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Click on the orange RSS logo above to to receive blog posts automatically or subscribe to my blog. Alternatively, click on one of the orange RSS logos on the right hand menu to subscribe to a specific blog. That seems to be what's happening at the moment. One minute I'm complaining I'm bored and the next I haven't got a minute to scatch myself. Oh well I wanted it to be busy so here it is.
After writing my blog on Thursday and complaining how bored . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Well I shouldn't leave it so long between blogs as I end up having too much to say (not like me at all, he, he).
Last week finished off well with a flying trip to Adelaide to catch up with my gorgeous little niece Chloe, visit the family and catch . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Lately I've been realising just how many people go through the motions with their exercise and don't really get the most out of it.
Now that I'm pregnant my exercise routine has changed a bit. My focus is now on maintaining some basic fitness and . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Another week down and the belly is getting that bit bigger although I'm feeling great!
Last week I gave myself a big kick up the butt and started being honest with myself. I was getting too fat too quickly and it was purely from eating too much a . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS If anyone is struggling to stay motivated this week just check out Tamara's amazing transformation pics!
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I know that I'm motivated and hanging to see what I can do with my body after bubs i . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS MOOD: Feeling good!! If I wasn’t getting fatter then I’d forget I was pregnant. The difference between the first trimester and the second is truly quite amazing. Well it is for me anyway, going from feeling like death every day to feeling pretty . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS The year that is... Can you believe it? Half of the year has already passed.
So have you achieved all of those goals you set for 2010? On your way there or like so many others out there still doing the same things you were doing last year still c . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS 12 WEEK RESULTS PROGRAM only $250 including FREE MAINTENANCE PLAN.
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T . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Wow, I can't believe how fast the weeks are going now that I am feeling better. The last couple of weeks I have gradually felt better and better and the nausea has finally gone. I do still have the average day normally when I've worked late and haven . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Do you like yourself?
Are you happy with how you are?
Quite often I get clients asking when they should be happy with themselves. Will it be when they reach a certain weight, size or level of fitness?
It seems that so many of us think that . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Well I've finally made it past the magical 12 week mark and I must say it's a big relief!!!
I'm starting to feel a lot more relaxed about it all and pretty excited. I suppose it's been helped by the fact that I don't feel like death anymore and I . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS I'M SO EXCITED!!! Today was my 12 week scan and I finally feel a bit relieved and oh so excited!!!
For the last 8 weeks I've been feeling VERY AVERAGE and quite stressed as I've known I was pregnant although was also quite worried after experienci . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Introducing little Chloe!!
Chloe, is my niece and came into the world 7 (SORRY acutally meant to be 6) weeks early although is going REALLY well and hopefully will get to go home soon.
Last week my sister was supposed to have her baby shower . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Pictures are from the Barossa Half Marathon on the 16th of May.
My gorgeous sister Lucy completed the 5km run and did it in under 28minutes after just 8 weeks of training and not really running at all before that.
AWESOME EFFORT LUCY!
P.S . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Sorry for the lack of blogging lately although I've just been feeling a bit sorry for myself and didn't really want you all to have to put up with my complaining (Cam struggles with it, so didn't want to make anyone else suffer)!
The last few week . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Quite often we feel like we are doing the right things although quickly end up annoyed and frustrated that we are not making the progress we want.
We got up early and went to the gym each day although when we jumped on the scale and took our meas . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS If anyone needs any motivation or don't believe they don't have time to change you need to check out Kim's Success story!
I've known Kim for years now (we went to High School together & I went to primary school with her hubby), although when I re . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS At the moment I’m busy building up my knowledge of everything related to keeping fit and healthy before, during and after pregnancy. Anyone who knows me well has always known I’ve been passionate about helping Mum’s stay fit and healthy. I’m . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Well I’ve had a busy week, flying all over the place and trying to get on my laptop to answer emails at any opportunity available.
The week started out pretty good with a big 36km bike ride on Sunday, Cam and I decided to ride into the Lagoon p . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Check out Jess's success story up on the Success Stories page. http://www.getactiveonline.com/blog/photos/282.htm
Jess, finished her 12 Weeks and did a fantstic job plus she's got some pretty spunky pics to show for it!
WELL DONE JESS . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS I hope everyone out there is having a LOVELY Easter!
I must say mine has been pretty relaxing and involved WAY too much chocolate! Although no Easter Eggs today as Cam and I got started a bit early and had eaten them all by the time Easter had ev . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Anyone keen to participate in a 5 or 10km run/walk???
On the 16th May I'm planning on heading down to Adelaide for the Barossa Valley Half Marathon, I'm not doing the Half marathon but instead going to give the 10km run a go!
http://www.sarrc.asn . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Wow, how quickly does 4 weeks go! Anyway today brings the end of my little 4 week challenge & I'm feeling good.
Over the past 4 weeks my goals were:
- Limit treats to one meal a week and 1 coffee out.
- 4 drinks a week
- Include 4 x weight . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Fantastic day, very active for a Sunday.
After waking up feeling a bit average after too much rich food the night before I knew I had to do some exercise. As much as I didn't feel like it I know myself too well and knew that a goo . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Having a lovely weekend although feeling a bit worse for wear after too much rich food and drinks last night.
FOOD: Pretty good although not as good as it has been during the week. I've been reminded again that too little food ea . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Feeling so much better as the week goes on!!!
FOOD: Great, don't know what's happened but the last couple of days have been so much easier. You know how some days are just plain hard and other days seem so easy!! Not sure why but . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS my new Garmin Forerunner 405cx!!!!!
