MY Top-10 WeightLoss Tips

Hello hello hello

2017 is in full swing & I guess I had to jump right into it.

Last week @People_SA Magazine shared…again, my Top 10 Weight loss tips.

If you didn’t catch them, I am happy to share them with you & possibly make some amendments. I guess they shared them again because they’re easy to follow & you don’t need to break your bank account, or yourself to accomplish this…. helping other kids to FLOURISH as well J

1. Drink lots of water.

Initially, I drank 3 litres of water a day but since I’ve taken up Bikram Yoga, I’ve increased my water intake to 5 litres. Always keep a bottle of water handy. If it’s in your view, you’re most likely to reach for it than any other beverage.

2. Exercise! Exercise! Exercise!

Do a form of exercise, something that you enjoy otherwise it’s not going to work. When you love what you do, it moves from being a chore to a hobby.

3. Set goals.

Draw up a timeline for reaching your goals so you can keep track of your progress and re-evaluate them regularly.

4. Seek out motivation.

It may be a picture of that hot bikini body you dream about rocking in summer at the beach, or it could be a photo of a fit and fab body – think Pearl Modiadie. Whatever motivates you; keep a picture where you can see it every day.

5. You are what you eat.

Make it a habit to read up about the nutritional value of your food. And be selective in what you choose to eat based on this info.

6. Choose steamed or grilled rather than fried food.

They’re healthier whether you are preparing food at home or eating out.

7. Use smaller plates and bowls when eating.

It will force you to eat smaller portions.

8. Get a full-length mirror.

If you don’t like what you see – you will be forced to change it.

9. Change up your meals for different days of the week.

For instance, do a “Meat Free Monday”, “Salad-Sunday” and a “Fruit Full Friday”. The options are endless!

10. When building a good habit or breaking an old one – Keep at it consistently for 21 days and it will become a part of your lifestyle.

Above all else, wear a smile – all day, every day. Your outfit isn’t complete without it.
Should you wish to get more info or other tips that I share on a regular basis, you can check out the online-version of @People_SA Magazine. http://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/thandy-matlailas-top-10-weight-loss-tips

Do also make sure that you get this week’s issue of the magazine to see #WhatIEatInADay.

Remember, this is what works for ME; you need to study your body in order to know what works for YOU.

Some things are just standard and with the above tips, you can drop the excess weight & keep it off. Let’s waltz into 2017 feeling good about our bodies…and let’s also make it “Our Fittest Year to date”

NB: Soon I will be sharing wonderful weigh-loss stories from other people. They tell us how they lost the weight and managed to keep it off. Maybe their stories will motivate you to do the same thing.

If you believe you have a great Wellnesss story to share, drop me a message below or email info@aptitudeconsulting.co.za. We will select a few of your stories and share them with the world.

Cheers to Fitness & Health in #20SelfTeen 🥂🍹🍸

LOSE WEIGHT WITH WATER

We’ve all heard it but seemingly we tend to ignore the signs: Drinking MORE water can assist you in loosing weight. I am living testimony of that statement; if there was such a thing as a Water-holic, that’s what I would be. So much so that I sleep with a water bottle next to my bed in case I wake up in the middle of the night dehydrated.

More than anything else, that is my biggest fear: DEHYDRATION. And with these sudden heat waves hitting our streets, I would suggest you walk around with a water bottle everywhere you go.

Ok Thandy FOCUS on the topic at hand, which is how water can assist you with weight loss or weight maintenance. Did you know that just by drinking more water you can drop some kilos or maintain your currently weight without changing your diet? That’s because drinking water:

• boosts your metabolism meaning you burn more calories quicker.
• Cleanses your body of waste.
• Suppresses appetite as it makes you feel fuller, meaning you consume less calories.
• Minimizes your snack cravings, once again, meaning your calorie intake drops.
• Aids digestion and promotes the regular functioning of many body organs including the liver. Lack of water slows digestion, decreases fat metabolism and is known to bloat and fatigue a person.
• Detoxes your system, tones muscles and promotes healthy skin. Consuming more water rids your body of unnecessary toxins and moisturizes the skin.
• Also, drinking more water helps your body to stop retaining water, leading you to drop the extra kilos of water weight/retention. This is when the body retains excess fluids in the tissues in an amount above standard.

