Body Shape Change
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Lisa Barwise
In Plant Based Nutrition

Meal Prep Ideas to Save Time in the Kitchen

(image from Downshiftology) Save Time, Money and Set Backs with this Meal Planning System from under 2 Hours a Week.   When it comes to healthy eating, following a new eating plan or starting any new challenge, preparation is the key to success.     Those Girl Guides are onto something there.   In fact, one study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine suggests that spending time on preparing and cooking meals at home is linked with better dietary habits for the long term.   But if you love the convenience of prepackaged foods and restaurant meals, it might be hard to go cold turkey on your take-out routine.   Luckily, planning and preparing your meals ahead of time will make healthy choices a no-brainer. Instead of running to the deli for a cold cut calorie bomb, you’ll have a home cooked feast on hand that can be heated up faster than you can walk two blocks. (Leaving you with more time to squeeze in your daily training or walking !)   And hey, you’ll save money while you’re at it.   Plus, if you’re intimidated by cooking, there are tons of sneaky tricks that can help make assembling...
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Lisa Barwise

Why Strength Training Is Life Saving over 40

Why Strength Training Is Life Saving over 40 One of the most common questions I get is about injury or pain or an existing condition that we believe is stopping you from exercise. I hear it all the time, "I can't train but I have a bad knee, shoulder, wrist or I have back issues or in pain." And I get it. But I also hear, I'm not fit enough for working out or strong enough for strength training too. So what is the answer? Firstly, it is simple.  If your doctor or physio has passed you to exercise, then the rest is just about finding your own way to do it from modifications, your starting point, how much exercise to do, using what tool and of course prehab, mobility and rehab work. Strength training in relation to injury It can be just an excuse and the one thing that stopping you to get what you want. To get fitter and stronger, you have to train. Why older adult (over 40+) whose strength train at least 2 times a week had 46% lower odds of death for any reason, 5% lower odds of cardiac death, and 19% lower odds of...
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Lisa Barwise

What stops women being unstoppable

What stops a women from being unstoppable? How much does our mindset, our belief and our why affect our success? How to actually be OK to set a goal and want something more for yourself Setting Boundaries and "saying NO to the good to say YES to the great" What happens when you fall off or hit a set back? Reality doesn't care if you are trying to follow a new program, results do not exist in a vaccuum and perfect settings. You need to have tools and resources and learn 'bouncebackability'. Can you see how important your MINDSET and beliefs are in any body shape and lifestyle change program, heck in ANY goal you want to achieve. Could it simply be your BELIEF that is stopping you from achieving your Body Shape Change and Lifestyle goals? Watch the full video below to get all the juicy info! If you enjoyed this video, why not SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL You can catch me live every Monday 1.30 PM GMT to give you all the Monday Motivation you need! Like my Facebook page so you don’t miss out on it! Don't hesitate to DM me on Instagram, on my Facebook...
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Lisa Barwise
In Beginner-Kettlebell-Training

The Jerk

The kettlebell jerk is another overhead, ballistic kettlebell lift that uses more leg power and less upper body strength than the push press. This means that it is a more powerful lift and will allow you to perform more reps or get a heavier weight overhead than you can with the push press.   The Kettlebell Jerk is an excellent full body exercise that requires a high degree of coordination, timing, and the ability to generate maximum power in a short range of motion. Although it can be used for developing maximal strength, this movement is best suited for “work capacity,” or the ability to be strong, fast, and explosive over longer durations.   Along with the Long Cycle (also called Clean & Jerk) and Snatch, the Jerk is one of the primary events in Kettlebell Sport competition. It is most commonly coupled with the Snatch in the Biathlon event. In competition, athletes lift for five or ten minute sets for as many reps as possible with technical proficiency without putting the kettlebells down. KETTLEBELL JERK TECHNIQUE   The Jerk Has 5 Primary Technique Components: Half Squat 2. Bump 3. Undersquat 4. Stand to Lockout/Fixation 5. Drop to Rack Position   Here is a video of the full Double Clean &...
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Lisa Barwise

What size kettlebell do I need?

