Wednesday 30 November 2011

Healthier You

Every day we hear about persons who are obese, having hypertension, Cancer, Type 2 diabetes, High cholesterol or even some type of heart disease.  There are many factors that can affect your health. There are some that you cannot control, which may be because of a hereditary/genetic makeup or even your age. The question might be asked then what do I do? The answer - commit to making changes to your lifestyle.

Lifestyle changes can be accomplished by setting a long term goal and then consider mini short term goals to achieve the ultimate. Setting your mind and body toward being a healthier you can help reduce your risk of developing high risk diseases which can ultimately claim your life. Here are three (3) easy steps to get you started on a healthier you.
  • First visit your doctor of an overall check up.  Do get full blood work done. Ladies regular pap-smears, mammogram are necessary and important. Guys checking your prostrate regularly too.  Subsequent to which yearly check ups are necessary not only when you are sick. Having a doctor's check up can give you the green light to start working out!
  • Monitor your weight.  Maintaining a healthy weight is important to a healthier you. Getting a proper assessment of your current weight and height, can speak to whether one is overweight, underweight or just the right weight.  Getting help from a personal trainer to monitor this over time can help in you increasing your health.
  • Eat Right.  What you put in will show on the outside.  Having a variety of healthy food combinations, is very helpful to attaining and maintaining a healthier lifestyle.  Knowing the correct ratio of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, knowing which are 'good' or 'bad' carbohydrates, proteins and fats, can help in reducing your body fat % and ultimately reduce the risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure or even becoming a type 2 diabetic.  Visiting a nutritionist or dietitian can be beneficial to eating right! Certified Personal Trainers can also assist in this venture.
The bottom line the onus is on you to choice your way forward. Becoming a healthier you means living a  healthier lifestyle. Reducing your risk of getting chronic diseases is your choice and no one else.  What do you choose?

Friday 11 November 2011

Hi all!! 

It's has been almost 6 weeks into my training and I am loving it!!  The opportunity to review last years training and diet schedule and improving in this new year is important. In particular I have assess my physique and some building is definitely on the "to do" list. In addition crafting  the right diet starts now! I am in training mode and thankful for God's guidance.  As such coming in the following months coaching, nutrition, and completing the package for stage presence are all areas being reviewed! Watch out Fitness here I come!