How to ensure that you drink more water:

1. I have a little game that I play by myself, it’s called #DrinkToCheat: Whenever I want to eat something that is not on my eating plan or I know is not good for me (we all have our weaknesses), I petition with myself. Before eating or drinking whatever it is, I have to drink 300ml-500ml of water and THEN I can have whatever it is I wanted to have; whether it be a slice of cake or a chocolate bar. By doing this, you’re trying it instill better habits and chances are you won’t finish whatever it is you wanted to eat because water fills you up. Great way to cheat hey.
2. Another great game is #Reload. Every time to go to the restroom, make sure you drink water when you’re done. See it as replacing what you just lost. LOL
3. Make it a habit to drink water every-time before you eat. Give yourself about 15 minutes and chances are you will eat less as the water will make you feel fuller. Water does suppress appetite after all.
4. Dilute your fruit juice with water. Personally I find all 100% fruit juices too sweet and diluting it with water means that I take less sugar. Anything with too much sugar actually dehydrates you, defeating the purpose of nourishing and hydrating your body.
5. Track your water intake. If you can set a reminder for prayer-time or taking your pills.. or whatever else you deem important in your life, what’s stopping you from setting a reminder every 2 hours to drink water? Spacing out your water consumption throughout the day will ensure that your body is replenished and gets rid of excess water weight. Drinking water only when you’re thirsty retains water-weight. The greatest excuse from my friends is that they forget to drink waster…you have a phone with an alarm, no more excuses.
6. Most people find water tasteless and prefer to add flavor to it. I like the tastelessness of water so I stay away from infused water. If adding flavor to it means you’ll drink more water, then go for it. Healthy Flavoring options include adding:
   1. Lemon or lime
   2. Strawberries
   3. Pineapple cubes/slices
   4. Cucumber or
   5. Fresh mint

(I will give recipes of infused water. My best friend lives for it and I must say, it has gotten her to drink more water and drop the extra kilos. So I guess there is always someone for everyone.

7. Eat your water: fruits that contain a high percentage of water increases your water intake. Think watermelon, grapefruit, oranges and naartjies.

 

Now please, drink up. And remember, the more sporting activities you do, the more water your body requires due to the sweat.

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21 Day Detox: October

So most of you have asked me to start a new challenge because you just can’t loose weight…& you’ve really been following the tips from the previous challenge/s.

Let me correct you; you’ve NOT been following all the tips from the previous challenge, even though you’ve been doing the squats, the lunges, the plank etc. The finer details lie in the “Make Mondays #MeatlessMonday, #WaterWednesday, #FruitfulFriday and and and”. I really didn’t come up with these because I’m just a creative, but they were/are to assist you in living a healthier life with good nutrition.

I guess reality is teaching you that it’s not only about the training, but what you eat plays the biggest part of this wellness thing we are all after. My motto has always been simple:

After pondering on this, I decided that we need a 21-Day Detox plan and we are already on Day 6…. that’s if you started on the 1^st of this month. If you haven’t jumped on the Detox Wagon, it’s never too late, start today & make sure you complete the 21 DAYS.

Why 21 Days? Because it takes 21 Days to form or break a habit…try it, it really works.

I know that most of you are already thinking hunger, starvation, everything green & nothing that you can enjoy…well…no, that’s not true at all. Remember that I am not here to complicate your life and I am DEFINITELY not here to promote crash diets. They eventually crash you down (slowing down your metabolism, making you cranky & constantly fatigued etc.)…hence the name.

All I want is for you to break all bad habits and create new ones that will give you a longer, healthier life. Everyone has an opinion on what your detox should involve and I’m sure your mind is racing with questions like:

• How long must I detox for?
• Do I need to drink just fluids and no solids?
• Is the sugar detox the best out there?
• Can a detox be a lifestyle?
• Does this mean I can’t enjoy the regular take-ou?

 

SLOW DOWN! RELAX!

With everything, there are basic rules:

• Drink More Water
• Consume less sugar (others opt to cut it out completely). The problem with sugar is that it triggers addiction and overeating. It spikes insulin and inflammation, which makes you store belly fat (now you know why you’re not getting those abs ne). I will dedicate a whole post to this so watch out for is.
• Give up the caffeine
• Give up the alcohol
• Trade the beef steak for a chicken steak or fish (red meat takes longer to digest)

I will not tell you what you need to give up but from the above you get the picture. If you do want to follow a particular detox plan, I will not deprive you either as I will share what I have given up for 21 Days.

