10 Things That Happen When You Get Fit and Healthy

Everyone loves a comeback story. Think Bethany Hamilton the professional surfer who returned to the water after a shark attack or Mohammed Ali’s return to the boxing ring or Thomas Edison’s thousands of attempts at inventing the light bulb. Or, better still…let’s insert your story here! Have you been trying to lose weight? Get fit? […]
Clean Eating Tips

I’m sure many of you have read, seen or heard someone talking about eating clean. But what is clean eating? Clean eating is about going back to the basics. It’s about choosing to eat wholesome, healthy food in its most natural state. It’s food that is whole, unprocessed and without chemicals and artificial ingredients (commonly […]
Which Nutrition Camp are You In?

“It’s all about following a ‘paleo’ diet.” “Low carb, high protein diets are the way to go!” “My friend is a vegan and looks great. It works.” “You should quit sugar.” “Intermittent fasting diets are the answer!” Many people today seem to have a different view or philosophy on nutrition. They believe their approach is […]
The Most Amazing Thing You Will Ever Own

Have you ever stopped to think how amazing your body is? All the muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones that work together. Everything that your brain can take in through our senses (touch, taste, sound, sight, smell) and then processes whilst operating your body. What is takes to see? How it repairs itself? The list goes on. […]
The Hidden Reason Why a Workout is So Good

The best thing about exercising and working out is not what you think. Let me explain with a story from when I was training for the Olympics. I used to take my training diary with me to every training session I did. In it were motivational quotes, my training program where I would record what […]
Before I Die I Want to …

What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t happened yet. For many of us , though, we often feel like the future is predestined. Mapped out and hard to change. translations Like we’re on a path and we can’t really get off. I want to challenge you […]
The Eighth Day of the Week

Could’a, should’a, would’a. That’s how I refer to them. People who say they’ll do something and never do. Those people who plan to do something and want to do something, but never actually do. People whose words can’t be trusted or who will do something someday. At Active8me we want to inspire you to take […]