At this time of year we all turn our attention to Christmas shopping, the office party, and having fun! All ideas of eating healthy go out of the window as we stuff our faces because we have an excuse – It’s Christmas!
We almost take it for granted that we’ll gain a few pounds over the festive period and justify it by telling ourselves we’ll be good from January 1st.
It doesn’t always work out that way though and unfortunately each year we get fatter and fatter.
Did you know that the average person will gain around five pounds over Christmas and New Year from over-eating and excessive drinking? As well as the ridiculous amount of food we all consume the average person will sink the equivalent of 18 pints of beer, 8 bottles of wine, a bottle of spirits and a glass of sherry!
Weight gain and Christmas do seem to go hand in hand but it doesn’t have to be that way this year… You can decide not to fall into that trap and not gain any weight at all.
Here are a few helpful tips to keep the bulge at bay during this testing time!
1. Fall out with a few friends now!
OK maybe you don’t have to be this extreme but being popular definitely isn’t good for your waist line. Being invited to a lot of parties means a lot of eating, a lot of drinking and consequently a lot of calories. If you are Miss Popular then be selective or try to schedule your parties a few days apart if you can. At a minimum give yourself a day of over eating and drinking every other day to allow your body time to recover.
2. If you don’t like them, don’t go!
It may sound simple but we all feel obliged to attend certain events, but this year put yourself first. Going to a party where you don’t actually like the people there, is an easy way to pile on the pounds. Boredom is one of the biggest causes of over-eating and drinking. If in doubt – Blow them out!
3. Ditch the diet!
Remember that this time of year is a time of joy, love and having fun. It’s not a time to be on a diet and be miserable. Besides the fact that diets don’t work they also make you miserable! Appreciate the delicious food on offer, choose wisely, take your time eating, enjoy each bite and stop when you feel full. Sensible eating is a skill that most people don’t use.
Hosting a party over the Christmas period is hard work. People spend so much time preparing delicious food and they want to make sure we eat it – every last crumb of it! I know they only do it out of kindness but be kind to yourself – You DON’T NEED that second helping!
Do not feel guilty about upsetting the host, they may only be trying to spread some love but she’s also helping to spread your love handles! If you’re the host then remember this as well and BACK OFF!
4. Find time to exercise
You don’t have to go straight to the gym on Boxing day morning or plan a New Years day marathon now but you should try to incorporate some activity into the Christmas period.
You could go for a walk with your loved ones, find the time to stretch or do some yoga or maybe try out that workout dvd you got in your stocking?! Whatever it is do something, the secret to exercise is finding the time and making it part of your lifestyle. If you create these good habits you will succeed.
Enjoy Christmas, spend it with people you love, have fun but do something different this year by not over –eating. Don’t feel guilty on January 1st – feel excited that you’re 5 pounds lighter than you probably would have been and looking a lot better than your fat friends!
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Fancy Rowing the Atlantic Ocean?
Put the date in your diary - Saturday 16th January 2010!
All About You is hosting it's first indoor charity rowing event.
We have teamed up with Noah's Ark Children's Hospice to hold an audacious attempt to cover the distance of the Atlantic Ocean using indoor rowing machines.
The event is open to all who wish to take part, obviously the further you choose to row the better, however, there is no minmum distance required to enter, only a minimum donation of £10 per entrant.
For more information visit the website: http://aayou.co.uk/AtlanticRowingChallenge.aspx
All About You is hosting it's first indoor charity rowing event.
We have teamed up with Noah's Ark Children's Hospice to hold an audacious attempt to cover the distance of the Atlantic Ocean using indoor rowing machines.
The event is open to all who wish to take part, obviously the further you choose to row the better, however, there is no minmum distance required to enter, only a minimum donation of £10 per entrant.
For more information visit the website: http://aayou.co.uk/AtlanticRowingChallenge.aspx
Friday, 6 March 2009
How is 2009 Going?
How is 2009 going for you?
We’re now 10 weeks into the year, that means 20% of 2009 has passed us by already!
Are you on course with your goals for this year?
If you wanted to lose some weight this year have you shifted 20% of that figure already?