 

Before we can go deeper into the things you need to do when you detox, I must tell you WHY it’s good for you to do so.

Detoxing:

• Remove toxins from the body. This obviously works when you opt for fresh, organic foods (grains, fruit, vegetables)
• Prevents chronic disease as it assists and improves what our bodies are trying to do naturally.
• Assists with weight loss because it rids the body of toxins stored in fat cells and increases metabolism.
• Increases energy as it improves the quality of sleep and life in general. Our bodies don’t function very well when they’re loaded with toxins.
• Improve skin quality. When you feel good on the inside, it’s translated on the inside so your hair, nails and skin will have a natural glow. Not only that but you will have mental and emotional clarity. You’re able to view things differently because you gain mental, physical, and emotional energy
• Slows premature aging as it rids the body of free radicals and heavy metals partially responsible for aging. Detoxing helps to increase nutrient absorption.
• Promotes Healthy Changes. It puts a wedge between your old ways and your new ones so if you cleanse the body and replace those foods with healthier choices, you can retrain yourself and be more likely to stick to the new habits.

Now if this doesn’t motivate you to cleanse your body from the inside out, I’m not sure what will. Just take a look at the below and I hope it motivates you to watch what you put on the inside as it will show in public…and we all want to look and feel good. Let’s #WitnessTheFitness, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Twist that Waist to reduce Love Handles

​​So in a few hours it’s my birthday and I thought I should share with you one of my favourite waist exercises and the most fun, if I have to say so myself. I loved these from high school when I did gymnastics and trust me, I could do more of these than any other exercise I was told to do back them. I grew up calling them waist-twists but when I researched, I got the correct term: #ObliqueTwists.

Eish ok, I’m getting schooled here as well, but point is; you twist your waist. I do these when I am trying to get my waistline trimmed in a short space of time. You know when you get that invite to a bikini party and it says it’s in a week’s time and you KNOW you’ve not invested much in your training so you have to pull out a miracle. Lately women opt for waist-trainers and the likes, I opt for warm-water with lemon & honey, the plank and #obliquetwists…and I would like to believe I never go wrong so hopefully you won’t either.

Oblique twists are one of the most effective exercises that can enhance the body’s core, while reducing the appearance of Love Handles if you also eat clean. Remember the saying, “Great Abs are made in the kitchen”…but we can always help out the kitchen can’t we.

How to do these:

If the above video is not demonstration enough for you, here is the guide:

• Stand with your feet together.
• Bring your arms to should height and touch your hands together in front of you.
• Keep your upper body facing forward the whole time.
• Jump up off the ground and rotate your feet to the right.
• As soon as you land jump up again and rotate your feet to the left.
• Alternate back and forth for the desired amount of repetitions.

 

The effects of this exercise:

• Besides strengthening your core, they also define your oblique muscles. Obliques are the muscles that run up your sides, comprise part of your body’s core and are engaged in every bend and twist you make. They work to stabilize the body and are basically the pillars of your torso.
• The motion of oblique twists firms your obliques and your transverse abdominals helping you build a strong frame around your abs while giving you a toned waist and a defined V-tapering down toward your pelvic area.
• By doing oblique twists, you’ll increase the speed of core movements and get ease in doing your daily activities that include you twisting or bending.
• Doing your oblique twists improves balance and posture, which is not only visually slimming, but also gives an instant confidence boost. Have you seen how tall those pilates and yoga girls walk??? Because they know their abs are on fleek and there’s nothing you can do about it.
• Did you know that this exercise also targets your calves so you can also rock your shorts with confidence? Now you know.

So I guess it’s time you join the queue and twist again. Remember that song “Come on let’s twist again, like we did last summer, oh let’s twist again.”

 

Ok ok, I’m feeling musical because I always get excited when my birthday comes up.

Catch you soon with more “DIY Exercise”. No gym, no equipment; just you and the body that’s waiting to be revealed and nourished. Here’s another image for motivation…

Jumping for the Stars

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#DAY47 of #60DayChallenge. We are almost thereJ

It’s amazing how much we learn over the years & what you thought you knew all this time is NOT what it is.

