The New Year has finally arrived and with it comes the moral obligations and promises filled with determination to make renewed changes to our current lifestyles. Before embarking on radical changes that are often not realistic, approach your new goals with small yet effective steps that will allow you to not only sustain your ambitions, but also progress with each of your benchmarks. (1) Ditch the detox Over indulgence throughout the festive season may well have led to you feeling sluggish and bloated, however starving your body from the nutrients, minerals and essential fatty acids that it requires won't do it any good at all. Instead of loosing weight your body will hold onto the fats it has accumulated and store them as energy reserves and fuel. A sensible and sustainable approach will be infinitely more beneficial. Replace sugar laden foods and those high in saturated fats and salt with raw vegetables, fresh fish high in omega 3, protein rich nuts, lean meats such as chicken … [Read more...]