Fabulous February post #20
If u can’t be bothered to go out for a training run think of someone less fortunate that can’t walk let allone run and what they would do to be in ur position . If u can’t run for urself run for them.
Guy Aartse-Tuyn
Protein
Protein is the building block of life. It helps to build muscle and tendons, repair the muscles in need of it and regulate hormones. Meats, white fish, shellfish, eggs, beans and nuts are common examples of foods that contain significant amounts of protein.
It is probably a safe bet, to say Read More…
Fabulous February post #19
When you are successful you tend to be more optimistic. Success makes you feel more confident and more valuable. Therefore you will present yourself with more confidence and confidence sells. Confidence assures your opponents that you believe in what you do.
Success breeds success.
Successful people associate with successful people.
Successful people learn from successful people.
Success breeds success. Repeat…
Phil Thomas
Fats
Everybody wants a flat stomach with a six pack, and can probably feel the six pack buried in there somewhere – but why won’t it show it’s face?? The answer is that it’s hidden beneath a layer of fat. To have a six pack you need to drastically reduce your fat intake so your abs have nowhere to hide!
Again, understanding what foods and drink are high in fat are the key. You might not eat chips and think you have cut it out, but have you?
Your body does need fat – just the Read More…
Fabulous February post #18
Goals can be elusive, which makes the difficult journey all the more rewarding.
Andrew Vickerman
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates provide our muscles with fuel and they are our most efficient way of receiving energy. They are mainly divided into two groups: simple carbohydrates, and complex carbohydrates.
Simple carbohydrates (including fruit and sweets, fizzy drinks and chocolates) are the most basic form of sugar and provide a quick, short energy burst that doesn’t last. They only add extra calories and not many nutrients.
Foods higher in carbohydrates include ones that provide dietary fibre and whole grains as well as those without added sugars. Natural food sources of carbohydrates include grains (rice, cereal); fruits (apples, oranges, bananas); starchy vegetables (peas, potatoes, corn); and dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt). To understand the functioning and role of carbohydrates, it is very important to know its types.
The two vary nutritionally, and are broken down in different ways during digestion. Read More…
Gaze out from the mirror, don’t stare into it.
If you do your research, read 100 books, search 1000 websites, speak to 1,000,000 runners, the theme will be common:that running is a lonely sport, that its the most popular solo sports event since the dawn of time.
What a load of tripe. It is the biggest team event in the world. Where else do you see 55,000 people tie their laces and all run in the same direction with the same goal? Read More…
Fabulous February post #17
You only get out what you put in.
Kerry Taylor
Fabulous February post #16
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.
Liz Seadon
Fabulous February post #15
This is the day that the Lord has made. We shall rejoice and be very glad in it.
claire Barnsley