What am I referring to? Well, the next phase of the challenge, all this time I have been saying “we will now add #StarJumps to the challenge.” Then my darling coach is like “Did you know that Star jumps and Jumping jacks are 2 different things?” Yes, you are most likely rolling your eyes like I did. LOL

We will get into the intricate details and differences later in the week but for now, let’s analyze why moah figured that we should add Jumping jacks to the challenge:

Well, #JumpingJacks do more than just burn calories as they function as cardiovascular, strengthening and stress-relieving exercises. They are a great whole body exercise, working your upper body, core muscles and lower body muscles. Whilst your leg muscles are working by jumping up and down, your arms, chest, shoulders and abdominals are getting a great workout from reaching up and down, helping you develop your speed, power and agility.

These don’t require any equipment and can be performed anywhere with lots of variations. Jumping jacks utilise elements of the squat & squat jump (now you know why you needed to squat for 21 Days when we began the challenge).

 

More than anything, I had added them because of their cardio element; they increase your heart rate and get you all warmed up to do the full plan which is now:

• #90Squads a day
• #3MinPlank and
• #150JumpingJacks

Now this here, is one of the easiest but effective exercise routines and it works your whole body.

 

So let’s get to the good part about this post…. the benefits:

• Aerobic Benefits as the primary benefit from doing jumping jacks is to elevate your heart rate. They require your entire body to move, which raises your heart rate in a relatively short time. You burn fat rapidly which promotes weight loss.
• Strengthening Benefits as they provide a full-body workout. Jumping jacks move all your large muscle groups since you raise your arms above your head and spread your legs outwards. Done correctly, they target your abdominal muscles, helping you to stabilize and balance your body.
• Relaxation Benefits as they spark a chemical effect in your body. You release endorphins, which act as pain relievers and give you a sense of well-being; clearing your mind, sharpening your focus and energizing you.
• So you know we have what you call hip adductors and abductors right? Growing up, I used to call these ins & outs & yes, they are that…well, not grammatically correct but you get my point: these are your inner and outer thighs. Both of these muscles work during your jumping jacks. The hip abductors are active during the outward phase of your jumping jack, allowing your legs to spread apart. The hip adductors work as you bring your legs together on the return phase of your jumping jack. The in and out phase of your jack can slim the hip adductor and abductors. So if you’re aiming for that thigh gap, keep doing your jumping jacks
• Doing them regularly increases flexibility and circulation.

Note that poor technique when doing jumping jacks will not get you the full benefits of the exercise.

I’m so ready to step into spring because I have put in the work to make sure I wear my shorts with confidence next month…have you??? #LetsChat

Plank for What?

 

As you can imagine, we are almost halfway with the challenge, today being #Day27 of the overall #60DayChallenge but also being #Day7 of the #3MinPlank challenge. 7 Days ago, we embarked on the next phase of the challenge. Most of you have asked, “Thandy why the plank though???” Well, the answer to all of them was simple “You said you wanted to rock a bikini in September”. You can’t do that confidently if your Abs are not #OnFleek. Yes yes yes, I could’ve chosen any other exercise but let me tell you something about this challenge: Everything you do requires just your body weight, you can do it anywhere so you have no excuses not to do it. Planks are practical and simple and utilize your own body weight, something that we should all aspire to do. . And I love the fact that there are over 45 Plank variations (that I know of, there could be more). I know right, how cool is that? Maybe one day we will do a #PlankBootcamp to see which ones you can get through…everything in levels. Trust me, planks are one of the most effective exercises you can do.

One thing I always stress though is doing your plank right… or YOU WILL DAMAGE your spine. Now why must I plank?

