ijustwantmybodyback, Author at PT Pro: The Best Health, Fitness & Food tips for women 50+

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT PT FOR YOU

If you’re determined to make a change with your health, fitness and/or body shape but don’t know where to start, the most effective solution is – hire a PT. It’s a decision that signifies your commitment to change and sets the stage for realistic expectations and tangible results. Read the rest

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Get your pH balance right by eating smart

Everything you think you may know about what is acidic or alkaline food-wise may just be wrong. As part of our drive for optimal long-term health, we should understand how to ensure an ideal pH balance. Read on to find out why limes, once digested, are an alkali and hard cheese an acid. Read the rest

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Learn what hair porosity means and how it affects you

So what exactly is hair porosity? In a nutshell it’s the hair’s ability to absorb and retain water, of which there are three main types. Your hair porosity is how open or closed the hair cuticles are and this determines its ability to absorb and retain water. Read the rest

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How to better your erg | rowing machine workout by a rower

Topics covered: The different types of erg (rowing machine) How to set the footplate correctly (it’s nothing to do with the size of your feet!!) Setting the drag factor for a beneficial workout The correct body movements of a rowing stroke The monitor - which data to focus on Standard types of workout and warm-up Clothing and footwear Read the rest

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Why rowing is a good workout and a great sport

I don’t even know where to begin with this because there are so many positives about rowing it’s hard to find a starting point. I think I’ll just list each one in no particular order and dispel some misconceptions while I’m at it. Read the rest

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Alternative ways to exercise for fitness & mental health

What I want address here is the stage when you’re ready to pick yourself up and rebuild into a newer, better, bionic version. The reinvention stage. Seriously, what is better than feeling physically strong and investing in your long term health? FACT: Feeling good about your body is the best accessory / enhancement out there! Read the rest

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The result of hypnosis for my sugar addiction

In my early 40’s I kept developing kidney and bladder infections, which went on for two years. Eventually I learnt the bacteria that causes these infections can grow rapidly in urine with a high sugar content. I knew I couldn’t continue my sugar dependence. Read the rest

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Learn about the macronutrient fat: A moment on the lips…

After satisfying my initial crisp urge, I thought about the fitted dress sitting in the bag on the rack above me. “It’ll be fine, the fat from these crisps won’t hit my waistline for a few days, maybe a week. Hmmm… I wonder how long it actually takes?”. Read the rest

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What to eat if you have to snack: Peanuts v Cashews

The other day at the supermarket I had to make a choice between my two personal favourites; cashews or peanuts. This is the leg work I’ve done for you to discover which packs the weightier nutritional punch. Read the rest

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Coping with grief after the death of a pet

To seek help I read about the grieving process and a lot of the advice, I felt, could be applied to any form of loss - person, pet, even the ending of a relationship. It’s so tempting to run from the grief, to suffer in silence, but the collective advice seems to be that you’ll just store trouble for later. Read the rest

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