The things that female clients worry about…..
As a trainer, the majority of my clients are female. Most are clients are driven to be fit, to be healthy and to be the best the can. However, there are 2 big misconceptions I’ve come accross:
1. I don’t want to do too much strength training, because I don’t want to bulk up.
2. I eat really well (low-fat, limited red meat, loads of fruit……)
Which is why I went in search of relevant articles to put everyone back on track. They’re both short, so take a few minutes to read these articles and see if they make sense to you. At the end of them, you should feel ready for a better balanced approach to both training & diet – enjoy!
Why weight training won’t make females bulk-up
This article gives us 10 reasons why female athletes can’t and won’t bulk up like men (or like the heavily supplemented females you see in body building magazines). As females, we have far more to gain from a bit of strength training than we have to lose. It’ll help us to:
1. Raise our resting metabolic rate, meaning we burn more fat
2. Create better tone (in conjunction with a balanced diet)
3. Prevent or delay the onset of osteoporosis
4. Reduce the risk of several injuries
Read on to find out more……. Female_athletes
Why a low-fat diet won’t make you lose weight
This article is a great overview of diet fact vs fantasy. I decided several years ago to follow a few slightly different diet principles:
1. Cook using cocnut oil. Olive oil is less stable, so is actually bad for us when it is heated.
2. Don’t be scared of proteins and fats. They keep us fuller for longer, so we end up eating less.
3. Eat less fruit. It’s sugar. If you really want to snack on fruit, combine it with cheese or yoghurt. Ideally, you’d get most of your vitamins from vegetables.
4. Fake food is no good. Real food will always keep your more satisfied – studies show that people eating ‘fake’ foods (low-fat, artificial sweetners etc) have more cravings and end up eating more total calories.
5. Never eat just carbs. We’ve been brainwashed by cereal producers that we need cereal for breakfast. Think outside the square – eggs, avocado, cottage cheese – all great ways to start the day.
My weight and body fat have been more consistent since I’ve been following these principles and it’s easier to enjoy a more varied diet. It never feels like I’m trying to be healthy, I just eat real food. Read the short article for more of an insight into these principles and more, you’re bound to pick up something new…. Food facts and fantasies