• Well, planks are the best exercise to do if you want to strengthen your core, and in doing that, you support your spine.
• You’ll improve core definition and performance: They improve core definition and engage major muscle groups including shoulders, back, arms, legs, and glutes. Having said this, it’s good to know some scientific names & what strengthening these will do for your body.
  • Transverse abdominis: increased ability to lift heavier weights.
  • Rectus abdominis: improved sports performance & gives you your #Sixpack back…well…that’s if it was ever there. LOL
  • Oblique muscles: Flexibility flexibility flexibility…especially around the waistline
  • Glutes: Shape your hehind and support your lower back.
• Decrease spine & back injury…When you plank correctly.
• Speeds up your metabolism because it challenges your entire body, meaning you burn more. Because of the muscle groups involved, the plank ensures that your metabolic rate remains high all day long. Just make sure you plank in the morning for this to be effective.
• Planks improve your posture and overall balance. Now you can run that distance, stand on 1 leg for that #ForeheadToKnee yoga and just boost your performance in every kind of sporting activity you partake in.
• Increase flexibility as it expands and stretches all your posterior muscle groups– shoulders, shoulder blades, and collarbone. Planks also stretch your hamstrings, arches of your feet, and toes.
• Improve Mental Fitness as they stretch out muscle groups that contribute to stress and tension in the body. Not only do planks calm your brain but they can also treat anxiety and symptoms of depression. Be warned, this is only possible if they are made a part of your daily routine.

 

Now let’s try this little exercise: get onto a plank position and read this article all over again, you’ll thank me later **wink**. This is the basic movement in calisthenics, something I have been exploring and investigating lately. We will discuss this in the near future.

Remember to still follow your eating patterns as stipulated from the beginning of the challenge:

• #MeatlessMondays
• #WaterWednesdays
• #FruitfulFridays and
• #SmoothieSundays
• Stay away from junk and eat more fresh foods
• Limit your alcohol intake or give it up altogether
• Practice good habits and manners.
• Complete your #90SquatsADay

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Remember, you’re not on a diet; you’re making a lifestyle adjustment. #WitnessTheFitness

Squat For What?

We’re a week into the #60DayChallenge and I am loving it. Today is #FruitfulFriday and as I type away, I’m munching on a persimmon (others call it Sharon fruit). My friend @LesleyMokokeng introduced me to the fruit a few year back and I was like “is that a tomato”…needless to say, he just rolled his eyes at me.

Anyway, that’s not what we’re discussing today…I would like to touch on the technique for doing your squats. As you know, part of the challenge is to do #210SquatsADay and will also add on the benefits of squatting.

So why did I add this to the challenge? Because everyone I meet says they want a behind like mine **hides**…throughout the week, people have complained and said it’s hard…. ha ha ha, did you think it would be a breeze in the wind? Ok, I’m also struggling but I’m holding on, it is MY CHALLENGE after all; I don’t fall under the category of “those who can’t do, teach”.

So why squat?

Because they’re one of the best lower-body exercises and the great thing about them is that they can be done anywhere. Yes, sometimes I do them in the bath just so I can reach my 210 for the day. Did I mention that they are great leg & butt toners? Well…now you know. Here is more reason why you must keep squatting:

• They improve circulation meaning you might notice less cellulite. Can I hear hallelujah!!! The muscle stretching gets the blood pumping throughout your entire body and improves overall health.
• They help build muscles throughout your body. Primarily they work your leg muscles but the exercise is so intense that it creates an anabolic environment and makes the body release hormones that are vital for the growth of muscle tissue. If you squat properly using your abdominal muscles as well, they improve strength of your upper and lower body.
• You can squat anywhere and you don’t need any accessories or equipment. Talk about budget exercising…much needed with the low rand value.
• They improve posture and build better balance. The balance that you need to do them will help to sit, stand and walk tall and straight. They strengthen your back muscles and help to avoid the back pain caused by sitting in a chair for too long. I know a few of the ladies that are a part of the #60DayChallenge that take a break from their desk and go squat in the bathroom. Big Ups Ladies, I see you 🙂
• Besides toning you up, squats burn calories too. As you tone and build your muscles, you are burning more and more calories, so squats make a magnificent work out for health and weight loss.
• They help keep your knees supple and strong, improving your flexibility and preventing injury. Now this is your trick to getting that “V” on your thighs.
• I guess this is the one the ladies have been waiting for; squatting gives you a rounder butt!
• They work a number of muscle groups: besides your quads, they also activate your glutes, hamstrings, spinal erectors, abdominals, obliques and even your calves to some level.
• They improve core strength. This is because your core works extra hard to keep your body upright and to support your lower back. If you don’t activate your core, the right squat pose will lead you to fall backwards.
• They build mental toughness. Getting the right squat technique is the most challenging part and seeing your wrong form over and over again can discourage even the greatest of being. I hated doing squats with Art Of Running because our darling coach would always correct, I used to think he’s picking on me…until he’s take pictures of me squatting and show me, I look Horrendous…to say the least.  Even before posting the above picture up, I had to get his permission in case it was “wrong”

Talking about horrendous postures, there is a technique to everything, and squats are no different.

