Thank God it’s Monday! I thought I would kick the blog off today with this video filled with energy and passion… To many people have a negative feeling about Mondays… I get excited about Monday and so does this guy…
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Sleep is crucial for your health, well being and
quality of life. Yet, if you’re like so many thousands of
Australian, you’re simply not getting enough…
That’s dangerous because it effects your mood,
health and day to day performance.
With that in mind, here’s how to sleep like a baby
every single night – boosting your energy, health and
quality of life…
Go to the bed and get up at the same time every day –
Your biological clock likes routine, and is very sensitive
to change. So make sure you pick times and stick to them.
Now the only catch is you can’t sleep in on the weekends…
But what’s the point in sleeping in and missing half of the
weekend you’ve looked so forward to all week anyway?
Get up early on Saturday for a change and enjoy the best
part of the day.
Be more active, workout – Instead of lying in your bed
for an hour every night trying to sleep, wasting time,
spend that hour working out during the day instead.
You’ll burn away all that excess energy that keeps you
awake, get in great shape and not have to spend the
night tossing and turning anymore. Warning: Don’t
work out close to bed time though, because you can
wake your body up even more.
Don’t take sleeping pills – It scares me how drugged up
the country can be sometimes. I strongly disagree with
taking sleeping pills. The key is to learn how to fall into a
relaxing, natural sleep. With pills your body never learns
that, and becomes drug dependent. Making it even harder
to fall a sleep when you come off the pills.
Avoid coffee, tea or soft drinks in the evening – Anything
with caffeine in it is going to keep you awake longer than
you need to be. Cut consumption AT LEAST 3 hours before bedtime.
Keep your bedroom temperature cool and consistent – I think
everyone can relate to long, sweaty, summer nights… The warmer
it is the harder it is for your body to shut down; and get into sleep mode.
There’s no exact temperature I can recommend, just try experimenting
and find what’s best for you.
That’s 5 solid tips right there. Sleeping really is a health essential
so USE these and make sure you’re getting enough.
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Quote Corner
“People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one” – Leo J. Burke
Hope you have enjoyed this post, and will look forward to catching up with you soon.
Cheers
Happy Larry
Check out this video for the best tools for Exercise and nutrition-
And here’s a picture of the super tools-
Calorie Counter
If you need any help with using these tools, leave me a comment down the bottom-
Goodluck with your fitness goals
Cheers
Happy as Larry
Hey…
Happy as Larry here….just wanted to share some love on a Pants off Friday (as Hamish and Andy call it) with an
hi-larry-ious weightloss plan- check it out-
Ha…, should be good to see who uses that one this weekend being Ipswich Cup and all, so here’s the safe plan to lifelong health and fitness, a healthy diet is KEY. So here’s 3 quick & easy rules for staying on the wagon and staying healthy…
#1. Eat Six Times a Day (Or More) – It’s a myth that you shouldn’t snack between meals. The fact is snacking keeps your energy levels high and prevents you from over eating at main meals.
#2. Eat Like Clockwork – Try and eat at the same time every day so your body gets into a routine, and works with you towards health & fitness.
#3. Build Out a Meal Plan – With a meal plan you know what to eat and when so you can stock up at the grocery store and never be left short at dinner. This means no excuses for fast food.
And there you have it. Maintaining a healthy diet is literally as easy as 1, 2, 3!
The no. 5 MUST DO to flat Abs-
I hope you enjoyed my 5 must dos to flat abs.
Please leave a comment at the bottom of what you thought was good or not so good…..
And tell me…… what would you like to know more about?
To your flat abs
Cheers
Happy as Larry
Hey, it’s ‘Happy as Larry’ here with your No.4 Must Do to flatten your abs-
3 MYTH BUSTERS ABOUT ABS
1. CRUNCHES CRUNCHES AND MORE CRUNCHES (commonly known as sit ups)
First of all, we need to ditch the idea that ab crunches (and the like) are the only way to get ourselves a six pack….. In fact, you could get yourself a six pack with out lying on the floor and performing a single crunch. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying don’t do crunches or that crunches are useless…. I’m just saying that there are more effective ways of attaining nice, hard, rippled and strong abs that reflect a great waistline, in bikinis and boardies.
