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:49:43 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5577 Kitchen tricks to keep your calories low Our latest post written by Tatiana Collier of www.tatianawrites.com.au Check out her website for her tales of life to amuse and inspire. Let’s face it – no one ever wants to be on a diet. This is usually because we associate the word “diet” with negative connotations. We […]

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]]> 5577 I Know What I’m Doing – Why Isn’t It Working? http://fitterfaster.net.au/i-know-what-im-doing-why-isnt-it-working/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 03:45:57 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5569 While many people who contact me are totally new to fitness and eating well, a good proportion are actually quite experienced and know what they’re doing. If you’re been training for a while or following a healthy diet, you may find that you’re still not getting the results you desire. Here’s 4 reasons why that […]

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]]> 5569 Do You Need A Different Program For Your Body Type? http://fitterfaster.net.au/do-you-need-a-different-program-for-your-body-type/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 01:55:17 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5560 The way your body looks today is not just a result of your genetics. In fact, if you’ve passed childhood, your genetics probably play a much smaller part than the factors listed below. Of course, your height, your shorter limbs or long body are inherited, but what your body is actually looking like now (those […]

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]]> 5560 The New Normal http://fitterfaster.net.au/the-new-normal/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:52:35 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5551 Here at FitterFaster we’re all waiting to get back to ‘normal’. But what is that and why do we need to go ‘back’ at all? I’m challenging that thought. Why look back and get ‘back’ to normal? Let’s look forward and make our own new normal instead. What do I mean; The New Normal? I’ve […]

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]]> 5551 Why Wait 2 Months For Your New Body? http://fitterfaster.net.au/wait-2-months-new-body/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 04:29:55 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=2591 November is the new January! I’m serious.  Imagine yourself 2-3 months from now. It’s January 1st.   What do you feel like?  What do you look like? If you’re like most people, you’ll be thinking about everything you want to achieve over the next 12 months. A better job?? Better fitness?? Better health?? Better body […]

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]]> 2591 Are You Making These Workout Mistakes? http://fitterfaster.net.au/are-you-making-these-workout-mistakes/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:44:56 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=4125 They say that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.  We’ve all most likely heard this before and even agree. Yet, so many of us keep doing the same thing even though it isn’t working for us. One area we are very likely to do this […]

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]]> 4125 Your Metabolism Isn’t Broken. You Just Need To Adjust It http://fitterfaster.net.au/your-metabolism-isnt-broken-you-just-need-to-adjust-it/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:43:13 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5517 Your individual metabolic rate (or identity) at any given time is an accumulation of everything you’ve done or are doing up till now. How many diets you’ve been on, the nutritional quality of your food, how active you are day to day (not just ‘exercise’ time) , kids, age, general health issues, stress levels etc […]

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]]> 5517 Change Your Focus http://fitterfaster.net.au/change-your-focus/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 03:35:44 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5513 Sick of trying to lose weight?   Then its time to change your focus Our second guest post by Tatiana of Tatiana Writes. Visit her blog here There is no dispute that the weight loss journey can be an exhausting one. When we start out, we are so enthusiastic and committed, and usually in the […]

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]]> 5513 Losing weight even with an under-active thyroid http://fitterfaster.net.au/losing-weight-even-with-an-underachieve-thyroid/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:31:30 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5502 Before I start, you must be diagnosed by a medical practitioner to know you have an under-active thyroid.  Having said that, many tests are not that accurate and what constitutes a diagnoses varies a lot.  How much your BMR (basal metabolic rate) is affected will vary individually. If your thyroid has been removed, obviously you’ll […]

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]]> 5502 Minimum Effective Dose For Body Transformation http://fitterfaster.net.au/minimum-effective-dose-for-body-transformation/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:56:07 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=322 Body Transformation. What is it?? Losing the rolls and bulges? Being lighter on the scales?? Getting skinnier or more muscular legs?? Building up some muscle or dropping clothing sizes?? Shaping up your arms and shoulders or getting a 6-pack?? It means different things to different people, but one thing in common with just about everyone […]

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]]> 712 Why your fat loss diet or training program doesn’t work for YOU http://fitterfaster.net.au/why-your-diet-or-training-program-doesnt-work-for-you/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 03:28:29 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5481 One of the reasons you may not be able to stick with any fat loss diet or program you’ve tried is because you’re trying to change everything about your lifestyle and work it into the program instead of getting the program to work into your life For instance, the plan may require that you eat […]

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]]> 5481 Why Do You Overeat Or Make Unhealthy Choices? http://fitterfaster.net.au/why-do-you-overeat-or-make-unhealthy-choices/ Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:31:55 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=5425 There are three main reasons why you may overeat and/or choose unhealthy foods… You are unable to recognise and manage your emotions about food  You completely lack awareness of your body’s hunger cues and fullness You actually don’t know what to eat in order to lose weight and/or be healthy I suppose there is a […]