The image below really sums it up:

In summary, make sure you maintain a neutral spine, tight core and slight arch in your lower back, pushing your knees outward throughout the movement. Continue to descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Once you reach the bottom, drive the weight back up through your heels until you are in a standing position. Don’t forget about your breath, plays a very important role in it all. Breathe in as you lower, breathe out as you return to starting position. Repeat.

Another important rule: Don’t lift your heels of the ground, No, No, No.

Now let’s try it together every single day until we reach #210SquatsADay. Warm up

If you had to ask anyone that’s close to me what my favourite drink is, the answer would be no brain teaser: WARM WATER WITH LEMON & HONEY.
I can’t recall when I started drinking this but I drink it all year around, especially in the morning.
Most people swear by it to lose weight but I drink it because it keeps me warm, tastes great with fewer calories than your fizzy drinks or alcohol. I’ve never been a fan for fizzy drinks, I don’t consume alcohol and sometimes fruit juices tend to be too sweet…. so I needed an alternative. I’m a lover of tea but that’s a story for another day.
Now I’m going to tell you why I believe you should include this special drink into your daily diet:
Drinking honey and lemon water mixture every morning on an empty stomach boosts your metabolism meaning it speeds up weight loss. From my personal experience, the drink “fills” you up meaning you indulge less.

The sugar in the honey boosts your energy levels and assists you with digestive issues; the water cleanses & hydrates the digestive system. Yes, now I recall why I started drinking it…I used to have constipation problems and very immune to colds during winter months. Now that’s a thing of the past.
It acts as a diuretic and flushes water from your body. This means it helps to prevent urinary tract infections. It is also believed to prevent bloating.
The drink purifies your liver meaning that it flushes away toxins efficiently, which in turn boosts your metabolism and detoxes the body.
It’s great for maintaining a healthy weight: Lemons are high in pectin fiber and low in calories which helps fight hunger cravings
It makes your skin glow. The combination is particularly good for making you look healthy and youthful as it provides you with collagen and antibacterial nutrients. This helps to decrease wrinkles and blemishes.
The drink provides you with essential vitamins as it’s an impressive mix of vitamin C, vitamin B, magnesium, calcium and phosphorous.
Boosts Your Immune System seeing that lemons are high in vitamin C which is great for fighting colds. Lemons are also high in potassium which stimulates brain, nerve function and controls blood pressure.
Now if this is not enough reason for you to start and end your day with a bottle of warm water with lemon & honey, I truly don’t know what is.
Maybe seeing the inches melt off from my waistline without much Ab-work will motivate you.
Hopefully you’re still putting in the work and haven’t given up on doing your 210 daily squats. Remember, tomorrow is #SmoothieSunday. Share your favourite smoothie recipes with me and you might win yourself a:
· Health consultation with MediSpace’ Dr Tshidi Gule or
· Fitness consultation with Art Of Running’s Tshepo Khoza.
Both are accomplished individuals in their professions and I will give you more info on them as days go by. Check them out on Instagram @Lifestyleintelligence and @The_Magnificent_One respectively.
Let’s #WitnessTheFitness & walk into spring looking SEGZZZY 👙👙👙

#60DayChallenge with #LadyTee

Challenge1: #HealthyEating + #210SquatsADay for #21Days

It’s a new month and we all know that it usually means new goals. If you have been following me on social media, you will note that today is #Day1 of the #60DayChallenge. Most of you have been sending private messages asking what this is all about but I believe and trust in sharing this universal message.

From today, I will be sharing with YOU on how we can get that #SpringBody aka #BeachBody in just 60 days…that’s exactly 2 months away from here and it takes us to the 1^st of September…our SPRING TIME.

The rules are really simple and I am not here to complicate your life, but I am also not here to lie to you and say you will get that body with less work. I will share what has worked for ME but you must remember, we’re all not designed the same and you need to know YOUR body.

I know that when I want to loose weight, I need to have 3 meals a day and 2 snacks in between…that’s for me to LOOSE weight, but if I want to maintain, I just have 3 meals, no snacks. Tricky right? I know, you would think it’s the other way around but that’s just how MY body works. Explore the options that work for you:

• When is the best time for you to train
• What kind of activities you enjoy
• When is it suitable for you to eat
• Take note of the things that upset your body etc

Once you can get all these, you’re on your way to designing the best plan for YOUR lifestyle.

