Making the most of your work out!

 Working out is wonderful for all aspects of your body, mind and soul. Some say it makes them feel amazing, some work out because they want to loose weight, some workout for the benefit of their body looking and feeling good and some work out to clear that junk mail from their head!

I work out for all of the above (although ultimately I want a stronger, fitter and more toned body) I think I may need to work out more however my excuse is good at the moment - being 9 months pregnant. Yet I was able to work out until I was 36 weeks. I worked out in a safe and structured environment with Mishfit  it ‘s fun, flexible, safe and easy. Easy in the sense that I can take my other child with me and he plays with the other kids while I concentrate on the workout.

Here are some dietary tips for you to get the most out of your body and your work out:

•  Hydration means water is essential! Drink enough water before you begin your work out it takes a few hours for water to absorb into your system and by being hydrated this helps move stagnant toxins out of the body which reduces disease, cellulite and fat stores.
• Protein is essential in building and repairing muscles. Many people don’t pay enough attention to eating the right amount of protein. Protein must be present at every meal for your body to function optimally. If you don’t, you are going to get very little out of your workout, both cardio and strength workouts require protein for building muscles. If you are not eating an amount of protein the size of your palm then I recommend using either whey or soy protein shakes as supplements.
• Carbohydrates are our body’s main source of fuel. If you do intense workouts, you will need carbs, or you won’t have enough energy to function at your best. Although the low-carb craze might say otherwise, carbs are an important part of your day. If you do a shake, be sure to include carbs, add some honey or a banana as it is a great source of low fiber/high glycemic carbohydrate that you need for exercise.
• Eat! The best way to recovery from your workout is to eat within the 30min post work out window. Glucose needs to be restored into the body and it will replace the glycogen stores that have been depleted from your muscles. Eating in this window will encourage muscle recovery, reduce soreness and pain as well as maintain your metabolism and aid in weight loss.

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Cellulite is the bain of most women’s thighs and there are some easy things to do to help reduce it! REALLY – SO TAKE A LOOK.
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1.WATER WATER WATER – get glugging! First thing of a morning, instead of reaching for your coffee have a warm cup of water with either a (big) squeeze of lemon or a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. It will stimulate the digestion by activating the bile duct, liver and pancreas. GOODMORNING

2. WHOLEFOODS WHOLEFOODS  - I know I say it in every health tip post EAT WHOLEFOODS, foods from above the ground, on the ground or from under the ground – not from a packet, no nothing else in them, nada, nothing, zip, zilch, just food!

3. EAT FRESH -I can’t emphasize the importance of fresh and raw. Remember to pile those plates high with lots of variety and colour, douse it with flaxseed oil or olive oil and vinaigrette. Eat lots of vegies, salads, fruits; that include vitamin C and anti-oxidant packed fruits including blueberries, blackberries, citrus and kiwifruit.

4. KEEP ON MOVING – exercise is the key to get that fat moving! It forces you to breathe, it stimulates the lymphatic system and your circulatory system, it shakes it all about and prevents stagnation. The best form of exercise to tone up those legs for summer is walking, running or cycling – so on your bike!

5. DRY SKIN BRUSH – one of my favourites – Dry skin brushing, use upwards strokes towards the heart and move everything on to your natural waste elimination channels. Search my blog and finds a whole article on this!

6. PAMPER THY SELF – Book in now for a massage, you deserve it, treat yourself. And of course the best type of massage to reduce the appearance of cellulite is a Lymphatic drainage. Wouldn’t it be lovely to schedule yourself in for one of those every month?

7. STIMULANTS - and not just the coffee type, although is has been known to come into play but try adding ginger and chilli to your meals. Or supplement with medicinal herbs such as Hawthorn berries, Gingko and Bacopa all will increase blood circulation to the peripherals and help breakdown cellulite.

The best thing you can do for yourself – Body brushing

Summer is just around the corner and we all love to look and feel good.


The best thing about summer is unravelling from all of those layers and having your naked skin breathe again. Feeling the warmth of the sun and the breeze from the wind on your shoulders and swimming in the oceans, rivers and pools.


Our skin has been hybernating too, and is generally lacking lustre looking a bit dry, scaly, and even showing more signs of visible cellulite! Body brushing is the answer to beautiful healthy skin and generally feeling great. It's an easy and achievable routine which has many positive benefits including lymphatic drainage, improved blood circulation and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite. It energises the skin improving its tone and rebalances all body systems.

The skin is the largest organ in the body. It is known to be the most important eliminative organ and is responsible for one quarter of the body’s detoxification each day. The skin aids your body in eliminating waste and it has a major responsibility in protecting your body, regulating your temperature and holding everything together. So it is the first to show signs of imbalance or deficiency.

Health Benefits of Body Brushing:-

·      Removes dead skin cells

·      Cleanses and Stimulates the lymphatic system      

·      Stimulating blood circulation

·      Helps eliminate toxins from the body

·      Helps combat cellulite

·      Tones the muscles

·      Tightens the skin preventing premature aging

·      Strengthens the immune system

·      Encourages cell regeneration

·      Stimulates the glands helping all body systems perform at PEAK EFFICIENCY

·      Improves the function of the nervous system

·      Helps make your skin look great and help you feel great.

Every day dry body brushing will improve your health and help maintain your well-being.