Healthy Living Blogs
Welcome to our Healthy Living blog page. On this page you will find an array of articles helping you live your best happy healthy life! Do you have a topic you would like to learn more about please reach out to us via the contact page.
3 Ways to reduce Your Risk of Colds and Flu Naturally
1. Get more sun; -aim to get more Vitamin D with 15 minutes exposure every day or take a vitamin D3 supplement. 2. Move more – raise your heart rate and break a sweat with at least 20 minutes of exercise per day to boost your immune system. 3. Boost your good gut bacteria with
HOW TO GET AND STAY MOTIVATED
I am often asked by my clients what they need to do to gain and maintain motivation. I believe motivation comes to those that can make the choice of making the most of a certain situation and put positive steps in place to achieve their goals. Here are my top 3 tips to staying motivated.
3 WAYS TO WEIGHT GAIN PROOF YOUR BODY THIS WINTER
The colder months are the greatest challenge for most people who are looking to fight cravings and prevent putting on extra body fat. Winter commonly changes our natural chemical balances such as serotonin which is our mood enhancing hormone. Here are 3 ways for keeping the weight off in winter and making a start on
5 Tips to Losing Weight.
When it comes to bodyfat, most of us know that many quick weight loss plans are not sustainable. Follow some of the tips below to help the number on the scales drop down. Walk for a minimum of 45 minutes every day. Burning an extra 1250kj or more per day can make a massive difference
The 3 Worst Fitness Tips
You should be going all out at every workout – potential for injury or training plateau are more likely if you gave 100% every workout. Don’t eat any food after 6pm – this doesn’t even make sense? Apparently any food after 6pm magically turns into fat? Muscle weighs more than fat! –
The Best Way To Burn Fat From Your Tummy
Ask yourself a few questions. 1. When doing all these exercises, what are the reasons you are doing them in the first place? 2. Is it to burn fat from our tummy, strengthen the core, thin the waist, or get a six pack? 3. Have you ever been guilty of crunches at the end of
Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?
Does your brain work hard on the job but your body sit on idle all day? Do you find it hard to put fitness into your day? Are you or your co-workers spilling out of their seats? Is obesity the key health problem in your workplace? There is a big FAT problem in this country
The ‘I-Can’t-Get-To-The-Gym’ home workout
You will tone your muscles, burn fat, and gain strength the same as if you are working with weights, if you do the right exercises. Get a complete full body workout without the need for equipment all in the comfort of your own home. Set aside 15 minutes and pick at least 3-4 of the
Sleep – The Holy Grail of Health & 5 Ways to Blessed Sleep.
Create a transition routine that you do every night before going to bed. It could be yoga or meditation exercises, or it could be just switching off the lights, heaters and fans and brushing your teeth. Whatever your ritual is, your brain will know it’s time to chill and prepare for sleep. Sprinkle your newly
5 Tips to Stop Overeating.
What is it about food that has you consume bigger than normal portion sizes or eating when you are not even hungry? some of the reasons may be “I will eat my negative emotions”, ‘I’m impulsive so that makes me binge”, ” I like immediate gratification”, or “I can’t quit food”. You may find some
4 Tips to Healthy Living For Busy People
Being ‘too busy’ and ‘don’t have time’ are the biggest excuses I hear of why people are not living a healthy lifestyle. So what are the components of a healthy lifestyle? Exercise Healthy nutrition Sleep Mindset If we look at the 4 components above, we can start to see which areas we can make small
Emotional Intelligence
The ability to understand others emotions. Some people feel empathy comes naturally to them (being aware of, or being sensitive to what someone is going through). Empathy is a skill that can be developed so you can see the situation from the other persons perspective, understand their feelings, and communicate your understanding. Some examples- “It
7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Fresh fruit – choosing colourful seasonal varieties to sweeten your smoothies, yoghurt, muffins or desserts. Extremely high in antioxidants to fight free radicals for a healthy immune system. Fermented foods like kombucha, miso, sauerkraut and kimchi promote healthy probiotics for digestion and gut health. Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated naturally Removes waste from the
Who’s up for a 30 Day Trim and Detox?
The 30-day trim and detox program with Chris from Happy Healthy HQ is a comprehensive program designed to help individuals address the toxicity in their lives that can drain their energy, time, and environment. The program focuses on getting healthy naturally by cleansing the body of toxins and improving gut health. Unlike fad diets, this
5 Ways to Kickstart Your Morning
Don’t hit the snooze button. Do you really need that extra 10 minutes of sleep? Make it a point to make your bed immediately and get started on your day. Drink a glass of water. Rehydrate your body. Meditate. Take some time out to clear your mind before a hectic day. Write a short note
5 Ways to Sneaking in Extra Vegetables
Grate vegetables such as carrots, cucumber, cabbage, celery into stews, scrambled eggs, sauces and smoothies 2. Make a sandwich that has more salad than meat 3. Move your vegetables to the top shelf of your fridge so they’ll be visible and more enticing 4. Eat vegetables like fruit. Eg cucumber, tomatoes, celery, and carrot. 5.
