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About Me
I'm a 32 year old health & fitness fanatic! I run "Get Active Online" with my wonderful hubby Cam and when I'm not training others I'm off flying all over the countryside as a Flight Attendant. I strongly believe in practicing what I preach so this blog is all about my personal health & fitness journey, plus lots of good training & nutrition info. If you have a question you want answered or just want to say hi, please leave me a comment. Looking forward to hearing from you! Hilds |
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Get Active Online Blog One of the biggest EXCUSES people seem to use for not eating well or exercising is LACK OF TIME!
You might have noticed that I have used EXCUSES not reasons. I don’t really believe a lack of time is a reason to eat crap and be lazy! For sure so . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS I bet that got your attention! This transformation is of a different kind..................................................................
MY KITCHEN!
As you guys know Cam and I got a bit carried away when we moved back into our house and d . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS It may be time that you took a step back and had a look at what you are doing. If you’ve been doing the same thing for quite some time and you still haven’t got the body you want then it sounds like it’s time to make some changes.
Quite of . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Well the New Year is in full swing and it’s already full steam ahead. I can’t say I’ve had too much time to sit and ponder over what 2010 with bring although I have been making an effort to really prioritize what I want from this year and how t . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS It's nearly over! Day 5 is here and I'll be on my way home shortly. I'm just hanging at the airport and it's 5am QLD time (I'm already on to my second coffee, bad I know!). I'm waiting for my first flight and luckily for me I'm paxing (not working, s . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS It looks like one chapter of our lives has come to an end!
On Sunday I flew down to Mackay for my last visit. It was a bit of a mad dash as my parents were up visiting and I didn't want to leave them for too long (they were only up for a week). S . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Sometimes it's worth asking ourselves if it's really worth it!
After just having visitors for a couple of weeks over the festive season, I know I'm left wondering if all the food and drink was really worth it? And after getting back into the swing . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Did you ever think a gym junkie could be lazy? Well I think they can......
There is a big difference between looking great and leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
Obviously many of us strive to look great, but do you want to just look grea . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Wow, I can't believe another year has gone by, they seem to be going quicker and quicker each year. Last year is a bit of a blur really, I've been trying to recall everything that happened and it's hard (maybe I'm just getting old!).
2009 was ano . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS I imagine there is a few of you out there not feeling too flash after Christmas.
The festivities are over and you're left with pants that are too tight and feeling a bit annoyed with yourself!
Christmas is a hard time of year for even the most . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Hi everyone! Sorry I've been missing in action lately although life has been just a little crazy.
On Friday our furniture finally arrived along with my gorgeous hubby! On Saturday & Sunday we had visitors arrive, so Friday & Satruday were a bit c . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Join NOW and don't start until JANUARY 2010!!!
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Hi everyone! Just thought I'd remind you about our fantstic December special! You can join now and don't . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS It's that time of year again! The Christmas parties are in full swing and everybody is racing around madly getting organised for Christmas.
It still amazes me how much effort goes into planning for one special day. I do love Christmas but I've nev . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS So are you still waiting? Coz you might be waiting for a while!!!!! If you’re one of these people who are waiting to be motivated I’ve got some bad news! You need to make it happen! For sure you can find things motivating but if you’re waiting . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Too often we all try and be hereos when we're sick. We keep chugging along, working hard and don't stop to let our bodies rest! Why is this so wrong?????
There are a couple of REALLY good reasons you should rest when you're sick.
Firstly your . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Having two jobs on the go has means I need to be EXTREMELY flexible and not get too stressed out when things don't go to plan.
At the moment I'm juggling being on Reserve Flying which can be tricky. I never, ever have a routine and have no idea w . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS These days it seems everyone wants everything NOW! Well for some things maybe but some things take a bit of hard work, persistance and patience before you can get what you want. Changing your body is one of those things!
I'm still amazed how some . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS This last week has proven to me that taking lots of small steps and continually chipping away at a task can end up giving you some great results!
Ok, so I'm not actually talking health and fitness at the moment but the same principles apply!
. . . read more Posted in FIT BITS It seems many people are obsessed with trying to do the perfect exercise to burn fat and increase fitness.