Here’s 5 – no crunch exercises
1. Lunge with rotation
2. Overhead squat
3. Spirits holding a weight overhead
4. Hanging leg raise
5. Plank to stick up
CRUNCH TIME
2. ABS – Routine everyday
Second, you don’t need to be doing abs everyday to flatten your stomach core. Ditch your daily ab workouts, you only need to do three sessions per week to get maximum results…. We all know the most important thing is RESULTS, RESULTS,RESULTS…. You will see better and quicker results if you give your abs a rest like a rest day between work outs, let your body recover for a day and then go again. When you let your body rest, you can have more strength and be able to work your core harder…… Yes, you can kill yourself more …..
3. Do your Abs last (B.S)
A lot of people tend to do their abs last, and this sadly can be the demise of your flat abs program. As you know in today’s world we are currently put under pressure due to time restraints…. We have work commitments, money commitments, relation commitments, family commitments, sporting commitments and on and on the list goes.
To ensure you get your ab workout into your program so that time doesn’t get away on you. Put your ab workout at the top of the list. Do it first, then move on to the rest of your program whether its weights, circuits, cardio…… whatever, just make it priority…. Hell you could even superset (2 or more Exercises performed immediately after each other) with other strength exercises.
MORAL OF THE STORY –
YOU GET WHAT YOU FOCUS ON!!!! (THE SECRET)
Stay tuned for the final and most important MUST DO No. 5
I hope you are enjoying my 5 must dos to flat abs.
Please leave a comment at the bottom of what you thought was good or not so good…..
And tell me…… what would you like to know more about?
To your flat abs
Cheers Larry
Hey, Just Happy as Larry here, reporting the 3rd installment of The 5 must dos for flat abs.
No. 3 is about getting your butt moving and covering a bit of distance. Yes, I mean that swear word that everyone seems to avoid. You know the one, It starts with C…. and has a T in it and is referred to as the C BOMB!!!
(CARDIO TIME)….. I’m picturing you with your hand over your mouth…. Flabbergasted….. Thinking, how can he say that word….. (J). 
Anyway, as we all know the best way to torch the layer of fat from the top of our abs (Keg – Six pack) is to move our butts and get out running, walking, skipping, and playing social sports…. Anything that gets you up and moving gets the heart pumping and gets you out of breath. Obviously what you do and how much you do is going to depend on your fitness level. So if you’re just getting started… a walk for 20-30 minutes 2-3 times per week is great and build yourself up to running…… when you’re ready to kick it up a gear…. Run 1 min, walk 1 min, for a set period of time….
What I’ve found to work best is keep cardio fun….. If running around playing footy with the kids suits best….. Then do it….. If playing netball or basketball is fun cardio for you …Then do it…. If walking through mountains is fun cardio for you…. Then do it….. If swimming at the beach is fun cardio for you …Then do it…. If dancing all night in a nightclub is fun for you… Then do it. What ever you do, the most important thing to do is JUST DO IT!!!!!!
To help – here’s 21 things that I like to do for cardio…
BoxingI hope that I’ve inspired you to get out and get moving and flatten those abs. Cardio doesn’t have to be long and boring, swapping from treadmill to rower to bike. Get outside into the outdoors and ENJOY LIFE.
Leave me a comment down the bottom about.
What is your favourite cardio?
Chat Soon
Happy as Larry
SECOND MUST DO TO FLATTEN YOUR ABS-
I know that you’ve been waiting for installment no. 2 to the 5 MUST DOS TO FLATTEN YOUR ABS.. Without further a do here it is- Check out the following 3 videos for your NO EXCUSES workout.