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]]> 5425 Spot Reducing – It’s Really Possible http://fitterfaster.net.au/spot-reducing/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:50:05 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=4940 It’s always been said that you can’t spot reduce a particular area on your body. However, recent studies are showing that it is indeed possible to improve the fat loss from a certain area as part of an overall effective fat loss plan This will only work as part of a program that is already […]

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]]> 4940 How To Get Back Into It and Stick With It This Time http://fitterfaster.net.au/how-to-get-back-into-it-and-stick-with-it-this-time/ Mon, 22 Apr 2019 22:13:22 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=4684 I’m all for making smaller changes to your daily routine to overhaul your lifestyle long term. However, you may find that making small changes doesn’t stick for you.  After all, there’s nothing as motivating as seeing great results – and when you see/feel them quickly, it helps you to stick with it. Fast results have […]

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]]> 4684 Offer Accepted – The Real Estate Phrase that will help with your fitness http://fitterfaster.net.au/offer-accepted-the-real-estate-phrase-that-will-help-with-your-fitness/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:07:38 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=4111 This morning was a bit chilly – actually, it was freezing and I sat in bed for ages reading before finally convincing myself that I’d regret not getting up to exercise. I know you all assume that I’m raring to go everyday. That making the choice to train is an easy one for me.  But no, […]

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]]> 4111 Foods You Thought Were Healthy http://fitterfaster.net.au/foods-you-thought-were-healthy/ Fri, 09 Mar 2018 22:59:47 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=3978 If you want to be in the best shape possible, with minimal fat levels and lean strong muscles.  If you want to achieve and maintain great health, you must think about everything that you do to and with your body.  What exercise do you, or don’t you do?  What do you eat?  What do you […]

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]]> 3978 You’re At Risk Of Diabetes http://fitterfaster.net.au/youre-at-risk-of-diabetes/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:36:22 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=3976 I wanted to write about non-insulin dependant diabetes, which is a very common condition these days. Even more so than you think and unless you are eating healthy foods almost all the time, you are very likely to develop this condition yourself. Type 2 Diabetes used to be called ‘adult onset diabetes’ but now it […]

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]]> 3976 How Long To Reverse Good Health? http://fitterfaster.net.au/how-long-to-reverse-good-health/ Tue, 30 Jan 2018 22:04:40 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=3957 If you woke up tomorrow and somehow miraculously had a fit, lean and healthy body, how long would it take to get it back to where you are now? On the other hand, if you’re already fit, lean and healthy and woke up miraculously tomorrow overweight, sick and unfit, how long would it take you […]

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]]> 3957 What and How Much Should I Eat to be Super Healthy and Get Rid Of Excess BodyFat? http://fitterfaster.net.au/what-and-how-much-should-i-eat/ Thu, 11 Jan 2018 03:54:59 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=3907 While I was writing this post, Lauren was making me a nice salad for lunch.  Here it is almost done – less the protein which I’ll add when I’m ready to eat it Sometimes when I”m writing stuff, whether it is.a new blog post like this one or something in a new program or challenge, […]

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]]> 3907 Stuck for Results? 3 things you can do about it http://fitterfaster.net.au/stuck-for-results/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:29:00 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=12 Training has been going strong over the past few months at FitterFaster.  Everyone has fully embraced the new 4 week periodisation cycle. We have MetCon week where we use higher repetitions of each drill .  We also include more high intensity cardio focused drills and longer sets MeltDown week includes slightly heavier weights, dropping the […]

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]]> 690 THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF LOSING YOUR EXCESS BODY FAT http://fitterfaster.net.au/the-costs-and-benefits-of-losing-your-excess-body-fat/ http://fitterfaster.net.au/the-costs-and-benefits-of-losing-your-excess-body-fat/#comments Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:50:17 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=3884 I”d like to refer you to an article put out by Precision Nutrition.  You may have heard of them. They run 12 month online Nutrition coaching programs for people trying to lose weight and get healthier online. The programs are fantastic.  I put myself through one after I gained my Level One Precision Nutrition Coaching […]

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]]> http://fitterfaster.net.au/the-costs-and-benefits-of-losing-your-excess-body-fat/feed/ 1 3884 How To Make Any Diet Work http://fitterfaster.net.au/how-to-make-any-diet-work/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 22:40:29 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=3717 There are so many different approaches to losing weight.  To name a few: low fat, low carb, high protein, no sugar, 5:2, fasting and so on. Each approach has its merits (well mostly anyway) and my approach I guess is a combo of many different ideas taking the best from each in regards to improving […]

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]]> 3717 Dumb It Down If You Want Results http://fitterfaster.net.au/dumb-want-results/ Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:20:46 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=2594 The health and fitness industry has gone crazy.  Add the billion dollar weight loss industry  to that and it’s no wonder hardly anyone is actually achieving anything. Facebook, current affairs programs, magazines, blogs, even newspapers and your neighbours are all pushing this program and that. Do this, no that’s wrong now, do this instead. That’s […]