Should I do Interval Training or a slow jog, is it better to swim, run or walk??
Sometimes we can get so caught up with trying to do th . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS I'm finally back in Cairns and I'm LOVING IT!!!! I knew I missed this place but can't believe how much happier I am simply being back here. I might not have much furniture & the house is a bit of a shambles but I'm loving it, so, so good to be back.
. . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Yes, I'm back into it full steam ahead! For some reason I just don't seem to be able to ease into things and today it's taking it's toll! I CAN BARELY WALK, I have DOMS so bad.....
I suppose that's what happens when you don't train legs for a few . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS We're home, well kind of not quite sure where home is at the moment but we are back in Oz!
We had an absolutely amazing time although it wasn’t what you would call a relaxing holiday. I’ve never experienced Jet Lag before but it’s not nice. . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Wow, it’s over! I’ve finally run the Loch Ness Marathon!
I’m feeling happy, sore, tired and a bit frustrated as well. Yesterday was an amazing day, it started early as we had to get a bus pickup at the finish line to take us to the start at . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS We've made it! We are in the UK and loving it, although a few hours sleep wouldn't hurt.
We arrived this morning after a busy weekend. Saturday after starting the day at 4am to work, Cam & I went to a friends wedding which was just beatuiful. Alt . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Ok, now I need some motivation! Today I did my last long run before the Marathon, it was quite short compared to what they had been and the 1 1/2 hours was actually quite enjoyable. Although what I've been really struggling with lately is my crappy m . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Hey there!
Sorry it's been a while, life has been just a little bit crazy these last few weeks. Today I'm finally feeling like I might get on top of things.
So much has been happening, so many new clients, which is exciting. I think the though . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS CONGRATULATIONS TO LIZ SHERE!
Liz is Women's Health and Fitness Magazine October joint Body Blitz winner!
Check out Liz's amazing 12 week transformation here http://www.getactiveonline.com/blog/testimonials/11.htm
WELL DONE LIZ! . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Sometimes we can underestimate the importance our diet plays in getting results!
I find it’s quite common to find regular exercise or eating well easier than the other. Yes, there are some people out there that seem to find both relatively easy . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS I’ve run my very first Half Marathon!
Right now I’m feeling very lethargic and a little sore after my big effort this morning. I managed to do the Half Marathon in 1:55mins and 39secs, well that’s according to my stop watch, not quite sure w . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Mmmm Coffee! That’s what I need this morning and lots of it!!!
I’m off to Adelaide today as I’ve got the Adelaide Half Marathon on this Sunday. I was feeling very excited although after my big run on Sunday have been feeling a bit worse for . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Sometime we forget to take a step back and appreciate how far we have come.
Today I had to remind myself not to be so hard on myself and appreciate just where I have come from.
This morning I set out on my 3 hour run, I headed off a bit later . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Firstly I have to say a massive congratulations to Liz!!! This girl has been amazing to work with over the past 12 weeks (and the crazy thing is she's staying on for more). Liz just finished her 12 Week Program and OH MY GOD!!! This girl is HOT!!!!! . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Thanks everyone for all of the Birthday messages!
I had a fantastic weekend and was nicely spoilt by my wonderful hubby.
Cam came up to Cairns on Friday to spend the weekend with me. I only had a couple of days off in between trips so it was e . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS I'm still here but just been a litle busy lately! I'm actually sitting in Adelaide at the moment about to have an early night as I've got another 3:30am wakeup!
I'm just away on a 3 day trip at the moment. Yesterday I was in Canberra and it was s . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Check out the latest Oxygen Magazine, you'll find Cassie's amazing success story in there plus so many amazing articles!
http://www.getactiveonline.com/blog/testimonials/7.htm
. . . read more Posted in FIT BITS GU! Yes, I've discovered chocolate GU and it's so good!
Since I've been getting into some longer runs I thought I better start introducing some running supplements.
Up until now I'd just been having a bit of Lucozade during my long runs, alth . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS For some reason the last couple of weeks my running seems to be going down hill!