If you wanted to take more time off this year have you booked a summer holiday or at least a long weekend away?
How about your exercise routine? Are you on course with that?
This is usually the time of the year that people start to become disillusioned with the gym as they are not achieving the results that they expected.
The main reason for this is because they have no plan to follow.
There is no structure to what they are doing
No clear direction to what they are expecting
No comparison on what they did last time
The general approach is to jump on a treadmill or cross trainer and plod away for half an hour while they weight just falls off.
This type of training is so tedious and boring and the results really don’t match the effort required and so inevitably people quit.
DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU.
Plan what you are going to do in the gym before you turn up there
If you’re unsure get some advice
Hire a trainer check out: http://aayou.co.uk/contactus.aspx
Achieve something with each workout. Aim to do 1 more repetition, lift 1 more kilogram or row a faster time than your previous workout.
Results will come a lot sooner when you plan rather than leave things to chance.
We’re now 10 weeks into the year, that means 20% of 2009 has passed us by already!
Are you on course with your goals for this year?
If you wanted to lose some weight this year have you shifted 20% of that figure already?
If you wanted to take more time off this year have you booked a summer holiday or at least a long weekend away?
How about your exercise routine? Are you on course with that?
This is usually the time of the year that people start to become disillusioned with the gym as they are not achieving the results that they expected.
The main reason for this is because they have no plan to follow.
There is no structure to what they are doing
No clear direction to what they are expecting
No comparison on what they did last time
The general approach is to jump on a treadmill or cross trainer and plod away for half an hour while they weight just falls off.
This type of training is so tedious and boring and the results really don’t match the effort required and so inevitably people quit.
DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU.
Plan what you are going to do in the gym before you turn up there
If you’re unsure get some advice
Hire a trainer check out: http://aayou.co.uk/contactus.aspx
Achieve something with each workout. Aim to do 1 more repetition, lift 1 more kilogram or row a faster time than your previous workout.
Results will come a lot sooner when you plan rather than leave things to chance.
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
National Wear Your Swimsuit to Work Day?
If tomorrow were Wear Your Swimsuit to Work Day, would you...
a) Be totally fine
b) Stop eating immediately and head for the gym
c) Die of fright and shame and call in sick?
Quite a powerful question isn’t it?
If you're answered with the letter a, then fantastic, I take my hat off to your lean self!
But if you're starting to panic as summer approaches then read on…
That layer of fat you've spent all winter building up now has to come out and be seen by the world as we ditch the baggy jumpers and don our vests, shorts and beach wear.
Don't panic too much though, our next bootcamps starts this Saturday.
In the next 6 weeks would you like to;
*Lose half a stone in ugly belly fat?
*Lose your love handles?
*Get fitter than ever, in only 2 sessions a week?
* Change your eating habits for good?
*Lose your cravings for fatty/sugary foods?
We have been running bootcamps in Highgate for a year now and our next one starts this week and we can GUARANTEE all of the above.
In fact, you have nothing at all to lose, there is no risk- if you do everything you're advised and don’t achieve the results you deserve, then we'll refund you-100%
If you want all of the above RESULTS and more then email me back with the subject "count me in!"
All the details can be found at http://aayou.co.uk/bootcamp.aspx
PS don't hang around 'thinking about it' as places on our bootcamps are limited. Unless that is you want to waste another six weeks doing things that just don't work.
Don’t believe me?
Here’s one of our satisfied clients from the last bootcamp
“I normally train at the Gym which can be quite "solitary". I do about 45 minutes, and don’t really push myself. So, after about five years of this I had not seen much change physically. The fun thing about Bootcamp, is that it is a team effort, and the ethos of not using words like "I cant" or " I would not be able.." is a boon!
Getting fitter was the aim - not weight loss in my case, but I was surprised by just keeping an eye on my diet, and drinking lots of water, I lost two and a half kilos. Also, having struggled with five press ups at the first session, by week six I was up to fifty! It was like having a personal trainer for twelve hours, so it is also excellent value.” John Conroy - Actor 58
What are you waiting for?
http://aayou.co.uk/bootcamp.aspx
If bootcamp isn’t for you then we have a new class timetable at the studio which is being added to over the coming months. Check out the website: http://aayou.co.uk/classes.aspx
To your success
a) Be totally fine
b) Stop eating immediately and head for the gym
c) Die of fright and shame and call in sick?