So How Much Water Do You Really Need To Drink?
Most people lose 1.5-2 litres of water per day through sweat, urine, and moisture when we breathe. What this means is that we must make up for losing that fluid with drinking water, water in our food, and other fluids. Drinking too little water leads to dehydration which causes our bodies salt and potassium levels
Gut Health Made Easy
Your health starts with your internal well-being. A healthy gut (gastrointestinal tract) is your best friend. Probiotics are a key component to your immunity, hormone health, gut function, and emotional health. They are living organisms that populate your gut with healthy bacteria. Signs you might be fighting an unhealthy gut 1. Headaches or migraines 2.
Skin. 5 Quick Tricks to Enhance Your Glow
Your skin is your first layer of your immune system to fight against germs and the environment. Check the dryness of your skin by scratching a small area with your fingernail. If it’s dry, it will leave a white mark. Like any other organ of your body, it can deteriorate if we don’t look after
7 Foods you Should Always Keep in Your Fridge
Fresh fruit – choosing colourful seasonal varieties to sweeten your smoothies, yoghurt, muffins, or desserts. Extremely high in antioxidants to fight free radicals for a healthy immune system. Almonds – just a handful of these will boost your antioxidant levels and are a great source of potassium. Fermented foods like kombucha, miso, sauerkraut and kimchi
Tips to Make the Best Smoothies to Improve Energy, Recovery, and Immune Function.
Start with a liquid base to blend ingredients. A personal favourite is coconut water or unsweetened almond milk. Combine a selection of organic fruits and vegetables (e.g., Kale, Ginger, Turmeric, Banana, Mixed Berries, etc) Use a supplement (e.g., Plant or Whey based protein powder) Add some superfoods (e.g., Cacao, Maca powder, LSA, Chai seeds etc)
Alcohol and Your Health
Drinking alcohol has become common place in society. There is research that suggests alcohol raises serotonin levels which creates those feel-good hormones, but regular drinking reduces serotonin levels. Drinking in excess causes substantial health losses to the body which affects heart health, energy levels, skin conditions, increased blood sugar, weight gain, insomnia, mental impairment, diminished
Tips to Choosing the Best Workout Routine
With so much choice of exercise within your reach, how do you know which one is right for you? Should you join a gym, participate in community exercise programs, take up running, or invest in a personal trainer? The best exercise for you depends on these 3 things 1. What are your goals? Is it
Are You in an Exercise Rut?
Give your fitness routine a makeover. Has your exercise routine lost its sparkle? Do you loathe working out when you know you used to love it? Have you listed your motivation in the lost and found ads? You want to exercise for the sake of optimal health, but it all seems too uninteresting, and you
5 Easy Tips to Gain More Energy
If you have lost your oomph for getting things done, then here are 5 easy tips to get some instant get up and go? Get some SUN. If you are lucky enough to live in the Sunshine State, there is no excuse for getting out and taking a 10 minute walk in the sun. There
11 Ways to Get You Exercising at Work
The most common excuse is “I don’t have time; I’m stuck at the office most of the day.” We all know we need to exercise, but when you leave home at 7am and get lucky to be home by 7pm, the one thing that we want to squeeze in is exercise. It’s a sad fact
Australia’s Health Snapshot
Right now, is the time in our life where personally and in business we visit our accountant to look at the past year, to discover the truth on how much we are really earning and whether we have invested well or overindulged in some areas. Doing a personal or business health examination is no different.
5 Tips to Look Tight, Toned and Terrific in 2023
Waiting till now to get started on your best year ever? Would you like some simple strategies to be in the best shape you can be this year? Do 30 – 40 minutes of planned exercise every day: Fit people burn fat faster. Unfortunately, most people claim to be time poor and are not really
8 Biggest Health and Fitness Mistakes Even the Smart People Make
Our head trainer (and chief amazement officer) Chris Gent shares with you some common mistakes that people make with their workouts, lifestyle, and nutrition. A number of these mistakes can be very costly and can lead to injury and may be the difference between a successful and an ineffective workout. Not warming up or cooling
Top 14 reasons why you should work with a Personal Trainer
If you are thinking about getting a personal trainer but are wondering if it is all worthwhile…then we suggest that you take the information below into consideration. We understand that every person is different and know that no matter what your health and fitness goals are, there are certain things we can do to help