One of the most popular questions I get asked is: What size kettlebell weights should I buy or what is the best kettlebell weight for beginners? In this quick guide to kettlebell weight selection I’ll show you which kettlebell weights you should start with and exactly how many kettlebells you’ll need in the future. One of the biggest misconceptions is that kettlebells are used the same as dumbbells and therefore the weights must be the same or that you need a full set of every size working up incrementally to include every possible weight. Not to mention,  I feel that sometimes other trainers expect a lot from women or complete beginners in terms of upper body strength or those worried about injuries or existing conditions, this can mean that sometimes a lighter weight works better here. And then there is the type of kettlebell, in terms of the material and shape, all of which can play a large part in determining the best choice.   Watch this video on the best starting weight for kettlebell training:   All kettlebell exercises are based on full body movements so unlike dumbbell training there is very little isolation based exercises like bicep curls or...
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Lisa Barwise
In Body Shape Change, Carb Cycling

[Video Interview] How a Serial Dieter Overcame her Weight Loss Plateau with Tracking Macros

Have you been following a 1,200 calorie diet for years and now you are just not losing any weight? Would you gain 5lbs every weekend and weigh yourself every Monday and feel ashamed for putting on the weight? Have you been on a diet your whole life and just sick of how that feels? In this video we are talking about: Being an endless diet What does it mean to track macros What is carb cycling and what does it mean for fat loss How to make carb cycling work on a daily basis Tips and tricks on My Fitness Pal and planning your meals Get all her insight, hear about her journey and top tips here! ⁣ Blessings to you and remember, I’m rooting for you! xo, Lisa
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Lisa Barwise
In Plant Based Nutrition

[VEGANUARY] What are the health benefits of following a plant based diet?

What is a Plant-Based Diet?   The simple answer, of course, is that you eat plants. You start to eliminate animals and (eventually) animal products like dairy and eggs. The less simple answer is there is an abundance of plant foods that most people never eat, and eating a plant-based diet means you might widen the variety of foods you eat. For example, some of my favorite foods include: tempeh, tofu, kale, broccoli, quinoa, ground flaxseeds, ground chia seeds, raw almonds and walnuts, raw almond butter, olive oil, all kinds of berries, figs, avocados, tomatoes, lentils, black beans, spirulina, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, almond milk, sweet potatoes, carrots, apples, mangoes, pineapple, garlic, chai tea, brown rice, rye bread, brown rice, steel-cut oats. Since I went 100% plant-based (and being a vegetarian for 23 years I have only been truly plant based for the last 10 years and even vegan for a year), I’ve noticed a much higher sense of well-being overall, along with other health benefits. I also haven’t suffered from a protein shortage or calcium deficiency either, in case you’re one of the many who worry about this issue.  In fact, I've built strength and muscle during this time.  ...
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Lisa Barwise
In Beginner-Kettlebell-Training

The Queen of all Kettlebell Exercises: The Snatch

Kettlebell Snatch Overview   The QUEEN to the Kettlebell Swing KING or why not, the holy grail of full body exercises is the Kettlebell Snatch. You need to ensure you have an excellent Swing and have also mastered the Turkish Get Up before even contemplating this exercise.   Many people struggle to master kettlebell snatches. It’s daunting having a heavy weight above the head and the speed at which it gets there can be off putting too. There are also timing issues necessary for the Snatch to avoid banging the wrists and jerking the arm.   The KB Snatch works the entire body from head to toe and is considered a pulling movement. Taking the kettlebell from the top position, absorbing the weight and then changing momentum at the bottom takes a lot of energy. KB snatches are certainly a cardiovascular exercise although not as much as the High Pull because you can grab periods of rest at the top of the movement.   Watch a full demonstration and progressions of the Snatch: 5 Kettlebell Snatch Benefits 1 – Huge Fat Loss Exercise The snatch uses hundreds of muscles in just one movement. The more muscles you use the more energy required and subsequently...
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