Quite a powerful question isn’t it?
If you're answered with the letter a, then fantastic, I take my hat off to your lean self!
But if you're starting to panic as summer approaches then read on…
That layer of fat you've spent all winter building up now has to come out and be seen by the world as we ditch the baggy jumpers and don our vests, shorts and beach wear.
Don't panic too much though, our next bootcamps starts this Saturday.
In the next 6 weeks would you like to;
*Lose half a stone in ugly belly fat?
*Lose your love handles?
*Get fitter than ever, in only 2 sessions a week?
* Change your eating habits for good?
*Lose your cravings for fatty/sugary foods?
We have been running bootcamps in Highgate for a year now and our next one starts this week and we can GUARANTEE all of the above.
In fact, you have nothing at all to lose, there is no risk- if you do everything you're advised and don’t achieve the results you deserve, then we'll refund you-100%
If you want all of the above RESULTS and more then email me back with the subject "count me in!"
All the details can be found at http://aayou.co.uk/bootcamp.aspx
PS don't hang around 'thinking about it' as places on our bootcamps are limited. Unless that is you want to waste another six weeks doing things that just don't work.
Don’t believe me?
Here’s one of our satisfied clients from the last bootcamp
“I normally train at the Gym which can be quite "solitary". I do about 45 minutes, and don’t really push myself. So, after about five years of this I had not seen much change physically. The fun thing about Bootcamp, is that it is a team effort, and the ethos of not using words like "I cant" or " I would not be able.." is a boon!
Getting fitter was the aim - not weight loss in my case, but I was surprised by just keeping an eye on my diet, and drinking lots of water, I lost two and a half kilos. Also, having struggled with five press ups at the first session, by week six I was up to fifty! It was like having a personal trainer for twelve hours, so it is also excellent value.” John Conroy - Actor 58
What are you waiting for?
http://aayou.co.uk/bootcamp.aspx
If bootcamp isn’t for you then we have a new class timetable at the studio which is being added to over the coming months. Check out the website: http://aayou.co.uk/classes.aspx
To your success
Monday, 23 February 2009
15%
The 25th Feb is 55 days into 2009, that means that 15% of this year has passed already!
Does that scare you?
Or, are you on track with your plans and goals for 2009?If you aimed to lose 30lbs this year – have you shifted 15% already? That’s 4.5lbs…
If you haven’t don’t panic! Make a few adjustments to your diet and exercise plans or contact all about you to help you on your way…
Make it happen today though!
15% of 2009 has gone, there’s nothing you can do about that, but if you make changes today you CAN make a difference to the rest of the year.
Or, you could let the rest of 2009 slip away without making any positive changes and before you know it, it’s 2010.
Mark April 20th in your calendar – That’s the 30% marker for 2009 – it’s only 8 weeks away, but you can achieve a lot in over 50 days.
Give it a go.
Those 8 weeks will pass anyway, but why not set some serious goals and achieve some great results in that time??
I dare you…
Does that scare you?
Or, are you on track with your plans and goals for 2009?If you aimed to lose 30lbs this year – have you shifted 15% already? That’s 4.5lbs…
If you haven’t don’t panic! Make a few adjustments to your diet and exercise plans or contact all about you to help you on your way…
Make it happen today though!
15% of 2009 has gone, there’s nothing you can do about that, but if you make changes today you CAN make a difference to the rest of the year.
Or, you could let the rest of 2009 slip away without making any positive changes and before you know it, it’s 2010.
Mark April 20th in your calendar – That’s the 30% marker for 2009 – it’s only 8 weeks away, but you can achieve a lot in over 50 days.
Give it a go.
Those 8 weeks will pass anyway, but why not set some serious goals and achieve some great results in that time??
I dare you…
Friday, 23 January 2009
VOLUNTEERS WANTED:
Did you have a goal of getting fit in 2009?
