Woodlands Fitness Centre

Hi, Take a look around - TV ads, social media, even adverts on the streets and buses are simply shouting how easy and fast transforming your body is. On January, here come the ads about 'New Years resolutions' and in September all you can see are posters with 'Back from holiday - back on track resolutions'. What it usually does, it provokes guilt and anxiety, leading to low self esteem and frustration. Doesn't matter, what the ad tries to sell, it sells a bunch of those negative feelings in addition to the products or services it promotes. All these ads from fitness supplements companies simply shout how easy it is to pop a pill and get such an amazing physique as…

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Hi, After deciding to transform your body, you have to clearly evaluate your current physical state and envision the goal which you will try to achieve. Keep in mind that we perceive our own body image differently than others perceive us, so the definition of your body transformation has to be decided by you. And this is the thing that you most probably won't hear from a personal trainer. Hundreds of people on TV, social media, magazine covers and even personal trainers can make you believe that there is one ideal physique for everyone. Don't rely on such information - even if you are able to achieve this 'ideal physique', it will be enormously hard to maintain. Many people are struggling…

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Hi, Let's get this straight - transforming your body won't be easy, but it will be definitely worth it. Body transformations may vary depending on the goal a person is trying to achieve: it can be weight related (if you want to lose or gain some kilos), muscle mass related (if you want to gain muscle mass) or health related - get fitter, faster or stronger. Professional personal trainers know some tips and tricks, how to make this process smoother for their clients, so definitely consider getting some help. It would be so much easier if someone would define what body transformation actually is. Actually, there is no straightforward answer to that! As each person is different, the concept of body transformation also…

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Hi, The advice I give in my newsletters is not for everyone. It's not intended for those who really have their nutrition dialled in, such as competitive bodybuilders and other athletes who benefit from fairly dramatic changes in their nutrition, such as 'off season' and 'pre-contest' and so on. These articles are not intended for those with medical issues who may be on a specific diet to treat or manage a specific medical condition. These newsletter articles are intended for the average person who wants to get off the Yo-Yo diet merry-go-round once and for all. As that's probably 99% of the population, it will cover millions of people. People should also not be scared off by my "you have to eat this…

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Hi, The big picture realities of permanent weight loss and how you can look at a weight loss program and decide for yourself if it's for you based on what has been covered in the last few newsletters: • Permanent weight loss is not about finding a quick fix diet, but making a commitment to life style changes that include nutrition and exercise • Any weight loss program you choose must pass the "Can I eat that way for the rest of my life?" test, • The weight loss program you choose should ultimately teach you how to eat and be self reliant so you can make informed long term choices about your nutrition. • The weight loss program you choose should not leave you…

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Hi, Psychology plays a major role in determining if people are successful with long term weight loss. If it's not addressed as part of the overall plan, it can be the factor that makes or breaks your success. This, however, is not an area most nutrition programs can adequately tackle and should not be expected to. However, the better programs do generally attempt to help with motivation, goal setting, and support. 1). Do you have a tendency to evaluate self-worth in terms of weight and shape? 2). Do you have a lack of vigilance with regard to weight control 3). Do you have a dichotomous (black-and-white) thinking style 4). Do you have the tendency to use eating to regulate mood. If you answered yes to…

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Hi, Many diet programs out there don't address the psychological aspect of why people fail to be successful with long term weight loss. However, quite a few studies exist that have looked at just that. In many respects, the psychological aspect is the most important for long term weight loss, and probably the most underappreciated component. Studies that compare the psychological characteristics of people who have successfully kept the weight off to people who have regained the weight, see clear differences between these two groups. For example, one study that looked at 28 obese women who had lost weight but regained the weight that they had lost, compared to 28 formerly obese women who had lost weight and maintained their weight for…

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Hi, Here we go, the first Woodlands newsletter of 2023. First off, I'd like to start by wishing all of our members - past, present and future - a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Next, let me repeat the Christmas Opening times: 23rd (Friday): 7.30am-7pm Christmas Eve (Saturday): 8am-12 noon Xmas Day (Sunday): Closed Boxing Day (Monday): Closed 27th (Tuesday): 8.30am-2pm 28th (Wednesday): 8.30am-2pm 29th (Thursday): 8.30am-2pm 30th (Friday): 8.30am-2pm New Years Eve (Saturday): 8am-12 noon New Years Day (Sunday): Closed 2nd (Monday): 8.30am-2pm 3rd (Tuesday): Back to normal. There will be a group PT session at 9.30am on each day that we're open. If anybody would like a 12.30pm Group PT session, please let me know. Right, now let's get back to more weight loss chat. Because it's January and a percentage of people will…

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Hi, First off, let's start with the Christmas Opening times: 23rd (Friday): 7.30am-7pm Christmas Eve (Saturday): 8am-12 noon Xmas Day (Sunday): Closed Boxing Day (Monday): Closed 27th (Tuesday): 8.30am-2pm 28th (Wednesday): 8.30am-2pm 29th (Thursday): 8.30am-2pm 30th (Friday): 8.30am-2pm New Years Eve (Saturday): 8am-12 noon New Years Day (Sunday): Closed 2nd (Monday): 8.30am-2pm 3rd (Tuesday): Back to normal. There will be a group PT session at 9.30am on each day that we're open. Right, now let's get back to more weight loss chat. What is the missing link for long term weight loss? When choosing a nutrition program for long term weight loss, you actually need to involve nutrition. It's not just all about calories. But the missing link for long term weight loss for many people is exercise. Too many of you focus on dieting. Exercise is the…

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