I have broken the plan up into 3 segments, so you will have 21 DAYS X 3. Yes, this gives you 63 days but to keep it to 60 days, the last day of the current segment will overlap with day 1 of the next segment.

For the first 21 Days, we will work on the eating and getting your a$$ to be firm and shapely. We’ve all heard of the saying that “great abs are made in the kitchen” and there is so much truth to it. You can train 4 hours a day but if your eating doesn’t compliment this, you’re wasting your time.

EAT CLEAN                                                LOOK LEAN &                                            TRAIN MEAN

Over the next 21 Days, I will give tips on healthy eating and what you can change for healthier options. To get you started, I have created the below:

• Mondays are #MeatlessMonday                   Try to eat NO MEAT on Mondays for the duration of the challenge. You can substitute the protein with cheese, eggs, lentils etc as they are all great sources of protein.
• Wednesdays are #WaterWednesday Try to drink an additional litre of water per day. Some people enjoy infused water but I prefer mine warm with honey and lemon. (I will do a post about this during the challenge, it’s great for your digestive system)
• Fridays are #FruitfulFriday Do your best to only eat fruit on this day. You can have them as they are or a fruit salad with yoghurt, it’s all up to you. If you can’t replace all the meals with fruit, then start small and replace one of the meals, over time, your body will adjust and you will be able to survive the day on fruit alone.
• Sundays are #SmoothieSunday Just like Friday, Sundays are laid back and what better way to enjoy them than with a smoothie? There are so many various options for these and they never need to be boring…that’s all you have on Sundays or replace one of your meals with a smoothie.

Now, I’m sure you’re all asking yourselves; WHAT HAPPENS ON ALL THE OTHER DAYS? You keep eating clean, that’s all.

Remember:

 

For you to get something that you truly want, you need to give up certain things. In order for this to work, let’s cut out or trim down on the following:

• Fizzy Drinks
• Sweets/Chocolate.
• Actually, let me just say junk food
• Alcohol

Plan 2 of the 21 Days is to do 210 SQUATS per day…yes PER DAY. You all ask how I have such a “cute” a$$, now you know. LOL

 

So for the next 21 Days, follow the eating tips and do your daily squats.

I will give you daily tips and I will also share with you what I eat…

Most of the videos will be shared on my Instagram Page @thandymatlaila or my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Thandy-Ladytee-Matlaila-143644119049492/

The exciting thing is that anyone can do this and you don’t need to move from where you are. Just be dedicated and I will support you in the best way I know how to, let’s get #FitTogether.

ARE YOU READY? ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE JOURNEY ahead. Invite your friends, tag me on your posts show me your Before & After images. (Great prizes to be won by those that are consistent shhhhh)

Do not miss the daily posts as they will help you to keep up, I will be posting up:

• Exercise tips
• Food choices
• Smoothie Recipes and
• Discuss general health issues.

#WitnessTheFitness with #LadyTee 🙂

#WitnessTheFitness – 2016

I cannot believe the Festive Season is upon us. Time truly does fly when you are having fun. This is generally the time where you receive an invite for dinner or lunch every other day from family and friends. Can you imagine how many Sunday lunch situations one can possibly find themselves in? This is the season for relaxation and naturally one can gain weight in this period…

#WitnessTheFitness was on a break for a while this year due to my hectic shooting hours and other projects. I would like to continue with this initiative because I am an avid fitness freak. I realize that no one in their sane mind would start a diet in December so I will not be expecting anyone to be committed to a fitness schedule but #WitnessTheFitness will be in full force in January 2016 and I would like to share that journey with you from:

*what to eat

*how to exercise and

*maintaining that perfect body shape.

If you are interested I just have a few questions that can help me to best plan and schedule the #WitnessTheFitness lifestyle programme.

I would like to find out what kind of support you would need if you are interested in starting out on a diet?

Would you like to receive this support via the Blog or email?

Which Social Media platforms are you actively on?

 Let’s get going with those enquiries and we will make 2016 a sexy year.  Remember to always #WitnessTheFitness and #RunYourOwnRace.