Have you contacted a personal trainer?
Have you joined a gym or dug out your old gym membership card?
Does the thought of doing any of these things not really excite you?
How about a training programme you can do from the comfort of your own home - and for ONLY ONE HOUR PER WEEK??!!
At All About You we have been working on some new products to bring to you this year - one of them being a home workout DVD series. The programme will include a 20 minute workout instructional manual, nutritional information and general health and fitness information.
All of this will be delivered to your door and support will be on hand to guide you through it.
THE BEST THING IS WE ARE LOOKING TO GIVE THIS AWAY FOR FREE FOR A SELECT FEW APPLICANTS!
Why are we doing this?
Well we want to make sure that the programme we deliver is exactly what our clients are looking for. Therefore we need you give us your feedback.
So here's the deal:
If you are selected you will be required to complete 3 20 minute workout sessions each week and follow the nutritional advice given for two full weeks.
At the end of these two weeks we need your feedback. You will be sent a questionnaire in which we want you to be BRUTALLY honest and then we can make the appropriate changes and deliver a quality product.
Interested?
Send me an email: david@aayou.co.uk
Have you contacted a personal trainer?
Have you joined a gym or dug out your old gym membership card?
Does the thought of doing any of these things not really excite you?
How about a training programme you can do from the comfort of your own home - and for ONLY ONE HOUR PER WEEK??!!
At All About You we have been working on some new products to bring to you this year - one of them being a home workout DVD series. The programme will include a 20 minute workout instructional manual, nutritional information and general health and fitness information.
All of this will be delivered to your door and support will be on hand to guide you through it.
THE BEST THING IS WE ARE LOOKING TO GIVE THIS AWAY FOR FREE FOR A SELECT FEW APPLICANTS!
Why are we doing this?
Well we want to make sure that the programme we deliver is exactly what our clients are looking for. Therefore we need you give us your feedback.
So here's the deal:
If you are selected you will be required to complete 3 20 minute workout sessions each week and follow the nutritional advice given for two full weeks.
At the end of these two weeks we need your feedback. You will be sent a questionnaire in which we want you to be BRUTALLY honest and then we can make the appropriate changes and deliver a quality product.
Interested?
Send me an email: david@aayou.co.uk
Beat the January blues
It’s Friday!
You’ve made it through the most depressing week ever!
The cold weather, fading Christmas memories and broken New Years promises meant that this time of the year is usually pretty miserable, but add in the economic crisis and it makes this year worse than ever.
So here at All About You we’ve put together a top 10 list of ways to relax and de-stress this weekend…
1. Get plenty of sleepMost people don’t get enough of this. In an ideal world you should be getting to bed around 10pm getting 8-9 hours sleep a night. A lack of sleep can lead to headaches, digestive problems and even serious illness.
Help your body relax and de-stress this weekend and stay under the covers for a bit longer!
2. Eat properlyYou are what you eat, if you put rubbish in you’ll get rubbish out. What you eat affects your mood, energy levels, sleep patterns and stress levels. Eat good REAL food this weekend and reap the benefits.
3. Get some exercise
You knew it was coming! Exercise causes the brain to release endorphins that ease pain and produce a sense of comfort and euphoria. Even moderate exercise can help you get to sleep quicker, concentrate more and have a sharper memory.
The key is to find something you enjoy!
4. Laugh
Sit back put on a comedy DVD and laugh your way to good health. This actually does work! Laughing stimulates the production of the stress reducing hormones. Try it!
5. Catch a few rays
This one may have to be put on hold for a little while… Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can cause depression and fatigue. But although you may not be able to do anything about the weather just yet, taking a walk outside, even on a cloudy day can help to improve your mood.
6. Water Therapy
Water is incredibly healing. Showers and baths should be placed high on the list for relieving stress. Climb into a hot bath and let your troubles float away. Showers are also very powerful and enable you to visualise your stresses going straight down the drain.
7. Meditate
Meditation helps to reduce your blood pressure and dramatically reduce your stress levels. Slowing your breathing, relaxing your muscles and helping to clear your thoughts also results in improved concentration levels.
