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How to bounce back from a binge,

For most of my life I have set goals for myself to achieve, some have been short term, and others for the long term.

Written by Elliott Caras, Studio Owner & Personal Trainer - Vision Personal Training Clarence St, Sydney

We all do it and we all have done it, comparing ourselves to others that is.

Here are two sure-fire ways to ensure you are interesting and providing great customer service to your clients.

Learning how to listen to your body to avoid injury

Many people believe that in order to lose weight, you need to eat less food. This statement is true and false at the same time as yes, if you eat less you will lose 'weight' but it will mainly be through muscle mass, water, and be leaked of many vitamins and minerals, therefore be a much less effective machine. This is where a lot of people go wrong and become thin, bony and look sickly - often having comments made about them needing to go and have a hamburger! Instead, a healthier and more appealing option is to have 5-6 small meals per day in order to get your metabolism firing which when done on a regular basis can create a fat burning machine!

Positive thinking is a mental and emotional attitude that focuses on the bright side of life and expects positive results.  A positive person anticipates happiness, health and success, and believes he or she can overcome any obstacle and difficulty.

"I run for chocolate" sums up the way many people think about the relationship between food and exercise. Who hasn't pictured the delicious treat waiting for them after a workout, for example? But what happens when our exercise routines cause us to consistently overeat? Many of us typically associate a regular fitness practice with healthier eating choices and maybe even a lean, toned body, but the relationship between working out and overeating has both body and mind roots that may surprise you.