Don't worry I'm still doing it all but just don't have my usual energy! I had to do a time trial the this week and just really struggled. I actually asked my trainer . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS I must say I’m a bit over whelmed by everyone’s generosity and support! Since I’ve decided to run this Marathon I’ve raised nearly $900 towards MS research.
It’s such a great feeling knowing that I’m doing something to help and that I . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS That's how I'm feeling today! This morning I did my 2 hour and thirty minute jog and have felt shattered ever since!!!!
I've been lacking a bit of energy this week, I think I might have picked up a bug from some dodgy water we drank while bushwal . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Thanks Rachael & Kate for giving me a hard time about my bragging, he, he!!
Yes, I have been bragging about my 2:20min jog and rightly so! Never, ever in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I'd be able to run for over two hours. Years ago I w . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Sounds like fun doesn't it! Oh my god what a weekend!
Cam & I had a fantastic time on our little overnight adventure although I think I just may have over done it!!!
I started early on Saturday morning as I wanted to fit in my hour . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Cam & I are off bushwalking this weekend! We've finally got all our stuff together and some how managed to fit it all in our backpacks, and off on an overnight walk in the morning.
We've been wanting to head off for a while now although have been . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Well after my nightmare of a week last week it all managed to finish off on a good note. Although not until a few more disasters!
Not only did my laptop die, but later that day I discovered my hair straightener had also stopped working and if tha . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Today I recieved a lovely email from a current client who is doing so well!
Liz is only a couple of weeks away from completing her 12 Week Challenge and the changes she has made are amazing! Liz has managed to regularly lose weight although more . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Yes, I'm having one of those days! Can't say I've had one just like this for a while now!
It started at 5am when I had to be at work, I actually made it on time which was a good start. Although only an hour or so after being there I managed to lo . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Wow, I'm really noticing how much my fitness is improving! It's amazing when you are not actively trying to increase your fitness but instead I'm just doing what I need to do to ensure I can complete the Loch Ness Marathon. Today I had to do my 2 hou . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Not much relaxation going on here at the moment but finally I've realised the importance of rest!
I'm always one to try and get my eight hours sleep as I do realise that I function so much better after a good nights sleep although I have been kno . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Sometimes you need to remember WHY you are doing something?
You might be trying to lose weight, get fit or simply create a good exercise routine. Whatever your goal might be you need to remind yourself why you are CHOOSING to make changes.
I . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Wow, what another great weekend! It's amazing how good life is when you make a conscious decision to enjoy every single day!
This weekend was great, Cam & I spent a couple of nights in Airlie Beach. We were actually planning on heading to Adelaid . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Sometimes we get caught up in what we want to do and what we need to do!
In regards to my training I do what needs to be done not necesarily what I want to do.
So what do I mean by this?
Well today for example, I was at the gym and did an . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Well I'm back home again and what a great feeling it is. I survived my 6 day trip and it actually all went really well. I ended up quite busy as I had some new clients start up(hope you are all going well!) and with doing some big flying I didn't lea . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Today has started of great! Firstly I love Fridays, I think they might actually be my favourite day.
I flew up to Cairns last night as I had a few jobs to do in Cairns before heading off on my 6 day trip tomorrow.
This morning started by a glo . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS So what is Online Personal Training?
I thought I'd better try and explain it a little further as I get some strange reactions when I tell them that I'm an Online Personal Trainer! Many people find it hard to understand how I can train people online . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS After a fantastic weekend away with Cam in Cairns I'm back home for a few days before flying out again. I've got just enough time at home to get lots of work out the way, eat lots of good healthy food (which was seriously lacking on the weekend!) an . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS That's been my week! A bit all over that place and fitting in my running whenever I can.
On Tuesday I headed up to Cairns to do a two day work trip which got me down to Adealide. It was great, not only was I working but I got to spend the afternoo . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS As you know my next big or should I say huge challenge is completing the Loch Ness Marathon in Scotland later this year!
There are a few reasons I have decided to do this:
- I love a challenge and this is huge!
- Running a Marathon is somethi . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS
I had a moment of crazziness and decided to sign up for the Loch Ness Marathon
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in Scotland later this year! Maybe I should have started out with a smaller goal but if you know me I love a ch . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Hey you might want to buy this months Women's Health & Fitness Mag as Lynne Cross is June's combined monthly Body Blitz winner! WELL DONE LYNNE! It just shows you can achieve whatever you set your mind to!
. . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Hi Everyone!
Yes, I'm back in the land of the living! I've been MIA for a couple of weeks now, sorry.
After returning from holidays I had a week at home and had a rotten cold, I also had heaps of study to do for my Emergency Procedures testing . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Perfect! That's how my days have been panning out at the moment. I normally get up have some breakie and coffee, check emails and sit on the balcony for a while until I feel motivated enough to stoll over to the gym, sweat to death in the gym. Back t . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Yeah finally we made it to Thailand! We arrived into Bangkok late Sunday night and went straight to the hotel, only to wake up the next morning to the news of riots in Bangkok. So after much deliberation we decided to get out of the city and head dow . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Well it's that time of year where everyone is focussed on Chocolate! Maybe not what we should all be thinking about but it seems that Easter has simply turned into a nice big long weekend where we all consume way too many chocolate eggs! It's nice to . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Until we fly out to Thailand for a bit or rest and relaxation! I can't wait as life has been so flat out lately. I'm just hanging out to sit by the pool, read, eat lots of yummy thai food and spend lots of time with my gorgeous hubby! Last time we we . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS "I love my body", yeah ok that might be the first time I've said it but from now on there is no more "I feel fat", "geez I hate my thighs"! For some reason we all seem obsesed with self loathing, it seems like it's a good thing to complain about your . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS My life seriously lacks any form of routine at the moment! I can't even really remember where I spent each night last week. I do remember finally getting home on Thursday and getting to spend a few glorious nights at home, although I was flat out eve . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Lynne Cross has just finished her 12 week challenge and as you can see by her photos she has done an amazing job!!!
Lynne's full story will be up on the Success Sotries page soon but for now check out all of her pics on the Success stories page.. . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Check out the latest Fitness Makeover Story - Alexia Rodriguez!
http://www.getactiveonline.com/blog/testimonials/5.htm
Alexia has been featured in this months Oxygen Magazine. You just need to see her pictures to see what an amazing transformat . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS For the last few days I've had a cold and forced myself to rest! I always tell others to rest up when they're sick so I thought I'd better take a bit of my own advice (it's hard!!!).
I think after a week of being stuck on the aircraft and in airc . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS I know how much some of us love our routines and I think it is fantastic to have a good routine as it makes our quest to stay fit and healthy so much easier. Although when you become so "stuck" in your routine that it creates issues to break it, then . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS So after deciding to stop all coffee, diet softdrinks, artificial sweetners and additives (processed food!), I've had the biggest headache! I expected a headache but it's never nice when it just won't go away! So yesterday arvo it hit me, I was flyin . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Well I've been thinking that I needed to clean up my diet a bit! Not that I eat crap but just a few too many additivies and artificial sweetners and they just seem to be in everything we eat! So since my body isn't responding as well as it should to . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Well that's what I'm telling myself anyway! I've been busting my butt all week, had some awesome training sessions and have been pretty spot on with my nutrition and my reward is a higher number on that silly metal contraption called the scale!!!!!! . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Well I know the year is already moving along quickly but I felt the need to set myself some new challenges. After a rocky start to the year I'm feeling very positive and ready for a challenge! I seem to work best when I have something to work towards . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Today reinforced how important it is for me to make sure I get my 8 hours sleep! I know some people survive on less but I've worked out I NEED my eight hours, any less and I'm just no where near as productive, happy or motivated. I'm still amazed at . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Mmmmmmm Oats! Yeah, I know that doesn't sound exciting but seriously my chocolate oats are one of my all time favourite meals. This morning I got up early to do my favourite SPIN class and by the end of the class all I could think about was getting h . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Hi everyone! I must say I'm having a great week. I can't describe how good it is to be full steam back into my training and back on track with my nutrition.