WARM UP
DAY ONE
DAY TWO
I hope that you have enjoyed these videos… until next time, Remember- JUST DO IT!
Please leave your comments and thoughts at the bottom of the page.
Cheers
Happy as Larry
Hey,
Today I wanted to start a blog series on the 5 MUST DO’S to Flatten Your Abs in 3 weeks or less. As you know, You can only see your six pack when you torch the layer of fat off the top. Torch the tummy fat by adding at least 2 of these fat toching food groups to every meal.
Whole grain Breads & Cereals
Superpowers – Preventing your body from storing fat.
How – You crave carbs because your body needs them. The key is to eat ones that have all their heart – healthy, belly-melting fibre intact. Wholegrain carbs keep insulin levels low, keeping you from storing stomach fat.
Get more of Em – Some “multigrain” breads are just white bread with grains added, so look for “wholemeal wholegrain”. Only buy cereal that states at least 51 per cent of wholgrains on the label.
Chicken & Turkey
Don't be a chicken!
Superpowers – Building muscle, strengthening immune system.
How – These are the classic lean muscle-building protein machines.
Turkey breast is one of the leanest meats you’ll find, and it packs nearly one third of your daily requirements of niacin and vitamin B6. They’re also good sources of iron and zinc
Get more of ‘Em – Sandwiches are a no – brainer. But you can also add chopped chicken or turkey to salads, noodle dishes and omelettes. Watch your salt intake: if you’re buying deli slices of turkey, go for plain over oven – smoked.
Beans & Legumes
Super powers – Building muscle, helping burn fat, regulating digestion.
How – All beans are low in fat, plus they’re packed with protein, fibre and iron – nutrients crucial for building muscle and losing weight. 
Get more of ‘Em
Add a can of chickpeas to soups, stews curries and salads. Best at breakfast; try baked beans on wholemeal toast. Make a pea or broad bean purée: blend cooked frozen peas or beans with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and 1tbls red wine vinegar.
Olive Oil
Superpowers – Lowering cholesterol, boosting immune system.
How – Olive oils potent combo of monosaturated fats and vitamin E can help you control food cravings, burn fat and keep your cholesterol in check.
Get more of it
Add 1 Tbls olive oil and herbs to plain, low fat yogurt to make a delicious dip for veggies and baked chips. Nuke 2 tbs of olive oil with chilli flakes a crushed garlic clove or chopped fresh herbs then strain. Use as a spread on bread or with potatoes.
Peanut Butter
Superpowers – Building muscle, boosting testosterone, burning fat.
How – Sure is high in kilojoules, but peanut butter is packed with heart – healthy monosaturated fats that can increase your body’s production of testosterone. And why is that a good thing? It helps grow muscles and melt fat. About 3 tbs a day should guarantee the benefit without overloading on fat.
Get more of it
Smear on a banana for a tasty post – workout energy boost. Melt 2tbs peanut butter in the microwave, mix with ¼ cup low – salt soy sauce and some chilli flakes. Toss with whole-wheat noodles or use as a dip for pre – cooked chicken strips.
LeafyGreens and Green Veggies
Superpowers – Neutralizing free radicals. Filling the hunger
How – They’re full of belly - busting fibre and vitamins, including A, C, K and minerals like calcium and magnesium. They’re also low in kilojoules, so you can fill up on them . Spinach is especially nutritious: one serve provides nearly a full days vitamin A requirements and half your vitamin Needs.
Get more of ‘em
Keep a bag of baby spinach in the fridge: add to salads and sambos. Chop up broccoli into tiny pieces and add to marinara sauce or chilli.
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Whey Protein powder
Superpowers – Building muscle, burning fat.
How – Whey protein contains essential amino acids that build muscle and fight fat. But its especially effective because it has the highest amount of protein for the fewest kjls. So eat (or drink) up!
Get more of it
Make a protein packed, low sugar chocolate milk by stirring 1 tsp of chocolate whey – protein powder into a glass of skim, milk. Add to pancake recipes: for every cup of flour, add 1/3 cup vanilla whey.
Low Fat Dairy
Superpowers – Strengthening bone, firing up weight loss.
How A University of Tennessee US, Study found that dieters who consumed between 1200 and 1300 milligrams of calcium a day lost nearly twice as much weight as those taking in less calcium. Researchers think the mineral probably prevents weight gain by increasing the breakdown of body fat, and hampering its formation.
Get more of it
Toss some fruit and almonds in a cup of low fat yogurt for a snack. Add ricotta to your next sambo.
Eggs
Superpowers – Preventing cravings, protecting your heart, enhancing memory and eyesight.
How – These are perfect packages of protein, and also contain body- friendly vitamins A and B12: choline, a hard to get nutrient that may help reduce breast cancer and cardiovascular disease risk: plus antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.
Get more of “Em
Whisk 2 eggs together with chopped veggies for a quick omlette. Hard boil eggs and store them in mash them with a bit of wholegrain mustard for a quick sandwich filling
Berries
Superpowers – Preventing cravings , protecting your heart, Enhancing memory and eyesight.
How – Berries are antioxidant powerhouses, repairing muscles and keeping your body in top fat burning shape. You also get 6g of stomach trimming fibre from just 1 cup raspberries: and strawberries are a good source of pectin, a valuable form of fibre that keeps you full for ages.
Get more of “Em
Top your morning cereal with a handful of in season berries. Add 1 cup berries to apple crumble.
Oats
Superpowers – Increasing boosting stamina, reducing cholesterol, maintaining blood sugar levels.
How – Oats contain soluble fibre, which stays in your stomach longer than insoluble fibre, keeping you feeling full way past morning tea time. It also works like a bouncer for your body, helping remove troublemakers like LDL (BAD) cholesterol from your circulatory system.
Get more of “Em
Beef up burgers and cut fat and kjs: add ½ cup oats for every 700g meat. Mix oats for every 700g meat. Mix oats with breadcrumbs to make a healthier coating for fish or chicken.
Nuts and Seeds
Superpowers – Building muscle, fighting cravings, burning abdominal fat.
How – Nuts provide protein and essential vitamins like A and E, and potassium, plus fibre, Nuts are a source of monosaturated fats, which clear your arteries and make you feel full.
Get more of “Em
Toss a handful of nuts or seeds on top of salad, cereal, yogurt or ice cream. Add a few nuts to 1 cup cooked whole meal pasta, ½ cup shredded chicken, 2 tbs crumbled gorgonzola and your choice of veggies.
So remember, add at least two of these food groups to your meals for torching your belly fat and flattening your tummy.
Make sure to look back here over the next couple of days to get the other 4 must dos to flatten your tummy.
Please leave your comments below about this post.
until next time
Cheers
Larry
Are you having trouble commiting to your fitness goals today?
Todays post is all about commiting to yourself and your fitness goals. The word- Commitment means to do what we say we’ll do by following through and being loyal to our word. It is an agreement or pledge to do something that is emotionally driven like being there for your children, being a positive roll model or giving a life time commitment to yourself or your partner.
The strength of your commitment to your nutrition and personal fitness plan is the single factor that will lead to your success or ultimately to your demise.
If the commitment is based on a sound set of beliefs, you will adhere to those beliefs with your behavior… so the stronger the belief… the stronger the chances of your success… Here is the 3 most important questions I use myself and with my clients for getting commitment and success to a fitness plan-
2. Why are these goals important to you?
3. How committed are you to achieving your goals? (1% or 100%)
Take some time to think about the questions above and always, always, always, keep checking these questions on a regular basis (daily, weekly, monthly- what ever works for you). Now pull out a couple of pieces of paper or better still, use a book specifically for goal setting and write these questions at the top of separate pages and begin writing down your answers.
Now the most important part – TAKE ACTION
Have fun with this and be sure to tell me your answers below…
Dedicated to your new body
Cheers
Larry
