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I’ve Had A Gut Full
***Let me first qualify this blog by saying that it has been written at 3am, and started as a few dot points as a way for me to get some thoughts out of my head in the hopes of getting back to sleep. Let me qualify that by saying that if sleeping were an olympic...
Nutrition When You Can’t Gym
Gym closures…. it’s not fun! I don’t consider the service I provide to be anything like the public gym model they had in mind when the decision was made to shut down gym, indoor sports, fitness centres, and Pilates studios, etc. I see a lot of comments from friends...
The Best Nuts to Eat to Lose Weight and Other Fairy Tales
I was at the supermarket lost in thought, when I heard from nearby, and directed at me: “YOU’LL know Angie, what nuts should I have for my afternoon tea?” Me: “ummm?” Them: “Well the nutritionist from *insert supplement sales company* at my gym said that the reason I...
Why I No Longer Sell Fitness Challenges
When I signed up for the Metafit coaches course in 2014 by chance at being in Sydney when it was on, (and nearly died, but that’s a WHOLE other blog post 😆….) I decided to set myself a “challenge” to see if this training format was all it was hyped up to be. I said to...
My 5 Keys to Kickstart Fat Loss
How is your 2020 going? We are nearly in Feb!!! (But you don’t need me to point that out). There’s no denying that each New Year we are bombarded with so many messages about solutions to our diet and fitness needs. I’m sure you’ve felt as confused as I used to about...
My Shameful New Year Behaviour and How You Can Learn From It
Every new year it was virtually the same since having kids. And I’m certainly not proud of it. But I hope by sharing my experience that I can help you avoid the same embarrassment this New Year period. Don’t be “that person”. Don’t eat cabbage. Don’t do it. Don’t...
When Your Best Effort Isn’t Enough
Failure is feedback. In my early days as a Metafit coach, I knew I wanted to offer a fitness service above and beyond just giving exercise classes, I wanted to give my clients the edge - so I searched for a nutritionist to help educate myself and my clients on the...
Any Idiot Can Get Weight Off You
Want fast results this summer? Here’s how: Cut your carbs - follow a restrictive meal plan - train for 2 hours daily - give up everything you enjoy - hate life in the process, but you’ll definitely hit your goal weight and get some fantastic comments on socials. If...
Change is Growth, Growth Can Be Painful
No change without "pain": October 2014 I had my introduction to Metafit. A newbie to the industry, and just getting some basic skills in teaching Pilates mat sessions to groups, and freestyle step classes as my Mum’s employee, I was heading to Sydney on the weekend...
5 Things Clients Do That Drive Me Crazy!
She powered up the hill confidently and looking fit and strong. A 5km run before a HIIT workout, what a machine right? As she approached, I was filled with a mixture of admiration for her well-trained running stride, and also rage as I knew that she had just ruined...