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]]> 2594 This Is What Fit and Healthy Looks Like http://fitterfaster.net.au/fit-healthy-looks-like/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 04:41:57 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=2559   I recently commented on a photo that a friend posted on Facebook of herself and her sisters.   The girls were all dressed up, looked super happy and were obviously in what most people would refer to as ‘great shape’. I also happen to know that all 3 of them are super active, have […]

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]]> 2559 Better Ways To Gauge Progress Than Those Stupid Scales http://fitterfaster.net.au/better-ways-gauge-progress-stupid-scales/ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:53:18 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=2539 So you’ve decided that you need to lose weight.  Summer or that wedding, holiday or other special occasion is approaching and you are absolutely not looking forward to finding something to wear. Or you caught your reflection in a window (or have been studying it in the bathroom mirror) and you just don’t like what […]

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]]> 2539 5 Easy Ways To Change Your Life http://fitterfaster.net.au/5-easy-ways-change-life/ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 19:50:59 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=2443 A really short post today with 5 action items that will change your life.  FitterFaster clients can attest to the fact that the following will make a huge difference if you just do them. I’d suggest, pick one action, do it for a week before adding the second action and so on.  By the 6th […]

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]]> 2443 Transformation In Stages http://fitterfaster.net.au/transformation-stages/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 05:03:55 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=2382   After years of coaching fitness and fat loss, recording results, experimenting with and changing methods (with principles never changing), I’ve come to know that body transformation is best approached in phases. While there are a few people who can totally transform from obese to lean in one big leap, they are few and far […]

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]]> 2382 Easy Ways To Get Fatter http://fitterfaster.net.au/easy-ways-get-fatter/ Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:54:31 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=1903 What could you do on a daily or weekly basis to gain body fat? It’s pretty simple really and most of these things can be done without even thinking about them: Drink your calories. This is an easy one. Never choose water and instead, drink soft drinks, cordials, fruit juices and even load up on […]

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]]> 1903 Why Isn’t It Working? I’m still fat! http://fitterfaster.net.au/isnt-working-im-still-fat/ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:51:14 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=1557 I recently shared an article on Facebook that was shared with me by the AFL Community.  You can read the article here for more info   The article got lots of likes and comments so really hit a nerve, particularly with coaches and teachers I noticed. The article specifically talks about having a Fixed Or Growth Mindset […]

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]]> 1557 Why Should I Drink All This Water? http://fitterfaster.net.au/drink-water/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 01:01:08 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=1356 Why Do I Need to Drink Water-what does it do anyway? Drink 8-10 glasses a day. Drink more! Don’t wait till you are thirsty Water is good for you. So much advice, but none of it really tells us why.  So what does water do in our bodies? There’s a huge list of things reasons […]

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]]> 1356 What Can I Snack On? http://fitterfaster.net.au/can-snack/ Thu, 14 May 2015 04:51:44 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=1278 A common question I’m asked is what to snack on? You’ve cut out cakes, biscuits, chips and pastries. So what’s left? Here’s a short list of suggestions. Some more portable than others, some requiring some preparation. Others are also suitable as meals including the all important breakfast. Nuts – try almonds, cashews, brazil nuts, pecans, […]

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]]> 1278 Make Ahead, Ready to Go Recipes http://fitterfaster.net.au/make-ahead-ready-go-recipes/ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 03:59:01 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=969 There are lots of times when you just don’t have time to prepare a meal or snack at the time you need to eat it.  Heck, it happens most days to most of us; hectic mornings, no break at work, busy evening, you’re out and about, you planned to cook but something came up, packed […]

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]]> 969 It’s Okay To Want To Be Better http://fitterfaster.net.au/okay-want-better/ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 20:53:32 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=937 I just wanted to do a short post on body image, body hate and the pursuit of the perfect body. Firstly, I believe that there is absolutely nothing wrong with trying to be better.  Without a goal or somewhere to aim, we are just spinning the wheels. A totally realistic goal for most people is […]

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]]> 937 The New Year of the New Skinny http://fitterfaster.net.au/new-year-new-skinny/ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 22:39:59 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=887 Yet another year down and boy didn’t 2014 go fast. I had a fantastic year, with family, business and personal goals achieved. If you’re a regular reader of my blogs and posts, you’ll know that there is nothing I hate more than people wait for a New Year or a new week or a new […]

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]]> 887 How To Get Fat http://fitterfaster.net.au/get-fat/ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:48:32 +0000 http://fitterfaster.net.au/?p=582 What could you do on a daily or weekly basis to gain body fat? It’s pretty simple really and most of these things can be done without even thinking about them:  Drink your calories. This is an easy one. Never choose water and instead, drink soft drinks, cordials, fruit juices and even load up on […]

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