Anyway I thought it was appropriate to write about my love/hate relationship with the sca . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS I thought it was important to write about how "normal" it is to experience challenges or times in our lives that are alot tougher than others. I know we all want our 12 Week Challenge to run smoothly, we have a plan and just want to train hard and do . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS BY CRAIG HARPER
A Recent Conversation
Here's part of a conversation that I had recently with a woman who had just fallen off the weight-loss merry-go-round for the millionth time - or there abouts. She had started a new exercise program and ea . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS So how to you do it! Work, run the house, look after the kids and still manage to fit in training? Well it all comes down to being organised but the real key is wanting it and making it a priority. As you know if you want anything badly enough you ca . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS And the absolute highlight! Our Wedding - Bamboo Island, Thailand
2008 has been filled with many extremes, some absolute highs and some real lows. I must say I'm looking forward to 2009 and so very very excited about what it will bring!
The hig . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Well it's that time of year again when everyone sits back and takes a look at the year that has past and starts thinking about what they want to achieve in 2009!
For some it may be a bit disappointing as it was another year of setting lots of res . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Isn't is amazing how Christmas festivities start about a month before Christmas (if not earlier) and by Boxing day it's all over and everyone seems so exhausted and glad for it to finished for another year! Don't get me wrong I love Chrissy but it ju . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Well it seems like the Chrissy festivities are in full swing now! Up 'til now I've been busy jettsetting around the countryside so I haven't really had too many Chrissy functions to go to, although as soon as I got home on Thursday it just seems ther . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS JOIN NOW & RECIEVE A FREE MAINTENANCE PLAN!
Why not feel great for Christmas this year instead of "fat & frumpy". Start the New Year feeling great! To give you even more reason to get started now we are offering a "Free Maintenance Program" for a . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Check out Cassie's amazing pictures! Cassie just finished her 12 Week Challenge and looks fantastic but more importantly has completly transformed her mind. It's amazing how most 12 Week Journey's begin with wanting to look better although end with f . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Well I've decided it's time to get serious as there is only 6 weeks to Chrissy and 7 weeks until the New Year!
So my goal this year is to bring in the New Year feeling "fit and fabulous" instead of "fat & frumpy".
So many people wait for New Y . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Yah I'm finally back home after a night in nearly every city in Australia! Last week I was away working, flying all over the coutryside with Qantas. I spent a few nights in Cairns, Adelaide, Hobart & Perth. I must say I've found a new city which I ju . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS I am constantly amazed at all of the different excuses that people come up with to justify thier laziness and unhealthy state!
For some people a simple weekend away can lead them to put an end to their healthy eating and exercise routine as it's a . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Finally listening to my own advice!!!!! I've got the flu this week and I'm not very good at being sick, but I'm resting!. You would think I'd love an excuse to have a week off training, but no, I'm BORED! But I have learnt to take it easy when I'm si . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS So why 12 Weeks? Some people don't really like "12 Week Programs" as they think that they are setting people up for failure. So why is it 12 weeks and is 12 weeks really a good thing?
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Well there i . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS CONGRATULATIONS LEE HORTON!
Lee is this month's Women's Health & Fitness Magazine Body Blitz Winner.
Lee has done an amazing job in transforming herself in just 12 Weeks! Check out Lee's full story on the Testionials page or have a look at her . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS
Wow what a experience! On Saturday I finally stepped on stage to compete at the INBA All Female Classic in Melbourne. I competed in the Sports Model division and had an absolute ball!
My main goal was to have heaps of fun and to feel confident . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS It seems that the term "Online Personal Trainer" is still a bit confusing to some people. I quite often get people asking me how you can train people online? Don't you need to be in a gym? Why would you want to use an online trainer, how can that hel . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Geez I love Spin Classes! I know it's wrong, how can I love 45 gruelling minutes of sitting on a bike sweating to death! Well I suppose it's because for 45 minutes I have someone else pushing me to my limits! I really enjoy pushing myself a bit harde . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS This year, 2008, I decided I was going to really challenge myself. No more thinking "what if", "if only", "maybe next year". If there was something I wanted to do, I was going to do it!
So here I am well into 2008 and what have I done so far!
W . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Why is it we are always waiting to be motivated! As at some miraculous time we will know it is finally time to make all of those changes we have been putting off forever. Unfortunately I have to tell you that motivation doesn't just appear one day! Y . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS |
