There are a lot of nutrition myths out there that just won’t go away. These myths cover carbs, fat, protein, eggs, detoxing, your metabolism, salt, supplements and a lot more. There is so much misinformation doing the rounds on the internet these days that it can be hard to know what’s true and what’s not. So, we’ve decided to debunk a few of these myths for you in a series of blog posts.
“Two years ago, turning sixty, I was facing a lot of family problems and generally felt really unhappy with myself and with what was going on around me. Although I thought I was active and had a healthy diet, my weight was increasing and this in turn was having a negative effect on me.”
Sue decided it was time to do something about the way she felt so she took the plunge and signed up to join Performance Project. In the 12 months since joining Sue has completely turned her life around and now feels happier, stronger and fitter. She is also the smallest size that she can remember for a long time and has a whole new lifestyle that she enjoys.
Why did you want to lose weight initially?
Dawn’s amazing weight loss and transformation journey started in February 2018, shortly after her wedding to fellow Performance Project member Tom. Dawn looked stunning and even felt beautiful on her big day but when she saw the photos she felt mortified.
Lifting weights at any age has huge rewards, but doing it after 50 can actually change your life. And it’s never too late to start lifting. Age is no limit to fitness and strength training in particular is recommended as we get older.
Have you ever tried to lose weight fast?
Let us guess, it went like this: a week of detox teas or 1000kcal worth of shakes every day, endless cardio seven days a week, a flat, hungry, awful feeling, and a rebound that made you gain back all the weight you lost and more, in a matter of days.
What if it didn’t have to be like this? What if you could lose weight quickly and safely, and not feel hungry all the time? Even better, what if you could lose weight quickly and keep it all off?
Are you off on holiday soon? Going away for the weekend? Or travelling on business? Do you have a specific goal in mind that you need to stay on track for? While we actually think that holidays are a time for fun, relaxation and even a little indulgence, we get it that for some people they could do without the diversion on a weight loss or specific fitness-related journey …. so, we’ve put together a few tips and tricks for those of you who choose to stick to a restricted-calorie diet but still want to enjoy yourselves!
Sleep is a biological necessity. It is not optional. For our bodies to survive we need to sleep. And it is equally as important for our brains to get a good night’s sleep. Both our physical and mental health depends on it.
As sleep scientist Dr Allan Rechtschaffen said: “If sleep does not serve an absolutely vital function, then it is the biggest mistake the evolutionary process has ever made.”
By now, you probably know how important it is to get enough protein in your diet. If you’re in any doubt or would like to read more about the reasons why it’s so super important check out our article 5 Reasons You Should Probably Eat More Protein. Then read on to find out how you can get more protein in your diet with snacks.
Are you struggling to get started at something you mean to do? Is there something holding you back from taking the first step? This question could apply to many situations in life or to your fitness journey specifically.
By now, you probably know how important it is to get enough protein in your diet. If you’re in any doubt or would like to read more about the reasons why it’s so super important check out our article 5 Reasons You Should Probably Eat More Protein.
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