Why Skinny Is Not the Goal
For many the goal is simply knowing how to get skinny, but is that really the right goal? Your body is your unique vessel. It should be nurtured, maintained and most importantly appreciated. However, if you are thinking along the lines of just how to get skinny, then it’s quite possible that you are punishing […]
I Quit White Rice !?! – The Healthy Revolution
You want me to do what? Yes, you read that right. Quit white rice! Shocking, right? How could we possibly even consider giving up rice? It makes up a portion of virtually every meal we eat. And, there is the whole fact that our food culture is built around this ancient grain. We’re about to […]
5 Easy Ways to Snack Your Way to Weight Loss Success Today
The word snack has become synonymous with foods that are unhealthy or unnecessary, yet that is not the case at all! Snacks are an important part of your daily nutrient intake and, when thoughtfully consumed, can help you effectively lose weight, without turning you into that ‘hangry’ friend that everybody avoids. In this blog, we […]
Exercise with Music – 5 Reasons Why They are the Perfect Workout Marriage
Have you ever had that feeling of hearing a certain tune and you just can’t help tapping your foot? Well, there is good reason. Music makes you want to move. Now, the concept of listening to music when you hit the gym to improve your workout isn’t exactly new. But understanding how your favourite tunes enhance your […]
Weight Loss Pills: The Good, The Bad and The Truth
Seriously, who doesn’t want magic weight loss pills that will obliterate fat, instantly shed weight and transform your body? With claims of reduced appetite, reduced fat absorption and increased fat burning they sound a little too good to be true. But what is the truth? And we mean the hard-scientific truth, not the extraordinary transformation […]
8 Daily Habits for Fitness Plan Success
Sticking to your fitness plan isn’t always easy, is it? Life gets busy and things get in the way. However, one of the secrets to unlocking success in sticking to your fitness plan is to be prepared for what lies ahead. In practice, this is just as much about the thoughts, habits and associations that […]
Make Your 24 Hours Count – 10 Hacks For Better Productivity
Time…it is one of those things we always feel we don’t have enough of and we always wish we had more of, given the busyness of our lives. Yet we are all equal in that sense – everyone has the same 24 hours in a day. Why is it though, that some people seem to […]
To Exercise or Not to Exercise when Sick – That is the Question
Aggghhh … life is busy enough as it is. There’s work commitments, your health and fitness goals, family obligations and everything else in life. It’s like a perpetual juggle where you wish there were more hours in the day. You’re in a routine, working out and trying to reach your weight loss or fitness goal […]
Active8me’s Guiding Nutrition Pillars
Every week we get asked a lot of questions around nutrition. And it is no wonder. It’s not easy to know what’s right and what’s wrong these days with so much conflicting information. Eat this. Don’t eat that. It’s all about the paleo diet. The secret is the ketogenic diet. Carbs are the enemy. Sugar […]
