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"At the start of the year I decided to give up smoking and try to get in shape for my holiday. i hadn't done any exercise for a good few years, so I joined a gym. I? had no idea what I was doing and couldn't understand why after a month I hadn't lost any weight and felt no better. I decided to get some help! Alex was brilliant, he listened to what I wanted to achieve and put together a circuit for me to do on my ow. I also had weekly sessions with Alex, he kept me motivated and pushed me to work harder than I thought was possible. Before I knew it I started to see results, and for the first time, I actually enjoyed exercising! Without Alex's help I'd probably have give given up on the gym by now and gone back to my old ways, instead I've lost weight, feel much healthier and was even able to wear a bikini on the beach!"



Emily Godson

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10 Top Tips to help you loose weight.

Here are 10 simple but effective tips to help you lose weight:

1. Eat your 5 a day.

Fruits and vegetables are packed with beneficial fibres, vitamins and antioxidants. They fill up your stomach fast so you feel full earlier. They are also low in calories and helps to keep your calorie count low.

2. Do not skip meals.

Eating small frequent meals help to balance your calorie intake throughout the day and also keeps your blood sugar level balanced. Instead of eating 3 big meals, try to eat 5 - 6 smaller meals throughout the day.

3. Go for wholesome fresh foods

If possible, purchase fresh foods and avoid package (processed) and convenient foods such as fast food. Packaged and convenient foods are often higher in sodium and fat content. Many people we spoke to are amazed that they can easily lose weight by packing a home-cooked lunch to work instead of eating out.

4. Don't be overly-restrictive

Everyone has his or her favorite treats. Simply allow yourself a little indulgence, but watch out for the frequency and the quantity. Having a small treat once in a while can be rewarding to your weight loss experience. Cutting too much of your favorite treats usually lead to an early relapse.

5.Understand Food Claims and Labels

A product labelled with a fat-free claim does not mean that it is low in calories. Similarly a product labelled as low-sugar or low-carb does not mean it is low in fat or calories. Always read the nutrition label on the packaging.

6.Watch for the sugary drinks

Juices, pop, cream & sugar in your coffee or tea all add up. Opt for drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. In addition to providing hydration to your body, it will also help you feel full.

7. Keep a food journal

Keeping a food journal helps you pin point your eating pattern and will enable you to easily modify it. If possible, have your Registered Dietitian review your journal.

8. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise!!!

Most authorities recommend 30 - 60 minutes of physical activity a day to stay healthy. Also try adding weight-bearing exercises at least 2 times a week. This will help burn some of the unwanted calories.

9. Watch portion size

One serving of pasta means 1/2 cup of cooked pasta. However, most restaurants serve a pasta dish with 4 servings of pasta!!! You do not need to finish and clean off the plate every time. You can simply ask to take home the leftover.

10. Find out how many calories you need

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)

BMR [kcal]
Body Weight [lb] x 15 + (moderate activity [mins/day] x 3.5)
Since you wish to lose weight, your target = BMR - 500 kcal

(For instance, you weigh 140 lb and you perform 20 mins of moderate activity every day. BMR of this example = (140 x 15) + (20 x 3.5) = 2100 + 70 = 2170 kcal. BMR minus 500kcal; it would be 2170 - 500 = 1670 kcal. Therefore 1670 kcal is the target in this example to losing 1 lb per week.)

And there we have it the first little article to assist you with your weight loss goals...... and there's loads more to follow so keep looking.

Cheers, Alex.

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Hello and welcome to the AC Fitness Blog.

Thankyou for loggin on, my name is Alex Cullen and I am the Founder and Head Trainer of AC Fitness. So what can you expect from my blog?
Well you will recieve all the latest news and events that AC Fitness is apart of, you will also recieve information on exercise and nutrition, and of course video updates from myself, current clients and exercise tips all of which will be free (no special members only area).

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