This is a question I am often asked…especially because one of our boot camp programmes starts at 06h00!

I have found that the people who do eat prior to coming to boot camp seem to be able to exercise at a higher intensity. And, at the end of the day…increasing the intensity of your workout and your performance is what counts!  Read more... (308 words, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)

Most people’s exercise routines go into hibernation during the winter months. We eat more and we exercise less…and justify it with all sorts of things like:

- it’s too cold or too dark to exercise

- I need to eat more to give my body more energy to stay warm during winter  Read more... (282 words, estimated 1:08 mins reading time)

You can still eat amazing food when trying to lose body fat and build muscle.

And, if you are anything like me, you are just itching to sink your teeth into that burger and chips…

I received another great email from a colleague of mine, Craig Ballentyne, today.  Read more... (310 words, 1 image, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)

Yesterday, I worked at a Wellness Day at a very popular Hotel here in Cape Town. I had some great conversations with those attending. There was an interesting nutrition concern that I kept addressing…

Why should you “break the fast”? Or more specifically: “Why should you eat breakfast?”  Read more... (246 words, estimated 59 secs reading time)

I recently witnessed a battle of the two fitness & fat loss icons:

“Diet” and “Exercise”

Want to know who won? Want to know whether it is possible to “out-exercise” nutrition. Or whether you can “out-eat” exercise?  Read more... (180 words, estimated 43 secs reading time)