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What gift NOT to forget

Christmas time...

Where did the year go?

But this time of year is always busy, food, family, events, holidays (for some).

So what is the one gift you shouldn't forget?

The gift for your mom?

The gift for your other half?

NO... (well yes you shouldn't forget these but...)

The gift of fitness, for YOU!

Don't leave your exercise till the new year, keep it going, even if it's in a lesser capacity.

If you are in holiday mode, sleep in, then go and get a half hour of exercise, jog, gym, body weight exercises in your own home.

If you start getting time poor due to mass scheduling, plan for three days of the week that you are going to exercise.

Doing this will ensure that you don't get the holiday blues when it comes to eating all of that rich food for Christmas (and for some, indulging in the alcoholic beverages in a higher capacity).

the other thing you can do, is really balance the food and fitness. on days that you don't have to visit family and eat like a human vacuum cleaner, ensure that you eat, fresh and lean. don't continue the cycle once you're back at home.

And one last thing that you can do to help your fitness though this time of year, when it comes to present suggestions, tell people to get you vouchers for sports shops. If not vouchers, actual fitness gear. Its a whole lot healthier than a big old box of chocolates.

DO NOT USE BULKPROTEINS.com.au

Well...once bitten, twice shy. 

I'm always on the hunt for the next bargain for my protein. And ever the test pilot that I am, I decided to lash out all of under 100 for a few kilos of unflavored 'tein.

I stumbled across the site bulkproteins.com.au via a free samples email that I had signed up to. "Cool!" I thought, "I'll sign up for the free pack of 'tein and check their site for price. I was amazed. Most groups claiming the cheapest are never actually cheap. The industry standard for price can not be considered "the cheapest" by any means. 

So I took a chance. 

All seemed good. Got an email apologizing to all for shipping delays, email me if you have question it said. Then got an email to say my goods had been despatched. Only problem. No shipping ref. 

A couple of weeks went by, by then I had already emailed once to see if they could supply a ref. Then I started emailing and using their Facebook page and website to query the shipping of my goods. 

Nothing. 

I checked the Facebook page and found a couple of others who had not received their goods. 

So, to PayPal I went with a dispute. Let's see if I can get my money back. 

And now this blog blast to make sure others don't fall into the same trap. 

Sad that people start a company and cannot back up their product, sadder when they don't respond to your requests for simple answers. 

Bulk proteins, you seem to only be selling, BULK BULLSHIT.

Simple advice, do not buy from these guys. Save yourself the hassle. 

Earn your breakfast!

Ok, religion aside, it's pretty hard to ignore the primal history of mankind. 

What happened when we woke? No fridge, no milk, no breakfast? Well even then we would have woken and know that we would need food for the day. 

So out for the hunt!

Running, stalking, spear throwing, axe chucking, carcass lifting and the journey back home. All to feed the younger ones and feed yourself for the days worth of.. More hunting and general activities. 

So if you really want to kick start your day AND kick start shaking the excess fat...EARN IT!

Use the morning period just before breakfast to not only use up the last energy stores, but to crank up the metabolism and then reward your hard work and start the day with a clean macro filled breakfast. 

You'll feel the results!

Cardio and resistance training will give you results. Go for an early morning jog or a early lifting session. You won't be disappointed. 

Green eyed monster!

Sometimes family and friends can become your biggest enemy in achieving the body and lifestyle YOU want. 

I've seen it happen, lose some kilos and next minute, "oh no, you should eat more!" Or "geeze you're looking TOO thin!" Come from your closest loved ones. 

This can be the most dangerous thing for achieving your goals. Who wants to disappoint family or close friends?

I have also seen the opposite, thankfully I have this scenario, with always positive affirmation from my mom, dad, brothers, wife and friends. So a big thank you to them. 

So what do you need to do if you are getting a different green monster appearing instead of the hulk?

Well firstly, don't discount what has been said. Some statements come from jealousy and some come from sincere concern for your health and well being. So ask yourself,"is what you are doing healthy?". There is no health benefits to starving or exercising beyond your energy limits, something will give and it will most likely be your health, then you start a viscous cycle of stop start and on top of that, you ARE damaging your body. 

Secondly, correct them. That's right, don't be afraid to correct them! If they say you're not eating enought, tell them what you eat. I'm sure they'll be surprised. I eat, breakfast, morning tea, lunch, arvo tea, mid eve snack, tea, pre bed snack.

Thirdly, surround yourself with more positive thinkers. A training buddy that you can bounce this issue off, or family that support you etc. Even motivational Facebook pages and blogs... Wink wink. 

And lastly, only you know who YOU want to be so don't let others dictate what you need to do to archive it! As long as it's healthy and safe, go hard and go strong building your ideal YOU!!!