I’m feeling summer coming on

Hi folks, how’s it all going?  Enjoying the warmer weather?  I am, even though it’s a bit windy and dusty here. 

We didn’t progress to the finals of the Business Awards unfortunately – apparently they felt my business wasn’t innovative enough, as the concept has been around for about 5 years.   That’s when I started (6 years ago actually) and was very innovative before every man, dog (and friend) started to copy everything I do!  Never mind, I got over it pretty quickly and moving on to continue pushing Ideal Bodies Online to new heights.

I’ve booked my next trip to the Gold Coast, unfortunately I will miss Kristin’s comp next weekend and the following one   But I know she’s going to be fabulous, we worked together very well on her comp prep and she has done a marvellous job.  So, the reason I’ll be up this time is for some one on one training with one of our Feedback Coaches, Sharna.  She will be learning the ‘art’ of program writing, IBO style   We are getting so busy we need extra hands in this department.  

We are also looking for another Feedback Coach too – if you fit the description and you are interested, let me know!  You need your cert 3 (minimum), preferably cert 4 as well, a lap top computer, a fast typing speed as well as being computer savvy, with excellent communication skills.  You need to be able to respond to emails over the period of Fridays to Monday, and preferably be able to check emails every day.  Now, the kicker probably is, that you need to have completed (or be in the process) of completing a program with Ideal Bodies Online.  I find this makes it much easier for us to teach, and the coach to learn and provide advice to clients.

I booked a week at Belle Maison in Broadbeach.  A bit of luxury never goes astray.  In fact it was the cheapest option anyway, there must be something going on that week I’m there.  I booked my flights on my FF points, I have a few racked up so may as well use them.  So, if there is anyone around the Brissie, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast area, I wouldn’t mind organising another little get together.  Let me know if you are interested.  Time frame is 6th to 13th October.

Just for something a bit different, I often receive emails from ladies who have issues with binge eating.  It’s all too common unfortunately, but here is a little advice.

Firstly, a great book I recommend is called “Overcoming Binge Eating” by Dr Christopher Fairburn.  

Something you need to be aware of is that it takes time, and you must not be so hard on yourself.  Enjoy the good feelings when you eat well and feel healthy and remember them.  I always think about how I will feel the next morning if I am tempted to binge.  Often that is enough to stop me as I don’t want to wake up with the feelings of guilt and shame that accompany that.    When you feel like bingeing it’s better to actually prepare yourself a meal/snack, even if it’s not the healthiest one, and sit down, savour every mouthful and actually enjoy it.  Finish it off with a big glass of water as your ‘full stop’ to that meal, and then continue on with your usual healthy meal plan.  The fact that you have allowed yourself something, and not gone on to a full blown binge is a HUGE step and one you will feel proud of and be keen to continue. 

One other really important thing is that you have a plan to follow as far as training and diet goes – when I say diet, I don’t mean a fad weight loss diet, I mean a plan that allows you to eat a proper amount of food to fuel your training, and one that you do not feel deprived on.  This in turn will level out your blood sugar so you are less inclined to binge eat, as well as increase your metabolism and allow you to burn fat at a rate that is achievable and sustainable. 

Ok, well I have a bit more work to do today, organising advertising contracts, adding some more FAQ’s to our site and we also have to do some grocery shopping as the folks are here for dinner tonight.

Have a lovely Sunday.