Normally I hate running in the rain, I don't mind if it starts raining once I've started but I don't like starting knowing it's raining (such a girl!) Although today was a different story.... on Monday I got my . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS DAILY UPDATE:
Tired today, although not suprising after going a bit crazy the day before!!! Gotta learn to not overdo it in one day as it really doesn't get you anywhere!
FOOD: Pretty happy with my food. Was quite hungry and had to fight it mo . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Got back into it today! Wasn't feeling very motivated to sit in the office all day so ended up going a bit crazy with training (SILLY!)
FOOD: SPOT ON, first time I can say that in a while.
TRAINING:
After pressing snooze 3 t . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Sorry have been a bit slack on the blogging front, I've been out and about having a great time.
FOOD: Not too bad, really feel like I'm getting a bit complacent though. Nothing really bad slipping in but I just know just not bein . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS For a while now I've been wanting a Garmin Forerunner although could never quite justify it but today I spoilt myself and got it anyway!!!
I'M SO EXCITED!!! I can't wait to get it, finally I will be able to track how far I'm running, my pace and s . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS DAILY UPDATE:
Great day! Flat out week so just happy to be getting every thing done at the moment.
FOOD: All good, although had 1/2 protein bar in replace of one of my other meals.
TRAINING:
5KM TREADMILL RUN: Nothing too hard just wante . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Pretty busy and tired this week! Have been struggling to get out of bed so training has been moved to the afternoons! Weird as normally I love training in the morning but its just not happening this week.
MOOD: Tired and busy b . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Monday was a bit of a struggle, was feeling really tired and hungry all day. Decided to sleep in this morning and I obviously needed it and feel heaps better today.
MOOD:
Monday was a struggle, just tired and pretty hungry all . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Back on track!
MOOD:
Feeling pretty good, although notice that I don't feel as great after so much rich food. Had to seriously motivate myself to get my last weight session in as it was the LAST thing I felt like doing. This is . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Great day FUN wise although not the best on the nutrition front!
MOOD:
Feeling great but a bit sore. Started the day with RPM which was great but my legs were screaming in pain the whole class. I think I was just a bit sore aft . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
All going really well!
MOOD:
Feeling good, been consistent with nutrition and training so starting to feel pretty good.
FOOD: All good, went out for a cappa which was lovely and had a couple of bevies but didn't let it get . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS DAILY UPDATE:
Great, feeling good and got lots of stuff done I've been putting off for ages!
MOOD:
Feeling pretty good, much better than I was just 11 days ago although still feel like it takes forever for changes to really happen. Cam keeps . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
The day started out a bit average when my brand new computer monitor decided not to work, although finished up ok without throwing my computer out the window.
MOOD:
Was a bit frustrated as I'd planned a big day of catching up o . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Mind games!
MOOD:
Today was a big battle with the mind. It started early when my alarm went off at 4:15am Cairns time. I thought I'd get my interval session done early on the treadmill before flying home. Although as soon as th . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Stressed, busy and tired! Sounds like a fun day, doesn't it, he, he!
MOOD:
Was in Sydney for Emergency Procedures training which happens every 6 months. HATE IT, dread it, stress out every time but it's never as bad as I think . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Struggled a bit today as I had to fly out and was feeling a bit tired.
MOOD:
Was feeling a bit average in the morning, tried to sleep in but for me that meant getting up at 6:30am. I had done all my training for the week so was . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Feeling good, which is fabulous after having a treat meal. It just goes to show I didn't over do it.
MOOD:
Feeling positive and pretty happy that I have done all my training for the week and been so consistent with my nutrition . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Lovely Day!
MOOD:
Felt pretty good, a bit tired but knowing it was Friday and the weekend was ahead helped. Feeling good that I've managed to have a great week and it's starting to become routine now!
FOOD:
Great, 2 extra . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Stuggled, but survived!
MOOD:
Felt pretty good mentally although just physically tired today. I might need to schedule Thursday's in as a bit of a recovery day so I don't get to the end of the week and feel like I've hit a wall! . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS This week has made me realise the importance of having supportive people in your life and the impact it has!
As you know I’m on a little mission at the moment to get back to feeling fantastic and really clean up my nutrition. Like anyone, when . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS DAILY UPDATE:
Tired!!!! I don't like getting up at 3:15am!
MOOD:
Well as you can tell I was a little tired today although I wasn't half as bad as I normally am getting up that early as I had a snooze when I got to work. This morning when I w . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
Second day down and I'm feeling better already!
MOOD:
Started today much more positive than Monday as I was feeling pretty good after really cleaning up my nutrition and having a great day yesterday. It really proves to me the . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS DAILY UPDATE:
So I made it through day 1! Not too much different from any other week day although I REALLY watched my portion sizes and as such had to fight off a bit of hunger yesterday. Although that's pretty normal after getting back on track a . . . read more Posted in HILDE'S RAMBLINGS Lately I've been finding myself just getting a little bit too comfortable and as such I'm not feeling fantastic.
Since Cam and I have moved back into our home we've really been enjoying relaxing around home on the weekends and this has involved a . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS It seems that so many people out there are completely confused as to what they should be doing to lose weight. The weight loss industry has become bigger than ever and more and more money is getting spent on weight loss although it doesn’t really s . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS What a week it's been, I've been flatout and I'm still away but it's finished off on a real high note.
On Friday I received an email from Tenille letting me know that she is going to be in the April edition of Women's Health and Fitness Magazine . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS Well I managed to drag myself out of my hotel room this arvo and up Castle Hill and it was lovely.
These early starts this week are really messing with my motivation and I seriously struggled yesterday. So today I thought I'd better get off my la . . . read more Posted in FIT BITS 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!
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. . . 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
http://www.lochnessmarathon.com/
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!
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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 |