If you would like to try this out contact us about our meditation class.
8. Tai Chi
Tai chi aims to harmonise the mind body and spirit, promoting both mental and physical wellbeing. Through the practice of Tai Chi you become revitalised, relaxed, tolerant and stronger and healthier in both mind and body.
9. Take a power nap
A power nap of about 20 minutes can leave you feeling renewed focused and more energetic. This one might be a bit difficult to get away with at work but it can really charge your batteries and also seriously improve your health.
10. Make love!
Jump into bed – preferably with your loved one! Making love is often overlooked by tired and stressed people but it is a fantastic way to relax. Satisfying sex also leads to deep relaxation. If you really are too tired how about a massage?
So there you are our top 10 tips to get you through this stressful time. Try them out and let us know how you get on!
For more information on Exercise, Nutrition, Meditation, Tai Chi or general health and fitness contact us at the studio 020 8348 9706.
You’ve made it through the most depressing week ever!
The cold weather, fading Christmas memories and broken New Years promises meant that this time of the year is usually pretty miserable, but add in the economic crisis and it makes this year worse than ever.
So here at All About You we’ve put together a top 10 list of ways to relax and de-stress this weekend…
1. Get plenty of sleepMost people don’t get enough of this. In an ideal world you should be getting to bed around 10pm getting 8-9 hours sleep a night. A lack of sleep can lead to headaches, digestive problems and even serious illness.
Help your body relax and de-stress this weekend and stay under the covers for a bit longer!
2. Eat properlyYou are what you eat, if you put rubbish in you’ll get rubbish out. What you eat affects your mood, energy levels, sleep patterns and stress levels. Eat good REAL food this weekend and reap the benefits.
3. Get some exercise
You knew it was coming! Exercise causes the brain to release endorphins that ease pain and produce a sense of comfort and euphoria. Even moderate exercise can help you get to sleep quicker, concentrate more and have a sharper memory.
The key is to find something you enjoy!
4. Laugh
Sit back put on a comedy DVD and laugh your way to good health. This actually does work! Laughing stimulates the production of the stress reducing hormones. Try it!
5. Catch a few rays
This one may have to be put on hold for a little while… Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can cause depression and fatigue. But although you may not be able to do anything about the weather just yet, taking a walk outside, even on a cloudy day can help to improve your mood.
6. Water Therapy
Water is incredibly healing. Showers and baths should be placed high on the list for relieving stress. Climb into a hot bath and let your troubles float away. Showers are also very powerful and enable you to visualise your stresses going straight down the drain.
7. Meditate
Meditation helps to reduce your blood pressure and dramatically reduce your stress levels. Slowing your breathing, relaxing your muscles and helping to clear your thoughts also results in improved concentration levels.
If you would like to try this out contact us about our meditation class.
8. Tai Chi
Tai chi aims to harmonise the mind body and spirit, promoting both mental and physical wellbeing. Through the practice of Tai Chi you become revitalised, relaxed, tolerant and stronger and healthier in both mind and body.
9. Take a power nap
A power nap of about 20 minutes can leave you feeling renewed focused and more energetic. This one might be a bit difficult to get away with at work but it can really charge your batteries and also seriously improve your health.
10. Make love!
Jump into bed – preferably with your loved one! Making love is often overlooked by tired and stressed people but it is a fantastic way to relax. Satisfying sex also leads to deep relaxation. If you really are too tired how about a massage?
So there you are our top 10 tips to get you through this stressful time. Try them out and let us know how you get on!
For more information on Exercise, Nutrition, Meditation, Tai Chi or general health and fitness contact us at the studio 020 8348 9706.
Monday, 19 January 2009
Are you pursuing happiness?
I was sent this clip by my friend Dax Moy and wanted to share it with you.
This is from one of my favourite films - The Pursuit of Happiness and I think it sums up exactly how we should all live our lives.
This is so relevant at this time of year. Many people have forgotten their New Year's resolutions already mainly because they find themselves surrounded by negative people telling them that they can't achieve their goals.
IGNORE THEM!
If you really want something don't listen to those negative voices.
DREAM
DREAM BIG
and then go and make them happen!
Thursday, 15 January 2009
BOOTCAMP IS BACK!
ALL ABOUT BOOTCAMP STARTS BACK THIS SATURDAY - 17TH JANUARY 2009!
Have fun, socialise & get in the best shape of your life in just 6 weeks!
Join the other recruits in Waterlow Park every Saturday Morning at 9:30am – 10:30am
If you want to get in great shape this New Year, you could head to a sweaty, stuffy gym, and waste your time queuing for machines,
OR
You could come and join us in the beautiful fresh outdoors of Waterlow Park, Highgate and train with some, positive and inspiring people.
Bootcamp welcomes Men and Women of all ages, shapes and sizes. You will join other recruits for a six week course training for 60 minutes every Saturday morning. Encouraged and motivated to do your best you WILL achieve FAST RESULTS!
Bootcamp Training
Waterlow Park
Saturday Morning 9:30am – 10:30am
To book you place call us on 020 8348 9706 or email david@aayou.co.uk
Have fun, socialise & get in the best shape of your life in just 6 weeks!
Join the other recruits in Waterlow Park every Saturday Morning at 9:30am – 10:30am
If you want to get in great shape this New Year, you could head to a sweaty, stuffy gym, and waste your time queuing for machines,
OR
You could come and join us in the beautiful fresh outdoors of Waterlow Park, Highgate and train with some, positive and inspiring people.
Bootcamp welcomes Men and Women of all ages, shapes and sizes. You will join other recruits for a six week course training for 60 minutes every Saturday morning. Encouraged and motivated to do your best you WILL achieve FAST RESULTS!
Bootcamp Training
Waterlow Park
Saturday Morning 9:30am – 10:30am
To book you place call us on 020 8348 9706 or email david@aayou.co.uk
Saturday, 10 January 2009
Don't set New Year's resolutions!
What have you got planned for 2009?
Is this going to be a great year for you?
January is the time when so many people set New Years resolutions and then February is usually the time when most of them decide to give up on them!
Why is that?
When someone sets a New Years resolution it is often in order to drastically change something. But we are all creatures of habit and therefore trying to change a certain type of behaviour immediately and permanently is pretty much impossible.
- And so you give up on them!
Why not try a different approach…
Try setting goals for the whole year.
It might not sound any different to you but let me explain;
Say for example you want to lose 10kg – This can go a few ways.
You drastically change your exercise, diet and lifestyle and lose the 10kg relatively easily…. And then you slip back into the old habits and the weight slowly piles back on.
BUT if you set a yearly goal to be 10kg lighter by January 2010 then you have a clear objective throughout the year.
We all have weight fluctuations, so if you gain a few pounds over the summer, so what! You still have 5 or 6 months to achieve your goal.
In the same way if your weight doesn’t drop as quickly as you’d hoped – you still have the rest of the year to achieve your goal.
Either way, just looking at things in a different way will take the pressure off having to achieve your New Years resolutions by the end of January!
Is this going to be a great year for you?
January is the time when so many people set New Years resolutions and then February is usually the time when most of them decide to give up on them!
Why is that?
When someone sets a New Years resolution it is often in order to drastically change something. But we are all creatures of habit and therefore trying to change a certain type of behaviour immediately and permanently is pretty much impossible.
- And so you give up on them!
Why not try a different approach…
Try setting goals for the whole year.
It might not sound any different to you but let me explain;
Say for example you want to lose 10kg – This can go a few ways.
You drastically change your exercise, diet and lifestyle and lose the 10kg relatively easily…. And then you slip back into the old habits and the weight slowly piles back on.
BUT if you set a yearly goal to be 10kg lighter by January 2010 then you have a clear objective throughout the year.
We all have weight fluctuations, so if you gain a few pounds over the summer, so what! You still have 5 or 6 months to achieve your goal.
In the same way if your weight doesn’t drop as quickly as you’d hoped – you still have the rest of the year to achieve your goal.
Either way, just looking at things in a different way will take the pressure off having to achieve your New Years resolutions by the end of January!
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