By Lindy Olsen on Sunday, February 24, 2008 9:05 PM

I often get many people asking me how I manage to stay motivated all year round....well I have a confession to make and I tell you. Read More »

By Lindy Olsen on Friday, February 08, 2008 10:24 PM

Well, when life throws curveballs at you, they really seem to curve, well for me they do!  Dealing with a family member that is sick can be the toughest thing to face, however you quickly realise how precious life is and how priorities soon shift in a major way.  

This year has started off very differently to what I had planned and I guess things just have a way of testing your resolve.  My own personal goals and aspirations have been put on hold (for the moment) so that I can spend the maximum time I can with those I love ... Read More »

By Lindy Olsen on Saturday, January 26, 2008 4:51 PM

Rule #6 - Drink at least 500ml of water with every 10 kg of body weight

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By Lindy Olsen on Saturday, January 26, 2008 2:54 PM

RULE #1 - ALWAYS eat a LEAN source of protein at EVERY meal! 

You can get your Lean Protein from many different sources.  Some of these include chicken breast, lean beef, turkey, fish, kangaroo and egg whites.  Eating enough protein is VITAL for muscle growth and repair not to mention many other essential bodily functions! ... Read More »

By Lindy Olsen on Saturday, January 26, 2008 2:54 PM

Rule #2 - Always eat 5-7 meals EVERY day about 3-4 hours apart

I always eat 5-6 small meals each day in order to keep my metabolism on fire. If you skip breakfast the chances of your metabolism becoming slow and sluggish is increased significantly. I want to make sure my metabolism stays revved up and in top gear throughout the day.

By Lindy Olsen on Saturday, January 26, 2008 2:52 PM

 Rule #3 - Eat your greens…

Try to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day as a means to help boost immune function and reduce risk for chronic disease. Remember restricting any one of the major food groups can lead to a macronutrient imbalance and corresponding vitamin and miner ... Read More »

By Lindy Olsen on Saturday, January 26, 2008 2:52 PM

Rule #4 - Every 9 out of 10 meals you have, has to be in your plan. 

In other words if you are eating five times per day, you would eat 35 meals per week in total. Effectively 3.5 of them can be your choice, within reason of course! I call these my junk meals, so try to find out what combination works best for you. ... Read More »

By Lindy Olsen on Saturday, January 26, 2008 2:51 PM

Rule #5 - AVOID sugar and Limit your complex carbs with your last two meals unless training!
Hidden sugar is the number one enemy for most “saddle bag” sufferers and is a major reason why many people fall short of reaching their health and fitness goals. Read your food labels carefully and try to avoid rich sauces and fatty dressings that contain large amounts ... Read More »